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Product ReleasePI's E-712 Digital Piezo Stage Controller is for Nanopositioning Systems with up to 6 Axes Print
Piezo system specialist PI's new E-712 digital piezo stage controller was designed for the most demanding accuracy and dynamic-performance requirements of multi-axis piezo nanopositioning systems. Its highly modular design allows flexible configuration, easy upgradeability and adaptation to changing requirements in any scanning or positioning application. Features and Advantages of the E-712 Piezo Stage Controller
Higher Precision Due to Real Time Operating System and Custom Algorithms Proprietary linearization algorithms deal with the nonlinear nature of PZT actuator material and reduce motion errors to 0.001% of the travel range. The high position sensor sampling rate of 50 kHz, provides plenty of margin even for ultra-fast piezo stages with sub-millisecond response times. 20 Bit DA-converters and ultra-low noise voltage amplifiers round out this cutting edge system.
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PI Publishes Digital Flash Catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning
PI (Physik Instrumente) has published a digital flash catalog on Piezo Technology and Nanopositioning Products  The 560 page digital publication also contains extensive tutorials on piezo motion technology, the fundamentals of nanopositioning, micropositioning and nanometrology. ...More >>PI Faster Laser Piezo Autofocus System offers Throughput with Flexibility
 Partnership between specialists in automation can yield important benefits to research and OEM users. With each player bringing specific expertise, teamwork often surpasses what a single organization can achieve. A case in point: the engineers at Motion X and PI have developed a novel, laser-based system that combines Motion X's high-bandwidth autofocus sensor with PI's high-speed piezo driven PIFOC® objective and Z positioners to provide a big step forward in autofocus responsiveness, stability and accuracy. The modular and configurable architecture avoids image degradation and is suitable for commercial and custom microscopes and for substrates ranging from wafers with sensitive coatings to live biological samples.
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Miniature 6-Axis Robot at MD&M Show
 Nanopositioning specialist PI exhibits its latest 6-axis robotics positioning system at the MD&M West show, the world's largest medical design & manufacturing event. The miniature hexapod system provides more than 10 lbs of force and motion in all six degrees of freedom. It can be used for manufacturing and placing of parts requiring very high precision, for microscopy applications or laser and optical alignment. ...More >> High-End Ceramic Linear Piezo Motor
 Auburn, MA, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces the new N-216 NEXLINE high-load piezo linear motors. These ultra-precision nanopositioning actuators provide travel ranges to 20 mm and push / pull forces to 600 N (130 lb). The operating principle is based on coordinated motion of a number of highly preloaded linear and shear piezo elements acting on a ceramic runner. Features & Advantages
Piezo-Z Slide Scanner for 3D / Super Resolution Microscopy
 San Francisco, CA, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. will introduce the new P-736 high-speed microscope slide Z-scanner piezo stage at this year’s BIOS / Photonics West show. Fast, Cost Effective Piezo Z-Stage for all Major Microscopes The new PI nano™ piezo-Z stages are optimized for very fast step and settle and easy integration into high-resolution microscope applications. They feature a very low profile a large aperture, and travel ranges of up to 200 µm with sub-nanometer closed-loop resolution–ideal for leading-edge microscopy and imaging applications. The piezo stages are designed for inverted microscopes from the four major manufacturers: Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss. The low profile design of 20 mm (0.8”) facilitates the integration. The large aperture accommodates microscopy accessories such as slide holders, Petri dish holders, etc. ...More >>PI Launches Lowest Profile, High Speed Piezomotor Rotary Stage at Photonics West
 San Francisco, CA, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces a new ultra-low profile (0.6”), direct-driven, high-speed rotary stage based on its proprietary PILine® piezomotor drive technology at this year’s SPIE Photonics West conference Fast, Self-Locking, Direct Drive, Direct Encoder The M-660 stage reaches top speeds of 720 degrees/sec. and resolution to 40 µrad (8 arcsec). Its self-locking ceramic drive holds the position steady at rest, with no energy consumption and heat generation. A directly coupled precision optical encoder provides phase lag-free, backlash-free feedback to the servo controller. ...More >> XY / XYZ Nanopositioning Stage for Super-Resolution Microscopy
