Zaber's recently released X-VSR Series - computer-controlled, stepper actuator driven vertical lift stages - are capable of moving 10 kg loads. With a small footprint and measuring only 55 mm tall (when closed), these vertical stages are able to deliver exceptional travel and load capacity for their compact size.
These stages are available with either 20 mm or 40 mm travel, and are capable of speeds up to 48 mm/s and thrust up to 200 N with a 10 kg load capacity.
Like all of Zaber's X-Series products, the X-VSR is able to daisy-chain power and data with other X-Series devices, allowing several to share a power supply. Manual control is easy, even without a computer, with an optional indexed knob.