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Z-Tip-Tilt Nanopositioning Stage for Precision Alignment is Ultra-Low Profile, Fast, Precise, and Maintenance-Free with Air Bearings

Cleanroom-compatible, this high performance noncontact positioner is well-suited for wafer inspection, fiber positioning, optics positioning, flat screen inspection, maskless lithography, and micron-LED manufacturing.

Apr 9th, 2021

Fine Steering Mirrors Provide High Speed and Precision Control for Free Space Optical Laser Communications

As the demand for higher data transmission rates is growing, communication via laser beams, terrestrial, ground-to-satellite, and satellite-to-satellite is opening up new possibilities. Fast fine steering mirrors keep laser beams stabilized and pointed in the right direction, making sure they reach their targets exactly, over thousands of miles.

Mar 3rd, 2021

Multi-Axis Motion for Vacuum Applications: New 6DOF Hexapod Motion Systems - Smaller than traditional 6-Axis Vacuum Stages

Vacuum chambers are limited in volume and products that go inside are better when they are smaller. PI offers 6-axis precision motion systems, based on parallel kinematics. These hexapod positioners are more compact than conventional multi-axis stages and provide more versatility at the same time, ideal for vacuum based high precision motion and alignment tasks with optics, fibers, and semiconductors.

Feb 17th, 2021

Nanosurf Announces the Acquisition of Scuba Probe Technologies

In January 2021, Nanosurf acquired Scuba Probe Technologies, a startup company that develops atomic force microscopy probes for electrical measurements in liquid.

Feb 16th, 2021

Nanosurf introduces a cutting-edge tip-scanning atomic force microscope

Nanosurf has launched the DriveAFM - a high-performance tip-scanning AFM that incorporates innovative technologies.

Dec 14th, 2020

PI's XYZ Piezo-Driven Nanopositioner Enables BPL Desktop Nanoprinter

A compact 3-Axis piezo nanopositioning stage provides precision and speed for an award-winning desktop nanoprinter by TERA-print to find applications in photonics, meta-materials, electronics, soft robotics, and biomedicine.

Nov 20th, 2020

High Performance Nanopositioning Controller for Piezo Stages Provides 270W Peak Power and Nanometer Level Precision

High performance version provides more power for highly dynamic scanning and tracking applications in Laser, Semiconducor, Photonics, and Microscopy applications.

Nov 5th, 2020

Vacuum Compatible Miniature Linear and Rotary Stages, New from PI

Compact linear stages for X, XY, and XYZ and a new miniature rotary stage for high precision positioning in vacuum and high vacuum applications in research and industry.

Sep 15th, 2020

Compact, Low-Cost Optical Power Meters for Photonics Alignment Provide High Bandwidth

PI introduces two new optical power meters for automated photonics alignment applications.

Jul 31st, 2020

New Precision Linear Stage Family for Ultra High Vacuum Applications

This precision stage series is available in 3 linear motion ranges, for 3 different vacuum levels, and with different motors, from PI.

Jun 3rd, 2020

New System Configurator for Inverted Microscopes & XY Motorized Stages, What to Use When

Learn how to combine the best micrometer or nanometer class motorized stages, piezo stages, and sample holders while achieving requirements of high velocity and long term stability.

Apr 15th, 2020

New Custom Rotary Stages with Large Aperture based on Air Bearings

Superior positioning and geometric performance, absolute high-resolution encoders, and a large, 260mm clear aperture makes this air bearing stage a precision instrument for optical alignment, metrology, inspection, calibration, and scanning.

Apr 2nd, 2020

XY Positioning Stages with Precision Air Bearings from PI

A compact lightweight planar solution for precision automation, testing and assembly, PI's new air bearing systems deliver extremely precise XY motion with travel ranges from 50x50 to 300x300mm.

Mar 11th, 2020

Precision Motion and Automation Sub-System Solutions to Showcase at SPIE Photonics West 2020

PI will highlight new gantries, air bearings, and precision motion control sub-systems for laser material processing, high resolution metrology / microscopy, and silicon photonics (SiP) alignment engines alongside novel piezoceramic drive solutions at Photonics West in San Francisco, starting February 4, 2020.

Jan 21st, 2020

Gantry Motion System for Inspection, Assembly, and 3D Printing

PI's new compact XY / XYZ gantry motion system provides overhead motion for industrial automation applications in assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and custom 3D printer design.

Dec 17th, 2019

XY Single Module Precision Linear Stage Family Available in 4, 8, 12 Inch Travel

2-Axis precision motion is available with low-profile integrated designs, in 3 travel ranges, with a choice of 3-phase linear motors, or recirculating ball screw drives, new from PI.

Nov 21st, 2019