 Auburn, MA, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- the inventor of Piezo-Z focusing systems—has added two new multi-axis stages for super-resolution microscopy applications, providing highly accurate motion with sub-nanometer resolution over travel ranges of 200 µm in XY and XYZ. For all Major Microscopes: Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss The new PI nano1x3 ™ series XY and XYZ nanopositioning stages are designed for inverted microscopes from the four major players Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss. The low profile design of 20 mm (0.8”) facilitates the integration. The large aperture accommodates microscopy accessories such as slide holders, Petri dish holders, etc. An optional 25x25 mm positioning stage serves as a stable basis for the piezo stage. ...More >>White Paper on Pixel-Sub-Stepping / Image Resolution Enhancement with Piezoelectric Mechanisms
 Piezo specialist PI has published a paper on image resolution enhancement and image stabilization for electronic imaging sensors based on fast piezo actuation. The paper describes basic techniques and explains different piezoelectric motion principles such as flexure mechanisms and ultrasonic motors. Resolution Limiting Factors In order to increase the resolution of common imaging detectors such as CCDs or CMOS either the chip size can be increased or the pixel size be reduced; both solutions have undesirable side-effects. ...More >>White Paper: Lifetime & Reliability and of Multilayer Piezo Actuators
 Oct, 2009, Auburn, MA –– Piezo specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new paper on piezo actuator lifetime and reliability. The paper describes the development and lifetime tests of ceramic encapsulated actuators in comparision with conventional polymer coated piezo actuators. Dynamic operation with a new internal electrode design for stress reduction as well as special external electrodes for high-current applications are discussed. Several graphs enable the quick calculation of lifetime under different operational and environmental conditions. ...More >>Nanopositioning goes 24 Bit: USB Interface and High-Resolution DA/AD Converters
 Auburn, MA, Piezo system specialist PI is switching to a new generation of 24-bit resolution, nanopositioning stage controllers. The new controllers will enable better than 100 picometers command resolution for even the latest generation, long-travel, piezo nanopositioning systems (1 mm and up), such as the PIHera™ series closed-loop flexure stages. The use of 24-bit converters represents more than 2 orders of magnitude improvement over the still widely used 16-bit converters. USB Interface, 1 to 12 Channels, Many Variations The new controllers feature a high speed USB interface and come in a variety of bench-top, rack-mount and OEM card versions from single-channel units for simple linear actuator applications, to multi-axis system controllers with 12 channels per rack. ...More >>Optical Path Control, Beam Steering & Image Stabilization with Lower Cost Piezo Controller
Auburn, MA, Piezo system specialist PI has extended its E-616 multi-channel controller line for piezo based steering & stabilization mirror platforms. Four open and closed-loop models are now available in bench-top and OEM module versions. The closed-loop units contain two servo controllers, sensor circuit channels and 3 power amplifiers.
Piezo Steering Mirrors: Why? Piezo steering mirrors are faster than galvo mirror scanners and provide improved resolution and stability due to their high-stiffness, solid-state piezo drives. They are used to steer or stabilize beams or enhance image resolution. Applications range from optical commumication, astronomy and super-resolution microscopy to nano-lithography. ...More >>Miniature hexapod with great freedom of movement
 The tried-and-tested parallel kinematics hexapod systems from Physik Instrumente (PI) provide precise positioning in six axes with precisions below 1 µm. The new miniature M-810 hexapod takes up only minimal installation space. With a diameter of only 10 cm and a height of 118 mm it provides travel ranges up to 40 mm in the XY-plane and up to 13 mm in the Z-direction. The high-precision brushless special DC motors and high-resolution encoder give each individual strut a positioning resolution of a mere 40 nm. The mini-hexapod reliably positions loads up to 5 kg and achieves speeds of up to 10 mm/s. ...More >>Miniature Piezo Motor Demo Kit available on PI Online-Store
 PI's patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. This true linear motor system (no conversion of rotation) consists of only 4 parts and can replace classical drive elements like miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors, which P-653 outclasses with its speed of up to 200 mm/sec (8"/sec) and auto-locking feature. Integration of the P-653 is simple because the moving slider and the piezo motor are delivered assembled as a unit on a PCB driver board running on 5 VDC. ...More >> Physik Instrumente adds Design and Manufacturing in the USA
