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Actuator ProductsSweeping Innovation in Power Electronics  Complementary competencies within piezoceramic technology, electro active polymer technology (DEAP) and electronics will ensure a sweeping innovation in power electronics. The new DEAP actuators with integrated high voltage piezo power supplies will, amongst others, replace pneumatic solutions in the medico industry. ...More >> The two-part round DL8 desk lift column is now available from LINAK  The DL8 desk lifting columns have been released. With only two parts these new round profile columns offer a more cost-effective solution. This is a benefit to office and work desk manufacturers, who need LINAK-quality but do not need the advantages of LINAK's classical three-part columns. We consider the DL8 a complementing addition to the family. The older brother, the classical three-part round profile column, DL9, will remain in the product range. Altogether, LINAK is now offering one more choice for desk designs. ...More >> The Two-part Round DL10 Desk Lift Column is now available from LINAK  The DL10 desk lifting columns have been released. With only two parts these new round profile columns offer a more cost-effective solution. This is a benefit to office and work desk manufacturers, who need LINAK-quality but do not need the advantages of LINAK's classical three-part columns.We consider the DL10 a complementing addition to the family. The older brother, the classical three-part round profile column, DL11, will remain in the product range. Altogether, LINAK is now offering one more choice for desk designs. There is plenty of space for legs and feet, when a desk comes with the desk lifts DL8, DL9, DL10 or DL11. As there is no crossbar in the design, it follows the trend of the time. They are all stand-alone solutions made to further the freedom of desk designers. The elegant visual design and the low and pleasant noise level have been maintained. It is all known from the older brother, the DL11 desk lift column. The DL 10 columns are compatible with the standard CBD4 and CBD5 actuator control boxes. This ensures a wide range of options. ...More >> New Nanopositioning Stage for Micropositioning from Piezosystem Jena piezosystem jena has expanded its PXY series and introduces an XY plane nanopositioning and microscanning stage featuring a wide center clearance.
Haydon Switch & Instrument & Kerk Motion Products Merge, Form HaydonKerk Motion Solutions  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc., a worldwide leader in motor miniaturization, announces a merger with Kerk Motion Products, one of the world's largest manufacturers of non-ball lead screw, linear rails, and actuator systems. Together, the two companies will become HaydonKerk Motion Solutions; retaining both Kerk® and Haydon product lines and jointly offering the world's broadest range of linear motion products. For nearly 50 years, Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. has been building electric motors and stepper motor based linear actuators. ...More >> Tools for Microscopy & Imaging Catalog Precision Piezo Scanning Stages, Fast Nano Focus Drives & High Resolution Actuators  Nanopositioning specialist PI has released a new catalog entitled "Tools for Microscopy & Imaging", available for download in PDF format. The catalog focuses on high resolution, high speed specimen positioning devices (e.g. for microscope slides, well plates, etc.) and microscope lenses. In addition, compact tip/tilt mirror scanners and ultra-low-profile planar scanners for applications such as image stabilization, sub-pixel stepping and CCD sensor resolution enhancement are also featured. ...More >> Haydon has New Size 11 Double Stack Hybrid Linear Actuators  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the 28000 series (Size 11) double stack hybrid linear actuators, which are based on some of the most advanced technology in the world today. The 28000 series double stack hybrid linear actuators are available in three designs - captive, non-captive and external linear versions. ...More >> New Size 14 Double Stack Captive Hybrid Linear Actuator by Haydon  Waterbury, CT - Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is introducing the 35000 series (Size 14) double stack captive hybrid linear actuator. The captive linear actuator, designed with an internal anti-rotation mechanism, is especially well suited for applications in which external anti-rotation methods would be difficult or impossible to employ. ...More >> New Compact and Robust SMAC Programmable Electric Cylinder is Only 12 mm in Diameter  SMAC Inc is launching its new CAL12 series of electric actuators. The CAL12 series have 12mm diameter with a stroke length of 10mm. They have been designed to offer a long life cycle and much more precise & repeatable force control and positioning, and are the first linear motors to challenge conventional LVDT devices. ...More >> Piezo-nanopositioner NanoMIPOS 400 CAP for Micro Objectives with Digital Performance  Piezosystem Jena has expanded the series MIPOS with the introduction of the nanoMIPOS400 CAP. For the first time ever, this large range of outstanding micro-objective focusing devices will be available in a digital version.The nano positioner provides a travel of 400 microns with nanometer resolution. The