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1. A translating section for allowing translational movement in an X direction and a Y direction while preventing any substantial movement of the translating section in a Z direction, the translating section comprising:(A) a frame having first and second mounting surfaces;(B) at least two actuators having first and second ends, wherein each of the actuators is extendable and retractable, and the first end of each respective actuator is attached to the corresponding first and second mounting surfaces of the frame respectively;(C) a center translation platform attached between the second ends of the actuators; and(D) a plurality of flexures, a flexure arranged between each of said second actuator ends and said center translation platform to allow translational movement of the center translation platform when the actuators extend and retract during scanning operation. 2. The translating section of claim 1, wherein each actuator further comprises a pair of piezoelectric elements equal in length. 3. The translating section of claim 1, wherein a flexure is arranged between each of said first actuator ends and said first and second mounting surfaces of the frame.