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New direct-drive linear modules from PI

April 27, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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PI’s two new series of direct-drive linear modules are geared for machine builders and system integrators. The V-855 and V-857 product families were designed for high-load and high duty cycle industrial precision motion applications where traditional actuators or linear slides with lead-screw or timing-belt drives are not precise, robust or reliable enough. The maintenance-free and […]

Filed Under: Featured, Linear actuators (all), Linear motors Tagged With: Linear Actuator, physikinstrumente, pi

Linear slide with maintenance-free voice coil motor features nanometer precision

April 15, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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PI extends its large offering of nanometer precise, fast focusing stages with the addition of its new V-308 nanopositioning slide for vertical applications providing 7 mm of Z-travel and 10 nm incremental motion, making it suitable for OEM and research applications in the life science, semiconductor, and material science fields. The novel design combines long […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

Multi-axis motion sub-system boasts nanometer resolution

January 19, 2021 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new X-417 multi-axis motion sub-system from PI (Physik Instrumente) boasts nanometer resolution, absolute encoders, fast configuration, delivery, and set-up. It’s suitable for a broad range of industrial precision motion applications, including precision automation, laser processing, test and inspection, medical manufacturing, and semiconductor testing. Machine builders and system integrators can move faster and address new, […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

Nanopositioning controller for piezo stages boasts 270-W peak power, nanometer-level precision

November 5, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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A high-power version of PI’s (Physik Instrumente) E-727 family of multi-axis piezo nanopositioning controllers provides 270 W of peak power – close to 10X of the standard version. The enhanced performance is useful for dynamic, nanometer-level precision motion and positioning applications, such as FSM (fast steering mirrors) in free space optical communication and laser material […]

Filed Under: Controls for linear axes, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems Tagged With: physikinstrumente

New linear, rotary stages for high-precision positioning in vacuum applications

September 15, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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PI’s family of miniature micro and nanopositioning stages is expanding with the new RS-40 rotary stage and M-111 linear stages as engineers gave specific consideration to material selection, use of lubricants and coatings, and outbaking temperatures for high and ultra-high vacuum conditions. With 360-degree rotation range and 20-N load capacity, the RS-40 V7 stage boasts […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

Hexapods precisely jostle cameras during image-stabilization testing

August 13, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The six-axis parallel-kinematics systems known as hexapods excel in motion simulation and testing of mechanical and drive systems, multi-dimensional position sensors, and (the focus of this article) image-stabilization designs for cameras and video equipment. By Doris Knauer • Project Manager — Industrial Automation | Physik Instrumente (PI) Modern camera systems are capable of astounding feats, […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Linear motors, Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

New simulation software from PI aids hexapod selection

June 10, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Powerful new simulation software from PI (Physik Instrumente) determines if a hexapod is suitable for a specific positioning task, in terms of workspace, load, center of mass, and operating orientation. The tool helps in making the correct choice for the application at hand. A hexapod, also known as a Stewart Platform, offers motion in 6 […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Software, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Gantry motion system for inspection, assembly, and 3D printing

December 17, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Physik Instrumente’s (PI) new compact XY/XYZ gantry motion system provides overhead motion for industrial automation applications in assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and custom 3D printer design. The A-351 compact gantry is designed and manufactured in the USA by PI’s air bearing & precision motion division in Hopkinton, MA. The A-351 gantry motion system is related […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Physik Instrumente XY stage provides high speed and 10-nm resolution

June 29, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Precision motion specialist Physik Instrumente (PI) now sells a new integrated XY stage — part of its compact high-speed positioning stage roster. All of these positioning stages are powered by ultrasonic piezo-linear motors — patented motors that deliver smooth motion, high resolution and rapid step and settle response. Also featured on the motors is a […]

Filed Under: Featured, Integrated Linear Systems, Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Miniature linear translation stages in X, XY, and XYZ configurations

April 9, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new L-505 linear translation stage family from PI (Physik Instrumente) is available with integrated linear encoders providing 0.05 microns and 0.005 microns resolution, respectively. The new design allows for compact multi-axis assemblies, at affordable prices. Many motor and drive variations are available, from fast dc-servo motors with linear encoders and low-friction ball-screws to simple […]

Filed Under: Integrated Linear Systems, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente, pi

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