The XMS-V Series stages are standard XMS Series ultra-precision linear stages mounted vertically on a high flatness vertical plate with the addition of a pneumatic counterbalance. The air cylinder valve is used to achieve a perfect balance of the load while enabling a controlled descent of the carriage in a vertical setup. Innovative and compact, XM stages provide robust, repeatable motion with outstanding accuracy on the most complex trajectories. Features include precision position feedback with a linear scale encoder and a frictionless direct drive with ironless linear motor for high speed, high acceleration and excellent ripple-free motion. Typical applications include focusing, sensor test and calibration, direct laser lithography, fiber alignment, ultra-precision assembly and more.