special bidirectional nanoX flexure design allows for a high dynamic and extremely accurate guidance. The integrated positioning sensors guarantee long-term stable positioning, free of drift, and hysterisis. ...More >> MotiCont Offers a New Line of Linear DC Motors  Linear DC Motors, Voice Coil Motors (VCM) or Voice Coil Actuators (VCA) are the simplest type of electric motors. These motors consist of two separate parts; the magnetic housing and the coil. ...More >> Zaber Technologies Spotlights the T-LA - Linear Actuator Series  Zaber is proud to spotlight its T-LA - Linear Actuator Series. The T-LA series of computer controlled linear actuators has been Zaber's flagship product since its development a decade ago. ...More >> LINAK's LA36 Actuator Offers Low force and high speed – high force and low speed  LA36 - Low force and high speed - high force and low speed The choice is yours with two new versions of LINAK's LA36 actuator: Low force and high speed or high force and low speed. ...More >> LA35 - LINAK Perfects Movement with a New Linear Actuator Solution for Industry  A new and powerful electric linear actuator is on the market. Carefully refined, the LA35 solves a number of challenges met in extreme conditions. The improvements are countless. ...More >> SMAC Electric Actuators Replacing Pneumatics in Glass Manufacturing Applications  SMAC electric actuators based on Moving Coil Technology are rapidly replacing pneumatic and electro-pneumatic conventional solutions in such glass manufacturing operations as scoring and bevelling of solar panels - LCD panels and inline glass production. ...More >> The LA44 Actuator by Linak is made to Handle Extra Heavy Loads  LINAK is launching a new type of linear actuator that meets demands caused by the worldwide trend of obesity. With a 12,000 N lifting capacity, the LA44 is extremely powerful. ...More >> SMAC Technology Moving Coil Actuator Explained  At the heart of all SMAC actuators is the moving coilThe principle is broadly the same as you will find in any permanent magnet loudspeaker. The voice coil sits in a strong magnetic field, and by passing a current through the coil a force is generated in either direction. ...More >> Nanopositioning Systems Catalog has Precision Motion Control Solutions for High-Tech Industries  A comprehensive reference book on nanopositioning technology entitled "Piezo Stages, Nanopositioning Systems, Ultra-Precision Actuators & Motors" is available in PDF format from PI. The 163 page publication presents PI's state-of-the-art products & technologies. The catalog also includes a mini-tutorial on nanopositioning technology, with drawings, specifications, and data sheets for PI nanopositioning products and related accessories. ...More >> New Size 11 Double Stack Non-Captive Hybrid Linear Actuator by Haydon  Waterbury, CT - Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the 28000 series (Size 11) double stack non captive hybrid linear actuator, the latest addition to its continuously growing hybrid motor line. Equipment designers and engineers now have an even more compact option for their linear motion applications. ...More >> New Precision Aerospace Grade Actuator Ball Screws Offered by Steinmeyer  Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision line of aerospace grade ball screws. Available in several diameters ranging from an incredibly tiny 3 mm to a much larger 100 mm, these aerospace screws are all manufactured from certified materials. ...More >> New Size 11 Double Stack External Hybrid Linear Actuator by Haydon Switch & Instrument  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. is proud to introduce the new 28000 series (Size 11) double stack external hybrid linear actuator. The rotating acme stainless steel lead screw is incorporated into the motor's rotor. ...More >> Catalog: Precision Linear Actuators Driven by Piezo Motors, Servo & Stepper Motors  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for semiconductor, astronomy, medical technology, nanotechnology, photonics, and life science applications -- has released a new brochure on Precision Linear Actuators. The brochure presents a variety of sub-micron to sub-nanometer precise compact actuators, featuring novel ceramic piezo motors as well as classical motors. ...More >>LXYM15 Series Open Frame XY Stage by SMAC  SMAC 2 axis XY moving coil stage of open frame construction. This actuator is intended for use in applications where it is necessary to move a sample over an optical inspection device and view through the sample. Utilising standard, proven SMAC components the XY stage provides accurate positioning capability at superior speed to alternative motorised devices. Positioning across the entire range of movement (15mm) is achievable in less than 100ms. Precision guiding systems, strategically positioned relative to the stage insert, ensure flatness across the system. ...More >>PI's Ceramic Replacement Actuators are Non-Magnetic, Vacuum Compatible, Fast  PI's new line of compact ceramic piezo motors & nanopositioning actuators replaces classical actuators & motion control components in precision motion control applications ...More >>Serapid LinearBeam: The Heavy Load Actuator  Serapid’s LinearBeam functions as a rodless linear actuator, but the similarity between it and other rodless actuators ends there.
