New Scale Technologies has significantly increased the lifetime specification for its M3-RS-U Rotary Smart Stage, a precision rotary micro stage with embedded controller. The new specification of 100 million random positions underscores the utility of these compact, all-in-one motion modules for integrating embedded motion inside in medical, commercial and industrial instruments.

Designed for precise point-to-point beam positioning and dynamic scanning up to 100Hz, a beam steering developer's kit has been introduced by New Scale Technologies. The two piezoelectric rotary stages in the DK-M3-RS-U-2M-20-L developer's kit have a familiar galvo-scanner form factor but are only 12mm in diameter. A closed-loop controller is embedded in each tiny stage, making the complete system more than 25 times smaller than traditional syste...

New Scale Technologies has launched developer’s kits for its tiny M3-LS Linear Smart Stage that are available at distributors Digi-Key and Mouser. The M3-LS Linear Smart Stage is a direct-drive, high-precision micro stage built for fast, simple integration into miniature OEM systems. Closed-loop positioning is achieved with an integrated absolute encoder with 0.5 µm resolution.

A replacement for New Scale Technologies' M3-F focus module, with compatible size and identical electrical connections and software commands, has been released. The M3-FS, offering three times tilt and linear accuracy, minimises pixel shift with changing camera orientation. 

New Scale Technologies, Inc today announced delivery of a prototype rotary piezoelectric micro drive system that represents a major advance over servo drives for use in UAVs and micro-UAVs, micro assembly and many other applications.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. has received a U.S. patent for its UTAF (ultra-thin auto focus) piezoelectric lens actuator module measuring only 8.5 x 8.5 x 3.8 mm. The UTAF actuator module integrates New Scale’s UTAF piezoelectric beam motor with a drive IC and position sensor IC for closed-loop motion control. Patent # 8,279,541 extends coverage to the module’s precision pin bushing system that moves the lens in a straight line with dynamic ...

New Scale Technologies has received a U.S. patent for its UTAF (ultra-thin auto focus) piezoelectric lens actuator module measuring only 8.5 x 8.5 x 3.8 mm. The UTAF actuator module integrates New Scale’s UTAF piezoelectric beam motor with a drive IC and position sensor IC for closed-loop motion control.

New Scale has announced today that it has received a U.S. patent for its reduced-voltage miniature piezoelectric motor and drive system, capable of operating directly from battery voltage as low as 2.3 VDC. By eliminating the need for boost circuits, this invention reduces system size and component cost and enables integration into a wide range of battery-driven products to move elements such as optical lenses.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com) has upgraded the lifetime specification and provided new repeatability data for its miniature M3-F focus module, which replaces fixed lens holders in compact board cameras for biometric detection, medical diagnostics, machine vision and other applications.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com) today announced that Imaging Diagnostics (www.imagine2D.com), a leading provider of embedded imaging solutions for machine vision, has integrated New Scale's miniature M3-F focus module into its Camelot USB 2.0 smart camera. Volume production of the smart camera is expected to begin in June 2011.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com) today announced that Imaging Diagnostics (www.imagine2D.com), a leading provider of embedded imaging solutions for machine vision, has integrated New Scale's miniature M3-F focus module into its Camelot USB 2.0 smart camera. Volume production of the smart camera is expected to begin in June 2011.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com) today announced the latest product in its M3 Micro-Mechatronics Module family: the miniature M3-L closed-loop linear motion module. With 0.5 micron position resolution and a total package size of less than 27.5 x 13 x 7.5 mm, the M3-L module is the smallest, highest-resolution closed-loop linear motion control system on the market.

UTAF ultra-thin auto focus actuator module for thin smart phone cameras of 8MP or better. The UTAF module enables continuous auto focus for video capture, as well as faster focus more rapid picture taking.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. has received its fifth U.S. patent for miniature piezoelectric motor technology. Trade-named the UTAF motor (for Ultra-Thin Auto Focus, its target application), the tiny new device integrates all ultrasonic motor functions into a single piezoelectric ceramic beam measuring only 4.5 X 0.82 X 0.7 mm.

New Scale Technologies, Inc. today announced that developer's kits for its miniature M3-F focus module are available for purchase online, shipping from stock. Each kit includes an M3-F module for precision closed-loop lens motion, along with a USB adapter and New Scale Pathway software for easy evaluation and prototyping. Configured for I2C or SPI serial interface, the modules in the developer’s kits accommodate M12 or smaller lenses and image ...

New Scale Technologies has named industry veteran David Simpson to the newly-created position of vice president of marketing and sales. Simpson has 24 years of experience in sales and marketing of technical products and services. Most recently with New Scale's strategic partner austriamicrosystems, he was instrumental in introducing New Scale's SQUIGGLE micro motor to austriamicrosystems' worldwide direct sales force and distribution network. In ...