Request InfoAerotech Inc.Aerotech’s ANT130-XY crossed-roller-bearing, direct-drive, dual-axis stage offers 60 x 60-mm, 110 x 110-mm and 160 x 160-mm travels. Direct drive has no hysteresis or backlash. 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