LT3/M-XYZ Translation Stage, 50 mm Travel, Metric and 6 more items

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded a contract to ThorLabs Inc. effective September 1, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $3,726.03. The contract encompasses the procurement of precision laboratory equipment and optical components, to be delivered to Buhler Chelsea in Virginia (contact: 540-231-8443). The equipment includes translation stages for precise positioning and alignment applications, specifically an LT3/M-XYZ Translation Stage with 50 millimeter travel capability and a VAP10/M Vertical Translation Stage with 254 millimeter travel capacity.

The contract additionally includes specialized fiber optic and stereotaxic components for research applications, comprising phosphor bronze and ceramic split mating sleeves, an implant guide, a stereotaxic cannula holder, and an uncleaved fiber optic cannula, all specified for 1.25 millimeter ferrule compatibility. All line items represent single-unit purchases at specified unit prices, collectively totaling $3,726.03. The materials supplied suggest equipment intended for neuroscience research applications requiring precision optical and mechanical alignment capabilities.