Abstract: An optical scanner comprising stators spaced apart from each other but ferromagnetically coupled together; a magnet positioned relative to the stators such that axis of symmetry of a magnetic field created by the magnet is substantially equidistant from and passes in between ends of the stators; and a flexure element positioned relative to the stators and the magnet such that its center point substantially intersects axis of symmetry of the magnet's magnetic field, wherein the flexure element is not in physical contact with either the stators or the magnet.