Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: nPoint piezo driven nanopositioning flexure stages now available from Elliot Scientific

nPoint specialises in piezo actuator driven flexure stages most typically available in one, two or three axes of motion. In conjunction with their ultra-precision motion control scanners and controllers, users can achieve the highest levels of performance available in the marketplace.

nPoint�s superior software control enables users to set up, configure, test and control the piezo stages at the click of a mouse - outperforming more traditional basic GUI and control architectures.

The stages are matched to both research and OEM applications with typical application areas of:

Life Science / Microscopy - piezo stages provide accurate, fast, and repeatable motion that enable high-throughput data acquisition and processing for techniques such as super resolution microscopy, sample scanning, autofocus, and cell tracking.

Semiconductor / Data Storage - nanopositioners are used in production, development, and inspection of silicon wafers and hard disk recording heads, control systems and process/manufacturing control tests.

Optics - high speed nanopositioners enable movement of an optic for a multitude of precision applications such as scanning, laser beam steering, phase shifting, dithering and focusing.

AFM / Materials Science - piezo stages have been traditionally used as closed-loop scanners for Atomic Force Microscopes, offering extremely low out-of-plane motion, no piezo drift, exceptional scanning linearity, and longer travel ranges.

Photonics Packaging / Communications - in fibre optics, nanopositioning stages have become critical for speedy and optimal alignment duties.

Elliot Scientific will be demonstrating nPoint technology at various UK trade events this year, and looks forward to enabling researchers and OEMs achieve significant benefits from incorporating nPoint systems within their applications.

About Elliot Scientific Ltd.Elliot Scientific, founded in 1990, is an established and major supplier of components and systems. These include Opto-Mechanics, Lasers and LEDs, Cryogenic temperature controllers, Magnetic measurement instruments, and Spectroscopy and Microscopy equipment. We provide synergistic solutions for markets in the Scientific, Research, Academic and Industrial communities.

About nPoint, Inc.

nPoint, Inc. has specialised in piezo actuator driven flexure stages for over 20 years. Designed for OEMs, research and industry, production facilities are located in Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, with distribution channels throughout the world. For more information, please visit https://www.npoint.com

Contacts:David Ward

Elliot Scientific Ltd

3 Allied Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane,

Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4UT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1582 766 300 Fax: +44 (0)1582 766 340

www.elliotscientific.com