Request InfoPicard IndustriesPicard’s XYZ-Stage system offers a compact, efficient and simple method of remotely positioning a 2-Kg load in three dimensions. Each linear axis has 25 mm of range with 0.75 µm incremental step motion. The Stage provides a USB-powered method of positional control unmatched in size, simplicity and cost. The system comes complete with custom application software that operates on any standard PC with Windows-XP or higher. LabView examples and DLL files are provided for integrating the Stage into your own automation. 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