The SOM-MS-8080 is SmarAct's most compact microscope stage and offers travel ranges of 51 mm in the X and Y axes. The stage dimensions are 138 mm in length and width and 32.15 mm in height. Like all SmarAct microscope stages, the SOM-MS-8080 is based on SmarAct's high-precision SLC series linear stages and therefore offers the highest repeatability and nanometer resolution. The specimen holder is designed for easy specimen changing and can accommodate slides 76 mm long and between 25 and 26 mm wide.

The microscope stage's base plate is breadboard compatible. Cover plates as well as the stages themselves are highly customizable.