Precision motion control and microscope automation
For over 100 years, Prior Scientific has developed and manufactured precision optical and electromechanical equipment for demanding scientific and industrial applications. Today, Prior is a leader in precision motion control, microscope automation and imaging systems, providing both standard components and fully customised solutions for applications across life sciences, photonics, materials science, nanotechnology, medical devices, metrology and semiconductor manufacturing.
Prior combines advanced engineering with a deep understanding of microscopy and automation. Its product portfolio includes motorised microscope stages, automated slide and well-plate loaders, piezo nanopositioning systems, motorised objective and filter changers, laser autofocus systems and the fully motorised OpenStand imaging platform as well as and custom OEM solutions. This breadth allows Prior to provide the precision motion and automation technologies needed to build sophisticated microscopy and imaging systems.

We partner with technology manufacturers that combine specialist expertise with the ability to solve complex application challenges. Prior Scientific is a natural fit, offering highly precise motion control and automation technologies that complement our wider portfolio of photonics, imaging and scientific instrumentation.
Our partnership brings together Prior’s expertise in precision motion, microscopy and automation with Acal BFi’s application knowledge and technical support. Together, we can help customers select and integrate the right motion and automation technologies for their imaging systems, whether they require a standard component or a more specialised OEM solution.
Prior’s ability to develop customised systems is particularly valuable for customers with demanding or unique requirements. By working closely with the customer from initial concept through to production, Prior can deliver solutions designed around the specific optical, mechanical and automation challenges of an application.
With a shared focus on engineering quality, precision and customer-specific solutions, our partnership with Prior Scientific enables us to support advanced imaging and automation projects across research, industrial and life science environments.
Explore Prior Scientific’s range or speak to our team about your microscopy, motion control or automation requirements.
Key facts
- Company
- Prior Scientific
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Technologies
- Photonics accessories






