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  • Laser Interferometer Implementation (Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
    From this Article:
    Laser interferometers represent the ultimate feedback device for high-precision motion control application. The combination of high resolution and outstanding accuracy has made it the ideal transducer... (View Full Article)
  • Linear Stage Terminology (Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
    From this Article:
    There are many factors that affect the capabilities of a linear stage to position accurately in three-dimensional space. Abbe errors, straightness, flatness, pitch, roll, yaw, hysteresis, backlash,... (View Full Article)
  • Resolution, Accuracy and Repeatability (Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
    From this Article:
    Accuracy - For a specific point of interest in three-dimensional space, accuracy is the difference between the actual position in space and the position as measured by a measurement device. Stage... (View Full Article)
  • Rotary Stage Terminology (Linear and Rotary Motion Components)
    From this Article:
    There are many factors that affect the ability of a rotary stage to position accurately. Hysteresis, backlash, feedback inaccuracy, the mounting surface, axial error motion, radial error motion, tilt... (View Full Article)