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This section provides an overview for positioning stages as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 positioning stage manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked positioning stage companies as of December, 2024: 1.Motioncontrolproducts., 2.TÜNKERS® Maschinenbau GmbH, 3.Primatics.
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Positioning stages are devices designed for precise positioning in various applications, notably in semiconductor and display manufacturing. These platforms are capable of moving with high precision, thanks to the integration of motors and ball screws. Their versatility allows for movement in multiple dimensions, such as XY stages that move freely in two-dimensional spaces.
Used across precision processing fields, positioning stages facilitate tasks in semiconductor manufacturing, display inspection, and more. They're crucial for the precise positioning of wafers, substrates, and for the alignment of camera and fiber optics, among other uses.
Comprising an actuator, control unit, moving stage, and guides, positioning stages operate by controlling signals to the actuator. They employ various control methods to accurately position the stage, adhering to the Abbe principle to minimize measurement errors.
Positioning stages range from single-axis to complex three-axis types, with rotary and combination variants available. The choice depends on the application's specific movement and precision requirements.
Key components include ball screws for friction reduction and linear guides for stage support, ensuring precise and smooth movement. Control devices vary from open-loop to fully-closed control, tailoring the stage's operation to specific applications.
Distinguishing between intermittent and continuous positioning methods allows for application-specific movement strategies. Drive mechanisms primarily include rotary and linear motors, each offering unique advantages in terms of speed, accuracy, and structural simplicity.
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Ascential Technologies, formerly known as the Burke Porter Group, is an American scientific test equipment manufacturer based in Ada, Michigan, founded in 1953. The company manufactures sample analysis machines, implantable devices, end of line automotive systems, automated driver assistance systems, and various measuring devices. Products it creates are suitable for medical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, transportation, and general manufacturing industries. The company is a conglomeration of 18 legacy organizations including brands such as Primatics, Aspect Automation, Korvis, Universal Balancing, and Lismar.
Standa Ltd., established in 1987, is a manufacturer of optomechanical, vacuum-compatible, optic, laser, and measuring equipment. Optomechanical goods include optical tables, mounts, positioners for the base, motorized positioners, and fine adjustment screws. Products that work in vacuums include direct drive motors, laser diode drivers, mechanical bearings, and hexapod positioners. The business is capable of CNC turning, grinding, milling, consultation, and positioning. Optical components include dielectric-coated optics, non-polarizing beamsplitter cubes, optical substrates, eye protection, and protective laser windows.
AEROTECH creates solutions for motion and positioning of devices. Customers are from industries as diverse as data storage, medical devices, and aerospace. AEROTECH develops controllers, drives, motors, and other parts for motion and positioning devices and offers custom-engineered motion systems. AEROTECH’s serves both manufacturers of individual parts as well as equipment operators offering full range of support rom design to manufacturing to deployment.
Griffin Motion, LLC., founded in 2005, is a manufacturer of precision motion products and is located in Apex, NC. The product categories are laser processing, linear stages, XY stages, granite systems, and rotary & elevator stages. The products include 2 axis linear motions, dingle axis motions, bridge systems, crane systems, and lifting motions. The company offers solutions such as product modification, system assemblies, and OEM integration. The company has engineering, resting, certification, assembling, and designing capabilities.
Micronix USA is an American manufacturer of micro and nano positioning components based in Fountain Valley, California, and founded in 2006. The company produces Piezo positioners, modular linear stages, motion controllers, and accessories. It is capable of customizing its products to operate in specific conditions such as in vacuums and non-magnetic environments as well as creating complete custom components based on customer needs. The company’s products are suitable for life science, spectroscopy, microscopy, optical, and laboratory research markets.
LinTech was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Monrovia, California. The company is a manufacturer that also designs and engineers positioning components and systems for use in a wide range of linear motion control applications for customers in aerospace, food processing, machine tool, semiconductor, and other markets. The company offers a range of products from linear ball bushings & shafts to ball screw assemblies, rotary stages, and more. The company offers extensive technical support and customer service including assistance with CAD files.
Optimal Engineering Systems, Inc. (OES) was established in 1985 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company is a manufacturer of motion control products for OEMs and other customers across industries ranging from aerospace, astronomy, manufacturing, medical, and semiconductors. The company provides in-house components manufacturing with a wide variety of components available off the shelf and the ability to custom-build sub-assemblies for customers worldwide. The company’s product lines include motor control systems, motorized stages, and solenoid control electronics.
