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News Release from: Lambda Photometrics | Subject: PI nanopositioning stages
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 October 2005
Nanopositioning stages shrink to
matchbox size
Physik Instrumente now offers a range of nanopositioning stages for applications where space is at a premium.
Physik Instrumente now offers a range of nanopositioning stages for applications where space is at a premium These monolithic, high speed products provide resolutions better than 0.1nm in a package smaller than a matchbox
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Despite their small size, the stages incorporate high precision direct metrology capacitive sensors.
Careful attention to mass minimisation results in resonant frequencies up to 3kHz and a significant reduction in inertial recoil forces.
These design features lead to improved system response and stability and submillisecond step and settling times.
For optimised operation and interchangeability of the nanomechanisms and controllers, the stages are equipped with an ID chip holding all calibration data.
This is transferred to the digital controller as soon as the system is powered.
The nanopositioning stages employ a sophisticated zero-friction flexure guidance system providing nanometre level straightness of movement.
They are driven by ceramic-encapsulated piezos for higher reliability and increased lifetimes.
A variety of ultra-low-noise 32bit digital controllers provide high speed communications and are available with a wide selection of software tools. Request a free brochure from Lambda Photometrics ...
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