Webinar
Next Generation Linear & Rotary Stages Discussed: When Ultra Precision Movement is a Must
Achieving next-generation motion performance often feels like a battle against physics. Designers face tradeoffs among speed, precision and cost, while real-world effects like thermal drift, vibration, geometric errors and tolerance stackups can result in diminished performance.
This webinar introduces a next-generation design philosophy that minimizes these compromises by combining advanced mechanics—ironless motors, precision linear and rotary stages, hexapods and more—with intelligent control strategies. While these technologies are powerful individually, we will demonstrate how components designed to work naturally together can be optimized as a unified system, unlocking performance levels truly greater than the sum of the parts. Case studies will highlight measurable improvements in settling time, volumetric accuracy and overall robustness, offering a practical path to next-generation motion performance.
Brian Fink is Aerotech’s product manager for stages, motors, hexapods and other mechanical devices. With 15+ years of experience in precision motion control, he’s held roles in research and development, applications engineering, sales and marketing. Fink holds master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.