The compact 3D/4D stage is a precise motorized motion control system designed to move samples around fixed optics. It incorporates three ASI linear stages and an optional motorized rotating stage employed for a theta axis. The linear stages comprising the XYZ elements offer travel options of 25, 50, 100, or 200 mm and each axis can be chosen separately.
Like other ASI stages, these can move uniformly at extremely slow speeds for in-motion acquisition. All the stages offer various speed/accuracy options for a more customized 3D/4D system. The stage elements are rigidly attached together, and usually mounted to a breadboard via an adapter plate.