New Focus Introduces a New Family of Closed-Loop Motorized Stages
Closed-Loop Motorized Solution Provides Accurate and High-Resolution Motion Control for Increased Efficiency in Manufacturing Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUFO - news), a leading supplier of innovative products serving the telecommunications, test and measurement, and photonics tools markets, today announced the introduction of a new family of closed-loop motorized stages. These moveable platforms offer accurate, high-resolution motion control and placement for precision processes such as fiber-optic alignment and semiconductor wafer positioning. Compared to other closed-loop solutions, they are faster, more compact, easier to control, and offer better price-to-performance ratios.
``The addition of this family complements our line of existing motorized products. Our closed-loop motorized stages deliver a unique combination of high resolution over longer distances through the use of a novel piezo-electric motor,'' says Dr. Timothy Day, chief technology officer and founder of New Focus. ``With the inclusion of the linear, rotary, goniometer and Z-axis-wedge stages, we can now address the needs of the automated motion-control community in the telecommunications, semiconductor processing, electronic assembly, biomedical and disk-drive industries.''
Product features include high-resolution position encoders for accurate positioning to better than 50 nanometers, built-in limit switches for protecting the surrounding setup, and easy-to-use drivers. In addition, the combination of high speeds greater than 100 millimeters per second and bi-directional repeatability of less than 150 nanometers lets customers move the stages quickly, accurately, and with fewer errors. These product capabilities increase the efficiency and precision of automated manufacturing processes.
The family is the latest addition to the New Focus photonics tool chest. Photonics products manipulate light-the flow of photons -- just like electronic products manipulate electricity -- the flow of electricity.
These new products will be demonstrated at the Photonics West Tradeshow, booth #1628, in San Jose, California, January 22-24, 2002. Products will available from New Focus beginning April 1, 2002.
About New Focus:
New Focus manufactures differentiated optical and radio-frequency (RF) products for the next-generation communication networks and other photonics markets. New Focus product portfolio includes tunable lasers for both test and measurement and network applications, high speed opto-electronic devices, wavelength management products, and advanced photonics tools. Founded in 1990, the company remains a leader in the creation of advanced optical products for the commercial and research marketplaces. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California and has operations in Camarillo, California, Madison, Wisconsin, and Shenzhen, China.
For more information about New Focus, visit the company's Internet home page at www.newfocus.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements regarding the performance advantages and general availability of the company's linear, rotary, goniometer and Z-axis-wedge closed-loop motorized stages. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from any future performance suggested above. The risks and uncertainties include supply chain issues that limit product availability and product introductions by competitors that could offer comparable benefits. Additional factors that may affect the production, performance or demand for the company's products are listed in the company's most recent 10-Q quarterly report on file with the SEC. New Focus is under no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
SOURCE: New Focus, Inc. |
