Automatic weight stack lifter

I would like to make a automatic weight stack lifter that could be used to automagically calibrate hanging weigh scales.
The basic idea is the have a hangar that is connected to a in line hanging weigh scale which is connected in line to a lifter (located at the highest point in the system) .  The lowest position of the lifter would be considered "zero".  The lifter will rise and the bottom hangar plate would come into contact with a pre-positioned calibrated slotted weight that is resting in a scaffold like configuration (lifting that weight off of the scaffold would essentially apply a load to the scale)... the process will continue until full scale is reached.
Vertical Movement (to be able to precisely control up and down placement of weight)
Range of Movement - about 1.5 foot (guessing)
Max Load - 1000 lbs
I would like to be able to create a labview program that would allow the user to easily control the weight that is applied (basically an absolute position controller).  
Does anyone have suggestions on a lifting unit / manufacturer  that could easily interface with labview and allow for "live" control of the lifter ?
thanks for your time
jqm

How many positions do you need?  
minimum 5pt could be more
How far does the scale arm move while a
weight is being lifted?
less then 3 ft
Is everything balanced well enough the a single
point lift will work without tilt or torque issues?  
All weights, lifting rod would be centered, so there would be minimal torque.  There will be linkage mechanism between the top and bottom of the load cell to aid in eliminate allignment issues / torques.
How fast does it
need to move?  
unknown, for load cell testings: to go from 0 to full scale within a minute, but provided that it doesnt "jarr" things too much
How long does it wait between positions?
All timing could be determined by the output of the cell.  that is why I would like to have control of the linear actuator directly.
I havent checked into Ravens Fan suggestion yet...
Thanks for the responses.
jqm

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