Precision Stage provides 6-axis nanoalignment.
Press Release Summary:
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 photometer card, F-206.S can align arrays, waveguides, and collimators.
Original Press Release:
6 Axis Precision Stage and Controller for Nano-Alignment
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. - a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, nanotechnology, semiconductor and life science applications - offers the improved F-206.S, 6-axis nano-alignment system which provides high resolution 6D motion, a user programmable pivot point and powerful alignment software at a very competitive price.
Typical Applications
Nanomanipulation (Life Sciences), Nanotechnology, MEMS Alignment, Micro-Machining, Photonics Alignment & Packaging, Collimator / Array Alignment, Optical Device Testing, Semiconductor Handling Systems, Microsurgery,
Features & Advantages
Compact, Six-Axis Parallel-Kinematics Nano-Alignment System
Only one Common Moving Platform: Lower Inertia, Faster Response & Settling
Programmable Pivot Point: Fully Virtualized Center of Rotation
Powerful 6-Axis-Digital Controller with Alignment Routines & LabView(TM) Drivers: Significantly Reduces User's Programming Efforts
Very Precise: Backlash-Free Flexure Joints, 0.033 µm Actuator Resolution
No Moving Cables: Reduced Friction, Improved Reliability, Easy Integration
How does is the F-206 Differ from other Positioning & Alignment Systems?
The "parallel-kinematics" design with backlash-free flexure joints, a virtual pivot point and vector-based 6D motion-controller is what sets the F-206.S system apart from conventional "stacked" positioning tables. Due to the reduced moving mass (only one light-weighted common platform for all 6 actuators) the system can respond and settle much faster than conventional multi-axis motion systems. It is also considerably more compact and accurate than multi-axis stage stacks (serial kinematics). Its parallel-kinematics design and specialized digital 6D Hexapod controller minimizes unwanted crosstalk motion. The F-206.S hexapod comes with powerful alignment software, LabView(TM) drivers and DLLs.
Superior Flexibility Due to Programmable Virtual Pivot Point
The superior flexibility of the Micro-Hexapod is based on the virtual-pivot-point capability provided by its industry-class 6-degree of freedom controller. Since Hexapod motion is not determined by fixed bearings but rather by sophisticated, real-time, 6-space control algorithms, this point can be chosen freely with a single software command - a prerequisite for fast and accurate alignment tasks.
Automatic Optical Alignment
With an optional photometer card and powerful alignment software, the F-206.S aligns arrays, waveguides & collimators up to 10 times faster than conventional systems.
About PI
PI, a global, ISO 9001 certified market leader in the field of nanopositioning technology, has been developing and manufacturing standard, custom and OEM products with piezo and motor drives for 35+ years. PI is present worldwide with eight subsidiaries and total staff of 400+.
