PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Auburn, MA 01501

Compact Linear Positioner utilizes stick-slip piezo motor.
Able to be run in open- and closed-loop, 45 mm wide Q-545 comes in XY configurations. Self-clamping motor design, with holding force of 8 N and max velocity of 10 mm/sec,- provides long-term power-off position-hold capabilities without need for- brake. In addition to standard product variations with 0.5 and 1 in.- travel, stages and drives can be customized for OEM production quantities. High...
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Linear Positioning Stage uses self-locking principle.
Measuring 35 x 35 x 15 mm and driven by ultrasonic piezo linear motor, Model U-521 can be integrated into industry and research applications, including automatic micromanipulation, positioning of samples, or when adjusting optical components, such as objectives and camera lenses. Unit offers speeds up to 200 mm/sec with low inertia that allows for dynamic start-stop behavior with settling times...
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Precision Linear Stage handles payloads up to 22 lb.
Available with travel ranges of 1, 2, and 4 in. and velocity to 0.8 ips, Model L-406 delivers smooth motion with minimum incremental motion and repeatability down to 0.2 microns. Recirculating ball bearings ensure optimized guiding accuracy with minimum backlash. Compact DC servo motor with gearhead is offered for high torques and resolution, while 2-phase direct-drive stepper motor delivers...
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Compact 6-Axis Hexapod handles loads to 130 lb.
Driven by brushless servo motors, Model H-900KSCO provides dynamic motion in XYZ, pitch, roll, and yaw. Hexapod features parallel-kinematic design for 6-
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Motion Controller integrates multiple drive technologies.
PIMotionMaster C-885 lets users integrate different drive technologies, from traditional servo and stepper motors to specialized piezo-ceramic motors, via one interface and software suite. Available in 2 sizes capable of housing 4–20 controller frames (8–40 channels), modular system employs digital processor and interface module operating as- communication hub between C-885 and PC while...
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Parallel Positioner comes in standard and vacuum versions.
Measuring 130 mm dia x 115 mm high, M-811 Miniature Hexapod can handle loads to 11 lb and position them in all 6-
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Linear Actuator/Manipulator replaces motorized actuators.
Based on Piezo Walk principle, N-380/N-381 NEXACT-® ceramic linear motor actuators provide piezo-class resolution below 1 nm and millisecond responsiveness. Piezo Walk drive effects linear motion directly, eliminating backlash and wear. Self-locking when powered down, actuators accommodate virtually unlimited travel ranges due to stepping technology while retaining stiffness. Characteristics...
Read More »Piezo Ceramic 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(TM) stacked actuator technology enables applications where extremely high forces and dynamics are required or high...
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Translation Stage measures just 9.0 x 6.5 x 2.4 mm.
With stroke of 3.2 mm and velocities of up to 80 mm/sec, Model P-652 piezoelectric, linear-motor driven, translation stage offers sub-micron resolution and holding force of 20 g. Backlash-free unit contains ultrasonic piezoelectric resonator and 2 lateral sliders pressed against it by spring that doubles as moving carriage. Operating voltage of driver electronics is 2.8-3.2 V, operating current...
Read More »Precision Stage provides 6-axis nanoalignment.
Featuring parallel-kinematics design, Model F-206.S provides backlash-free flexure joints, 0.033 -µm actuator resolution, programmable pivot point, and digital 6D Hexapod controller to minimize unwanted crosstalk motion. With only one common moving platform and no moving cable, unit minimizes programming efforts. It includes alignment software, LabView(TM) drivers, and DLLs. With optional...
Read More »New System Configurator for Inverted Microscopes & XY Motorized Stages, What to Use When
Learn how to combine the best micrometer or nanometer class motorized stages, piezo stages, and sample holders while achieving requirements of high velocity and long term stability. April 2020, Auburn, MA – To answer the demand for an integrated inverted microscope positioning system that must match perfectly, PI (Physik Instrumente), a leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning...
Read More »See Live Demos of PI's Photonics / Fiber Alignment Technology at OFC in San Diego
New exhibits showcase the key to parallelism and high productivity for industry, such as device packaging and testing, in the PI booth, starting March 10, 2020. March 2020, San Diego, CA – Key industry players in optical networking will be at gathering in San Diego to share their research, new ideas, and experience the best their field has to offer. PI engineers are on-hand to answer questions...
Read More »Precision Motion and Automation Sub-System Solutions to Showcase at SPIE Photonics West 2020
PI will highlight new gantries, air bearings, and precision motion control sub-systems for laser material processing, high resolution metrology/microscopy, and silicon photonics (SiP) alignment engines alongside novel piezoceramic drive solutions at Photonics West in San Francisco, starting February 4, 2020. San Francisco, CA – A few steps past the foot of the escalator into the exhibit hall...
Read More »New Brochure explains Nanopositioning Mechanisms for High Resolution Microscopy Applications
Most types of super resolution microscopes, atomic force microscopes or electron beam microscopes rely on nanopositioning mechanisms to improve resolution, focusing speed, and stability. January 2019, Auburn, MA – With today’s technology, positioning of optics or samples with resolution in the sub-nanometer range is feasible and critical for improving the quality of images taken with a...
Read More »Brochure on Precision Motion Control & Positioning Systems for Electronics Manufacturing
PI's new brochure gives an insight on advances in standard and custom motion systems designed to satisfy the needs of industrial test, inspection, and manufacturing engineers in the electronics and semiconductor industry. With decades of experience in the semiconductor market, the technological diversity and the high vertical range of manufacturing enables PI (Physik Instrumente) to offer motion...
Read More »New High-Precision Linear/Rotary Positioning Systems for Industrial Automation/Motion Control Catalog
This new showcase catalog from PI covers motorized precision motion systems for OEM, manufacturing, and research. April 2018, Auburn, MA – Motion control and nano precision positioning systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) released a new comprehensive catalog of linear and rotary positioning systems engineered and manufactured for industrial precision automation. The products covered in the...
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Compact Linear Positioner utilizes stick-slip piezo motor.
Able to be run in open- and closed-loop, 45 mm wide Q-545 comes in XY configurations. Self-clamping motor design, with holding force of 8 N and max velocity of 10 mm/sec,- provides long-term power-off position-hold capabilities without need for- brake. In addition to standard product variations with 0.5 and 1 in.- travel, stages and drives can be customized for OEM production quantities. High...
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Linear Positioning Stage uses self-locking principle.
Measuring 35 x 35 x 15 mm and driven by ultrasonic piezo linear motor, Model U-521 can be integrated into industry and research applications, including automatic micromanipulation, positioning of samples, or when adjusting optical components, such as objectives and camera lenses. Unit offers speeds up to 200 mm/sec with low inertia that allows for dynamic start-stop behavior with settling times...
Read More »
Precision Linear Stage handles payloads up to 22 lb.
Available with travel ranges of 1, 2, and 4 in. and velocity to 0.8 ips, Model L-406 delivers smooth motion with minimum incremental motion and repeatability down to 0.2 microns. Recirculating ball bearings ensure optimized guiding accuracy with minimum backlash. Compact DC servo motor with gearhead is offered for high torques and resolution, while 2-phase direct-drive stepper motor delivers...
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Compact 6-Axis Hexapod handles loads to 130 lb.
Driven by brushless servo motors, Model H-900KSCO provides dynamic motion in XYZ, pitch, roll, and yaw. Hexapod features parallel-kinematic design for 6-
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