Single-Axis Flexure Translation Stages: 1.5 mm Travel

- Flexure Design - No Friction or Sticking
- Thumbscrew Adjuster and 25 µm Piezo Actuator
- Mounting Plate and Angle Bracket Available
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Key Specificationsa | |
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Item # | NF15AP25(/M) |
Manual Travel | 1.5 mm (0.06") |
Adjuster Resolution | 0.25 mm/Revolution |
Load Capacity | Horizontal: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) Vertical: 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) |
Cross Talk | 1.0 µm (Max) |
Piezo Travel | 25 µm |
Piezo Resolution (Theoretical) |
0.76 nm |
Piezo Voltage | 0 - 75 V |
Single-Axis Flexure Stage Selection Guide |
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1.5 mm Travel |
5 mm Travel |
Features
- Manual Translation Range: 1.5 mm
- Piezoelectric Translation Range: 25 µm
- Compact Size: 30.0 mm x 30.0 mm x 12.5 mm
- XYZ Configurable with Optional Base Plate and Angle Bracket
- Compatible Piezo Controllers: KPZ101, BPC301, BPC303, MDT694B, MPZ601
- Available Bundled with KPZ101 Piezo Controller (See Bundle Tab for Details)
Thorlabs' NanoFlex™ flexure stages are compact stages that offer translation without friction or sticking. The flexure mechanism used in these translation stages is a frictionless mechanism that has improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. The translation stage has a manual translation range of 1.5 mm with an independent piezoelectric translation range of 25 μm (see the Selection Guide tab for stages with 5 mm manual translation). Piezo connection is made by a standard SMC terminal. See the Selection Guide tab for our 1.5 mm manual translation stage.
The NanoFlex™ flexure stages are rated for a maximum load of 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs), which makes them an ideal choice for many laboratory and OEM applications. The modular design allows for multiple stages to be stacked in multi-axis configurations. An XYZ configuration can be constructed using three NF15AP25(/M) stages and an NF15P2(/M) angle bracket. Thorlabs offers an imperial (KPZNF15) and metric (KPZNF15/M) bundle that includes a NanoFlex™ flexure stage, a KPZ101 piezo controller, and an NF15P1 base plate. Please see the Bundle tab for more information.
Item # | NF15AP25 |
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Manual Travel Range | 1.5 mm (0.06") |
Thumbscrew Resolution | 0.25 mm per Revolution |
Load Capacity | Horizontal: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) Vertical: 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) |
Maximum Cross Talk | 1.0 µm |
Piezo Travel | 25 µm |
Piezo Resolution (Theoretical) |
0.76 nm |
Piezo Voltage | 0 - 75 V |
Piezo Capacitance | 5 µF ± 30% (at 1 V, 1 kHz) |
Piezo Connector | SMC |
Piezo Cable Length | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
Compatible Piezo Controllers | KPZ101, BPC301, BPC303, MDT694B, MPZ601 |
Piezo Connection
SMC Male
0 - 75 V
These specifications are for the stage used in a single-axis configuration. When translation stages are stacked to make multi-axis configurations the resolution of the positioning system is deteriorated by cosine and Abbe errors (crosstalk). The positioning error cause by the stacked stages not being orthogonal to each other is referred to as the cosine error while the Abbe error is due to the non-zero height of the stacked stage. This height leads to an amplification of any angular roll, pitch, or yaw errors in the base stage. These errors can be avoided by using a multi-axis translation stage where the degrees of freedom are controlled by parallel linkages. A variety of 3, 4, 5, and 6 axis stages can be purchased from Thorlabs in a wide variety of manual and automated configurations. For a 3-axis solution, consider our 3-axis flexure stages.

