PI (Physik Instrumente) News

  1. Precision Motion Systems Production Space Increased By 11,000 Sq. Ft At PI Headquarters 9/23/2022

    To satisfy the growing need for motion control products, PI has expanded its facilities with a new building addition at PI’s HQ, extending the existing production area by another 11,000 square feet.

  2. Live Demos Of PI's Motion Control For Precision Manufacturing Technology At IMTS 2022 9/14/2022

    The latest advancements in motion control for laser machining and 3D printing, linear motor stages, and hexapods for 6-axis metrology will be showcased in the PI booth at IMTS in Chicago, IL, starting September 12, 2022.

  3. New Ultrasonic Transducers For 360 Degree Ultrasound Applications 7/26/2022

    Piezoelectric ultrasonic transducers are well-suited for generating ultrasound in industrial and medical applications.

  4. Test Results: Voice-Coil Nanopositioning Stages For Two-Photon Polymerization 7/18/2022

    it wasn’t until the turn of the 21st century that the laser became a standard tool for material scientists and engineers – from cell phone screen cutting and semiconductor wafer dicing, to improving the surface properties of metals. Still, most of these laser applications revolve around separating, melting or removing materials. What if you could use a laser to literally construct objects?

  5. New Ultra-Precision Motion Control, Nanopositioning Systems Introduced At 2022 Semicon West 7/5/2022

    New live demonstrations on air bearing stages, direct drive motorized motion systems, and sub-nanometer precision piezo stages backed by decades of PI’s nanopositioning experience.

  6. PI Invests $60MM In Vertical Integration, Equipment, And Supply Chain 5/6/2022

    The PI Group continues its vertical integration strategy to provide a competitive advantage for customers while improving the odds of supply chain sustainability.

  7. The PI Family Of XY Motion Systems Expands 5/3/2022

    PI, a global leader in multi-axis nano positioning and precision motion control, has extended its selection of high resolution XY-tables for applications including laser processing, semiconductor metrology, bio-technology, microscopy, and life sciences.

  8. Compact Nanopositioning Stage Provides High Dynamics 3/21/2022

    PI’s new compact 3-axis nanopositioning stage fits in the palm of a hand, provides 10mm XYZ travel, nanometer resolution, and is well suited for high duty cycle 24/7 automation applications. Its high reliability, speed, and precision are supported by non-contact, frictionless linear motors and air bearing guiding systems.

  9. Low Profile 5-Axis Air Bearing Motion System For Semiconductor, Laser Processing 3/2/2022

    PI introduced a new frictionless direct drive motor motion system at Photonics West that provides superior positioning precision, high speed, and ultra-high reliability for 24/7 duty cycle applications.

  10. James Webb Space Telescope Mirrors Aligned By 6-Axis Precision Hexapod Stage 2/2/2022

    The 6-axis nanopositioning system provides high force and ultra high precision to align the hexagonal mirror segments of the largest and most powerful scientific space telescope ever built.