{"id":4763,"date":"2026-08-13T15:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gk5l0g06kd.onrocket.site\/imaging-components\/motorized-vertical-stages\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T15:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T15:58:34","slug":"motorized-vertical-stages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/us\/imaging-components\/motorized-vertical-stages\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/us\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/us\/imaging-components\/\">Imaging Components<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Motorized Vertical Stages<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorized Vertical Stages<\/h1>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Precision Z-axis \u00a0Motion for Automated Imaging, Metrology &amp; Research Applications<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior Scientific&#8217;s motorized vertical translation stages provide accurate, high-resolution Z\u2011axis positioning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FB series of stepper-motor Z stages offers sub-micron resolution and repeatability, with optional encoders for exceptional long-range repeatability. Designed for transmitted light microscopy applications, they ensure smooth, automated focus, vertical translation, or height adjustment in both life science and industrial applications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a choice of vertical travel ranges up to either 38 mm or 50 mm, and a maximum load capacity of 14 kg, they easily translate and support heavy optical assemblies, complex experimental equipment, cameras, or instrumentation without compromising speed or accuracy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are compatible with Prior controllers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/us\/product\/proscan-iii-motorized-stage-controller\">ProScan<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/us\/product\/optiscan-es11-controller\">OptiScan<\/a>) or suitable third-party controllers. They can be configured as standalone units, in pairs, or in combination with our other microscope automation and imaging components, such as our motorized XY stages.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical applications include industrial and semiconductor inspection, laser-based microscopy, and life science imaging. 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