Medical and Life Sciences
Medical engineering applies engineering principles to the fields of medicine and biology, encompassing everything from equipment validation to the development of innovative tools for real-world clinical use. This diverse discipline supports applications such as tissue analysis, surgical procedures, and diagnostic systems. At Reliant Systems, Inc., we supply high-precision motion stages engineered to meet the demanding requirements of advanced medical applications.
Complexities in Medical Engineering
Medical engineering demands a balance of regulatory compliance, efficient design, and rapid prototyping. Precision motion solutions, such as high-accuracy stages, support this by ensuring reliable device performance, consistent quality control, and precise handling of advanced materials—all while improving efficiency, reducing costs, and meeting industry standards.
Featured Medical & Life Science Stages
Transmitted Light Stages
Meticulously crafted for applications requiring rear sample illumination, the Transmitted Light Stage consistently yields precise positional accuracy and repeatability for production testing, measuring, and inspection...
Travel | 150×150 – 200×200 mm |
Linear Accuracy | ±3.0 µm (with 0.1 µm encoder) |
Bi-Directional Repeatability | ±0.5 µm (with 0.1 µm encoder) |
CS Series Stages
CS Series precision linear stages are constructed using large 6mm crossed roller bearings and are the choice for applications requiring exceptionally smooth travel, low straightness and flatness of travel errors, and a high load capacity...
Travel | 50 – 300 mm |
Linear Accuracy | ±1.5 µm (50 mm travel) |
Bi-Directional Repeatability | ±0.2 µm (with 0.1 µm linear encoder) |
RSR Series Direct Drive Rotary Stages
Our RSR series is a high-precision, low-profile rotation stage driven directly by a brushless motor instead of a belt drive or worm gear. To accommodate the routing of wires, vacuum lines, or an optical pathway, our direct drive rotary motor stage has a large open aperture...
Travel | 360° |
Rotational Accuracy | ±10 arcsec |
Bi-Directional Repeatability | ±1.5 arcsec |
NCR Series Stages
The NCR series stages are compact, low-profile solutions with high positional accuracy. Ironless servo motors provide high acceleration, making this an extremely responsive system with high position stability...
Travel | 50 – 300 mm |
Linear Accuracy | ±3.0 µm (50 mm travel) |
Bi-Directional Repeatability | ±1.0 µm |
The Versatility of High-Precision Stages in Life Sciences
High-precision motion stages are foundational not only in medical device engineering but also across life science research and diagnostics. These stages provide the repeatability, speed, and sub-micron positioning necessary for innovation and reliability in sensitive applications. Examples include:
- Device manufacturing: Support laser cutting, welding, and assembly of catheters, stents, and other complex devices
- Microscopy: Enable high-speed scanning and autofocusing for fluorescence, confocal, and electron microscopes
- Surgical robotics: Precisely position instruments for minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures
- Digital pathology: Move tissue slides with high accuracy to generate consistent, high-resolution scans for diagnostics
- Genomics and DNA sequencing: Precisely manipulate microplates and slides in next-generation sequencing platforms
- Bioprinting and tissue engineering: Control the deposition of cells and biomaterials with ultra-fine resolution
- Lab automation: Power liquid handling robots, plate loaders, and inspection systems in high-throughput screening setups
Our Precision Solutions
We offer a selection of best-in-class precision motion stages for medical and life science applications. Our selection includes:
We use high-grade materials and follow strict quality control procedures to ensure our devices meet the demands of diverse applications—from lift stages for positioning surgical instruments, to rotary stages in microscopy and pathology, to linear stages for precision motion in medical device manufacturing and inspection.
We can modify our stages to suit your application or create stages according to your design requirements. We contribute a high level of technical expertise and two manufacturing facilities, including an ISO 7 cleanroom, to meet this industry's needs.
Equipping the Future of Medical Engineering
Positioned as a long-term strategic partner in the industry, we provide the essential engineering solutions for life sciences required to remain agile and forward-thinking to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Inquire About Pricing for Stages and Other Solutions
Our precision motion equipment supports a wide range of applications, from engineering solutions for medical devices to advanced research in laboratories and hospital settings. Get in touch with our team to learn more about our solutions and get a quote.
