The control behaviour of an electro-dynamic motor, also known as a moving coil motor, is excellent in comparison with other motor types. The same holds for the linear version of this motor type. The classical solution to realise an X-Y movement with a long stroke is to apply an H-like stacking of at least two linear motors. A rising moving mass, combined with a limited mechanical stiffness, constrains the obtainable bandwidth. An alternative is the planar motor, which generates x-and y-movements.This paper describes an electro-dynamic planar motor, which elevates and propels itself over long x-and y-strokes under full control over six degrees of freedom (6-DOF).