Velmex, Inc. was founded in 1967 in Bloomfield, New York where it still operates today. The company is a designer and manufacturer of stock and custom linear and rotary motion control positioning equipment for scientific, research, machining, and industrial applications. The company produces 3 unique brands of manual and motor-driven assemblies in Unislide, BiSlide, and XSlide in multiple build-to-order configurations. The company also produces manual and motor-driven XY tables, rotary turntables, as well as VXM motor controls, and VRO encoder readouts.
Physik Instrumente aka PI, founded 50 years ago, is a private company that creates and produces automation systems, including hexapods, air bearings, and piezo drives that are used in life-sciences, photonics, and aerospace industries and research institutes. Their products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia. Physik Instrumente is ITAR registered. The company's head office is located in Auburn, America. And its manufacturing and other facilities are located in New England.
ONExia Inc is based in Exton, Pennsylvania and is a robotics integrator, custom machine builder, and industrial distributor. ONExia specializing in manual process automation and assists manufacturers of all sizes increase throughput with cutting edge technology. ONExia works with customers to develop turnkey custom machines including 2D & 3D vision system integration, software design & development, and machine safety services. ONExia uses robotics to automate line packaging. ONExia also offers robot palletizers that are compatible with new or existing packaging lines.
H2W Technologies, Inc. is based in Santa Clarita, California. H2W serves aerospace, amusement rides, medical, meteorology, photonics, and other industries as a distributor of motion control products. H2W has 3 product segments: linear motors, rotary motors, and linear stages. Linear motors includes voice coil actuators, brushless linear motors, brush linear motors, single axis linear stepper motors, dual axis linear stepper motors, linear induction motors, and polynoids. Rotary motors include rotary voice coil actuators, limited angle torque motors, and brushless rotary motors. Linear stages include voice coil stages, linear stepper stages, single rail stages, dual rail stages, crossed roller stages, air bearing stages, belt stages, and lead screw/ball screw stages.
Isotech was founded in 182 and is headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Isotech is a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of proprietary mechanical and electromechanical products to the industrial, medical, and military OEM and in-plant markets. Some of Isotech’s products include linear slide assemblies & rail sets, shock/vibration mounts & pads, linear bushings & shafting, telescoping lifting columns, positioning stages, air bearings, gas springs/air cylinders, motorized positioning tables, laser marking cutting systems, foamed aluminum/metal/composites, stamped metal, noise control products, and belt driven actuators.
Newport is a division of MKS Instruments, Inc. that was incorporated in 1961 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts. The company is a manufacturing company that serves the specialty industrial, advanced electronics, and semiconductor industries. The company markets its products through Spectra-Physics, MKS Instruments, Richardson Grating, and other brands. Their product categories include motion, optomechanics, optics, and vacuum instruments. Product categories include lasers, MKS vacuum & gas solutions, laser diode controls, and tables & isolation systems.
Del-Tron Precision, Inc., founded in, Bethel, CT, in 1974 is a supplier of sub miniature ball slides. The company's product portfolio DL Linear Actuators, High Precision Positioners, Posi-Drive (Lead Screw Driven), Crossed Roller Rail Sets and Recirculating Slide Guides.. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
THK PRECISION CO., LTD., established in 2002 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of positioning devices and force sensors, integral to nanoscale technology applications. Its product lineup includes Piezo Stage designed for positioning within a small range, offering high resolution (up to 1 nm) and swift response, Piezo Motor Stage enables nano-level positioning over considerable motion ranges with superior position reproducibility, Linear Motor Stage ensures stable, seamless positioning at variable speeds even with heavy loads, and Force Sensors for accurate measurement of varying loads. The company maintains ISO 9001 certification across its global production facilities.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) was established in 1888. SHI offers complete solutions for industrial machinery production and operations, heavy machinery for infrastructure, logistics, and construction, power generation systems as well as systems to reduce pollution, water purification, and ship construction. In addition, SHI also offers various software services including IT solutions.
Motion Control Products Ltd. is a UK-based global supplier and manufacturer of various automation control systems, products, and components for all machinery and systems mechanization requirements. The company offers a range of products including Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and motion controllers which are components used in advanced manufacturing systems, automation, robotics, and aerospace. They also offer Drives and Inverters for use in film & foil converting equipment, printing industries, and to control stepper motors. The company also has offices in China, Hong Kong, and the United States.
Kohzu Precision Co., Ltd. (KPC) is a Japanese manufacturer of precision positioning, optical measuring, and inspection devices that was founded in 1945 and based in Tokyo. The company produces precision linear and vertical stages, goniometers, various rotary tables, and actuators with applications in the biotechnology and nanotechnology sectors, as well as semiconductor manufacturing and motion control industries like photonics. KPC also offers additional services to their clients including customization, calibration and repair.