Piezo Connection
SMC Male
0 - 75 V
Item # | KPZNF15(/M) |
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NF15AP25(/M) Stage Specifications | |
Drive Type | Manual & Piezo |
Travel Range | 1.5 mm (0.06") |
Load Capacity | Horizontal: 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) Vertical: 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) |
Thumbscrew Resolution | 0.25 mm per Revolution |
Piezo Travel | 25 µm |
Piezo Resolution (Theoretical) | 0.76 nm |
Piezo Voltage | 0 to 75 V |
Cross Talk | 1.0 µm (Max) |
KPZ101 Controller Specifications | |
Drive Voltage | 0 to 150 V |
Drive Current, Max, Continuous | 7.5 mA |
Stability | 100 ppm Over 24 hrs (After 30 min Warm-Up) |
Noise | <2 mVRMS |
Typical Piezo Capacitance | 1 - 10 µF |
Bandwidth | 1 kHz (1 µF Load, 1 Vp-p) |
External Input (SMA Male) | 0 to 10 V |
Output Monitor (SMA Male) | 0 to 10 V |
USB Port | USB 2.0a |
Stage and Controller Bundle
The KPZNF15(/M) bundle includes the NF15AP25(/M) stage, KPZ101 K-Cube piezo controller, USB cable, piezo drive cable, and
K-Cube Piezo Controller
The KPZ101 can be controlled by its top panel for standalone operation or through its PC interface. The KPZ101 connects to a PC via a mini USB port (USB cable included) and utilizes Thorlabs' Kinesis® software or former generation APT™ software. The Kinesis software features an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that allows the unit to be controlled completely via a PC. For more demanding applications, customers can utilize ActiveX® or .NET programming to create their own software for Thorlabs' line of K-Cubes. See the Motion Control Software tab for more information.
Power Supplies
The KPZ101 controller does not include a power supply as our customers have varying needs. Please see the compatible power supplies below.
Thorlabs offers two platforms to drive our wide range of motion controllers: our Kinesis® software package or the legacy APT™ (Advanced Positioning Technology) software package. Either package can be used to control devices in the Kinesis family, which covers a wide range of motion controllers ranging from small, low-powered, single-channel drivers (such as the K-Cubes™ and T-Cubes™) to high-power, multi-channel, modular 19" rack nanopositioning systems (the APT Rack System).
The Kinesis Software features .NET controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications. Low-level DLL libraries are included for applications not expected to use the .NET framework. A Central Sequence Manager supports integration and synchronization of all Thorlabs motion control hardware.

Kinesis GUI Screen

APT GUI Screen
Our legacy APT System Software platform offers ActiveX-based controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working on C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any Active-X compatible languages to create custom applications and includes a simulator mode to assist in developing custom applications without requiring hardware.
By providing these common software platforms, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the Kinesis and APT controllers in a single application, while only having to learn a single set of software tools. In this way, it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from single-axis to multi-axis systems and control all from a single, PC-based unified software interface.
The software packages allow two methods of usage: graphical user interface (GUI) utilities for direct interaction with and control of the controllers 'out of the box', and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom-integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice.
A range of video tutorials is available to help explain our APT system software. These tutorials provide an overview of the software and the APT Config utility. Additionally, a tutorial video is available to explain how to select simulator mode within the software, which allows the user to experiment with the software without a controller connected. Please select the APT Tutorials tab above to view these videos.
Software
Kinesis Version 1.14.44
The Kinesis Software Package, which includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' Kinesis and APT™ system controllers.
Also Available:
- Communications Protocol
Posted Comments: | |
Shay Keren-Zur
 (posted 2023-06-13 20:57:09.98) Hi,
I recently purchased the KPZNF15 stage bundle.
I realize that the control parameter is voltage, but I cannot find any reference regarding to the relation between the voltage value and the translation of the stage.
I'd be happy if you could support me on this matter.
