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Micropositioning systems boast higher resolution

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Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Apr 12, 2005

M-110, M-111 and M-112 micropositioning systems from PI are very compact, ultra-high-resolution, motorised translation stages providing linear motion of 5, 15 and 25mm.

M-110, M-111 and M-112 micropositioning systems from PI are very compact, ultra-high-resolution, motorised translation stages providing linear motion of 5, 15 and 25mm.

They deliver 50nm minimum incremental motion and can be equipped with piezo drives for fast scanning and even higher resolution (1nm).

X, x-y and x-y-z systems are available.

Typical applications include: metrology, micromachining, medical technology, micromanipulation, biotechnology, photonics packaging automation, quality control and test equipment.

The stages were designed to provide a cost effective solution for research and industrial applications.

Lead screws and ball screws (for continuous operation) are offered, driven by stepper motors (lower cost) and closed-loop servomotors (higher precision).

The encoder on the DC servomotor version features 0.007um resolution per count.

Noncontacting precision Hall-effect homing sensors are installed to facilitate automation processes.

Limit switches protect the mechanics from damage.

For applications requiring extremely high resolution or very fast scanning, a closed-loop piezo scanner can be mounted on the stages.

It provides 1nm resolution and response times of a few M-110, M-111 and M-112 can be combined to form x-y, x-z and x-y-z systems for multi-axis positioning and alignment applications.

A large variety of PC-plug-in and stand-alone controllers are offered to suit all needs.

Software for alignment applications is also available.

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