PI (Physik Instrumente) Downloads
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Fast Steering Mirrors For Deep Space And Free Space Optical Comms
4/20/2021
Learn about fast steering mirror tech, which uses piezoelectric or electromagnetic actuation for efficient, quick designs used in space-based as well as terrestrial testing.
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How Motorized Positioners Meet The Requirements Of Vacuum Applications
3/4/2021
This white paper focuses on motorized positioners for vacuum applications, describing how they are designed, manufactured, and tested. The paper also discusses what materials are permissible for different vacuum levels and subsequent quality control measurements that can be performed.
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How To Integrate Laser Control And Motion Control To Achieve More With Less
1/25/2021
Ultrafast lasers are becoming accessible to researchers, system integrators, and OEM tool builders. New features, higher power, and efficient second and third harmonic generations are pushing boundaries of next gen use cases, and PI is meeting these advances with innovative motion control solutions.
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Active Photonics Alignment - Live Demos At Photonics West
1/25/2021
The new area of silicon photonics is being driven by us. We walk around with supercomputers in our pockets. We consume streaming media. We participate in social networks. We benefit from personalized medicine [on] the Internet of Things.
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How Active Alignment Speeds Up Optical Systems Manufacturing
1/22/2021
A foundational shift is ongoing in positioning technology, moving from positioners doing precisely what they are told to a new paradigm of truly intelligent positioning. Positioners can now perform autonomous optimization of process quantities, and the effects on industry will be significant.
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Beam Pen Lithography (BPL) - Desktop Nanoprinting Enabled By Compact 3D Nanopositioning Stage
1/22/2021
This article discusses a desktop nanoprinter based on a novel, highly scalable, and versatile photolithographic technology and XYZ piezo-driven nanopositioning stage finds applications in photonics, meta-materials, electronics, soft robotics, and biomedicine.
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4 Advantages Of Optical Active Alignment
1/20/2021
Optical alignment and micro-optic positioning are challenging, time-consuming processes. Tiny positional variations in photonic and optical manufacturing can mean the difference between success and failure. This article discusses active alignment as a technology that improves the performance, profitability and yield in manufacturing advanced optics and photonics components for the modern era.
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Photonic Array Device Assembly
1/20/2021
PI’s Fast Multichannel Photonic Alignment (FMPA) technology was introduced in 2016. It quickly amassed prestigious honors like the R&D 100 Award and the Lightwave Innovations Award for its revolutionary ability to perform multiple alignment processes in parallel. Download the case study for the full story.
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Controlling Hexapod 6-DOF Alignment Robots Via EtherCAT®
8/7/2019
This white paper presents the latest generation of PI hexapod controllers with integrated EtherCAT interface now make it very easy for users to integrate hexapods into automation systems without the need for to perform challenging kinematic transformations.
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How To Use A Motion Control System For Spiral 3D Tomography Based On Air Bearings, Linear Motors And Piezo Motors
7/16/2018
This application note presents the new motion control system and explains how it works based on air bearings, linear motors, and piezo motors.