At the 2025 LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, Germany, PI will present its latest precision motion solutions designed for industrial applications. Featured products include the F-141 PINovAlign, a cost-optimized, AI-supported 6-axis photonics alignment system; the H-815 industrial hexapod; and the B-421 BIX miniaturized nanopositioning stages. These systems are intended for continuous use in semiconductor, […]
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PICMA Plus piezo actuators offer extended displacement range
PI has introduced the new PICMA Plus actuators, expanding the capabilities of its PICMA piezo stack actuator series. While the standard PICMA actuators offer long service life, high stiffness, fast response times, and precise resolution, the PICMA Plus line provides increased displacement for applications that require extended motion range. Extended displacement without sacrifice Previously, PI’s […]
PI releases V-781 XY stage series for precision motion systems
PI has introduced the V-781 XY Stage series for use in high-performance motion systems. Designed as a monolithic, single-module XY stage rather than a stack of separate linear axes, the V-781 aims to improve straightness, reduce yaw, and maintain geometric stability in a compact, low-profile form. It features direct-drive motors, crossed roller bearings, and nanometer-resolution […]
PI releases V-308 stage with 10-nm motion resolution
PI has released the V-308 vertical nanopositioning stage, designed to provide 7 mm of Z-axis travel with 10-nanometer incremental motion. The system supports applications in life sciences, DNA sequencing, semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing, and materials science. It combines a compact form factor with consistent performance, offering bidirectional repeatability of 25 nanometers. Fast delivery is available […]
PI introduces compact V-141 linear motor stage for precision motion
PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced the V-141 linear motor stage family, a compact and cost-efficient addition to its range of direct-drive linear stages. Developed by PI USA and manufactured in Hopkinton, MA, the V-141 is designed for applications that require high speed and precision in limited spaces. The V-141 linear motor stage is available in […]
Scott Jordan Named Head of Photonics by PI
PI (Physik Instrumente), a leading provider of photonics alignment, nanopositioning, and precision motion control systems has appointed Scott Jordan as Head of the Photonics Market Segment. Jordan, a PI Fellow, holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree, both in Physics, from University of California, Irvine and an MBA in Finance and […]
Alignment engine from PI is R&D 100 Award finalist
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 […]
Linear motor stage with absolute encoder and ironless motor
Physik Instrumente has released a new member of the PIMag family of precision positioning stages with magnetic direct drives. The compact ultra-precise V-551 motorized linear translation stage debuted at Laser World of Photonics, held in Munich, Germany last month. V-551 comes equipped with an integrated absolute-measuring, 2nm resolution encoder – no more wasted time for […]
What are Positioning Stages and Tables? Technical Summary
Updated May 2015. || Positioning stages and tables are used in motion control systems to hold down a work piece or position it for some operation. Stages or tables, whether linear or rotary, are most often complete motion sub-systems. That is, they are motion systems themselves comprised of components such as linear motion elements, motors […]
M-272 linear actuator based on maintenance-free ultrasonic motor technology
Piezo motor specialist PI (www.pi-usa.us) proudly launches its latest line of linear actuator, the M-272 linear actuator or automation applications. It is maintenance-free as it is based on PILine ultrasonic ceramic motor. PILine ultrasonic piezo drives provide an affordable substitute to motor-leadscrew combinations and electromagnetic linear motors when small dimensions and/or high speed are important. […]
