NEW SCALE NEWS
YOUR UPDATE ON MICRO MOTION TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS
August 2023
Dear Colleague,
Hope to see you in San Diego next week! If you can't make it to the event, but want to see our latest in precision motion for micro-optics, just email our sales team and we'll arrange something.

-- The New Scale Team
EVENTS
SPIE OPTICS + PHOTONICS
22 - 24 August 2023
San Diego, California
See us at Booth #449 - view floor plan

Learn how engineers use M3 Smart Modules to commercialize optics-based products faster, and with lower risk. These miniaturized, all-in-one motion systems deliver precision motion for micro-lenses, gratings, samples and more. Turn your benchtop-sized breadboards into compact, high-performance instruments.
DESIGN NOTE | M3-F and M3-FS FOCUS MODULES
Checking Optical and Imager Geometry for Focus Module Developer’s Kits
M3-FS and M3-F Focus Modules add high-resolution lens motion to embedded optical systems in handheld and portable instruments.

The complete lens motion system including built-in controller requires no more space than a typical fixed lens mount. Input is 3.3VDC.

Developer’s Kits are available at Digi-Key, electroverge, and Mouser. The M3 modules in the developer’s kits accept a broad range of lenses and work with image sensors up to 17x17 mm including 1/2″ and 1/1.8″ formats.
A design note, Checking Optical and Imager Geometry, provides lens recommendations and guidelines for determining image sensor and lens compatibility with the M3-F and M3-FS Focus Modules. We discuss:

  • Module mounting hole pattern
  • Lens thread
  • Lens dimensions
  • Lens focal length for your imager size
  • Lens travel required
  • Imager array thickness (mounted)
  • Imager diagonal dimension
  • Lens viewing angle
IMAGE: TWO-AXIS TILTING MIRROR MODULE NEXT TO A US DIME COIN
NEW PRODUCT PREVIEW
M3-TMM-U2-4.5-6 Two-Axis Tilting Mirror Module Developer's Kits Now Available for Pre-Order

In this motion module, patented UTAF piezoelectric ultrasonic motors move a single mirror in two independent orthogonal axes. Motor drivers, position sensors, and communication are built in to the module, making it an all-in-one solution for controlling laser beams in multiple axes.

Preliminary specifications include:

  • 14 X 14 X 7 mm size including controller
  • +/- 8 degrees of tilt in both axes
  • 0.01 degree resolution and 0.02 degree repeatability
  • 15 millisecond step and settle for 0.5 degree step
  • 3.3 VDC input with off-power hold
  • Built-in controller accepts digital commands via SPI or I2C interface
Developer's Kits are available for pre-order now. Contact New Scale Technologies at +1 585 924 4450 or email nstsales@newscaletech.com
A3 WEBINAR
Advances in Motors: Types, Uses and Integrations
12 September 2023
12 - 1 PM ET

New Scale's David Henderson is a panelist in this upcoming webinar by the Association of Advancing Automation (A3). Learn more about trends in motor manufacturing, types of motors, and tradeoffs. David will discuss the use of piezoelectric micro motors, embedded in M3 motion systems, for applications including industrial automation.
WORLDWIDE SALES
Product Sales and Support - Online and Near You
Our network of professional distributors worldwide can answer your questions, provide quotes, and sell M3 Modules and developer’s kits. Many have developer's kits in stock. Visit our website to locate the distributor office near you.
M3 Modules and Dev Kits (USA Only)
Developer's Kits, as well as M3 Motion Modules in single units and larger quantities, are in stock. Get assistance and design support from experienced technical account managers.
DIGI-KEY
M3 Dev Kits (Worldwide)
Shop M3 Developer's Kits in stock at Digi-Key.

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New Scale Technologies develops small, precise and smart motion systems for critical adjustments of optics, and many other micro positioning applications. Our tiny "all-in-one" motion modules with embedded controllers are easy to integrate into next-generation instruments for medical, scientific and industrial applications. They speed development time and deliver best-in-class performance in handheld, portable and laboratory systems.
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