Imaging workstations are vision systems with integrated camera, image capture, processing, storage, analysis and control systems for automated inspection, metrology or image analysis end-uses in production, manufacturing, inspection, laboratory or clean room settings. Typically, imaging workstations are stationary with high magnification optics as well as high-resolution imagers and precision sample stages or positioners. The high resolution is required for the 2D or 3D measurement of semiconductor wafers, electronics or other high precision components or in capturing microstructural or biological features.