Engineering Tools

Motor Technology Selector

Input your positioning, motion, load, and environment parameters. Get a ranked recommendation across 8 motor technologies, backed by real specs from Nanomotion, PI, SmarAct, Attocube, Newport, Aerotech, and others.

Positioning Requirements

Bidirectional Repeatability (nm)

Absolute Accuracy (µm)

Smallest Incremental Step (nm)

Motion Requirements

Maximum Travel (mm)

Maximum Velocity (mm/s)

Move-and-Settle Time (ms)

Typical step distance, target settling window.

Load Requirements

Payload Mass (kg)

Required Thrust Force (N)

Operating Environment

Vacuum / Cleanliness

Duty Cycle30%

Hold position without power

Non-magnetic / MRI compatible

Compact size critical