Kelly, J.H. Crivelli, D. Farrelly, S. Hurlstone, M.L. JACoW Publishing Geneva, Switzerland 2673-5520 978-3-95450-250-9 10.18429/JACoW-MEDSI2023-WEOAM03 English 125-128 controls simulation ISOL coupling software Contribution to a conference proceedings 2024 2024-07 https://doi.org/10.18429/JACoW-MEDSI2023-WEOAM03 https://jacow.org/medsi2023/papers/weoam03.pdf The successful mechatronics development i.e. modelling, simulation, design, build and test of a magnetic levitation stage at the Diamond Light Source is presented. The concept was to use a low control Bandwidth across the 6 degree of freedom MIMO system, to provide both an alignment stage and vibration isolation. The project simultaneously upskilled staff and developed a proof-of-concept system demonstrator at a low cost. The final motion stage was constructed for a component cost of less than £15,000.