High-Speed Nanopositioning
High-Speed Piezo Stages for Single Molecule Tracking
Fast XY and XYZ piezo tracking stages for single molecule microscopy, scanning, particle tracking, and nanoscale experiments requiring millisecond response and high stability.
Why Single Molecule Tracking Needs Fast Piezo Motion
Single molecule tracking requires very fast, stable, and repeatable motion. Direct-drive piezo stages can provide millisecond responsiveness, high acceleration, and smooth nanometer-scale positioning without friction or mechanical backlash.
High-power piezo amplifiers and optimized controllers provide the bandwidth needed for rapid tracking, scanning, and focus correction. A stable long-travel motorized microscope stage, such as an ultrasonic self-locking stage, or a stiff manual stage such as the M-545, is important as a base platform so the piezo stage can deliver its full dynamic performance.
For single molecule microscopy, the stage and controller are part of the measurement system. Low noise, high bandwidth, precise feedback, and mechanical stability all contribute to better tracking quality and more reliable data.
Key Requirements
- Millisecond response
- High bandwidth piezo drive
- Low drift and low noise
- Stable base microscope stage
- Precise XY or XYZ feedback
Piezo Stage Examples for Single Molecule Tracking
| Image | Model | Description | Travel | Sensor |
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PInano® Trak | PInano® Trak high-speed XY or XYZ piezo stage for single molecule tracking. Designed for fast dynamic motion and stable nanoscale positioning in advanced microscopy applications. | 70 x 70 x 50 µm or 70 x 70 µm |
Piezoresistive |
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P-733.2DD, P-733.3DD | High-speed XY and XYZ scanning piezo stage for scanning microscopy, single molecule tracking, and ultra-precise positioning. Features capacitive feedback and parallel kinematics for high precision. | 30 x 30 x 10 µm | Dual-plate capacitive |
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M-545 | XY microscope stage with 25 x 25 mm travel. Stiff, high-stability platform for PInano™ Trak tracking stage. Ideal as a basis for fast piezo scanning stages. Manual and motorized versions are available. | 25 x 25 mm | - |
PInano® Track Stage Datasheet
Download information on the P-545 high-speed piezo stage for single molecule tracking applications.
