3SAE PentaPod® Multi-Axis Positioner
3SAE’s PentaPod® is a groundbreaking Kinematic Multi-Axis Positioner. This innovative stage seamlessly merges the benefits of both a Parallel stage and a Serial stage, delivering an impressive 5/6 Degrees of Freedom (DOF). The PentaPod® features a genuine “parallel kinematic design,” ensuring exceptional positional stiffness and minimal crosstalk across all motion axes. Experience unparalleled precision and versatility with the PentaPod® – setting a new standard in multi-axis positioning.
Key Features:
- Uses unique, patented, 5-degree of freedom joints that facilitate sub-micron precision motion in 5 or 6 axes.
- Offers a simple system integration with a single USB connection and no external controller required.
- Parallel Kinematic design providing exceptional positioning accuracy and stiffness.
- Software adjustable point of rotation.
- Small size and low profile without compromising on stroke, precision, or crosstalk.
- A fraction of the cost and complexity of a comparable Hexapod.
Technical Specifications:
| Feature | Specification |
| Travel Range X (mm) | 7.5 |
| Travel Range Y, Z* (mm) | 11.5 |
| Travel Range θX, θY, θZ (deg) | 12.5 |
| Minimum Incremental Motion X, Y (µm) | 0.05 |
| Minimum Incremental Motion Z* (µm) | 0.03 |
| Minimum Incremental Motion θX, θY (µrad) | 0.25 |
| Minimum Incremental Motion θZ (µrad) | 0.5 |
| Max Centered Load (g) | 2000 |
| Stiffness Y (N/um) | 6 |
| Actuator Type | Stepper |
| Maximum Velocity X, Y (mm/sec) | 3.6 |
| Maximum Velocity Z* (mm/sec) | 2.4 |
| Maximum Velocity θX, θY (mrad/sec) | 78 |
| Maximum Velocity θZ (mrad/sec) | 117 |
| Unidirectional Repeatability X, Y, Z* (µm) +/- | 0.3 |
| Unidirectional Repeatability θX, θY, θZ (µrad) +/- | 6 |
| Bidirectional Repeatability X, Y (µm) +/- | 0.5 |
| Bidirectional Repeatability Z* (µm) +/- | 1 |
| Bidirectional Repeatability θX, θY (µrad) +/- | 20 |
| Bidirectional Repeatability θZ (µrad) +/- | 40 |
| Stage Footprint (cm2) – 5 axes / 6 axes | 197/197 |
| Stage Volume (cm3) – 5 axes / 6 axes | 1530/1600 |
* 6th Axis is optional
Standard Package:
- PentaPod® (5-Axes)- PPD-01-0100
- PentaPod® (6-Axes)- PPD-01-0105
- PentaPod® Multi-Axis Positioner packages include the following:
- Carriage platform with M3 threaded grid pattern
- Executable control software
- USB Type A/C cable
- Power supply
- Electronic user’s manual
- Manufacturer’s 1-year parts and labor warranty
Accessories and Consumables:
| Part Number | Description |
| ACC-10-0025 | Power Supply 40W 12V Barrel (Thermal Stripper) |
| CON-10-0035 | Power Cord, UL / CSA, Color Black, 6 ft |
