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High-Precision Motion Modules for Analytical Instruments

Transforming Analytical, Diagnostic, and Imaging Systems

New Scale’s miniature motion modules bring unmatched precision and reliability to analytical instruments. From medical diagnostics and spectroscopy to microscopy and imaging systems, our M3 modules are:

  • Compact & Efficient – Small form factor with low power consumption, ideal for handheld and portable instruments.

  • Smart & Precise – Embedded closed-loop control delivers accurate positioning and focus with simple serial commands.

  • Robust & Easy to Integrate – High reliability with all electronics built in—just add DC power and go.

Made in the USA.

Embedded motion to align optics or samples in mobile spectroscopy-based instruments.

Analytical Instrument Applications for Smart Motion Control

Medical Instruments for Analysis and Diagnostics

  • DNA / Next-Gen Sequencing (NGS): Accurate laser and sample positioning for genomic analysis.

  • Handheld Blood Analyzers: Fast, low-cost near-patient testing in clinics or remote locations.

  • Portable In-Vitro Diagnostics: Flow cytometry and marker identification for cell analysis.

  • Wearable & Point-of-Care Devices: Home monitoring, telemedicine, and mobile diagnostics.

Discover how our technologies can enhance your diagnostic solutions.

Industrial Spectroscopy Systems

New Scale’s motion modules power mobile spectroscopy systems that bring lab-quality analysis into the field.

  • Security & Safety: Detect hazardous or contraband substances for airport security, homeland security, and law enforcement.

  • Materials Identification: Support plastics recycling and expose counterfeit pharmaceuticals with portable spectroscopy tools.

  • Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy: Enhanced detection in airport security applications.

Explore our M3-FS to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Microscopes and Cameras

Our precision motion solutions power advanced imaging across a range of instruments and cameras.

  • Microscopes: Embedded motion for precise sample and lens positioning in analytical instruments.

  • Industrial Cameras: Autofocus and motion systems for endoscopes and robotic inspection.

  • Gigapixel Cameras: Lens motion in multi-sensor arrays for ultra-high-resolution imaging.

Proven, Reliable Expertise

New Scale Technologies has provided micro-mechatronic systems to market leaders in DNA sequencing, diagnostics and analytical instruments, with decades of performance in the field. Made in Victor, NY, New Scale has the capacity to design and manufacture for programs demanding volume.

Based on our proprietary SQUIGGLE™ technology, New Scale provides standard modules and custom engineering of motors and micro motion systems.

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M3 Focus Module

Incorporate a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE micro motor, built-in controller, position sensors and microprocessor on one tiny package.

Input 3.3VDC and simple high-level commands from your system processor. No external control board needed.

For the smallest embedded optical systems in handheld and portable instruments, M3-F and M3-FS offer:

  • Superior image quality
  • Simple system integration
  • Flexible, production-ready system
  • Lowest cost, fastest time to market

Linear Micro Stage

Unlock Ultra-Precise Motion Control with M3-LS Linear Micro Stages

Engineered for high-resolution positioning in tight spaces, the M3-LS Linear Micro Stage delivers 0.5 µm resolutionabsolute encoding, and high lateral stability—making it ideal for applications in spectroscopybiomedical devices, microscopes and industrial cameras.

Whether you’re steering optics, sensors, or probes, M3-LS stages offer:

  • Compact footprint
  • Plug-and-play integration
  • Reliable performance

Rotary Stages

Achieve High-Resolution Angular Positioning with M3-RS Rotary Smart Stages

The M3-RS Rotary Stage is the smallest all-in-one rotary positioning solution on the market, measuring less than 12 x 22 x 16 mm including its embedded controller.

From beam steering in photonics to rotational alignment in surgical tools, M3-RS stages deliver unmatched precision and reliability. Their compact design supports:

  • Low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power)
  • Fast integration
  • Robust performance

Resources to Explore

M3 Focus Modules in Embedded Vision System Design

SWaP-C Considerations for Linear Stages

M3-LS Smart Stage for Compact, Linear Motion

Mini Focus Module Developer’s Kit