The FiberGlide 3D series is comprised of the best-performing miniature three axis air-bearing stages available. Aerotech has combined decades of precision motion control and positioning system experience with the latest technologies to produce a truly outstanding miniature, linear air-bearing platform for fiber positioning and alignment.

• Designed for high-performance photonics alignment and assembly
• Linear encoder feedback provides up to 2 nm resolution
• 62 picometer resolution available with the Automation 3200
• Fully-preloaded air bearing
• Complete noncontact design
• Ultra-smooth velocity control

The linear positioner is a fully preloaded, noncontact design. Inherently frictionless, air bearings have proven to be the standard in precision applications, and Aerotech has now produced a miniature version that is well-suited for the photonics industry. Driven by a noncontact linear brushless servomotor, this stage proves the ultimate solution whether the application requires small, accurate steps or constant smooth velocity. Years of research have resulted in a robust and perturbation-free cable management system.

Feedback and Control System
Directly coupled, noncontact linear encoder position feedback is available with different options. A wide selection of state-of-the-art controllers is available, featuring the Automation 3200 software controller with digital drives.

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Orientation	linear
Number of axes	3-axis
Technology	brushless
Other characteristics	precision miniature