Linear Stages

Linear Stages - Precise Positioning Solutions for Your Optical System

When it comes to high-precision positioning in optical, scientific, or industrial applications, linear stages enable you to achieve smooth, accurate, and repeatable movement. At FindLight, we specialize in offering a wide range of linear stages designed to provide the finest control for your most delicate operations, whether you need sub-micron resolution, heavy-load capabilities, or high-speed adjustments.

What Are Linear Stages?

A linear stage is a motion control platform that guides an object along a straight path - typically in a single degree of freedom - with high precision. Often used in optical benches, metrology setups, semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, and many other applications, these stages enable fine, controlled movement for alignments, focusing, and scanning. Linear stages can be manually driven or motorized, depending on your application’s complexity and resolution requirements.

Why Are Linear Stages So Important?

Precise linear movement is frequently a key requirement for fine-tuning and optimizing optical assemblies. Whether you’re aligning a laser, focusing a microscope, or scanning a sample under a sensor, tiny positional inaccuracies can undermine your results. A high-quality linear stage lets you move components smoothly and accurately, reducing aberrations, inaccuracies, or data variation due to mechanical instabilities. This directly results in improved resolution, repeatability, and overall performance in your application.

Types of Linear Stages:

At FindLight, we collaborate with leading suppliers to bring you a range of linear stages designed to match your application’s demands:

Manual Linear Stages: Reliable, cost-effective, and easy to use - perfect for fine-tuning or adding small, incremental adjustments.

Motorized Linear Stages: Provide automated control with high resolution and repeatability, ideal for complex or high-throughput applications.

High-Load Stages: Support heavy components while retaining smooth and accurate movement under substantial loads.

Nanopositioning Stages: Designed for ultra-fine control at the nanometer scale - frequently used in biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and high-resolution imaging.

Applications of Linear Stages:

Linear stages enable critical and accurate positioning in numerous fields, from biotechnology and materials science to industrial manufacturing and metrology. Scientists and engineers use them to align optical components, move samples under a microscope, perform automated scanning routines, or aid in production processes where high precision is essential. Whatever your application, choosing the appropriate linear stage guarantees you maximum control and repeatability — allowing you to achieve your most accurate and reliable results.