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New Brochure: Piezo Step Linear Motors for Ultra-High Precision Motion Control Applications
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(Nanowerk News) PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. – a leading manufacturer of ultra-precision motion-control and sensing equipment for bio / nanotechnology, photonics, semiconductor and life science applications – offers a new brochure on piezo ceramic linear motors. |
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Non-Magnetic and Vacuum Compatible
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These motor actuators are non-magnetic, vacuum compatible and achieve significantly higher forces and resolution than other piezo motor designs, such as ultrasonic motors or inertial motors.
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PiezoWalk® Stepping Principle: High Force, Dynamics, Sub-nm Resolution
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The new linear motors are based on the patented PiezoWalk® principle and achieve forces from 2 kg to 60 kg per actuator. They are available in two versions called NEXLINE® (higher force) and NEXACT® (smaller, and faster). In addition to a long-range step mode, both also provide a very high dynamics sweep / scanning mode, enabling 50 picometers of resolution and kHz range bandwidth.
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Integration in Positioning Systems
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These novel motor actuators are also available as drive systems in nanopositioning linear stages and multi-axis positioning systems, such as 6-axis Hexapods or tripod Z/tip/tilt platforms.
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Applications Fields:
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Optics & Photonics
Aerospace
Semiconductor Test & Measurement, Alignment
Precision Motion Control
Microscopy
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More Information / Download:
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The free brochure can be ordered from PI. A PDF is also available for download at: http://www.pi-usa.us/pdf/PI_Piezo_Step_Motor_Brochure.htm
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About PI
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PI is the industry leader in ultra-precision motion control devices for nanoscale manufacturing, test and research applications. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoelectric and electromagnetic drives for 35+ years. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. PI is present worldwide with eight subsidiaries and total staff of 450+. PI – Moving the NanoWorld.
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