ABOUT US
PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class nanopositioning, precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, piezo mechanics, hexapods, steering mirrors, gantry systems and motion controllers at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. PI was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1300 people worldwide. PI’s customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields including photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors, aerospace, and industrial automation.
PI’s in-house engineered solutions have enabled customers around the world to increase their productivity and technological advantage for 5 decades. With access to a large base of technologies and proven methodologies, PI is in the position to quickly modify existing designs or provide a fully customized OEM solution to fit the exact requirements of your application from sensors and transducers to microscope auto-focus units, high performance nanopositioning stages to multi-axis automation systems.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP
16 Albert Street
Auburn, MA 01501
UNITED STATES
Phone: (508) 832-3456
Fax: (508) 832-0506
NEWS
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PI, the global leader in nanopositioning, ultra-precision motion control and piezo technology is committed to expanding its US production capacity with a new ~120,000 sqft facility in Shrewsbury, MA.
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Silicon photonics (SiPh) is the rapidly emerging technology that builds optical circuitry alongside microelectronics on semiconductor wafers.
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Experience high-speed alignment engines, a new way to improve laser micro-hole drilling, air bearing-based wafer stages, high-resolution focusing devices, and microscope stages at BIOS/Photonics West.
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With the rapid development of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite networks, the need for such subsystems is growing rapidly. Both piezo-based and electromagnetic series systems and operator-specific system solutions from PI meet the necessary technical and economic specifications.
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Significantly reducing lead time and increasing potential output by more than 100% are results of PI’s new initiative.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Learn about the process of active optical alignment with a close look at an evolving sensor positioning system that can help increase production volumes and maintain product consistency.
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Explore how FMPA technology is revolutionizing the photonics industry by streamlining the alignment process, reducing time and cost, and meeting the growing demands for high-volume, mass production.
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The use of ultra-short laser technology is increasingly favored for creating small holes in various materials. Explore different laser drilling system implementations and their pros and cons.
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Nanometer resolution, minimal tracking error, and high frequency are made possible by a voice-coil direct-drive stage with advanced motion control algorithms.
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Explore the versatile use of piezoelectric microfluidic devices in precise liquid handling for diverse applications including genomics, diagnostics, cytometry, and lab automation.
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The rapid emergence of quantum technology is transforming science fiction into practical reality, with various industries and ventures exploring its potential across diverse fields, including photonics.
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Discover the versatile uses of hexapod positioning systems (Stewart Platforms) for multi-axis positioning, motion simulation, and 6 degrees of freedom with adjustable pivot point.
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PI is a company motivated by turning ideas into advanced motion solutions using piezo technology, nanopositioning, and performance automation, offering a wide range of customizable solutions for various applications.
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The choice of feedback sensor is one of the key performance factors of a piezo positioning stage. It is important to understand the application and how the positioning performance affects the results to recommend the sensor best suited to the application.
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Air bearings provide significant advantages in high-velocity motion applications and precision positioning, especially in 24/7 automation applications with high uptime and reliability requirements.