Compact goniometer SMARGON

6-axisfor high-precision angular alignment

Highest precision, robustness and reliability are the top priority properties when selecting positioning equipment for the use in science and industry. SmarAct has designed a robotic positioning system with six degrees of freedom to be used for various positioning tasks in experiments or micro-assembly setups. Its compact design results in a slim silhouette and allows large rotary angles even in confined spaces. With a smart automated calibration routine, it achieves a sphere of confusion in the single-digit micrometer range for all rotary axis. The SMARGON is a positioning system with six degrees of freedom based on a combination of serial and parallel kinematics mounted to a heavy duty rotation stage, defining the ω-axis of the device. This rotation platform can either be a Direct-Drive or a piezo-driven stage. The sophisticated hybrid kinematic approach allows the end effector which can also be a component or another payload up to 50 grams to be positioned in X, Y and Z direction and to be rotated in χ-, φ- and ω-direction. The SMARGON control system calculates the partially parallel kinematic transformation, which allows for direct positioning of the end effector which makes the teaching of poses an easy task. The compatibility with the MCS2 Modular Control System guarantees an easy integration into existing control environments and an intuitive way to command the positioning system. Design The SMARGON consists of a combination of positioning systems with five degrees of freedom mounted on top a heavy duty rotation stage. A piezo driven rotation stage or a high precision air bearing can be used for the ω-rotation of the positioning system.