
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’s V-308 nanopositioning stage offers 7 mm Z-travel, 10-nm precision, and fast motion for life sciences, semiconductors, microscopy, and laser processing applications.
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Nanometer adjustment precision, wear-free operation, and clean-room compatibility is critical in applications such as super-resolution microscopy, micro-assembly, beam delivery, photonics, and optical metrology, often requiring continuous 24/7 operation.
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PI’s V-625 rotary stage delivers ultra-smooth, high-precision rotation with absolute encoders, direct-drive technology, and a large aperture—ideal for metrology, optics, and automation.
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PI’s H-815 Hexapod offers rugged, 6-axis sub-micron motion control for 24/7 industrial alignment tasks, combining precision, speed, and durability in a compact footprint.
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Beate van Loo-Born joins PI as CFO, bringing 20+ years of leadership experience to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and sustainability in the company’s global expansion.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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A custom hexapod was introduced at ILA Berlin 2024, enhancing precision in aircraft construction. This 6-DOF system improves contour machining of CFRP components, reducing manufacturing times and costs.
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Passive alignment limits scalability, while active alignment offers superior precision and flexibility. Advanced systems now enable rapid, automated alignment for high-yield, cost-effective production.
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Delve into the technical specifications and capabilities of a hybrid piezo wafer stage and its advantages over traditional electromagnetic solutions.
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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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Explore how precision piezo stages enable unprecedented measurements in biomolecular research for DNA nanoswitch calipers, advancing nanotechnology's frontier.
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Learn how advancements in advanced motion control have revolutionized DNA sequencing, significantly enhancing the speed, precision, and affordability of genome analysis methods like sequencing-by-synthesis.
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Maximizing production efficiency and quality in micro- and nano-dispensing hinges on high-speed actuators. Explore piezo-driven mechanisms' prowess for precise, rapid dispensing of viscous substances.
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Discover how PI’s precision motion control solutions address the evolving challenges of semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring nanometer-level defect detection, high throughput, and reduced costs.
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Discover how a novel non-contact metrology method, TWI, leverages a 6-axis motion system, revolutionizing aspheric optics qualification for speed and precision.
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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.