Precision Linear Motorized Stages
    Long travel (~2m)
    High precision (~nm level)
    Stepper drives
    Parker Motion products
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     Outline
      Motion Control                      Parker Motion System
          what, where and why?                Linear sliders and stages
      System Components                       6K controller
          stage (long range)                  Computer & monitor
          motor (servo vs stepper)        Null test system
          controller                      Conclusions
          computer/software
      Examples
          vendors
          specifications
          cost
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    Motion Control
     Precise positioning of optics and mechanics
     Used in:
       laser machining, welding
       printing, patterning
       wafer fabrication, lithography 
       robotics
       … and of course, in many optical systems
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    Motion Control
     Why motorized?
       repeatable, precise and smooth
       moving heavy parts
       automation
       easy to manage complex systems
       less manpower
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    System Components
          -overall system
                                        ROTARY 
                                        BRAKE
                                                    SHAFT 
                                                    BRAKE
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