All Mad City Labs micropositioning stages are compatible with Mad City Labs nanopositioning systems. Custom designs are available. The Nano-View® and Nano-View®/M systems are examples of our integrated micro/nanopositioning systems for microscopy. Click the category headings to expand or collapse the product tables.

micropositioning stage with manual micrometers for inverted microscopes

Manual Micropositioners

Product	Description	Applications
Manual MicroStage Series	Low profile, two-axis microscopy stage specifically designed to act as a secure base for high resolution nanopositioning stages.	optical microscopy
Manual MicroStage-LT Series	Longer XY travel (up to 50mm), an aperture design that allows rotation of the microscope's objective nosepiece, continuous internal position locking, and excellent stability	optical microscopy
Manual MicroStage-BX	Fits onto Olympus upright BX microscopes, 25mm motion in XY, continuous internal position locking, and excellent stability	optical microscopy

motorized micropositioning stage for inverted microscopes

Automated Micropositioners

Product	Description	Applications
MicroStage Series	Precision stepper motor driven micropositioner for use with inverted optical microscopes with up to 25 mm of travel per axis, optional integrated linear encoders that provide 20 nm resolution position measurements, and a minimum step size of 95 nm.	optical microscopy

integrated nanopositioner and manual micropositioning stage for inverted microscopes

Integrated Nanopositioning and Micropositioning Stages

Product	Description	Applications
Nano-View^®/M Series	Fully integrated nanopositioning and micropositioning systems for use with inverted optical microscopes that offer long range manual micropositioning in two axes, combined with a 2-axis or 3-axis nanopositioner	STORM, PALM, confocal and fluorescence imaging, single molecule microscopy and spectroscopy, particle tracking, optical trapping, optical tweezers. super resolution (SR) microscopy
Nano-View^® Series	Fully integrated nanopositioning and micropositioning systems for use with inverted optical microscopes, combined with a high resolution, 2-axis or 3-axis nanopositioner	STORM, PALM, confocal and fluorescence imaging, single molecule microscopy and spectroscopy, particle tracking, optical trapping, optical tweezers, super resolution (SR) microscopy
MCL-MANNZ	Integrated micro-nanopositioning system for use with inverted optical microscopes, combining a manual micrometer driven, two axis, linear motion stage with a high resolution z-axis nanopositioner.	optical microscopy, confocal imaging, fluorescence imaging, single molecule spectroscopy, nanomanipulation, STORM and PALM imaging
MCL-MOTNZ	Value priced positioning system for use with inverted optical microscopes, combining a stepper motor XY linear motion stage with a closed loop high resolution Z-axis nanopositioning system.	optical microscopy, confocal imaging, fluorescence imaging, single molecule spectroscopy, nanomanipulation, STORM and PALM imaging
Nano-SPMZ	Integrates single axis micropositioning and high resolution nanopositioning into a unit compatible with optical tables and standard mounting accessories	nanoindenting and nanomanipulation

UHV Micropositioners

Product	Description	Applications
MadMotor™-UHV piezo motor stage	Precision, piezo motor driven, micropositioning system for high precision alignment over long travel ranges, using proprietary MadMotor™ piezo motor technology with travel up to 10mm per axis, high resolution, and excellent repeatability.	precision alignment in UHV, sample and probe positioning, UHV sample transfer

three inch slide holder for micropositioning stage

Micropositioning and Nanopositioning Accessories

Product	Description	Applications
Accessories	Accessories compatible with Mad City Labs nanopositioning and micropositioning systems including microscope mounting adapters, biological sample holders, objective lens extender tubes, rack mount kits, and joystick/gamepad controllers for the Nano-Drive^® and MicroDrive™ controllers.	Nanopositioning and Micropositioning