NanoCube: New XYZ Nanopositioning Stage--Ideal for Fiber Alignment
Another new development in the PI nanodevices program is the P-611 NanoCube. This compact, piezo-driven system with zero-backlash mechanism combines high accuracy for the smallest measurements with low system cost.

NanoCube enables rapid positioning operations of 100 x 100 x 100 µm³ with nanometer-range resolution. It is ideal for fiber optics scanning tasks or positioning operations in photonics packaging applications.
 

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Fig. 1: NanoCube XYZ nanopositioner and scanning system, 100x100x100 µm³ travel range.
 
 
Fig. 2.: NanoCube on M-105.30 XYZ translation stage (for "coarse" adjustment)

At present two models are available: a closed-loop version with integrated position sensors for servo operation, and an open-loop version. Which version is most suitable depends on the individual application.

In simple combination with different PI positioning systems (from the M-105 manual stage to the 6-axis Hexapod), a virtually unlimited range of applications can be covered.

NanoCube can be operated with all low-voltage piezo amplifiers and controllers available from PI. 
 

Highlights:
  • Ideal for glass fiber positioning and photonics packaging applications
  • 100 x 100 x 100 µm³ travel range
  • Resolution of 1 nm
  • Open- and closed-loop versions
  • Compact size: 44 x 44  x 44 mm³ (closed-loop version!)
  • Rapid scanning and stabilization
  • Wide choice of electronic controls