Thanks,
Shay do'neill
 (posted 2023-06-15 07:59:49.0) Response from Daniel at Thorlabs. As there is no feedback for this stage it is not possible to equate a voltage to a position due to non linearity and more importantly hysteresis. It is possible to estimate the position as a linear relationship with the total travel range but to accurately know the position you will need to use some external way of measuring the position or choose a closed loop piezo stage Ben Carey
 (posted 2023-03-30 07:58:46.413) Hi I'm interested in using an NFP15AP25 to move a mirror. I already own an MDT694B piezo controller. I see the KPZ101 is the recommended driver for the stage. Is there any advantage to using the KPZ101 or will I be fine with the MDT694B? do'neill
 (posted 2023-03-31 11:07:11.0) Response from Daniel at Thorlabs. The compatible controllers for the NF15AP25 are the KPZ101, BPC301, BPC303, MDT694B, and MPZ601. The is no issue in using the MDT694B to control this stage. I will reach out to you to discuss your application. Matthias Steiner
 (posted 2020-08-05 07:18:21.17) Hi,
can the thumbscrew adjuster be replaced with a lock-able adjuster? cwright
 (posted 2020-08-10 10:12:03.0) Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Hello Matthias and thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately this is not something we can offer as a special request at this time but I will reach out to you to discuss how you may be able to add similar functionality. loo
 (posted 2016-03-09 17:13:11.81) Nothing seem attached from beneath the top plate of the flexure stage, beside the two screws to the square frame. So, is it possible to unscrew the top plate of the stage to have it machined, and then put it back together without damage? Or even unscrew it and replace it completely with a custom top plate of ours? besembeson
 (posted 2016-03-10 03:22:28.0) Response from Bweh at Thorlabs USA: No that is not possible. The top plate is also connected to the flexure mechanism inside. Removing that top plate could also cause misalignment so you are better off having a custom adapter plate to use on the top plate. gesuele
 (posted 2014-01-09 05:15:33.373) I am wondering if the NF15AP25 can be used as a raster scanning stage (two of them for XY scanning). What would be the maximum scanning rate? msoulby
 (posted 2014-01-09 05:39:13.0) Response from Mike at Thorlabs: Yes, using two of the NF15AP25 stages in an XY configuration can be programed to perform a raster scan. To do this you would need to use a programming environment such as Labview or Matlab using the ActiveX methods provided with our APT software. I have contacted you directly with an example of a 2D piezo raster scan LabView .VI and a guide on how to use our APT software in Labview.
Regarding the maximum scan rate this depends on the capacitance of the piezo element and the maximum output current of the piezo driver. Using the TPZ001 piezo controller, which has an output of 7.5mA a full scan from 0-75V (which represents zero to maximum piezo displacement of 0-25um), will give a maximum bandwidth of about 6Hz, for a sinusoidal input. Using the BPC301 which has an output drive current of 0.5A a maximum sinusoidal bandwidth for this piezo stage will be about 420Hz, full details can be found on the ‘Piezo Bandwidth’ tab on the TPZ001 product page. cwilson
 (posted 2013-08-18 07:32:08.187) Leaving Test Feedback after replication reset bdada
 (posted 2011-06-06 12:49:00.0) Response from Buki at Thorlabs:
Thank you for using our Feedback Tool. Unfortunately there is no direct solution for attaching the MS3/M to the NF15AP25/M. You can try other configurations like using the NF15P2 angle bracket to combine two NF15AP25 as shown on the webpage below:
http://www.thorlabs.com/NewGroupPage9.cfm?ObjectGroup_ID=787&pn=NF15P2#787
Please contact us at TechSupport@thorlabs.com if you want to discuss this matter further. stuchris
 (posted 2011-06-03 12:48:37.0) Hi, is there any way I can attach the NF15AP25/M to the MS3/M? Thanks. user
 (posted 2010-06-01 18:43:51.0) Response from Javier at Thorlabs to mabashin: The capacitance of the piezo used in the NF15AP25 is 5 uF +/- 30% (@1V, 1kHz) mabashin
 (posted 2010-06-01 17:37:50.0) What is the capacitance of the piezo on the NF15AP25? |
Manual Linear Translation Stages
Thorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology.
Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages
These linear translation stages feature crossed-roller bearing travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of cast tool and jig aluminum. We also offer several vertical crossed-roller bearing stages (see below).
Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages | ||||||
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Product Family | LNR Series 25 mm Stages | LX Series 25 mm Stages |
XRN Series 25 mm Stages | XR Series 25 mm Stages | XR Series 50 mm Stages | LNR Series 50.8 mm Stages |
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Travel | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 50 mm (1.97") | 50.8 mm (2") |
Drive Type | Multiple | Micrometer | Micrometer | Micrometer | Micrometer | Multiple |
Platform Size | 2.34" x 2.36" (59.4 mm x 60.0 mm) |
2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm) |
2.00" x 3.35" (50.7 mm x 85.0 mm) |
2.98" x 4.33" (75.7 mm x 110.0 mm) |
2.98" x 5.51" (75.7 mm x 140.0 mm) |
3.94" x 3.94" (100.0 mm x 100.0 mm) |
Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XZ, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
Additional Details |
Ball Bearing Stages
These translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.
