BURLINGTON, MA, September 1, 2009 --Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new product the LT490-450-EDLM! This 2 axis system is ideal for laser machining as well as other extended travel applications where precision positioning is critical. It’s a fully enclosed 2 axis stage with 450 mm stroke. Included inside this precision assembly are iron-core linear motors, linear guideways, linear measuring system and E chain cable carriers. Maximum speed is 500 mm/s with acceleration of 5 m/s². Accuracy in each direction is 1 micron with ± 0.5 micron repeatability.

The Steinmeyer group is comprised of two manufacturing divisions located in Germany. August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG (located in Albstadt) has been setting standards for high precision ball screws for over 40 years and prides itself on high quality, innovative designs to meet demanding customer requirements. Our Feinmess Dresden (FMD) division has been producing an extensive line of high precision positioning systems for well over 130 years.

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio, call 1-781-273-6220 or e-mail John Skaltsas at jskaltsas@steinmeyer.com or visit the Steinmeyer FMD group at: www.steinmeyer.com