Zaber’s New DMA OEM Objective Focus Stage: Affordable Nanometer-Level Precision
Zaber Technologies announces the DMA Objective Focus Stage, a compact, linear motor solution for microscope system builders and OEM manufacturers. Starting at €3900 (with controller), the DMA delivers 50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves, providing comparable precision to piezo stages at one-third the cost.
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Zaber Technologies announces the DMA Objective Focus Stage, a compact, linear motor solution for microscope system builders and OEM manufacturers. Starting at €3900 (with controller), the DMA delivers 50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves, providing comparable precision to piezo stages at one-third the cost. This high-duty-cycle workhorse maximizes imaging throughput with sub-15 ms move and settle times and features an integrated controller within a slim 77 mm x 100 mm x 30.5 mm footprint.
The Zaber Advantage: Integration That Saves Weeks
The DMA moves OEM systems from prototype to production faster by eliminating the "integration tax" common with complex focus stages.
- Plug and Play Architecture: Start moving in minutes with integrated controllers and a simple two-cable setup
- No-Code Optimization: Use the Zaber Launcher application Oscilloscope and Servo Tuning tools to maximize throughput and verify performance, without writing a single line of code.
- Easy Synchronization: Connect with third-party hardware and sensors via integrated I/O and encoder outputs.
- Developer-Friendly API: Integrate quickly using a modern, open-source API with sample code for each feature in Python, C#, C++, and more.
- Simplified Topology: Daisy-chain with XY stages and other modules using a single data/power cable to eliminate the "cable nest."
"The DMA offers the best of both worlds: the nanometer precision and rapid settling of a piezo stage, combined with the load capacity and long travel of a direct-drive system," says Mike Fussell, Product Manager at Zaber Technologies."By integrating the controller and
counterbalance, we've minimized the footprint and cost, making it easier for OEMs to scale from prototype to production."
Key Applications
The DMA is ideal for demanding, high-accuracy imaging environments:
- Spatial Biology: Rapid Z-stacking for high-throughput spatial workflows.
- Digital Pathology & Cell Morphology: High-speed tile scanning with fast objective focusing.
- Drug Discovery: Reliable 24/7 operation for high content screening campaigns.
- Optical Metrology & Semiconductor Inspection: Precision positioning with 1 nm resolution optical encoders.
Instant Availability & Support
The DMA Objective Focus Stage is available for purchase now. In keeping with Zaber’s commitment to simplified procurement, pricing is available online, CAD files are ready for immediate download, and the units ship within one business week. Every system is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and a technical support team committed to 1-business-day response times.
For more information on the DMA Series or to configure a system, visit www.zaber.com.
Press Release Abstract
Zaber Technologies has launched the DMA Objective Focus Stage, a high-performance linear motor solution that delivers piezo-level precision—50 nm repeatability and 10 nm minimum incremental moves—starting at €3900 including the controller. At one-third the cost of traditional piezo systems, the DMA is built for high-throughput OEM applications like Spatial Biology and Digital Pathology, featuring sub-15 ms move and settle times and a 10 mm travel range. By combining a "Plug and Play" architecture with a developer-friendly API and no-code optimization tools, the DMA makes it faster and easier to prototype and transition to production by reducing the hardware and software complexity typically required for high-precision focus.
