Ultrasonic piezo motors
World's fastest piezo motor. Direct-drive, non-magnetic and equipped with integrated encoder.
The XUMU is a direct-drive ultrasonic piezoelectric motor, with integrated controller, allowing for an extremely compact design and easy integration in applications like micro automation, sample positioning and OEM motion projects.
The XUMU comes with a ceramic strip or disc which can be attached to the object you wish to move. A detailed explanation can be found below.
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Only 1 - 2 weeks lead time for most products.
Compact & durable ultrasonic piezo motor
Fast
Up to 1000 mm/s or 1080° /s
Smooth
5N or 10N direct-drive ultrasonic piezo motors
Durable
Lifetime > 1000 km / typ. 20 million cycles
Example of linear application. Rotary motion is possible as well.
Rotary example. Need a custom design? Explore our OEM solutions
Compact:
Starting with a weight of just a few grams
Low-voltage
Safe, 12V operation
Integrated controller
For analog / PWM control. External controller also available.
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Driving force
Product code:
XUMU-3-X
Linear motion: Ceramic drive strips are available in lengths up to 170 mm.
Rotary motion: Ceramic drive discs are offered in various diameters, including 20 mm and 40 mm.
Custom geometries available for OEM projects.
The XUMU-1, a miniature version, will be available soon.
Volume pricing from €300 per motor.
Lead time just 1 - 2 weeks for most products. Evaluation kits available for all of our products.
CrossFixx™ high-speed piezo motor
The XUMU is driven by Xeryon's patented Crossfixx™ motor. This ultrasonic piezo motor is the backbone of all of our motion products.
It marks a breakthrough in motion control, as it offers all of the advantages of piezo technology without the drawbacks typically associated with it.
Combining speed, precision, range and power with durable, silent operation, the compact, low-profile Crossfixx™ motor is a viable alternative to traditional piezo motors as well as electromagnetic motors.
Motor-only units (without housing) are available for OEM projects.
Xeryon ultrasonic piezo working principle.
Additional benefits
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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-drivable (manually overridable without affecting lifetime)
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Low & safe voltage (12V)
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Low power consumption
Technical details
Product video
Ultrasonic motors by Xeryon
The XUMU ultrasonic motor is driven by the Crossfixx™️ ultrasonic piezoelectric technology, allowing for a silent and fast positioning of any object. With a direct-drive force of up to 10 N, this is the world’s leading piezo motor in terms of force, speed and integrability.
The lifetime of over 1000 km (or 20 million cycles) puts the XUMU at the top of the ultrasonic actuators, supporting a wide range of applications. The XUMU motor is a real OEM product but a break-out board is available for test setups.
How it works:
1. The motor's ceramic tip vibrates in an elliptical pattern at a very high frequency.
2. When the tip contacts another object, this vibration will result in movement of said object.
3. The XUMU comes with a ceramic strip, which can be attached to the object you wish to move. Both linear and rotary movement is possible.
4. The motor can be controlled by analog control or PWM. A version with an external controller is also available.
The XUMU comes with the ultrasonic motor with suspension, an adhesive ceramic strip, mounting screws and an optional break-out board for test setups.
Not familiar with ultrasonic piezo technology? Have a look at our evaluation kits, the perfect way to experiment with 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.
Controlling the XUMU
You can control the speed of the XUMU ultrasonic motor with an analog signal on the “SPD” pin. The analog input voltage can range from 0V to 3.3V which corresponds to the lowest speed (standstill) to full speed.
You can control the speed with a PWM signal on the “SPD” pin. This signal should not exceed 3.3V and the frequency has to stay between 200 Hz and 200 kHz. By varying the duty cycle of the PWM signal you can control the speed from the lowest speed (standstill) to full speed.
Made in Europe. Trusted globally.
The speed and precision of Xeryon’s ultrasonic piezo motors 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 motors 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
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