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Custom UHV Compatible Widebody Linear Stage 

Posted on Friday 19th September 2025 at 10:00

AML’s latest custom stage project has just been completed. This blog post will showcase the stage and detail AML’s approach to designing and building custom mechanisms. Vacuum environment: 1x10-10 mbarCentred load capacity: 60 kgTravel: 80 mmResolution per step: 5 μmFitted with absolute encoder   This enquiry began as a set of specifications from the user. This comprised of travel, resolution, vacuum environment, and load requirements. Based on the load dimensions and mass, ... Read more

New Release - D28.1, NEMA 11 Size UHV Stepper Motor 

Posted on Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 12:25

We are excited to announce the release of the D28.1 - AML's new addition to the D-series UHV compatible stepper motors. NEMA 11 frame size55 mNmSuitable for use below 1 x 10-10 mbarBakeable to 200 °COperating temperature range -65 °C to +190 °CEmbedded thermocouple as standard   The D28.1 uses the NEMA 11 frame size (28 x 28 x 36 mm) and has a torque rating of 55 mNm. This compact design makes it ideal for applications where space is limited and the torque required is low. The ... Read more

New Cleanroom for UHV Compatible Stage Building 

Posted on Friday 4th April 2025 at 9:00

We are excited to announce the completion of our new cleanroom at the AML factory in the United Kingdom. This is located next to our main cleanroom which is dedicated to the manufacture of our ultra-high vacuum (UHV) stepper motors. With the growing demand for AML’s UHV compatible stages, this new cleanroom is dedicated to stage building and testing, enhancing our stage production capacity and capabilities. This development will work to improve the availability and quality of all AML stage... Read more

Custom UHV Mechanism for C12 Quantum Fabricator. 

Posted on Monday 17th February 2025 at 12:00

AML is proud to share our recent collaboration with C12 Quantum Electronics (C12). C12 was launched in 2020 with the aim of developing new quantum technology. Their unique approach to the fabrication of qubits with carbon nanotubes makes it stand out in the quantum technology industry. In October 2023, C12 inaugurated their first quantum chip production line in Paris. Multiple UHV stages from AML are part of C12’s “quantum fab”. These are used for precise in-vacuum sample posit... Read more

SMD4 Encoder Module Now Available 

Posted on Thursday 30th January 2025 at 12:00

The SMD4 is now available with its optional encoder module. This can be selected on the SMD4 with option code “E”. This blog will discuss the features of the SMD4 encoder module, as well as the upgraded AML device control software that is accessible with the SMD4. The SMD4-E is compatible with incremental and absolute encoders. This means that AML can now provide a complete configuration from a UHV mechanism with an encoder to the stepper motor and encoder driver. This includes all i... Read more