Cryogenic Nanopositioners & Scanners
Renaissance Scientific offers a complete lineup of cryogenic nanopositioners, scanners, rotary positioners, and controllers designed for temperatures below 1 K. All products feature titanium construction, ceramic bearings, UHV compatibility (1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar), non-magnetic design (< 10 nT), and operate from < 1 K to 350 K.
Product Catalog
NP-Drive — Controller
Precision piezo drive and capacitive readout system
Nanopositioner driver and readout system with integrated 10.1" touchscreen interface. Provides precise control of amplitude, frequency, and position for all Renaissance Scientific nanopositioners. Features up to 9 channels of 300V bipolar drive with ACAP™ closed-loop sensor interface.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | Up to 9 |
| Drive Voltage | 300V Bipolar |
| Sensor Interface | ACAP™ Closed-Loop (B100) |
| Control Interface | JSON-RPC 2.0 / Ethernet |
| Display | 10.1" Integrated Touchscreen |
| Form Factor | 4U 19" Rack Mount |
CryoScan-XYZ — Scanner
Cryogenic XY and Z scanners for SPM, AFM, and confocal applications
Flexure and mechanically amplified cryogenic XY and Z scanners for scanning probe microscopy (SPM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and confocal applications. Available in multiple configurations with up to 100 µm travel, sub-nanometer resolution. Non-magnetic and UHV compatible.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Travel | Up to 100 µm |
| Magnetization | < 10 nT |
NP-145-XYZ — 3-Axis Nanopositioner
Ultra-compact XYZ positioning at cryogenic temperatures
The NP-145-XYZ combines three independent axes of motion in an ultra-compact 14.5 mm × 14.5 mm footprint, delivering unmatched linearity and repeatability at temperatures below 1 K.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 3 mm per axis |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 100 g |
| Footprint | 14.5 × 14.5 × 50 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-240-XYZ — 3-Axis Nanopositioner
Full XYZ positioning at cryogenic temperatures
The NP-240-XYZ combines three independent axes of motion in a compact 24 mm footprint, delivering sub-nanometer resolution at temperatures below 1 K.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 5 mm per axis |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 24 × 24 × 50 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-240-Z — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Vertical positioning for cryogenic systems
The NP-240-Z delivers precise Z-axis displacement in a minimal 24 × 24 mm footprint. Ideal for vertical sample translation inside dilution refrigerators and cryostats.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 5 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 24 × 24 × 26 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-240-X — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Horizontal positioning for cryogenic systems
The NP-240-X provides precise horizontal translation in cryogenic environments. Titanium body with ceramic ball and vee-groove bearings.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 5 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 24 × 24 × 12 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-340-XYZ — 3-Axis Nanopositioner
Extended range XYZ positioning at cryogenic temperatures
The NP-340-XYZ combines three independent axes of motion in a 34 mm footprint with 12 mm XY travel and 5 mm Z travel, delivering sub-nanometer resolution below 1 K.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 12 mm X & Y | 5 mm Z |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 34 × 34 × 50 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 20 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-340-X — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Extended travel horizontal positioning
The NP-340-X offers 12 mm of horizontal travel in a 34 × 34 mm footprint — more than double the range of the NP-240 series.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 12 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 34 × 34 × 12 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-340-Z — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Higher payload vertical positioning
The NP-340-Z delivers 5 mm of vertical travel in a 34 × 34 × 26 mm footprint with enhanced rigidity for heavier payloads.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 5 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 34 × 34 × 26 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-450-XYZ — 3-Axis Nanopositioner
Large travel XYZ positioning
The NP-450-XYZ provides precision XYZ positioning with 20 mm XY travel and 5 mm Z travel. Titanium body with ceramic bearings.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 20 mm X & Y | 5 mm Z |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 45 × 45 × 44 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | < 200 nm |
NP-450-X — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Extended travel horizontal positioning
The NP-450-X offers 20 mm of horizontal travel in a 45 × 45 mm footprint with 200 g payload capacity.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 20 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 45 × 45 × 12 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 20 nm |
| Repeatability | 200 nm |
NP-1000-X — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Ultra-long travel horizontal positioning
The NP-1000-X delivers 50 mm of horizontal travel — the longest range in the Renaissance Scientific lineup.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 50 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 200 g |
| Footprint | 100 × 80 × 14 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
| Repeatability | < 200 nm |
NP-145-Z — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Ultra-compact vertical positioning
The NP-145-Z is the most compact vertical positioner, fitting into the tightest cryogenic spaces. Ideal for SPM sample approach and fiber-to-chip alignment.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 2.5 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 50 g |
| Footprint | 14.5 × 14.5 × 20 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
NP-145-X — Single-Axis Nanopositioner
Ultra-compact horizontal positioning
The NP-145-X provides horizontal translation in the smallest form factor. Designed for tight integration in cryogenic sample stages.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Travel Range | 2.5 mm |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 20 nm |
| Payload (Ambient) | 50 g |
| Footprint | 14.5 × 14.5 × 10 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Sensor Resolution | < 10 nm |
RP-340 — Rotary Nanopositioner
Cryogenic rotary positioning / rotator
The RP-340 provides 315° rotation with microrad-level resolution at cryogenic temperatures. Purpose-built for quantum optics polarization alignment and quantum twisting microscopy.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rotation Range | 315° |
| Angular Resolution | 2 µrad |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |
| Magnetization | < 10 nT |
RenSci 6D — 6-DOF Nanopositioner
Full 6-degrees-of-freedom nanopositioning in a compact cryogenic package
The RenSci 6D delivers X, Y, Z, rotation, and tip/tilt positioning in a single integrated package. Purpose-built for experiments demanding full spatial and angular control inside cryostats and UHV chambers.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| X & Y Travel | 20 mm |
| Z Travel | 5 mm |
| Rotation Range | 315° |
| Rotation Resolution | 2 µrad |
| Tip/Tilt Range | ±4° (8° total) |
| Tip/Tilt Resolution | 2 µrad |
| Payload (Ambient) | ~100 g |
| Envelope | 65 × 65 × 80 mm |
| Operating Temperature | < 1 K to 350 K |
| UHV Compatibility | 1.0 × 10⁻¹¹ mBar |