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MXE Electric Actuators from Tolomatic Now Available in 12 Models to Solve a Broader Range of Applications  Tolomatic announces the introduction of three new body sizes to its MXE Series of rodless screw drive electric actuators, the latest addition to the company’s rugged MX family of products. ...More >>Tolomatic's MXP Pneumatic Rodless Product Family Expanded to Include 18 Models and Enhanced Features  Tolomatic announces the introduction of three new sizes to the MXP rodless product, completing the size range from 16 mm to 63 mm bores. MXP is designed with Tolomatic’s exclusive ENDURANCE TECHNOLOGY? features for maximum durability and long life. MXP delivers increased load capability and offers enhanced features to deliver superior performance and reliable operation. Featuring a new clean look, MXP is also designed for easy installation.
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Diesel Injector Assembly Inspection – Constant Spring Rate & Test of Shims  A single SMAC electric actuator eliminates “stack up of errors” and feedback force and position SMAC Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are helping a world leading manufacturer of diesel injectors to reduce emissions by using an actuator to determine the spring characteristics in their injectors. The standard SMAC characteristics of programmable force control coupled to a sub-micron resolution encoder feedback ensures that the measurement of spring rates and deflection are carried out with great accuracy and repeatability. ...More >>Compact & Integrated LXY System Automates Safety Critical Components Inspection  SMAC Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are now used by a major international parts supplier to the automotive industry for measuring & testing safety critical air bag components. With 100% parts testing of all components now a prerequisite within the automotive industry SMAC’s compact & integrated LXY system has now become a defacto standard where a cost effective, reliable & precise solution is required. SMAC has produced a highly successful system where previously lasers & vision systems have failed. The fully automated solution which was originally conducted by human hand is now used to 100% measure & test inline production of air bag components ...More >>PI's Piezoceramic Linear Actuators & High-Voltage Amplifiers Provide Higher Forces, Dynamics  Piezo specialist PI has introduced 4 new series of high-force, high dynamics piezoelectric stacked actuators and a new line of linear amplifiers. While most low and medium force actuator applications are covered by the company’s patented PICMA® multilayer technology, the PICA™ stacked actuator technology enables applications where extremely high forces and dynamics are required or high levels of customization are needed.
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Parker Updates HPLA/HLE Linear Actuators  Parker product now offered with the popular and powerful MPP motor options Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, announces the addition of the powerful MPP motor options to the HPLA and HLE configurables. Designed for the demanding applications found in today’s high-performance servo systems, MPP motors offer lower inertia and higher power, all in a smaller package than conventional motors. The addition of these motors to the HPLA and HLE belt-driven product configurables makes creating a complete system – from actuator to gearhead to motor – easier than ever. ...More >>Zero-Wear Piezo Flexure Actuators Replace Classical Leadscrew Actuators by PI  Piezo specialist PI’s flexure-based piezo actuators such as the P-601 series provide up to 10 times larger travel ranges than classical piezo stack actuators a in low profile package, with virtually unlimited resolution and lifetime. The stiff construction allows for fast response with rise times much shorter than one millisecond. The design involves no friction, no lubricants and no wear. Because of the many advantages over motor/leadscrew-driven positioners, more and more flexure actuators are used in fast-valve actuation mechanisms, and for other precision positioning tasks, ranging from automotive to data storage and biotech applications.
