
Physik Instrumente (PI) is a leading manufacturer of precision positioning and motion control equipment, piezo motors, air bearing stages and hexapod parallel-kinematics for applications in semiconductor equipment, photonics, bio-nano-technology and medical engineering. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoceramic and electromagnetic drives for four decades. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. PI is present worldwide with twelve subsidiaries, R&D and engineering on 3 continents and total staff of 850.
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Multi-axis motion sub-system boasts nanometer resolution
January 19, 2021 9:30amThe new X-417 multi-axis motion sub-system from PI (Physik Instrumente) boasts nanometer resolution, absolute encoders, fast configuration, delivery, and set-up. It’s suitable for a broad range of industrial precision motion applications, including precision automation, laser processing, test and inspection, medical manufacturing, and semiconductor testing. Machine builders and system integrators can move faster and address new, […]
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Nanopositioning controller for piezo stages boasts 270-W peak power, nanometer-level precision
November 5, 2020 10:47amA high-power version of PI’s (Physik Instrumente) E-727 family of multi-axis piezo nanopositioning controllers provides 270 W of peak power – close to 10X of the standard version. The enhanced performance is useful for dynamic, nanometer-level precision motion and positioning applications, such as FSM (fast steering mirrors) in free space optical communication and laser material […]
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New linear, rotary stages for high-precision positioning in vacuum applications
September 15, 2020 9:07amPI’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 […]
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