Catalog | July 20, 2026

Custom Solutions Capabilities

custom solutions capabilities

Standard nanopositioning systems don't always meet the demands of advanced research and specialized applications. When unique performance, environmental compatibility, or mechanical constraints are required, custom engineering can provide the ideal solution.

Mad City Labs specializes in developing custom nanopositioning systems tailored to specific research and industrial needs. Whether the project requires modifications to an existing design or a completely new platform, the company's engineering team works closely with customers to create solutions that match exact application requirements.

Backed by in-house research scientists with expertise in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) instrumentation, optical spectroscopy, and nanotechnology, Mad City Labs offers practical guidance throughout the design process. Their team helps transform concepts into working systems while minimizing development costs and avoiding minimum order requirements, making custom solutions accessible for both single-unit projects and OEM partnerships.

Capabilities include custom physical configurations, expanded or reduced travel ranges, specialty materials, environmental compatibility, coarse positioning options, USB computer interfaces, and seamless integration with existing instrumentation. In-house CNC machining and electronics manufacturing further accelerate development, enabling faster delivery without sacrificing precision.

To streamline the design process, customers are encouraged to consider key project requirements, including the number of motion axes, travel range, speed, load capacity, dimensional constraints, environmental conditions, center aperture needs, and compatibility with other equipment.

Whether you're building a one-of-a-kind research instrument or integrating precision motion into an OEM system, explore how Mad City Labs' custom engineering expertise can deliver a nanopositioning solution designed specifically for your application.

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