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion control equipment for the optics, photonics, semiconductor, bio/nanotechnology and medical industries, is ramping up its manufacturing capabilities in the US. Last year, the company hired Philip Greene as VP of Engineering and Manufacturing. Greene brings extensive technical knowledge in the design and manufacture of ultra-precision motion systems. Prior to joining PI, Greene was VP Engineering at Dover Instrument Corporation (now part of Danaher Motion), a world leader in precision motion and air bearing systems. Greene has already started to build an engineering team at the company's Auburn, MA US headquarters. The group has completed the design of a number of new piezoelectric nanopositioning products which began shipping to customers in January 2009. Engineers have at their disposal modern design tools such as CAD and Finite Element Analysis to cut development time. A nanometrology lab with industry-leading Zygo interferometry test equipment ensures that products meet PI's stringent performance standards. ...More >> 2009 PI Nanopositioning Hard-Cover Catalog Released
 Nanopositioning & Piezo Technology Specialist PI, has issued the 2009 hard-cover catalog entitled "Piezo Nano Positioning Inspirations 2009". The 530 page publication is the most comprehensive reference book on the fundamentals of nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology yet. The new catalog contains 200+ product families--30% of them new -- with more than 1000 drawings, graphs, images and technical diagrams. Novel Piezo Linear Actuator Manipulator Replaces Motorized Actuators
 Piezo systems specialist PI will introduce the novel N-380 / N-381 NEXACT® ceramic linear motor actuators at this year's Photonics West conference in San Jose, CA. The new actuator is based on the Piezo Walk principle and replaces classical lead screw actuators combining high forces and long travel ranges with sub-nanometer resolution in a small package. NEXACT® actuators provide piezo-class resolution (far below one nanometer) and millisecond responsiveness. In contrast to conventional piezo actuators, the new stepping technology allows virtually unlimited travel ranges while retaining the high stiffness, in a very small package. The special drive design reduces the operating voltage to 40 V or less, with minimal power consumption. ...More >> Under the Microscope: Vertical Piezo Drives by Physik Instrumente
 PIFOC Nanofocusing Systems Now for Specimen Holders Travel ranges up to 0.5 mm and resolutions of a few nanometers are the prime features of the new P-737 PIFOC Specimen Positioner from Physik Instrumente (PI). The piezoelectric drive responds in milliseconds and is thus ideally suited for applications where throughput and high accuracy are important, like screening tasks or confocal microscopy. Focusing involves moving either the optics or the specimen. One advantage of moving the specimen instead of the objective in phase-contrast microscopy is that the image is not degraded. ...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 >> PI's E-617 Compact OEM Piezo Amplifier Module uses Energy Recovery for High Power Output
 Piezo system specialist PI's new E-617 high-power piezo amplifier is ideally suited for high-dynamics switching and scanning applications. Its innovative efficient circuitry based on energy recovery technology reduces power consumption and heat dissipation, especially in dynamic applications. ...More >> Smallest Electro-Mechanical 6-Axis Hexapod Micropositioning System fits on Palm-Top
 Nanopositioning specialist PI has introduced the world's smallest commercially available electro-mechanical, high-force Hexapod 6-axis micropositioning system. After two decades of Hexapod design and manufacturing experience, PI electro-mechanical Hexapods and piezo Hexapods are among the most advanced multiaxis precision positioning systems in the world. ...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 >> PI Piezo Ceramic Motors Keep Shrinking
 PI's patented P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and provides significantly higher velocities and resolution. This true linear motor system (no conversion of rotation) consists of only 4 parts and can replace classical drive elements like miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors, which P-653 outclasses with its speed of up to 200 mm/sec (8"/sec) and auto-locking feature. ...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 >>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 >>Record Travel Range for Piezo Flexure Nanopositioning Stage Family
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for nano-biotechnology, life science and photonics applications ...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. ...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. ...More >> Piezo Beam Steering Mirror Platforms Provide Larger Angles, High Bandwidth & Stability
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for bio-nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications has extended the S-330 high-dynamics piezo tip/tilt platform family by several new large-angle models. Features & Advantages:
