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Precision motion and positioning systems to showcase at Photonics West 2017

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Descend the escalator and enter the exhibit hall to the world’s largest multidisciplinary photonics event, taking just a few steps past the entrance, PI’s booth displays the latest state-of-the-art precision motion technologies. PI engineers are on-hand to answer questions and help you find the right solution for your precision motion project in industry, research, or […]

Filed Under: Applications, Featured, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

New linear motor stages with magnetic direct drives and motion controller

★ By Lisa Eitel 1 Comment

Ultra-precise linear motor stages are well-suited for industry and research positioning and scanning applications, such as found in precision automation, micro-assembly, biotechnology, laser beam control, optics, lens testing, and photonics alignment. Motion and nanopositioning industry leader PI is expanding its PIMag® series of high dynamics linear motor stages with 2 new models and a new […]

Filed Under: Linear motors Tagged With: physikinstrumente

2016 Neuroscience Conference Debuts PI’s Ultra-Stable Microscope XY Stage Packages

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Physik Instrumente will introduce two new compact XY microscope stages based on ultrasonic piezo direct-drive motors. Model U-761 provides 25x25mm travel and is equipped with 10nm resolution linear encoders, model U-780 provides 135 x 85 mm. More after the jump. Ultra-Stable – Suitable for Imaging PI’s patented ultrasonic direct-drive motors feature millisecond responsiveness and provide a […]

Filed Under: Stages + gantries Tagged With: physikinstrumente

White paper explains design and preparation of nanopositioners for high vacuum

★ By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

For decades, PI has provided stages and systems for vacuum levels from 10-3 mbar to 10-9 mbar that deliver reliable motion control for positioning and alignment. The newest catalog from PI — Precision Motion and Positioning Solutions for High Vacuum and UHV — demonstrates PI’s expert design capabilities as most standard products are created with vacuum compatibility […]

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

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

★ 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

★ 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. […]

Filed Under: Editor's blog, Featured, Industry news Tagged With: physikinstrumente

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

★ 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

★ 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

★ 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 […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Mini + piezo + voice coil Tagged With: physikinstrumente

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

★ 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

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