Ball Bearing Stages | |||||
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Product Family | MS Series 1/4" Stages | T12 Series 1/2" Stages | MT Series 1/2" Stages | PT Series 1" Stages | LT Series 2" Stages |
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Travel | 1/4" (6.4 mm) | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1" (25.4 mm) | 2" (50 mm) |
Drive Type | Multiple | Thumbscrew | Multiple | Multiple | Differential Micrometer |
Platform Size | 1.17" x 1.17" (29.7 mm x 29.7 mm) |
0.76" x 0.81" (19.3 mm x 20.6 mm) |
2.40" x 2.41" (61.0 mm x 61.2 mm) |
3.00" x 4.00" (76.2 mm x 101.6 mm) |
3.75" x 3.75" (95.3 mm x 95.3 mm) |
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
Additional Details |
Dovetail Stages
These compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.
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Product Family | DT Series 1/2" Stages | DTS Series 1" Stage | DTS Series 2" Stage |
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Travel | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1" (25 mm) | 2" (50 mm) |
Drive Type | Thumbscrew | Thumbscrew | Thumbscrew |
Platform Size | 1.00" x 1.00" (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm) | 2.68" x 2.95" (68.0 mm 75.0 mm) | 2.68" x 3.74" (68.0 mm x 95.0 mm) |
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
Additional Details |
Flexure Stages
Thorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.
Flexure Stages | ||||
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Product Family | Nanoflex™ 1.5 mm Stage | Nanoflex™ 5 mm Stages | ||
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Travel | 1.5 mm (0.06") + 25 µm Piezo | 5 mm (0.20") | 5 mm (0.20") + 20 µm Piezo | |
Drive Type | Thumbscrew and Piezo Actuator | Differential Micrometer | Differential Micrometer and Open-Loop Piezo Actuator |
Differential Micrometer and Closed-Loop Piezo Actuator |
Platform Size | 1.18" x 1.18" (30.0 mm x 30.0 mm) | 2.95" x 2.95" (75.0 mm x 75.0 mm) | ||
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
Additional Details |
Vertical Stages
We offer vertical translation stages with crossed-roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.
Vertical Stages | ||||||
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Product Family | XRN Series 9 mm Vertical Stage | XR Series 14 mm Vertical Stage | MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage | MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage | VAP Series 4" Vertical Stage | VAP Series 10" Vertical Stage |
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Travel | 9.0 mm (0.35") | 14.0 mm (0.55") | 1/2" (13.0 mm) | 1" (25.0 mm) | 4" (101.6 mm) | 10" (254 mm) |
Drive Type | Worm-Gear Driven Lift Screw | Micrometer | Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning | |||
Platform Size | 2.00" x 2.00" (50.7 mm x 50.7 mm) |
2.98" x 2.98" (75.7 mm x 75.7 mm) |
2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm) | 3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm) | ||
Additional Details |
Motorized Linear Translation Stages
Thorlabs' motorized linear translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from a stage with 20 µm of piezo translation to our 600 mm direct drive stage. Many of these stages can be assembled in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our multi-axis stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard motorized translation stages. In addition to motorized linear translation stages, we offer motorized rotation stages and goniometers. We also offer manual translation stages.
Piezo Stages
These stages incorporate piezoelectric elements in a variety of drive mechanisms. ORIC® stages incorporate piezo inertia drives that use "stick-slip" friction properties to obtain extended travel ranges. Our Nanoflex™ translation stages use standard piezo chips along with manual actuators. Elliptec® stages use resonant piezo motors to push and pull the moving platform through resonant elliptical motion. Our LPS710E z-axis stage features a mechanically amplified piezo design and includes a matched controller.
