XY Translation Stage

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Our laboratory has developed a new unique xy motorized sample stage for µCT stations which provides quick and easy sample mounting and motorized movement. It is developed to make manipulation with the samples easier and less time consuming.

The xy motorized sample stage was commercialized with the name SaguaroX by a startup company CactuX. The company was founded in March 2020 by the researchers from our Laboratory of X-ray micro and nano computed tomography from CEITEC Brno University of Technology.

SaguaroX is controlled wirelessly from outside the protective cabinet. Stage area is 220 x 220 mm². The movement is ensured in two perpendicular tracks in the range of 100 mm. A sample up to 15 kg can be mounted on the manipulator. The sample holder is realized by using a special cylindrical adapter attached on the top of the stage. Optionally, varios adapters help to increase the samples‘ mounting variability. This allows even the smallest samples to be mounted and adjusted close to the X-Ray source. 

Compared to the standard microscope manipulators this stage provides a compact shape, wireless control, robustness, and increased load capacity.

Click here to download a leaflet: http://ctlab.ceitec.cz/files/271/376.PDF

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Click here to watch video: https://youtu.be/eQmdUbkmy_8