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New high-speed piezo Z-stage and digital controller value packages for microscopy and metrology from PI

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Industry leader in motion and precision positioning components and systems PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. has released several controller & stage value packages for microscopy and metrology applications. These affordable systems consist of a PIFOC® high performance fast piezo focus mechanism and a compact digital servo controller. These outstanding packages deliver higher performance at lower cost. […]

Filed Under: Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Motion & Control 2016 Manufacturer of the Year — PI (Physik Instrumente) UK

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

Motion control and nanopositioning application solutions expert PI (Physik Instrumente) UK was named Manufacturer of the year at the 2016 Motion and Control Industry (MCI) Awards at the National Conference Centre, near Birmingham, UK. The ceremony, held in April, recognized both individuals and companies as the best of the best in the motion control industry. […]

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Nanometer-precision motion systems with magnetic direct drives and air bearings from PI

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente), a leader in motion control and nanometer precision positioning solutions, is releasing a new catalog of its magnetic direct drives and air bearing technology solutions, including actuators, linear stages, multi-axis gantry systems, and customized systems. Application-specific solutions include precision automation in optics and semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, and test equipment. The PIMag Magnetic […]

Filed Under: Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Compact micro-translation stage for single and multi-axis precision positioning is fast and precise

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI’s palm-sized motorized positioning stage combines precision with long lifetime components, making it more attractive to research and industry. PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a low-profile motorized positioning stage – the M-122 – with a very small footprint of 60x86mm and a travel range of 25mm, best suiting it for research and industrial applications including fiber […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Hexapod + Drone = New industrial and research applications for motion simulation and compensation

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Hexapods are 6 DOF motion systems that derive 6-axis movement (XYZ, Pitch, Yaw) from actuators placed in parallel between a top and bottom platform. Available in a variety of sizes with bases ranging from 100mm to 1m, different stiffness configurations, and supportive of loads from 2 kg to 1,000+ kg, PI hexapods share two common […]

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High-load hexapod for motion simulation, stabilization, and cancellation

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, a manufacturer of precision positioning, motion control and nanopositioning equipment, introduces the H-900KSCO hexapod, designed dynamic motion in XYZ, pitch roll, and yaw. 6-axis parallel kinematics motion is perfected by PI hexapods delivering nanopositioning precision, high speed, and stability necessary to meet today’s demanding motion control applications. More after the jump. […]

Filed Under: Linear actuators (all), Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Value-added piezo-element assembly speeds up OEM integration and saves cost

September 18, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Fast response, high bandwidth and force, and virtually unlimited resolution make piezoelectric transducers invaluable to modern high tech applications including flow measurement, distance gauging, bio-medical dispensing and aerosol generation, as well as metrology, semiconductor testing, and aerospace technology. PI, a leader in piezo ceramic and motion control solutions, offers value added piezo components by adhering […]

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Nanometer Precision 3-Channel Controller for miniature piezo inertia drives & actuators

July 28, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI L.P.,announces the newest digital servo controller with 3-channels, offering greater flexibility for miniaturized precision positioning and handling tasks. Applications include precision alignment and automation, semiconductor technology, photonics, bio-nano-technology, metrology, microscopy, micro-manipulation.  The new E-873.3QTU 3-axis controller compliments the size of the ultra-compact positioners it controls, has integrated power amplifiers and interpolator, and is macro […]

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PiezoWalk Motor Technology powers linear positioner

June 15, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI’s new N-565 compact, nanometer-precision linear stages are designed for high-end applications in bio-nanotechnology, fiber-optics, microscopy, semiconductor testing, and metrology and scientific research in beamlines and laser labs.  Compact, Affordable and Nanometer Precision Due to the fully integrated linear piezo motor, the low-profile stages have a very small footprint with a width of only 65mm […]

Filed Under: Linear motors Tagged With: physikinstrumente

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