Queensgate, a brand of Prior Scientific, has won funding from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, for a fourth nanopositioning research project as part of Analysis for Innovators (A4I) program […]
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Jan 29th 2024
Nov 14th 2023
High accuracy sample positioner now offers up to 800 µm travel
Queensgate’s NanoScan SP800 nanopositioning sample scanner offers high-accuracy positioning performance for longer ranges. Queensgate has added a new model to its range of piezo-driven sample positioners. The SP800 offers 800 […]
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Nov 7th 2023
New ISO certifications demonstrate Prior Scientific’s commitment to improved environmental practices
Prior Scientific is now certified to ISO Environment (14001:2015) and Health & Safety (45001:2018). The company already has Quality Management (9001:2015) which has been successfully renewed. The new certificates apply […]
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Oct 18th 2023
Enhance the precision of your measurements: Queensgate’s piezo sample positioners
Our NanoScan SP series of sample positioners delivers unmatched repeatability and performance for precision positioning across many imaging applications. Compatible with Prior’s XY stages, the sample positioners can be used […]
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Jun 15th 2023
What is the recipe for success in nanopositioning quality assurance?
As part of the Analysis for Innovation (A4I) program from Innovate UK, Queensgate has been working with experts in dimensional nanometrology at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) on a number […]
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May 25th 2023
What is a piezo actuator?
Queensgate offers a range of diverse Piezo-driven actuators that are at the forefront of nanopositioning applications in material science, semiconductor manufacturing, astronomy, and life sciences – but did you know […]
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May 17th 2023
Queensgate to partner with NPL on third A4I-funded research project
Queensgate, the nanopositioning expert, has won funding in round 8 of Innovate UK’s Analysis for Innovation (A4I) program. This is their third successful application in the initiative. A4I gives UK […]
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May 17th 2023
Update to privacy policy
We have updated our privacy policy to give website users a better understanding of how we may collect, process and, use personal data. The new policy includes specific details of […]
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Apr 28th 2023
Nanopositioning Pioneer Dr. Paul Atherton Dies
We were saddened to learn that Dr. Paul Atherton, co-founder of Queensgate, has died after a short illness. He was 69. Together with Ken Reay, Jim Ring, Tom Hicks and […]
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Apr 17th 2023
Prior and NPL collaborate on 3D spatial positioning correction
Video case study: Prior and NPL collaborate on 3D spatial positioning correction A new video case study from Innovate UK’s Analysis for Innovators (A4I) program explores Prior Scientific’s collaboration with […]
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