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SMAC Linear & Rotary Actuators – Offer Precise Force Control & Accurate Repeatable Positioning  SMAC provide a comprehensive selection of combined linear & rotary actuators with either direct drive or gearbox equipped rotary units. They are fully programmable in force/torque, position & speed in all axes with data feedback facility. Unique ability “Soft-land” is ideal for handling delicate components to avoid damage. Accurate repeatable positioning to +/- 2 encoder counts. Standard linear resolution on all SMAC actuators is 5 micron with 1micron, half micron and 0.1 micron options available on most models. The rotary resolution varies between 4864 counts for gearbox units and ...More >>SMAC Moving Coil Actuators Provide Accurate and Repeatable 100% Measurement on Automated Inline Inspection  SMAC were approached by a leading automotive parts manufacturer to solve what had been a long term inspection problem. A key component used in the air suspension system had a critical tolerance which was dictated by the height of a rubber insert. Traditionally this was inspected by hand with a digital gauge but variance caused by operator error was too great. Therefore automation was essential but accurate and repeatable 100% measurement of this rubber part had proved impossible until SMAC Moving Coil Actuators were chosen as a solution ...More >>Serapid Offers a Non-Magnetic Rigid Chain Actuator  Serapid, Inc., a leader in mechanical lifts and Rigid Chain Technology offers a non-magnetic chain. The RigiBelt is made of reinforced plastic and stainless steel. The chain comes together much like a zipper to form a column. It moves quickly and quietly while telescoping in and out, and is stored in a compact magazine.
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SOFTLAND onto Fragile Components - Die Bonder Head from SMAC  SMAC Linear Rotary Actuators such as LAR-AR series have been successfully used in die bonding and smart card applications. Unique ability “Softland” is ideal for handling fragile and brittle components. SMAC provide automation solutions for a wide variety of Electronics applications. The SMAC unique “Softland” routine within the actuator allows the rod to approach at high speed then land on the surface of a component with a low programmable force. This unique feature is extremely useful whenever delicate or high value components are being handled. ...More >>Piezo Composite Patch Transducer Works as Actuator, Sensor, Energy Source & Energy Storage  PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for engineering, nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications — introduces the new P-876 line of piezo composite patch transducers. Features & Advantages:
100% Automated Inline Thread Checking from SMAC  Having problems with your current inspection system with Eddy Currant or cameras….? Or are you still gauging parts manually? A unique automated contact measurement system from SMAC successfully automates these inspection procedures and perform even in poor environment where conventional solutions have failed. SMAC Linear/Rotary actuators such as the LAR55 series have been implemented by numerous customers for 100% thread check inspection. ...More >>The New TPM+ From WITTENSTEIN is the Next Step in Servo Actuation  With a design so compact and sleek - you’ll want the servo actuators out front. TPM+ is the latest addition to the WITTENSTEIN family. With the new sleek design and advanced technological features, WITTENSTEIN has pushed the boundaries of servo actuation to new limits. The TPM+ servo actuator is comprised of a high precision gearhead, a high-pole motor and feedback all integrated into a single package. Because the actuator concept eliminates any extra components, the size and mass have been reduced by 50% as compared to a standard motor and gearbox combination. ...More >>Tolomatic Expands Its MX Rodless Platform to Include MXE Electric Actuators  Hamel, MN - As the industry’s number one rodless actuator supplier, Tolomatic takes its newly introduced MX product platform to another level with the release of MXE electric actuators. Developed with Tolomatic’s exclusive ENDURANCE TECHNOLOGY? features, the MXE is designed for maximum durability. MXE offers two different bearing options in a family of modular actuator bodies for lean manufacturing