Micropositioners, Actuators, Piezomotors, Translation & Rotation Stages, Hexapods and more...

PI offers a large range of high-precision MicroPositioning devices and systems for OEM and research. Our expertise spans from manual actuators to the unique IntelliStage translation stage with integrated motion controller to Hexapod 6D parallel kinematics micropositioning systems.  All linear and rotary positioners can be arranged to multiaxis combinations and many can be fitted with optional piezo drives with <1 nm resolution.

Our new line of Piezo Linear Motors and Translation Stages are the smallest on the market.

Examples

 M-235 Precision Linear Actuators (Models M-230, M-231, M-232, .....)
  • Ultra Compact
  • 50 nm minimum incremental motion (7 nm design resolution)
  • Non rotating tip, ball screws, high load, high speed versions
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M-230 (10, 25 mm, non rotating tip),
M-232 Compact Mike 
M-235 HD Ball Screw 
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M-230 (10, 25 mm, non rotating tip),
M-232 Compact Mike 
M-235 HD Ball Screw 
Piezo Linear Actuators, Shear Actuators, Tubular Actuators
  • Sub-Nanometer Relsolution
  • Very High Forces (up to 8 Tons)
  • Sub-Millisec Response
  • Large Variety of Standard and Custom Models
  • PICMA Multilayer Type Ceramics with Ceramic Insulation
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Micro-Translation Stages (Models M-110 / M-111 / M-112)
  • Ultra Compact
  • 50 nm minimum incremental motion (7 nm design resolution)
  • X, XY and XYZ Combinations
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M-110/111/M-112 Leadscrew
M-110/111/M-112 Ballscrew
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M-110/111/M-112 Leadscrew
M-110/111/M-112 Ballscrew
NEW: Piezo Linear Motor Driven Micro Stages (Models M-661, 662, 663)
  • Smallest Linear Motor-Driven Translation Stages on the Market
  • Velocity to 800 mm/s
  • Acceleration to 20 g
  • Resolution to 0.1 µm
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M-661, 2, 3 20 mm Travel, Closed Loop & Open Loop
M-665 50 mm Travel, Closed Loop
P-661, P-665 Motors OEM Piezo Motors
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M-661, 2, 3 20 mm Travel, Closed Loop & Open Loop
M-665 50 mm Travel, Closed Loop
P-661, P-665 Motors OEM Piezo Motors
Piezo Flexure NanoPositioning Stages
  • Sub-Nanometer Precision
  • Up to 6 Degrees of Freedom
  • Very Fast Response
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IntelliStage Translation Stages with Integrated Controllers
  • Low Profile, Recirculating Bearings & Ball Screws 
  • Integrated Motion Controller / Driver, Daisy-Chain up to 27
  • 100 nm minimum incremental motion 
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IntelliStage
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IntelliStage

M-500 Translation Stages with Linear Encoders and ActiveDriveTM
  • 100 to 300 mm  (12 inch) Versions
  • Low Profile, Recirculating Bearings & Ball Screws 
  • Integrated Servo-Amplifier 
  • Optional Linear Encoders (Direct Output Metrology) 
  • Elevator Stage for Compact XYZ Combinations
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M-500 Translation Stage
M-500 Elevator Stage
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M-500 Translation Stage
M-500 Elevator Stage
Rotation Stages with ActiveDriveTM
  • Low Profile, High Precision
  • Integrated Servo-Amplifier 
  • Interated Hall-Effect Home Switch
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Rotation Stages
M-116 Miniature Rotation Stages
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Rotation Stages
M-116 Miniature Rotation Stages
M-605 Series Translation Stages with Linear Encoders and ActiveDriveTM
  • 50 and 25 mm Versions, 
  • Integrated Linear Encoder (Direct Output Metrology) 
  • Very Compact, Low Profile, Recirculating Bearings & Ball Screws 
  • Integrated Servo-Amplifier 
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M-605 Precision Translation Stage
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M-605 Precision Translation Stage

Ultra-Low Inertia Hexapod MicroPositioning Systems (6 Degree of Freedom Parallel-Kinematics) 

PI is the leading manufacturer of Hexapods for Optics Alignment, Micro-Machining, Handling, Photonics Alignment Engines, Medical Robots and other ultra-precise applications, with more than 10 years of experience, a great variety of standard and custom designs and hundreds of units in the field.
Advantages of Hexapod Parallel Kinematics over "Stacked" multi-axis designs:

  • Smaller Package Size
  • Higher Stiffness
  • Reduced Position Error Accumulation
  • Better Dynamic Behavior
  • Reduced Runout Errors
  • More Precise Multi-axis Motion
  • NO MOVING CABLES!
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F130 Hybrid  Photonics 
Alignment System

M-313.80 Micro-XYZ 
Translation Stages
with PiezoMike Drives.
Hybrid NanoPositioning Systems 

Hybrid Positioning Systems combine the advantages of ultra-low inertia, high-speed PZT NanoPositioning systems and the long travel range of classical micropositoining stages. For high-speed scanning only a very small mass needs to be moved resultion in much better response. 

Advantages are: 

  • Low Inertia
  • Fast Response
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution 
  • Low Cost
  • Upgradeable Design (Motors, Piezos Drives)
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F-130/F-131 Hybrid Aligner
F-110 Manual/Piezo Aligner
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F-130 Technote Cost-Effective OEM Alignment Workstation
F-110 Manual/Piezo Aligner
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