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Search Results for: physik

New 4-channel dynamic cost-effective digital piezo controller

October 24, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., an industry leader in precision motion control systems, and nanopositioning solutions, announces a new, 4-channel version of its high-performance E-727 digital piezo controller. Applications from Microscopy to Semiconductor Metrology The E-727 is designed for multi-axis nanopositioning applications, such as 3D imaging in super-resolution microscopy, laser beam steering, image stabilization in astronomy, […]

Filed Under: Controls Tagged With: physikinstrumente

FAQ: What are low voltage piezo actuators, and where are they used?

October 8, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

low voltage piezo actuator

When voltage is applied to a piezo ceramic material, the material experiences a displacement (expansion or contraction) per the inverse piezoelectric effect. The amount of displacement that results from the applied voltage depends on thickness of material. Thus, for a given displacement, a thinner material requires a smaller voltage than a thicker material. Low voltage […]

Filed Under: Actuators, FAQs + basics, Featured

Ultrasonic piezo linear motor drives compact linear positioning stage

September 23, 2016 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

ultrasonic piezo linear motor

With the U-521, PI (Physik Instrumente), has now added a compact linear stage to its portfolio with dimensions of 35 × 35 × 15 mm, similar to the size of a matchbox. The compact design allows easy integration, even when space is limited. In addition to the high speed up to 200 mm/sec, the low […]

Filed Under: Gantries + Stages, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: physikinstrumente

X-Y piezo nanopositioning stages from PI offer sub-nanometer resolution

September 22, 2016 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

stages

PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced its newest X-Y piezomotor positioners to the existing PIHera family of over 60 compact, direct metrology stages available in a large variety of travel ranges up to 1800 µm with resolution of less than 1nm. PIHera precision closed-loop XY-stages are equipped with absolute-measuring direct-metrology capacitance sensors and provide resolution down […]

Filed Under: Gantries + Stages, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: physikinstrumente

Alignment engine from PI is R&D 100 Award finalist

September 13, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

photonics alignment

A solution is now available for fast, parallel, nanoscale-accurate, multi-degree-of-freedom global optical alignment optimization required in key SiP production steps from planar test to packaging. The FMPA Fast Multichannel Photonics Alignment Engine is an advanced alignment system based on a highly specialized digital motion controller with embedded advanced alignment and tracking functionality and a hybrid […]

Filed Under: Gantries + Stages, Industry News, Piezo Motors Tagged With: Physik Instrumente, pi

FAQ: What are other options for nanopositioning besides piezo actuators?

July 14, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Nanopositioning—positioning on the scale of one-billionth of a meter—is a common requirement in semiconductor and medical applications, such as metrology, scanning, dispensing, and pumping. But consistently achieving nanometer-level resolution is beyond the scope of most devices that use mechanical rolling or recirculating elements. Case in point: the most common solution for nanopositioning applications is the piezo motor […]

Filed Under: Actuators, FAQs + basics, Gantries + Stages, Piezo Motors

New spherical ultrasonic piezo transducers designed for 360º applications

June 9, 2016 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

As a leader in piezo transducers, piezo mechanisms, and precision motion control solutions, Physik Instrumente offers a line of standard and custom electro-ceramic hemispheres and hollow spheres for applications from echolocation to flow measurement. As a global leader in piezo actuators and sensors, these new components join the existing extensive catalog of disk, rods, cylinders, […]

Filed Under: Piezo Motors Tagged With: physikinstrumente

PI motion controller integrates multiple drive technologies in one unit

April 22, 2016 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new motion controller system, the C-885 PIMotionMaster, that lets users integrate different drive technologies from traditional servo and stepper motors to highly specialized piezo-ceramic motors, all via one interface and software suite. The C-885 is a modular system, available in two sizes, which can house 4 to 20 controller […]

Filed Under: Controls Tagged With: physikinstrumente

FAQ: How do linear stepper and linear ultrasonic piezo motors differ?

April 7, 2016 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

There are a number of ways in which piezo ceramics can be used to create linear motion, providing any combination of high speed, long travel, and high force. Two common types are linear stepper and linear ultrasonic piezo motors. Both use the inverse piezoelectric effect to activate a rod or pusher and create linear motion, […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Motors, Piezo Motors Tagged With: physikinstrumente

FAQ: Where are linear stepper piezo motors suitable?

March 29, 2016 By Danielle Collins 1 Comment

linear stepper piezomotors

There are several types of piezo motor that provide linear motion, with one of the most widely used being the linear stepper piezo motor. These devices harness the coordinated motion of multiple piezo elements to produce virtually unlimited travel with high resolution and very high stiffness. Construction and operation In the linear stepper design, multiple […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Motors, Piezo Motors Tagged With: physikinstrumente

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