Piezoelectric Stages | |||||||
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Product Family | ORIC® PD2 Open-Loop 5 mm Stage |
ORIC® PDX2 Closed-Loop 5 mm Stage |
ORIC® PD1 Open-Loop 20 mm Stage |
ORIC® PD1D Open-Loop 20 mm Monolithic XY Stage |
ORIC® PDX1 Closed-Loop 20 mm Stage |
ORIC® PD3 Open-Loop 50 mm Stage |
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Travel | 5 mm | 20 mm | 50 mm | ||||
Maximum Velocity | 10 mm/sa | 8 mm/s (Typ.)b | 3 mm/sc | 20 mm/sb | 10 mm/sa | ||
Drive Type | Piezoelectric Inertia Drive | ||||||
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | ||
Mounting Surface Size |
13 mm x 13 mm | 30 mm x 30 mm | 80 mm x 30 mm | ||||
Additional Details |
Piezoelectric Stages | ||||||
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Product Family | Nanoflex™ 20 µm Stage with 5 mm Actuator |
Nanoflex™ 25 µm Stage with 1.5 mm Actuator |
Elliptec® 28 mm Stage | Elliptec® 60 mm Stage | LPS710E 1.1 mm Vertical Stage | |
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Travel | 20 µm + 5 mm Manual | 25 µm + 1.5 mm Manual | 28 mm | 60.0 mm | 1.1 mm | |
Maximum Velocity | - | 180 mm/s | 90 mm/s | - | ||
Drive Type | Piezo with Manual Actuator | Resonant Piezoelectric Motor | Amplified Piezo | |||
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X | Z | |||
Mounting Surface Size | 75 mm x 75 mm | 30 mm x 30 mm | 15 mm x 15 mm | 21 mm x 21 mm | ||
Additional Details |
Stepper Motor Stages
These translation stages feature removable or integrated stepper motors and long travel ranges up to 300 mm. Many of these stages either have integrated multi-axis capability (PLSXY) or can be assembled into multi-axis configurations (PLSX, LNR Series, NRT Series, and LTS Series stages). The MLJ150 stage also offers high load capacity vertical translation.
Stepper Motor Stages | |||||
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Product Family | PLSX with and without PLST(/M) Top Plate 1" Stage |
PLSXY with and without PLST(/M) Top Plate 1" Stage |
LNR Series 25 mm Stage |
LNR Series 50 mm Stage |
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Travel | 1" | 25 mm | 50 mm | ||
Maximum Velocity | 7.0 mm/s | 2.0 mm/s | 50 mm/s | ||
Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XY | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | ||
Mounting Surface Size |
3" x 3" | 60 mm x 60 mm | 100 mm x 100 mm | ||
Additional Details |
Stepper Motor Stages | ||||||
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Product Family | NRT Series 100 mm Stage |
NRT Series 150 mm Stage |
LTS Series 150 mm Stage |
LTS Series 300 mm Stage |
MLJ150 50 mm Vertical Stage |
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Travel | 100 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 300 mm | 50 mm | |
Maximum Velocity | 30 mm/s | 50 mm/s | 3.0 mm/s | |||
Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | Z | |||
Mounting Surface Size |
84 mm x 84 mm | 100 mm x 90 mm | 148 mm x 131 mm | |||
Additional Details |
DC Servo Motor Stages
Thorlabs offers linear translation stages with removable or integrated DC servo motors. These stages feature low profiles and many can be assembled in multi-axis configurations.
DC Servo Motor Stages | ||||
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Product Family | MT Series 12 mm Stages |
PT Series 25 mm Stages |
MTS Series 25 mm Stage |
MTS Series 50 mm Stage |
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Travel | 12 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 50 mm |
Maximum Velocity | 2.6 mm/s | 2.4 mm/s | ||
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | ||
Mounting Surface Size |
61 mm x 61 mm | 101.6 mm x 76.2 mm | 43 mm x 43 mm | |
Additional Details |
DC Servo Motor Stages | ||||
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Product Family | M30 Series 30 mm Stage |
M30 Series 30 mm Monolithic XY Stage |
M150 Series 150 mm XY Stage |
KVS30 30 mm Vertical Stage |
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Travel | 30 mm | 150 mm | 30 mm | |
Maximum Velocity | 2.4 mm/s | X-Axis: 170 mm/s Y-Axis: 230 mm/s |
8.0 mm/s | |
Possible Axis Configurations | X, Z | XY, XZ | XY | Z |
Mounting Surface Size |
115 mm x 115 mm | 272.4 mm x 272.4 mm | 116.2 mm x 116.2 mm | |
Additional Details |
Direct Drive Stages
These low-profile stages feature integrated brushless DC servo motors for high speed translation with zero backlash. When no power is applied, the platforms of these stages have very little inertia and are virtually free running. Hence these stages may not be suitable for applications where the stage's platform needs to remain in a set position when the power is off. We do not recommend mounting these stages vertically.
