Series ANT130-L stages offer best-in-class performance in speed, accuracy, resolution, repeatability, reliability, and travel range, and are offered in 2 accuracy grades. With its low profile and outstanding performance, ANT130-L is solution for high-accuracy alignment, inspection, positioning, and measurement stations. Stage employs center-driven, non-cogging, noncontact linear motor and encoder as the driving element. Since linear motor is direct-drive device there is no backlash, windup, or “stiction” normally associated with lead- or ball-screw drive.