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At Precision Fair 2021, Prodrive Technologies showcased a new innovation that is designed to support specialized metrology and inspection applications: its Proton Motion Stage.
So, what makes this new solution unique? And how could it help you?
What is the Proton Motion Stage?
Prodrive Technologies is well renowned for its electronic development and manufacturing capabilities. However, developing and manufacturing complex integrated systems, such as the high-precision Proton Motion Stage, is another area of proven expertise.
The new stage is called ‘Proton’ as it is the first in a new line of high-precision motion stages that will all be named after subatomic particles.
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The Proton Motion Stage is built from a unique combination of Prodrive Technologies’ diverse range of OTS (off-the-shelf) products and customized to particular requirements, providing a complete solution.
This simplifies the integration process for customers, with no compromise on quality or precision, and may help to reduce overall costs.
A unique approach to design – for atmospheric pressure or vacuum
Motion Stages are increasingly in demand. Interest is growing, especially with Prodrive Technologies' customers in metrology applications, such as those scanning electron microscopes or conducting wafer inspection.
The Proton Motion Stage is a stage in which the design principles are properly followed; it has a unique statically determined preload mechanism to ensure highly smooth motion and great robustness for temperature variations and other disturbances. As a result, it has the flexibility to be used for any metrology application where high (sub-micrometer) accuracy and repeatability are required. In addition, the stage is designed for high vacuum compatibility. This makes it ideal for scanning electron microscopes.
The Proton Motion Stage
Configurable for the application
Applications all have differences in system requirements and processes, from velocity and stroke, to throughput. That is why the Proton Motion Stage has been designed to be configurable depending on the customer requirements.
Using the innovative platform as the basis, it can be scaled using off-the-shelf Prodrive products as building blocks to meet specific needs, including those from the powerful Motion and Mechatronics range. For example:
Built with manufacturing excellence
Prodrive Technologies manufactures all of the main elements of the Proton Motion Stage in-house at its facilities, whether using tried and tested standardized manufacturing processes, or customized production solutions tailored for the specific end customer.
To meet the needs of highly specialized metrology and medical applications, this includes clean room assembly and production to international quality standards.
Learn more about the Proton Motion Stage
The Proton Motion Stage proved a huge success at Precision Fair 2021, with many customers showing their interest in its capabilities. Therefore, this solution will also be on display at the following events – register now to make sure you see it!
Alternatively, contact sales@prodrive-technologies.com or learn more about our Motion and Mechatronics solutions here.
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