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.
PRODUCTS
For applications demanding sub-micrometer precision—such as fine positioning, alignment, or adjustment—PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 linear actuator series provide reliable, high-performance motion control.
The N-332 linear stage, powered by PICMAWalk, the longest-lasting piezo-motorized drive principle on the market, delivers an impressive 75 N active force with a 3 nm minimum incremental motion.
The P-725.xCDE1S PIFOC Scanner System offers a dynamic focus solution in the entry-level class, featuring travel ranges of 100 µm or 400 µm.
PI Ceramic offers piezoelectric ultrasound transducers, piezo ceramic components for piezo sensors, and elements made from PZT and lead free material formulations.
PI offers granite-based multi-axis precision motion systems for the automation of wafer metrology, glass substrate inspection and lithography applications.
The H-811.I2 6-Axis Miniature Hexapod is a fast, compact, and highly precise positioning system, ideal for industrial and research applications such as micromanufacturing and medical technology.
The F-143 is a unique photonics alignment system consisting of a multi-axis, frictionless air bearing stage and an ACS / EtherCat-based high-performance motion controller with embedded first light search and alignment algorithms.
The direct-drive rotation stages of the V-62x series are designed for precision, high stiffness, a long lifetime, and ease of use, and can be mounted in any orientation.
Piezo flexure tip/tilt platforms provide fast response, high resolution and stability - ideal prerequisites for fast steering mirror applications (FSM) and dynamic operation in scanning, tracking and image stabilizing.
Power ultrasonic transducers such as the Langevin transducer can be used in a wide variety of different applications in the fields of industry and life sciences.
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 new PICMA® Plus piezo actuators offer greater displacement up to 43 microns while maintaining high stiffness, reliability, and durability for demanding precision applications.
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PI’s new V-781 XY stage series delivers ultra-precise, low-profile motion with direct-drive motors, nanometer accuracy, and seamless integration for demanding industrial and semiconductor applications.
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![V308_Voice_Coil_PIFOC_Focus_Drive_First_Delivery_PI_highres]( "High-Speed Focusing Systems With Nanometer Precision, High Dynamics, And Maintenance-free Voice Coil Drive, Available For Fast Delivery")
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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![PI’s long-travel XY piezo nanopositioners scanners are available for fast delivery]( "Long-Travel Piezo XY Nanopositioners With Ultra Precision And Stability Now Available For Fast Delivery")
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.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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![hexapod_1]( "The Role Of Hexapods In High-Precision Machining")
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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![Physik-Instrumente-Photonics-Chiplet]( "Choosing Between Active and Passive Methods for Enhanced Efficiency")
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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![PI---piezo-wafer-stage]( "Highly-Dynamic 4-Axis Piezo Wafer Stage For Inspection And Metrology")
Delve into the technical specifications and capabilities of a hybrid piezo wafer stage and its advantages over traditional electromagnetic solutions.
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![PI - photonics alignment]( "How To Improve Active Photonics Alignment Performance")
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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![DNA molecule-GettyImages-1477221598]( "DNA Nanoswitch Calipers Benefit From Piezo Nanopositioning Stages")
Explore how precision piezo stages enable unprecedented measurements in biomolecular research for DNA nanoswitch calipers, advancing nanotechnology's frontier.
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![GettyImages-1297146235-dna]( "Nanopositioning Systems And Advanced Motion Control For DNA Sequencing")
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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![GettyImages-1373244192 PCB circuit]( "High-Speed Actuators For Micro- And Nano-Dispensing")
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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![PI - wafer inspection metrology]( "Semiconductor Wafer Inspection And Metrology With Multi-Axis Air Bearing Stage")
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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![PI - hexapod metrology_Bucket]( "Non-Contact Metrology With 6-Axis Hexapods")
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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![PI - XZ]( "Speed Up Industrial Camera Manufacturing With Active Alignment")
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.