Direct Drive Stages | |||||
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Product Family | DDS Series 50 mm Stage |
DDS Series 100 mm Stage |
DDS Series 220 mm Stage |
DDS Series 300 mm Stage |
DDS Series 600 mm Stage |
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Travel | 50 mm | 100 mm | 220 mm | 300 mm | 600 mm |
Maximum Velocity | 500 mm/s | 300 mm/s | 400 mm/s | 400 mm/s | |
Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY | X, XY | X | X | |
Mounting Surface Size | 60 mm x 52 mm | 88 mm x 88 mm | 120 mm x 120 mm | ||
Additional Details |

The stages are supplied with a thumbscrew adjuster which provides manual adjustment and a 25 µm piezo actuator. The NF15AP25(/M) stages are ideal for a variety of laboratory and OEM applications. The NF15AP25(/M) translation stages are shipped with three M2 cap screws, an Allen key, and a 3 m long male SMC to male SMC cable.
See the Specs tab above for more detailed information including compatible controllers.

- NF15AP25(/M) NanoFlex™ Flexure Stage Bundled with Piezo Driver and Base Plate
- Includes USB and SMC Cables
- Power Supply Sold Separately Below
- 10% Savings Over Individual Components
We offer stages bundled with controllers at a discounted price. The KPZNF15(/M) bundle includes the KPZ101 K-Cube Piezo Driver, the ideal driver for the NF15AP25(/M) stage and includes the cables necessary for an open-loop piezo positioning system. The KPZNF15(/M) also includes a NF15AP25(/M) stage and NF15P1(/M) base plate. A power supply for the controller is not included; compatible power supplies are sold separately below.
Please see the Bundle tab for more information on this bundle.

- Build XY, XZ, and XYZ Configured Stages
- Angle Bracket for Vertical Mounting
The NF15P1(/M) and NF15P2(/M) are adapter plates designed for the NF15(/M) Series of translation stages. The NF15P1(/M) is a special base plate designed to fit the NF15 Series translation stages with slots on the side that enable obstruction-free mounting onto an optical breadboard. This base is ideal for XY or XYZ multi-axis configurations where the standard counterbores in the middle of the stages are obstructed.
The NF15P2(/M) is an angle bracket that allows a NF15 Series stage to be mounted vertically. This is necessary in some XY and all XYZ configurations.

- Individual ±15 V/5 V Power Supply
- TPS002: For up to Two K-Cubes™ or T-Cubes™ with Mini-DIN Input*
- USB Controller Hubs Provide Power and Communications
- KCH301: For up to Three K-Cubes or T-Cubes
- KCH601: For up to Six K-Cubes or T-Cubes
The TPS002 supplies power for up to two K-Cubes* or T-Cubes. The cubes still require individual computer connection via USB cable.
The KCH301 and KCH601 USB Controller Hubs each consist of two parts: the hub, which can support up to three (KCH301) or six (KCH601) K-Cubes or T-Cubes, and a power supply that plugs into a standard wall outlet. The hub draws a maximum current of 10 A; please verify that the cubes being used do not require a total current of more than 10 A. In addition, the hub provides USB connectivity to any docked K-Cube or T-Cube through a single USB connection.
For more information on the USB Controller Hubs, see the full web presentation.
*The TPS002 can only support one KNA-VIS or KNA-IR controller or one KLD101 driver and should not be used to power any additional units as that may exceed current limitations.