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
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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
Read moreHigh 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
Read moreVacuum 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
Read moreCompact, 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
Read moreNew 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
Read moreNew 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
Read moreNew 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
Read moreXY 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
Read morePrecision 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
Read moreGantry 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
Read moreXY 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
Read moreConductive AFM (C-AFM) measurements on a polished IC surface with multiple transistor contacts
A new application note from Nanosurf.
Sep 24th, 2019
Read morePI's Linear and Rotary Components power ambitious FLSM project
Flamingo Light Sheet Microscopes rely on Precision Motion Systems from PI.
Sep 20th, 2019
Read moreNew Whitepaper: Controlling Hexapod 6-DOF Alignment Robots via EtherCAT
A new whitepaper from PI details how easy it is for users to integrate PI Hexapods into industrial precision automation systems based on the EtherCAT communication standard.
Jul 30th, 2019
Read more28mm Low-Profile Rotary Positioner with High Force Torque Motor is Mountable on 6-Axis Hexapod
This compact rotary positioner, new from PI, is engineered for fast and precise rotation of samples and optics in applications including medical, metrology, precision microassembly, bio-research, optical inspection, and semiconductor test and manufacture.
Jul 10th, 2019
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