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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

5-axis stage with closed-loop motors for precision and alignment

September 14, 2020 By Josh Heney Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente) LP offers a compact 5-axis stage for precision alignment and positioning required in fields such as fiber-optics and photonics. The modular, 5DOF motorized stage consists of a 3-axis linear module and two goniometers. A multi-axis controller and software with automated alignment functionality is also available. Sub-micron precision is guaranteed by highly accurate […]

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New linear motor stages for high load and precision industrial applications and EtherCat motion controllers from PI

August 14, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

PI’s V-817 linear stage series with ironless 3-phase linear motors is well suited for precision automation applications such as sensor and camera positioning, laser welding, optical and tactile testing, and wafer processing and inspection. PI introduces a new motion controller and precision linear stage family geared towards precision industrial automation applications. The V-817 linear stages, […]

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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

Linear motor stage offers long travel, nanometer resolution

March 29, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The new V-417.336025E1 long travel linear motor stage from PI (Physik Instrumente) features travel length of 32 in. (813 mm). The direct-drive stage achieves high velocities to 79 in./sec (2 m/sec) based on a direct drive ironless linear servo motor. High accuracy, repeatability, and functionality are guaranteed by an integrated absolute-measuring linear position encoder featuring […]

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New direct-drive linear motor stages deliver sub-nm resolution

December 20, 2017 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Physik Instrumente (PI) has released a new precision feedback option for its linear stages equipped with direct-drive ironless three-phase motors. The V-551 family of ultra-precision positioning stages is equipped with precision crossed roller bearings featuring anti-creep cage assist and guiding accuracy of 1 µm straightness/flatness per 100 mm. Two types of position feedback systems are […]

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

New linear motor stage family from PI offers a variety of options

October 23, 2017 By Danielle Collins 1 Comment

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PI’s ultra-precise linear motor stages are well-suited for industry and research. Applications include metrology, testing, positioning, scanning, precision automation, micro-assembly, biotechnology, delay-lines, laser beam control, optics, lens testing, and photonics alignment. Motion and nanopositioning industry leader PI further expands its PIMag® series of high dynamics linear motor stages with a family of 18, the V-508 […]

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New multi-axis positioning family from PI

December 9, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

High-end industrial and research applications rely on precision motion stages and systems to execute mission-critical procedures and processes. PI, a leading provider of nanopositioning and motion control solutions, has developed its new family of linear, rotary, and Z-axis stages to meet those demanding requirements. Meet the L-310 vertical stage, the L-611 rotary stage, and the […]

Filed Under: Industry news, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physik instrumente, pi

High-speed NanoCube 3-axis piezo motion stage

October 6, 2016 By Danielle Collins 1 Comment

The new P-616 NanoCube® XYZ piezo scanner is a redesign of PI’s successful P-611, 3D positioning stage. Now based on a parallel-kinematic design, with only one lightweight moving platform for all 3 axes, higher precision and dynamics are available in a more compact package. As the newest miniature multi-axis stage from PI, the P-616 NanoCube […]

Filed Under: Stages + gantries Tagged With: physik instrumente, pi

New compact, frictionless piezo-ceramic scanner with high dynamics from PI

September 20, 2016 By Danielle Collins 1 Comment

Nanometer precision and motion control industry expert, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., delivers new solutions for very small position changes, coupled with speed, and high force in its P-630 nanopositioning stages. With design flexibility to meet custom assembly requirements and proven demonstrated reliability of many billions of cycles, PI piezo actuators are being utilized in research […]

Filed Under: Mini + piezo + voice coil, Stages + gantries Tagged With: physik instrumente, pi

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