Motion-Amplified Piezo Actuator serves OEM applications.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
May 07, 2013 Providing 300 µm displacement from 20 x 13 x 4 mm package, PiezoMove® P-604 motion-amplified, flexure-guided piezo linear actuator is optimized for OEM instrumentation applications in such fields as precision optics, life sciences, medical design, bio-/nano-technology, and microfluidics/nano dispensers. Design can be modified or completely customized to fit application requirements and includes multilayer piezo element with lifetime of 100 billion cycles.

Miniature Piezo Motor Positioners use crossed-roller bearings.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 29, 2013 Driven by stick-slip-type and piezo-stepping-type linear motors, LPS Series achieves resolutions in low nanometer range and below. Smallest model in series measures 20 x 23 x 10 mm, while largest member features travel ranges of ½ and 1 in. and employs synchronized piezo stepping motor for forces to 10 N. Integrated linear encoder provides 0.5 nm resolution. In addition to single-axis stages, XY combinations and SpaceFAB parallel positioning design with 6° of freedom are also offered.

XY Precision Linear Stage suits metrology applications.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 28, 2013 Equipped with PIOne interferometric linear encoder, 2-axis PI miCos MCS can handle loads up to 45 lb with resolution to 5 nm and repeatability of 0.2 µm. With reduced maximum speed, 1 nm resolution is feasible. Stage provides 4 in. of positioning range in both axes and achieves ±2 µm straightness/flatness of motion. Angular precision is also optimal with yaw of only ±20 µrad and pitch of ±40 µrad. Driven by SMC Hydra motion controller, stage achieves velocity ranges from 1 µm/sec to 200 mm/sec.

Motion Controller suits closed loop positioning systems.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 19, 2013 Equipped with dual-core architecture for servo handling and command interpretation, 4-axis C-884 controls motorized linear translation stages and rotary positioners. High-speed encoder interface allows use of direct-metrology linear and angular scales with resolutions down to nanometer and µrad realm and below. With servo update rate of 20 kHz, digital servo controller supports linear vector motion and point-to-point motion. Communication is via TCP/IP, USB, and RS-232 interfaces.

Co-Fired Piezo Actuators combine compact size, low voltage.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Aug 13, 2012 Achieving long travel ranges with motion to 2 mm and nanometer resolution, Bimorph co-fired piezo actuators achieve mechanical amplification effect via different layers expanding at different rates. Response times in millisecond range accommodate fast switching or scanning applications, while monolithic design promotes mechanical stability. Operating at temperatures to 150°C over 0-60 V (±30 V) range, products are available with optional closed-loop operation.

Precision Linear Stages are available with diverse options.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Jul 03, 2012 Comprising 20+ product families, PI miCos products range from miniature translation stages with positioning ranges of 40 mm to high load, linear translation stages with travels to 1 m. Motorized positioner range covers open loop stages with stepper motors and leadscrew drive to high-speed and high-accuracy models with linear encoders featuring up to 1 nm resolution. Options include servo, stepper, and linear motors as well as crossed roller, linear, and recirculating bearings.

Microscope XY Stage utilizes ceramic linear motors.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
May 31, 2012 Delivered as complete system including controller, joystick, and software, Model M-687 is available in versions for Olympus IX2 and Nikon Eclipse Ti inverted microscopes. Unit features travel range up to 135 x 85 mm and speeds up to 120 mm/sec. Self-clamping ceramic linear motors provide positional stability, while linear encoders with 100 nm resolution deliver direct position feedback to controller, allowing accurate closed-loop operation.

Low-Profile Rotary Table has high-resolution design.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Jul 12, 2011 Driven by piezo motors, higher-precision version of M-660 has 0.6 in. profile, direct measuring encoder, and direct drive and can accelerate to velocities of 720°/sec. Directly coupled precision optical encoder resolves positions down to 4 µrad (0.00023°), providing phase-lag-free, backlash-free feedback to servo controller. Self-clamping ceramic drive promotes stability, with no energy consumption at rest and no heat generation.

Microscope Stages feature capacitive feedback.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Jun 22, 2011 Available in XY and XYZ models with 200 µm travel/axis, PInano(TM) Superresolution Microscope Stages feature direct-measuring capacitive sensors, which offer long-term stability and minimal sensitivity to noise due to high-frequency measurement principle. Bottom mount slide allows full turret rotation while protecting objectives. Additional features include ceramic encapsulated piezo drives and 24-bit controller with USB, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces.

Parallel Positioner comes in standard and vacuum versions.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Mar 18, 2011 Measuring 130 mm dia x 115 mm high, M-811 Miniature Hexapod can handle loads to 11 lb and position them in all 6° of freedom with 0.04 µm actuator resolution and ±0.5 µm repeatability. Unit features XYZ travels of 35/35/13 mm and velocities to 10 mm/sec. Positioner comes bundled with software and digital controller with high-speed Ethernet connectivity. Unlike rotation stages which come with fixed center of rotation, Hexapod lets user set and change pivot any time via software.