PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new catalog of engineered products necessary for precision positioning of medium loads used in industry and research. The products highlighted in the catalog are developed to move loads of 10 to 50 kg (22 to 110 lb) over distances up to 300 mm. Rotation stages provide rotation angles of […]
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PI recognized as 2017 Finalist for Manufacturer of the Year and for Contribution to Skills and Training
Motion control and nanopositioning application solutions expert PI (Physik Instrumente) is celebrating a second consecutive year of recognition at the 2017 Motion and Control Industry (MCI) Awards, receiving finalist status last month for Manufacturer of the Year and Contribution to Skills and Training at the award ceremony held at the National Conference Centre, near Birmingham, […]
Motion controller for linear and rotary air bearing stages from PI
PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new high-performance motion controller designed to handle 1, 2 or 4-axes of PIglide air bearing positioning stages. Air bearings provide advantages over mechanical bearings when frictionless vibration-free motion is required, highly constant velocity control is crucial, and when angular repeatability and geometric performance must be optimal. Equipped with ultra-low […]
PI’s award-winning fast multichannel photonics alignment engine
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 precision scanning and tracking mechanism combining the advantages of piezoelectric on servo-motorized drives. More after the jump. From motion control and nanopositioning solutions expert PI […]
New 4-channel dynamic cost-effective digital piezo controller
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, […]
Ultrasonic piezo linear motor drives compact linear positioning stage
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 […]
X-Y piezo nanopositioning stages from PI offer sub-nanometer resolution
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 […]
New spherical ultrasonic piezo transducers designed for 360º applications
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, […]
PI motion controller integrates multiple drive technologies in one unit
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 […]
FAQ: How do linear stepper and linear ultrasonic piezo motors differ?
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, […]