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Translation Stages, Rotation Stages, Actuators, 6D Positioning Systems
Features & Advantages, Applications |
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PI is the leading manufacturer of Hexapod micro- and nanopositioning systems. In addition to these parallel kinematics devices, PI offers a wide selection of innovative precision positioning systems for science and industry. PI's products range from piezoceramic linear motors to actuators to translation and multi-axis stages and include systems with integrated controllers.
Micropositioning Solutions
- Piezoceramic linear servo-motors with speeds up to 800 mm/s
- Hexapod positioning systems with 6 degrees of freedom
- Motorized translation stages with 5 to 306 mm travel
- Integrated linear encoders for highest accuracy and repeatability
- Optional piezo drives with Ť1 nm resolution
- Choice of piezomotors, DC servo-motors, stepper motors and hybrid systems with controllers and software
- PIIntelliStage™ translation stage with integrated controller
- ActiveDrive™: integrated servo-amplifier
- High-resolution rotation and tip/tilt stages, resolution <0.001°, speeds to
zu 90 °/s
- Optional piezo drives with sub-microradian resolution
- Fast voice-coil drives (scanners)
- Large selection of motor controllers
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Motorized translation stages. |
Variety of 6D parallel kinematics (Hexapods). |
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Motorized high-resolution micrometers / linear actuators. |
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Motorized rotation and tip/tilt stages. |
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Motorized "micro" stage 50 nm resolution, shown with DC motor controller. |
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Manual precision translation stages. |
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Reasons for Choosing PI
- Over 30 years of experience designing micro- and nanopositioners
- Over 15 years experience with Hexapod 6D Micropositioning Systems (PKMs)
- State-of-the-art metrology lab with six-way isolation (2 x seismic, 2 x thermal, acoustic and aerodynamic) for meaningful sub-nanometer measurements
- State-of-the-art equipment for simulation, production and testing
- PI employs the most experienced nanopositioning systems R&D and production teams in the field
- ISO-9001 certified since 1994
Typical Applications of Micropositioning Systems
- Photonics packaging and alignment
- Micromechanics and micromanufacturing
- Medical technology
- Semiconductor technology
- Data storage
- Lasers & electro-optics
- Cell manipulation
- Biotechnology
In addition to the products shown in this catalog, PI has developed a range of special systems for OEM & custom applications in areas as diverse as semiconductors, aerospace and biotechnology. If the right solution for your application is not in this catalog, talk to your local PI sales engineer. |
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CAD design of a Hexapod 6D micropositioning robot. |
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Ultrasonic piezo linear motors. |
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Dynamic vibration analysis of a voice-coil-driven scanner measured with Polytec Laser Scanning Vibrometer. |
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XY stage with piezo linear motor drive. |
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High-precision XYZ stage, 0.1 µm resolution. |
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XYZ hybrid-technology fiber aligner with piezo-driven and motorized stages. |
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