Z-axis stage

1-axis

500 µm Vertical Travel 25 nm Resolution Designed for use with Our MLS203 XY Stage Range of Sample Holders Available (See Below for Details) Thorlabs' MZS500-E Low-Profile, Piezo-Driven Stage provides 500 µm of travel in the vertical (Z-axis) direction and is designed specifically for visualizing specimens or samples in applications such as confocal microscopy and 3D imaging. The MZS500-E stage is sold with a closed-loop, piezo controller and includes everything that is needed for computer-controlled, Z-axis positioning and active location feedback. The MZS500-E stage is fully compatible with the MLS203 series of XY stage systems.These two products combined present a versatile 3D solution for translating samples over a long travel range or scanning across a sample with high precision. The closed-loop, active feedback ensures correct positioning with submicron repeatability and resolution of 25 nm, making this stage system ideal for applications that require highly accurate focus control. The MLS203/MZS500-E XYZ stage system also provides active feedback to compensate for thermal changes and other factors that might lead to stage drift. It is ideally suited for use in laser scanning microscopy setups for 2D or 3D laser collection. A range of accessory adapters is available to allow the positioning of standard microscope slides, multiwell plates, Petri dishes, and mounted metalurgical specimens. A joystick console is also available for remote, manual positioning. See below for more details.