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Control Multiple Drive Technologies With 1 Controller: from Electromagnetic to Piezoelectric
Motion control and nanopositioning solutions leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. released a new motion controller system that allows users to integrate different drive technologies from traditional servo and stepper motors to highly specialized piezo-ceramic motors, all via one interface and software suite.
Posted: Apr 21st, 2016
Read morePark Systems Global Expansion in AFM Market Includes Appointment of New Executives
The new Vice Presidents will develop strategic global sales initiatives and further Park's best-in-class position as the world?s leading AFM manufacturer by enhancing production capabilities to meet increased product demands and customer technology requirements.
Posted: Apr 20th, 2016
Read morePI's New High Performance, Long Lifetime Circular Piezo Stack and Mini Ring Actuators
Motion control and piezo systems expert PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces a new line of round multilayer actuators in its proprietary PICMA ceramic series and expands its current line of rings and round chips with larger dimensions.
Posted: Apr 15th, 2016
Read more$13MM Invested in New 100,000sqft Technology Center by Physik Instrumente
Precision motion and nanopositioning solutions leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently announced the construction of a new Technology Center at its worldwide headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Posted: Apr 7th, 2016
Read moreFluidFM for FlexAFM now called Flex-FPM
The unique FluidFM solution for the Nanosurf FlexAFM is now called Flex-FPM, the latter of which stands for FluidFM Probe Microscope.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2016
Read moreMini Rotary Stage with Ultrasonic Motor Only 10mm Tall
Precision motion and nanopositioning systems specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently released the latest smallest member in their miniature rotary stage series with ultrasonic piezo motor drives.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2016
Read moreHighly Dynamic XY Linear Motor Scanning Stage, Introduced by PI
Motion and precision positioning systems expert PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces a new compact metrology XY stage - the L-731. The magnetic linear direct drive ensures high velocity and acceleration, ideal for inspection and microscopy.
Posted: Mar 18th, 2016
Read moreAffordable High Precision Compact Linear Positioning Stage, Newly Released by PI
Providing high precision linear motion with minimized runout, this positioner delivers performance and reliability at minimized cost.
Posted: Mar 3rd, 2016
Read morePI's New High Performance Multi-Channel Digital Piezo Controller is Cost-Effective Too
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., an industry leader in precision motion components, systems, and solutions, has released a new, high-performance 3 and 4-channel digital piezo controller that integrates with a wide range of existing piezo-based nanpositioning systems and piezo actuators.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2016
Read moreCompact, Highly Dynamic Voice Coil-Driven Linear Scanning Stages, Released by PI
Equipped with a linear encoder for direct position measurement and choice of cable exit direction, these stages are ideal for industry and research scanning applications, such as biotechnology, laser beam control, optics scanning, lens testing, and fiber optics.
Posted: Feb 24th, 2016
Read moreValue Package for Microscope Objective Piezo Nanopositioning System with Controller
Industry leader in motion and precision positioning components and systems PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. has released several controller and stage value packages for microscopy and metrology applications.
Posted: Jan 27th, 2016
Read moreNew Motion Controllers for Ultrasonic Piezo Positioners: Smaller, Lower Cost, Higher Performance From PI
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P., an industry leader in precision motion components, systems, and solutions, now offers a new line of controllers for ultrasonic direct-drive motors and positioning stages. The new controllers offer greater flexibility and responsiveness to user requirements ranging from precision positioning to handling.
Posted: Dec 16th, 2015
Read morePark Systems, World Leading Manufacturer of Atomic Force Microscopes with AA Rating Announces One Million Shares in IPO Listing on KOSDAQ
Park Systems, a world-leader in atomic force microscopy (AFM) officially announced 1 million shares for its initial public offering on December 17th at KOSDAQ, which is a Korean version of NASDAQ.
Posted: Dec 16th, 2015
Read moreA New Compact Rotary Stage from PI - 32mm x 7mm
Precision nanopositioning systems specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently added a new piezo inertia drive rotary stage to its existing Q-Motion product line of compact linear and rotary systems - the Q-632. This compact micropositioning drive is only 32mm wide, 7mm high, and has a 30mm turntable diameter with 360° rotation range.
Posted: Dec 10th, 2015
Read moreNanosurf Posts Three New Flex-ANA Application Notes
Flex-ANA is a tool for fully automated nanomechanical data acquisition and analysis.
Posted: Nov 12th, 2015
Read moreHarvard's Philip Kim Investigates Mesoscale Transport Phenomena of Low-dimensional Nanomaterials With The Nanosurf Flex-Axiom AFM
Low dimensional materials are now of keen interest for many researchers in the materials and physical sciences. These materials have the potential to radically change from the ground up how materials and devices are built and functionalized.
Posted: Nov 12th, 2015
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