PI (Physik Instrumente) Downloads

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Industrial Automation And Motion Control Catalog 4/27/2018

    PI offers precision linear and rotary nanopositioning systems engineered and produced for industrial manufacturing, semiconductor production/inspection, silicon photonics (SiP) packaging, laser material processing, automated optical inspection (AOI), and scientific instrumentation applications.

  8. Alignment For Optics And Silicon Photonics Catalog 1/26/2018

    PI offers alignment systems, including an R&D Top 100 Award winner, as innovative solutions for Silicon Photonic (SiP) and fiber optic applications requiring nanoscale accuracy, split-second responsiveness, real-time tracking, and ultra-fast optimization.

  9. Engineered Precision Motion Systems – From Laser Machining To Photonics Alignment Benefits From Holistic Approach 1/19/2018

    A multi-axis precision motion system with higher dynamics and throughput targets must have a more holistic design approach to achieve success. There are many obvious advantages to the user when the mechanics, control electronics, and software of a system are designed by the same team.

  10. Motion Control Advances For Laser Micromachining And Microprocessing 1/19/2018

    Many laser micromachining and microprocessing engineers face challenges of delivering laser pulses to a workpiece with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability, among other attributes. This article discusses how these issues can now be solved with PI’s motion/CNC controller technologies.