GMT Global Inc. was founded in Taiwan in 1994. GMT initially started as a manufacturer and seller of precision mold components. In 2008, GMT expanded to optimize manufacturing procedures and improve machining technologies, so they developed automation components. The products offered by GMT are Ball Screws and Supports, Feeding Screws, Couplings, Slide Tables, Cross Roller Bearings, Automation, and Precision/Alignment Stages, Optical and Linear Motion Components, Motors, and Drives. These products are used in semiconductors and in the smartphone industry. GMT Global is CE and ISO 9001-2015 Certified.
TÜNKERS GROUP, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier in the field of automation and assembly solutions. The company specializes in providing automation technology and its product categories include assembly automation, handling technology, and rotary indexing tables. It offers a wide range of products, including modular assembly systems, handling modules, and high-precision indexing tables. These solutions cater to diverse industries seeking efficient and tailored automation processes such as manufacturing, product handling and hauling, construction and many more.
EKSMA Optics, UAB, established in 1983 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision optical components, optical systems, and similar products. The company fabricates optical components, nonlinear and laser crystals, and electro-optics and laser electronics. It also produces laser line components, opto-mechanical components, and optical systems. It uses electron evaporation, ion assistance deposition, thermal evaporation, and advanced ion beam sputtered technologies for the deposition of coatings on optical and crystal elements.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motioncontrolproducts. |
12.2%
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| 2 | TÜNKERS® Maschinenbau GmbH |
7.3%
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| 3 | Primatics |
7.3%
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| 4 | Standa Ltd. |
7.3%
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| 5 | PARKER HANNIFIN JAPAN LTD |
7.3%
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| 6 | EKSMA Optics, UAB |
4.9%
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| 7 | MICRONIX USA |
4.9%
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| 8 | Del-Tron Precision, Inc. |
4.9%
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| 9 | Griffin Motion, LLC. |
4.9%
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| 10 | LinTech |
4.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the positioning stage page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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14 | 60.9% |
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Japan
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5 | 21.7% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 4.3% |
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Taiwan
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1 | 4.3% |
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Germany
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1 | 4.3% |
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Lithuania
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1 | 4.3% |
424 products found
424 products
PI Japan Co., Ltd.
490+ people viewing
Standard Response
50 models listed
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
□This is a 40mm square table automatic positioning stage developed with the concept of compactness, light weight, and high precision, using 24 5-ph...
Hiraide Precision Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 8 hours ago
A thin and light stage that uses precision sheet metal parts. You can customize the material and surface treatment of the XY table according to you...
Technodynamics Co., Ltd.
400+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
The DRS series is an "ultra low floor type" positioning table. With a maximum loading weight of 20t, high-speed drive and instantaneous stopping ca...
5 models listed
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 16 hours ago
□This is a 60mm square table automatic positioning stage developed with the concept of compactness, light weight, and high precision, using 24 5-ph...
Hiraide Precision Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 12 hours ago
A thin and light XY stage that uses precision sheet metal parts. The direct-acting system uses a shaft and linear bushing, so it moves smoothly wit...
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
This is an automatic positioning stage that achieves cost reduction, high precision, and high rigidity by integrating the guide part and ball screw...
Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 21 hours ago
Features ■Nutrunner controller equipped with positioning function as standard Equipped with orthogonal axis control for X, Y, and Z axes as standar...
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Unlike conventional LM guides, this automatic positioning stage uses an outer rail structure to achieve high precision and high rigidity, making it...
Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd.
80+ people viewing
Features ■ GFB is installed as standard on the nutrunner controller. By installing GFB in the nutrunner controller, various actuators can be manage...
10+ people viewing
This is an automatic positioning stage that achieves cost reduction, high precision, and high rigidity by integrating the guide part and ball screw...
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 18 hours ago
This is an automatic positioning stage that has high precision and high rigidity due to the adoption of an outer rail structure, making it less sus...
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 13 hours ago
This is an automatic positioning stage that has high precision and high rigidity due to the adoption of an outer rail structure, making it less sus...
SINTO V-CERAX, LTD.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 4 hours ago
High-precision XY stage that can be used as a positioning stage for inspection equipment such as LCD panels and organic EL panels. ■Features ・Ado...
10+ people viewing
This is an automatic positioning stage with high precision and high rigidity due to the adoption of an outer rail structure. It has strong rigidity...