Piezo Composite Patch Transducers for Energy Harvesting and Smart Structures
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for industry, OEM and research offers a new brochure on DuraAct™ Piezoelectric Patch Transducers. These highly formable smart materials can be employed as energy sources, actuators and sensors. The brochure contains a tutorial and explains applications for piezoceramic composites in fields such as noise & vibration cancellation, adaptive surface control, structural deformation & stabilization, structural health monitoring, energy harvesting and high-dynamics force sensing. ...More >>Fast Microscope Automation Piezo-Z-Stage Speeds up 3D-Imaging by PI
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- the inventor of high-speed Piezo-Z objective steppers--introduces the new P-737 PIFOC® Piezo-Z Stage, the highest performance nanopositioning Z control system on the market. The P-737 specimen Z-stage is a new member in a large family of products for microscope automation. Specifically designed for biotech research microscopes utilizing deconvolution and 3D imaging techniques, the P-737 PIFOC® specimen Z-stage features up to 250 µm travel, millisecond responsiveness and nanometer precise motion under closed-loop control. ...More >>Piezo Step Linear Motors for Ultra-High Precision Motion Control Applications
 PI’s new Piezo Linear Motor Brochure PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. - a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for bio/nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications - offers a new brochure on piezo ceramic linear motors. Non-Magnetic and Vacuum Compatible: These motor actuators are non-magnetic, vacuum compatible and achieve significantly higher forces ...More >>High-Dynamics Solid State Linear Motor Actuator for Continuous Laser (Grating) & Spectrophotometer Tuning
 Precision Actuators: Key Components in Tunable Lasers & Spectrophotometers Many of today’s tunable lasers rely on the performance of a micropositioning or nanopositioning actuator to position a diffraction grating with extreme precision and repeatability. While the virtually unlimited resolution and extremely fast response of piezo stack actuators is very desirable in these applications, their limited travel (typically <100 µm) is often a K.O. criterion. To overcome the limited range, DC-motorized micrometers and stepper-motor-driven leadscrew actuators have been employed by laser manufacturers in the past ...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:
PI Brochure: Miniature Linear Stages with Servo, Stepper, Voice-Coil and Piezo Motors
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. -- a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications -- offers a new brochure on Precision Miniature Linear Translation Stages. The brochure presents a variety of compact and sub-compact positioning stages, featuring sub-micron to sub-nanometer precision and closed-loop position feedback with linear encoders and capacitive gauges. ...More >>PI's Piezo Linear Motors Move Family of Low Profile Linear Stages Fast and Precisely
 Piezo motor specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. offers a new family of ultrasonic piezo-motor-driven linear stages: Models M-663, M-664 and M-682 provide travel ranges to 50 mm in a very compact package. Features & Advantages:
Tiny Ceramic Linear Motor by Physik Instrumente Moves Fast with Nanometer Precision
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for semiconductor, bio-nanotechnology and photonics applications - introduces the N-310 NEXACT® miniature ceramic linear motor actuator. ...More >>Smallest 25mm Translation Stage with Ballscrew Drive and Optical Linear Encoder
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. offers the M-122 palm-top-sized precision translation stage which combines compact dimensions, high dynamics & speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price. Features & Advantages: Long Travel Range: 25 mm (1 inch) Very Compact: Smallest Ball screw Stage w/ Linear Encoder: 60x86x20mm ...More >>Linear Motor - Ultrasonic Linear Piezo Motor Actuators for Automation
 Non Magnetic / Vacuum Compatible / High Speed PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. - a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications -- offers a new brochure on Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motors, Actuators and Precision Positioning Stages. ...More >>XY Positioning - Large Aperture XY Piezomotor Stages
 Move Faster and Feature a Lower Profile PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for bio-nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications — introduces the new M-686 low-profile XY open-frame piezomotor stage with linear encoders ...More >>New Piezomotor Stages and Servo Controllers
