The Industry’s Finest Probe Positioners/Manipulators

Micromanipulator designs and manufactures a wide range of probe positioners, which means it is easy to buy one that meets your application needs, your personal preference and your budget.  Along with offering the highest stability on the market, all of our probe positioners are ergonomically designed and feature direct lead screw-lead nut drives. 

Additionally our probe positioners are stabilized by a vacuum or magnetic base used to support the probe holder.  To ensure that different probe holder shanks can be firmly attached to the manipulator, we include collet shafts with our probe positioners and the appropriate collet with our probe holders.  

One of our most economical manipulators is the Model 110, which offers a low acquisition cost and a small footprint that is designed for easy placement.  The Model 110/210 is a mini-arc style with a resolution of 32 threads per inch (TPI) = 2.2 µm and 10 mm (0.4”) maximum travel along each axis.

In the medium price range, our 450/560 magnetic base or vacuum base manipulators offer customers great flexibility and performance.  The probe positioners even provide a choice of seven possible setup options and positioning adjustments. 

Our premium “Wave” series manipulators feature X-Y and Z lead screw-lead nut control plus theta and planarity controls for alignment of microwave, multi-probe or mini-probe cards (such as Celadon’s“ Versa Tile”).  The Wave series has a resolution of 40 TPI =1.7 µm and 12.7mm (0.5”) maximum travel along each axis.  The Theta and Planarity range is 4 degrees.  

In addition to the introduction of our newest brand, the Mechatronics Ace, we have a line of compatible manipulators.  One example is the Mechatronics ACE left hand or right hand vacuum base manipulator, which is designed for 6-micron geometries.  In the left hand probe positioner, the XYZ controls are forward facing when placed on the left side of the probing setup.  Please visit our ecommerce store to purchase our probe positioners, probe holders and probe tips conveniently online.

Micromanipulator not only invented analytical probing in 1956 but we are the leading name in the field and reliably deliver the tools and life cycle support the semiconductor industry depends on. Our company’s philosophy and what drives our success is an unfaltering commitment to our customers’ satisfaction. You will find one of the most comprehensive ranges of probe stations on the market as well the consumables, accessories and on-site support you need.