efficiencies. All models and sizes are built-to-order and shipped in five days or less. Features that make the MXE Series actuators the most reliable, long-lasting products on the market include ...More >>Duplicate Fingers – 100% Switch Test Solutions from SMAC  SMAC Electric Actuators - Moving Coil Technology Electric Actuators from SMAC provide innovative switch test solutions to automotive suppliers & White Goods manufacturers… Carlsbad, CA - Electric Actuators from SMAC Inc is proving to be ideal for OEM’s & component manufacturers in a variety of ‘switch test’ applications. ...More >>Actuator - Electric Cylinders Offer a Long Lifespan  SMAC is pleased to announce the introduction of its new CA range of electric cylinders. Starting with 25 and 35mm diameter actuators the range will consist of cylinders from 8 to 100mm diameters with stroke lengths of up to 100mm. They have been designed to accept a wide variety of mounting options that include ISO, DIN, VDMA, CETOP, JFPA and NFPA standards and dimensions. ...More >>Linear Actuator - New 0.9 Degree Size 23 Linear Actuators  Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc. (Haydon) announces that their size 23 hybrid linear actuators are now available with a 0.9 degree step angle. This new step angle is designed for higher resolution and allows for a full step linear movement of 0.0000625” (1.6 microns). Like the 1.8 degree version, this actuator is available in all four designs; captive, non-captive, external linear, and linear rotary. Combined with a stainless steel lead screw, the linear actuator delivers an extremely smooth, precise motion. Haydon’s linear actuators are designed for applications that require long life, reliability, precise positioning and rapid motion.
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Actuator - Compact Stepping Motor Actuators  Compact, High precision 5-phase stepping motor based actuator Direct replacement for manual micrometer, 13 and 25mm travel Fits wide range of manual stages and mirror mounts Plug and Play High resolution with micro-stepping controller
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Actuator - OptoSigma has Piezo Actuators for Objective Lenses  Long travel up to 100um. Theoretical resolution less than 1nm. Plug and Play RS-232C, GP-IB and USB interface Software available for easy PC control and data acquisition
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alpha's Integrated Intelligent Actuator System  Ternary is an all-in-one linear system that merges mechanics with intelligence, integrating several separate components: electronics, precision mechanics, feedback, control and software. Ternary is ideal in all situations where a pneumatic cylinder isn’t enough and a servo is too expensive and too complicated. alpha’s linear system allows multiple positions to be controlled with utmost precision, yet costs very little. Compactness, strength, intelligence and precision are the hallmarks of the linear actuator. All linear actuators can be used on a Profibus DP, CanOpen or DeviceNet fieldbus, whereby both parallel and serial control facilitate simultaneous starting.
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Actuator - New Rodless Actuator Offers 96 Percent More Thrust  TOL-O-MATIC has introduced an advancement in rodless cylinders with the B3W Series electric belt drive actuator. In most applications the B3W can be used as a direct drop-in replacement for TOL-O-MATIC’s B3B actuator, allowing users to accelerate larger loads faster, without additional cost. “For the B3W we took the same proven bearing structure of the B3B and made the belt wider for longer strokes at greater speeds,” said Phillip Cinq-Mars, Mechanical Engineer for TOL-O-MATIC.
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Tol-O-Matic's High-Thrust Servo Actuator with Integral Motor Exceeds 10 Million Cycles in Weld Gun Application  Tol-O-Matic has announced the SW Series Servo Welding Actuator—a patented new design that offers compact design, significantly extended service life and zero maintenance. Available in high performance roller screw or a ball screw models, the SW Series actuator features rated life at weld force exceeding 10 million cycles for the roller screw and 5 million for the ball screw when side loading is within specification. In many applications, service life can exceed these levels.
