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This isn’t something that you would typically find in a print shop. The translation stage is something we are cooking up at dolce press to aid in precise registration. The translation stage is something you might find in a research lab because it allows for precise (micron or finer) movement of instruments like in a microscope.

We are still working out all of the details but it will function exactly like any base (either metallic or wood) in that it will be a flat surface with which you can attach plates of all different sizes. By twisting the dial at the end of the stage the plate will translate in precise increments in one dimension. It is also possible to modify the stage with different bases (i.e. magnetic base) so that you can use plastic or metal backed plates.

Once we have all of our ducks in a row and do some tests we will be sure to post about it. If there is enough interest in it, we could even make a few additional ones to send out for others to try.

If you’re interested drop us a quick note.

Thanks,
Alex