Low Mass Microscope Stage

The MS-2000 XYZ automated microscope stage (Applied Scientific Instrumentation, Eugene, OR) retains the precision of the company’s regular compact stage while providing increased thermal response times with 3/4 the mass. This small footprint stage measures 200 × 200 mm (8× 8) and has a predominant thickness of 26 mm (1). Specifications include 100 × 100 mm (4× 4) of XY travel delivering a resolution of 100 nanometers and repeatability of 800 nm RMS when controlled with closed-loop DC servomotor electronics. The unit can also be supplied with stepper motors and fits on most upright microscopes.