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Compact Precision Motion Control Solutions for AI-Assisted Laboratory Workstations
May 13, 2025
Application Description: As a critical component in the optimization phase of new drug discovery, AI-assisted drug discovery and development platforms specialize in molecular structure design. These platforms commonly integrate advanced automated robotic technologies to accelerate chemical synthesis through intelligent workflows, significantly enhancing drug discovery efficiency.
Within laboratory workstations, motion actuators perform multiple precision tasks: they not only position vision systems (cameras) accurately on X-Y-Z 3D workbenches but also drive sampling arms, pipetting devices, and sample carriers to execute complex micromanipulation, ensuring the automation and standardization of experimental procedures.
Application Challenges: • Precision Motion Control: Requiring sub-micron level positioning accuracy to guarantee the correctness of molecular synthesis and sample handling • Simplified Control Integration: Supporting multi-axis coordinated motion and compatibility with existing laboratory automation systems to reduce operational complexity • High Performance-to-Size Ratio: Delivering superior motion performance within limited space to minimize equipment footprint and adapt to compact laboratory layouts Typical motor motion solutions:
Z-Theta Ultra-Compact Dual-Axis Design: Engineered for effortless integration into OEM assemblies, the SXEGL Z-Theta delivers precise linear + rotational point-to-point motion within an extremely compact footprint.
Unlike in-house component designs that demand extensive engineering, multi-vendor coordination, and complex assembly, the Z-Theta features a modular "bolt-together" package that redefines compact motion control through highly integrated advantages: • Coaxial Compact Design: Minimizes space utilization for high-density equipment setups • Seamless System Integration: Standardized interfaces drastically reduce engineering adaptation efforts • Pre-Engineered Modular Architecture: Streamlines supply chain management and accelerates time-to-market • Customizable Configuration Options: Optimizes motion performance parameters for specific applications • Broad Compatibility: Supports a wide range of drive and controller protocols
Linear stepper motor:
The SXEGL hybrid linear stepper motor series drives a rotor nut along a precision stainless-steel trapezoidal lead screw. Compared to the V-thread and bronze nut configurations commonly used in other linear stepper motors, this patented screw-nut interface significantly reduces tolerance accumulation and operational noise while enhancing transmission efficiency and component durability. Available in captured, non-captured, and external linear configurations, these drives are specifically engineered for compact packaging, delivering high-performance output and exceptional longevity—ideal for space-constrained, high-precision applications.