
Motorized XY stage | 'XWS'
Slim, high-speed piezo XY stage for precision OEM applications
This is the XWS series.
This motorized XY stage gives you fast and precise planar motion while also providing you plenty of power and a large surface and aperture.
Ideal for (upright) microscopy as well as non-microscopy OEM applications.
For larger quantities, the XWS can be customized to specific needs. Its low-profile design allows for easy OEM integration.
Available with an M6 breadboard insert and several other inserts.
Motorized XY piezo stage with encoder
Large X-Y travel
Travel range of 100 x 100 mm
Fast
Controlled motion from 5 μm/s up to 250 mm/s
Precise
Available with resolutions of 1 μm, 250 nm and 50 nm
Robust
Payload capacity of 3000 grams


Custom design requirements? Large volumes? Explore our OEM solutions.
Smooth
5N direct-drive ultrasonic piezo motors
Durable
Lifetime > 1000 km or 20 million cycles
Silent
Motor vibrates outside of the human audible spectrum
Self-locking
Friction-based design ensures positional stability even when powered off
Select your motorized XY stage
Encoder resolution
Travel range:
100 x 100 mm (X x Y)
Dimensions:
215 x 215 x 24,9 mm (L x W x H)
Pricing
Model | Price |
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XWS-1000 | €6.500 / $7,020 |
XWS-250 | €8.500 / $9,180 |
XWS-50 | €10.500 / $11,340 |
Custom OEM designs | Contact sales |
Please contact us for a formal quote and volume discounts (QTY ≥ 10). Prices are indicative and subject to change without notice. Includes controller.

Looking for a smaller XY setup? Consider our modular miniature stages.
Compact & precise OEM solution
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No wear-induced play (no loss of accuracy over time)
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Maintenance free
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No magnetic field generation
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Direct-drive, no bulky gears or other transmission components
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Back-driveable (manually overridable without affecting lifetime)
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Capable of slow and constant scanning speeds
Technical details
Piezo XY stage | 'XWS'
The XWS is a precise, high-speed XY stage driven by two ultrasonic piezo motors. This allows for fast positioning with submicron precision. The self-locking piezo motor holds the position of the stage when it is not powered. As a result, heat dissipation is considerably reduced.
Not familiar with ultrasonic piezo technology? Have a look at our technology page, the perfect way to learn about our products!
Not what you're looking for? We also design custom stages for your specific product. Contact us to talk about a custom stage design.
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