 Piezo Motion Control specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. will show a number of new ultrasonic piezomotor-driven translation stages and new servo controllers at SEMICON West in San Francisco, CA, July 17-19, 2007. ...More >>Motion Controller - Enables Picometer Positioning Resolution
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for bio-nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications — introduces the new E-755 ultra-high-resolution motion controller. The controller is designed to drive NEXLINE® linear motor actuators and enables the combination of long travel ranges and picometer resolution. ...More >> Linear Motor - 500-Page Nanopositioning & Micropositioning Book
 The hard-bound catalog entitled "The World of Nanopositioning and Micropositioning" is available from PI. It is the most comprehensive reference book on the fundamentals of nanopositioning and micropositioning technology yet. The 500 page publication presents PI’s state-of-the-art products and technologies—such as: Parallel-kinematics nanopositioning / scanning stages
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Servo Amplifier - Piezo Amplifier Offers Higher Efficiency
 PI's Piezo Amplifier for High Force Actuators provides 2000 Watts PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces the new E-481 High-Voltage Amplifier for piezoelectric actuators. This unit is one of the most powerful and energy efficient power amplifiers currently available for piezo positioning control. The bipolar driver circuit provides 2000 W of dynamic power and an output voltage range of up to 1100 V or +/-550 V. ...More >> X-Y Positioning - XYZ-Piezo-Scanner for AFM Provides 25 Picometers Resolution
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for bio-nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications offers a new ultra-high-resolution positioning & scanning system. The minute P-363 PicoCube®, together with its ultra-low noise E-536 driver / controller, provide significantly higher resolution and positional stability than previous multi-axis scanning stages. ...More >> X-Y Positioning - Hybrid Nanoprecision Linear Stage
 Provides 100 mm Travel, 4 nm Resolution PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, offers the M-511.HD hybrid nanopositioning translation stage. ...More >> Linear Actuator - Nanopositioning Actuators Combine High Speed, Resolution & Force
 Nanopositioning Specialist PI, provides the M-2x series of high-precision motorized linear actuators for applications requiring very high resolution, high force and high speed. Unique Combination of Speed, Resolution and Force The units provide design resolutions to 4 nanometers, pushing forces to 120 N (26 lbs) and speeds to 50 mm (2 inches) per second. A piezo-tip featuring 1 nm minimum incremental motion is available as an option. Designed for OEM and Research Applications The M-2x series actuators are self-contained packages consisting of a DC or stepping motor connected to a ball screw or lead screw. ...More >> Fast Voice Coil Stage Provides 100 nm Resolution, 240 mm/s
 PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, offers the V-106 QuickScanTM series of PCI-card-driven, high-speed voice coil positioning stages, providing up to 20 mm (0.8 in.) of travel and resolution to 100 nanometers. Applications These closed-loop stages were designed for high-dynamics precision motion control applications, like those in biotechnology; laser beam control; scanning; optics; lens finishing; and fiber optics. ...More >>X-Y Positioning - 6 Axis Precision Stage and Controller
 6 Axis Precision Stage and Controller for Nano-Alignment PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. - a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, nanotechnology, semiconductor and life science applications - offers the improved F-206.S, 6-axis nano-alignment system which provides high resolution 6D motion, a user programmable pivot point and powerful alignment software at a very competitive price. Typical Applications
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PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, introduces the D-510 family of PISecaTM capacitive displacement gauges. PISecaTM capacitance gauges perform high-precision, non-contact measurements of geometric quantities representing displacement, separation, position, length or other linear dimension against any kind of electrically conductive target. PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, offers the new closed-loop P-628.2CD XY piezoelectric stages. These precision flexure-guided scanning stages provide a record travel range of 1000 µm and allow nanometrology / precision microscopy instrument designers to probe much larger areas than before.
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Ethernet Interface for Remote Control Through the Internet
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, offers the new M-403 / M-414 series of precision linear translation stages.Combined with the low-cost MercuryTM servo motor controller, these stages form very affordable, high-value, motion control systems.
