Hi Mike-
I'm very familiar with your innovative designs for your stages - I recall seeing a prototype of your super Z a couple years ago. I was the engineering manager at Danaher Precision up until 9 months ago, hence the NEATman name... I'm having much more fun at my current job though.
Anyway, I was thinking that this same belt drive technology could be used to create a KAOS style XY stage. Is that a configuration that you will develop in the future? I don't have a specific application for it, I just thought it's a really cool design.
For anyone who dosen't know what a KAOS stage is, check out Mike's home page.
Regards,
Keith
NEATman