The SW Series Actuators incorporate an 8-pole Nd-Fe-B hollow core rotor with skewed stator laminations that provides low cogging torque. This design results in superior force repeatability of ±3.0% over millions of weld cycles, with actual field results to ±1.5%, independent of position. The design also results in greatly improved weld quality, offering weld force up to 2,500 pounds (11.12kN) and peak force of 4,400 pounds (19.57kN).
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Quality of Injection Molded Parts Can Be Improved with New Electrical Valve Gating Actuator offered by Tol-O-Matic  ServoGate™ Electric Linear Actuator replaces complex hydraulic valve gating for improved quality and repeatability TOL-O-MATIC has announced the ServoGate™—a new, patent-pending electric servo actuator designed for valve gate control applications, in particular those in injection molding applications. The ServoGate actuator is the first compact, high performance electric actuator developed specifically to replace the bulky hydraulic valve manifolds and hydraulic power systems used for valve gate control and sequencing. By eliminating a number of variables found in fluid power systems, such as fluid bulk modulus and viscosity changes, the ServoGate actuator delivers precise gate control in a compact package measuring less than 7.0” X 7.0” (17.8 cm X 17.8 cm). “For years, veterans of hot runner molding technology have looked for the perfect valve gate. ServoGate’s all-electric solution improves shot accuracy and repeatability of injection molded parts, regardless of whether it’s applied to a standard or all-electric injection press," said Gary Rosengren, Director of Engineering.
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Haydon Switch & Instrument Offers The Worlds Smallest Linear Actuator  Haydon Switch & Instrument Inc. is proud to offer a Size 8 hybrid external linear actuator, the newest compact addition to our extensive line of award winning motors. The compact size of 21mm square (0.8") makes this - the world's smallest linear actuator. Haydon's external linear actuator replaces four different components – a motor, coupling, lead screw, and nut. Shaft to lead screw couplers are not needed with this design, thus saving time, money and labor during assembly into the final application assembly. The rotating acme stainless steel lead screw is incorporated into the motor's rotor.This external linear hybrid actuator is available in a wide variety of resolutions ranging from 0.0015mm to 0.04mm per full step and delivers thrust of up to 4.5Kg (10 lbs.) without comprom... ...More >> Parker Hannifin Offers Magnetically Coupled Rodless Pneumatic Cylinders  The Actuator Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation offers the P1Z Series Magnetically Coupled Rodless Air Cylinders.The magnetic rodless cylinder is a pneumatic cylinder featuring a mobile piston fitted with annular magnets. The mobile carriage is also equipped with magnets to provide magnetic coupling between the piston and the carriage. The cylinder is attached with jam nuts, flanges or foot mounts. The basic version of the P1Z Series incorporates features a hard-anodized aluminum carriage that is free to rotate 360º around the cylinder axis. This feature allows various mounting arrangements. The basic version P1Z Series Cylinders are available in 3 bores sizes (16mm, 20mm, and 32mm) with stroke lengths up to 2000 mm. Adjustable air cushioning is available on all cylinders. T... ...More >> HAYDON SWITCH & INSTRUMENT's Hybrid Linear Actuators have Longer Lives  Designed for high efficiency and long life, HSI's hybrid linear actuators come in two Nema sizes 17 and 23, and four different configurations; captive, non-captive, external and linear/rotary. These hybrid linear actuators use a proprietary manufacturing process that incorporates engineering thermoplastics in the rotor drive nut and a stainless steel Acme lead screw. Motor life is improved by 10 to over 100 times over the traditional bronze nut configuration commonly used in other actuators, and no maintenance is required.The hybrid linear actuators are available in a wide variety of resolutions. Applications requiring precise positioning, rapid motion, and high forces are best suited for these motors. Priced competitively, these products are ideal for drop-in replacements to improve p... ...More >> |
The PXY 201 CAP offers a clearance of 30x30mm² and a motion range of up to 250 microns in open loop and up to 200 microns in closed loop. The PXY 201 CAP can be equipped with an integrated high resolution capacitive feedback sensor. Creep and hystersis can be compensated by using the stage in combination with a matching amplifier from piezosystem jena.
