Thorlabs Elliptec® vs. Xeryon CrossFixx™
Thorlabs’ Elliptec® and Xeryon’s CrossFixx™ resonant piezo motors both offer compact, lightweight motion solutions based on piezoelectric drive principles and are commonly used in optical setups, microscopy, and automation tasks. While Elliptec motors are well-suited for entry-level applications with moderate speed and precision, Xeryon’s piezo motors provide higher performance in terms of speed, resolution, and reliability. Xeryon’s systems feature zero backlash, do not require power to hold position, and are available in vacuum-compatible versions, making them ideal for demanding OEM integrations.
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The speed and precision of Xeryon’s products enabled us to significantly improve our microscope design and disrupt the market. Most importantly, it has allowed our customers to accelerate scientific discovery. It’s rare to achieve such a technological leap.
Director of R&D
Fluorescence microscope manufacturer
Our laser systems use a large number of motorized optics. After experiencing quality and delivery issues with our main supplier, we decided to give Xeryon a try. They have proven to be a reliable supplier, and we found their piezo stages to be much more durable than the ones we used before.
Senior Optomechanical Designer
Ultrafast laser source manufacturer
At first, I found it hard to believe this level of performance could come from such a compact package. Xeryon’s technology was the only solution that made it possible to build the machine our company had envisioned, enabling the next generation of automated test equipment. Their team was also incredibly helpful in answering all of our integration questions.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Leading semiconductor test equipment manufacturer