PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
Auburn, MA 01501
Hexapod / SpaceFAB Parallel Precision Robotic Positioning Systems from PI
Auburn, MA, PI (Physik Instrumente) LP - a leading manufacturer of motion control systems for nano-automation - provides a complete line of highly accurate 6-axis robotic parallel positioners (Hexapod/SpaceFAB) for advanced applications in fields as diverse as bio/nano-technology, aerospace, medical technology and lasers/photonics. Parallel Robots: How do they Work? Hexapod parallel positioners...
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Precision Linear Stages are available with diverse options.
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,...
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Microscope XY Stage utilizes ceramic linear motors.
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...
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XYZ Nano-Positioning Stage for 3D Laser Lithography System
Auburn, MA - Piezo nano-positioning systems specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) provides a 3-axis nano-positioning stage that is employed in a novel laser lithography system by Nanoscribe GmbH. The lithography system can produce complex 3-dimensional structures, fully automatic and repeatable with a precision and flexibility previously unavailable. Sub-micron structures with sizes of up to 1 mm...
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Industry's First Piezo Physics App - Free
Auburn, MA, PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. - a leading manufacturer of precision motion control systems - has updated its piezo physics app. PI is the first nano/micropositioning company to offer its own informative, (mostly) non-commercial app for portable devices like the iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Available free from the Apple App Store and the Android Market, the new Piezo...
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Low-Profile Rotary Table has high-resolution design.
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-
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Microscope Stages feature capacitive feedback.
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...
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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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Fast Piezo Focusing Systems enhance microscopy applications.
Designed to enhance fast focusing and lens positioning as well as deconvolution/3D imaging, PIFOC-® piezo objective scanner system packages consist of closed-loop piezomechanic objective positioners and digital servo controller/driver units. Features include choice of 100, 250, 400 -µm travel ranges; sub-nm resolution; and choice of piezoresistive or capacitive position feedback sensors....
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Linear Actuator features ultrasonic motor technology.
Based on maintenance-free PILine-® ultrasonic ceramic motor, closed-loop Model M-272 combines motor, actuator, linear encoder, guiding system, and brake functionality for automation applications. Unit provides travel range of 50 mm, 5 -µm resolution, and velocities up to 200 mm/sec. Motor is self-locking at rest with zero heat generation, eliminating need for additional motor brake. With...
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