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PI switches to 24-bit nanopositioning controllers
PI is switching to a new generation of 24-bit resolution, nanopositioning stage controllers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2009
E-616 now available in open and closed-loop models
PI has extended its E-616 multi-channel controller line for piezo-based steering and stabilisation mirror platforms.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 August 2009
Positioning stages with sub-nanometre resolution
Physik Instrumente has extended its line of piezo stages for super-resolution microscopy with the PI Nano series nanopositioning stages.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 July 2009
PI nanopositioning stages deliver accurate motion
Physik Instrumente (PI) has extended its line of piezo stages for super-resolution microscopy with the PI Nano series nanopositioning stages.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 May 2009
PI publishes piezo nano positioning guide
Physik Instrumente has released the Piezo Nano Positioning Inspirations 2009 catalogue, a 530-page reference book covering nanopositioning, piezo systems and micropositioning technology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 March 2009
PI's Picma actuator awarded patent
Physik Instrumente (PI) has received a US patent for its Picma multilayer piezo-ceramic actuators.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 December 2008
PI releases piezo amplifier
PI has released the E-617 high-powered piezo amplifier for high-dynamics switching and scanning applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 September 2008
PI introduces miniature hexapod
Nanopositioning specialist PI has introduced the M-810, the smallest commercially available electro-mechanical, high-force hexapod six-axis micropositioning system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 September 2008
Catalogue is reference work on nanopositioning
Includes a mini-tutorial on nanopositioning technology, with drawings, specifications and datasheets for PI nanopositioning products and related accessories.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2008
Controller is precise with piezo positioning
Digital piezo stage controller answers the most demanding accuracy and dynamic-performance demands of multi-axis piezo nanopositioning systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 June 2008
Dedicated UK office provides specialist support
PI's new dedicated subsidiary office in the UK is staffed by former Lambda Photometrics employees with more than 25 years experience in nanopositioning and micropositioning.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 June 2008
Small linear slide provides speed boost
Measuring only 8mm in length, the P-653 stage offers a travel range of 2mm and sub-micron resolution, combined with a holding force of 0.15N.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 April 2008
Precision actuators cross technology boundaries
Brochure presents a variety of submicron to subnanometre precision compact actuators, featuring novel ceramic piezo motors as well as classical motors.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 March 2008
Stages promise subnanometre resolution
The ability to control motion with millisecond responsiveness and nanometre precision over long travel ranges makes PIHera stages ideal for measuring and QA applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 February 2008
Ceramic actuators clean up on medical applications
PI offers three advanced types of ceramic, nonmagnetic linear motor actuators that can replace classical actuators in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 February 2008
Stacked actuators handle extreme forces
PI's PICA stacked actuator technology suits applications where extremely high forces and dynamics are required or high levels of customisation are needed.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 January 2008
Flexure-based actuators offer larger ranges
More and more flexure actuators are used in fast-focusing mechanisms and for other precision positioning tasks, ranging from data storage to pharmaceutical and biotech applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 January 2008
Steering mirror platforms provide precise motion
Parallel-kinematics design provides symmetrical dynamic performance in both axes with faster response and better linearity in a smaller package.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 December 2007
Piezoelectric transducers have many uses
Brochure explains applications for piezoceramic composites in fields such as noise and vibration cancellation, adaptive surface control and force sensing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 November 2007
Linear motor catalogue covers wide range
PI's motor actuators are nonmagnetic, vacuum-compatible and achieve significantly higher forces and resolution than other piezo motor designs
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 October 2007
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