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, introduces the world’s first fully-integrated hybrid Z-nanopositioning system employing piezoelectric and DC-motor drives. The M-714 precision Z-stage / C-702 Hybrid Controller combine the well-known piezo drive advantages of unlimited resolution and very fast response with the long travel ranges and high holding forces of a servo-motor / ballscrew arrangement. Typical Applications Metrology, Surface Inspection, Microscopy, Laser Technology, Interferometry
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, semiconductor and life science applications, introduces the world’s first PCI-bus digital nanopositioning controller for closed-loop piezoelectric positioners & scanners. The new E-761 motion controller is designed to provide more flexibility and better overall value than any other digital piezo controller on the market today. Features & Advantages: Controls 3 Logical Axes of Closed-Loop Piezo Nanopositioning Systems with Capacitive Position Feedback. PCI Interface for High Throughput and Precise Motion Synchronization with Frame Grabbers and Other Peripheral Devices. Four On-Board Piezo-Drivers, no External Amps Required
Physik Instrumente (PI) has been awarded a contract by Vertex Antenna Systems, a daughter of General Dynamics C4 Systems, to provide 25 six-axis hexapod alignment systems and motion controllers. These custom high-precision micropositioning systems will be employed to align the secondary reflectors in 25 twelve-meter telescopes - the North American portion of the Atacama Large Millimeter Array Project (ALMA) radio telescope. ALMA is an international joint effort to build the world's most sensitive radio telescope, in Chile's Atacama Desert, 16,500 feet above sea level. Eventually, an array of up to 64 antennas will work together as one giant virtual telescope and provide a spatial resolution 10 times higher than the Hubble Space Telescope.
PI, a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, semiconductor and life science applications offers one of the smallest motorized stage families in the world, capable of delivering 50 nanometer incremental motion. One to 4 Axis Systems, Very Compact, from 62x60 mm Footprint: The M-110 series translation stages provide linear motion of 5, 15 and 25 mm. X, XY and XYZ systems are available, and can be combined with the M-116 miniature rotary stage. The systems can also be equipped with high-speed piezo drives for scanning or positioning with nanometer precision. Typical Applications: Biotechnology, Metrology, Micromachining, Medical technology, Micromanipulation, Photonics Packaging
M-110, M-111 and M-112 micropositioning systems from PI are very compact, ultra-high resolution, motorized translation stages providing linear motion of 5, 15 and 25 mm. They deliver 50 nm minimum incremental motion and can be equipped with piezo drives for fast scanning and even higher resolution (1 nm). X, XY and XYZ systems are available. Typical Applications: Metrology, Micromachining, Medical technology, Micromanipulation, Bio-Technology, Photonics packaging automation, Quality control, Test equipment Features & Advantages: Folded Drives Provide Smaller Footprint 0.05 µm Minimum Incremental Motion (0.007 µm Design Resolution) 5, 15 and 25 mm Travel Ranges
PI, a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and piezo-based precision motion-control equipment for photonics, semiconductor and lifescience applications, has launched a completely redesigned website. The new site makes it easy to browse and download hundreds of product and tutorial pages presenting PI’s state-of-the-art products and technologies—such as: Nanopositioning / Scanning Stages Scanning Microscopy Stages Piezo Linear Motors & Actuators Steering Mirrors, Mirror Shifters Piezo Motion Controllers Motorized Stages & Actuators Motor Controllers Hexapod 6-Axis Alignment Systems Extensive “Selection Guides” and “Application Sections” help users find the right product easily. A special “Piezo-University“ section explains how piezoelectrics are used in nanopositioning systems.
Nanopositioning specialist PI introduces a new, affordable high-performance, modular controller for piezo-driven nanopositioning systems. Digital & Analog Interfaces The E-621.CR controller boasts high-bandwidth analog and networkable digital interfaces. This high-performance controller integrates a low-noise piezo power amplifier, a high-speed servo controller and sensor electronics for absolute-measuring capacitive nanopositioning sensors. For exceptional position stability and resolution, precision 20-bit A/D and D/A converters are incorporated. Flexible: 1 to 12 Axis Configurations The E-621 can be operated as a stand-alone system or plugged into an available chassis with up to 12 slots for multi-axis applications. The modular design allows for easy and cost-effective expansion by adding one additional channel at a time. It is best suited for automated applications comprising several independent motion axes, such as XY line scans combined with nanofocusing devices.
PI offers a variety of Motion Control Solutions for precision MicroPositioning devices from linear actuators to fast voice-coil-driven scanners and complex Hexapod 6-degree-of-freedom robots.
PI offers controllers for servo-motors, piezo motors, stepper motors and voice-coil drives. One through 19-axis systems are standard, custom systems with 300 axes are also available.
PI is known throughout the high-tech world for its leadership in the design and manufacture of Nanometer-Level Motion Control Products, Piezo Motors, Piezo Actuators, Piezo-Scanning Stages, Hexapod 6DOF Positioning Systems and Micro Robots.
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