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Compact OEM Piezo Stepping Motor
P-652 Ultra-Compact Ultra-Sonic Actuators
M-674 PILine® RodDrive: Integrated Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Linear Actuator
M-238 Ultra-High-Load Precision Linear Actuators
Extreme Life-Time Tests for PICMA® Piezo Actuators
SEMI Award for NEXLINE®Linear Motors
Ceramic & Classical Linear Actuators for Precision Motion Control


High-Force Ceramic Actuators


Non Magnetic
Forces to 600 N
<0.1 nm Resolution
Auto-Locking
Travel to 20 mm

High-Speed Ceramic
Actuators / Motors


Non Magnetic
Velocity to 600 mm/s
Long Travel
Forces to 30 N
Resolution to 50 nm

Ball Screw Actuators
Servos /Stepper


DC & Stepper Motors
Forces to 400 N
Travel to 50 mm
Resolution to 50 nm

Flexure-Guided Piezo Ceramic Actuators


Sub-nm Resolution
Fast Response
Zero Friction
Travel to 2 mm

Piezo Ceramic Stack
Actuators


Forces to 100 kN
Sub-nm Resolution
µsec Response
Extreme Lifetime


Miniature Linear Translation Stages


Servo / Stepper Motors
Direct Drive, Leadscrew
   or Ballscrew
Load Capacity to 5 kg
Cross Roller Bearings
Travel to 25 mm

High-Force, Piezoelectric Actuators


Force Generation to
   3 Tons
µsecond Response
Closed-Loop
Sub-nm Precision
Travel to 180 µm

Motor Controllers
for...


Servo / Stepper Motors
Ultrasonic
   Linear Motors
NEXACT® Linear
   Motors

Piezo Controllers
for...


High & Low Voltage
   Drivers
Digital & Analog
   Controllers

Compact Piezomotor Drives


Cost-Effective
   OEM Drive
Fast Response
Travel Range 2 mm



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PI is the leading manufacturer of ultra precision actuators for nanopositioning and micropositioning applications in industries such as: Semiconductors; Biotechnology and Medicine; Lasers, Optics, Microscopy; Aerospace Engineering; Precision Machining; Astronomy and Microsystems Technology.

PI offers 5 different types of actuators:

Reasons for Choosing PI      Piezo University: Designing with Piezoelectrics       Groundbreaking Technologies from PI

NEXLINE® / NEXACT® Nanopositioning Linear Actuators

N-310 Compact NEXACT® OEM Piezo Stepping Motor Actuator
  • 10 mm/sec Speed
  • 20 mm Standard Travel Range
  • Compact and Cost-Effective Design
  • 0.03 nm Resolution
  • To 10 N Push/Pull Force
  • Low Operating Voltage (40 V)
  • Self Locking, with no Heat Dissipation, Nanometer Stability
  • Non-Magnetic and Vacuum-Compatible Working Principle

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N-111 NEXLINE® Compact High Force Piezo Stepping Linear Motor Actuator
  • Winner of the SEMI Technology Innovation Showcase Award
  • 5 mm Travel Range
  • <0.1 Nanometer Resolution
  • Active Force Generation to 30 N
  • >50 N Holding Force Self-Locking
  • Non Magnetic Option

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N-111

N-214 NEXLINE® High-Load Piezo Stepping Linear Motor Actuator
  • Winner of the SEMI Technology Innovation Showcase Award
  • 20 mm Travel Range, <0.1 Nanometer Resolution
  • Integrated High-Resolution Incremental Encoder
  • Active Force Generation to 400 N
  • >600 N Holding Force, Self-Locking
  • Non Magnetic Option

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N-214

Ultrasonic Linear Actuators / Motors

M-674 PILine® RodDrive PiezoMotor Actuators
  • Drive-Component for Integration into Precision Positioning Systems
  • Flexible Choice of Travel Ranges to Several 100 mm
  • Flexible Choice of Push/Pull Forces to Several 10 N
  • Minimum Incremental Motion to 50 Nanometers
  • Velocity to 400 mm/s
  • Self-Locking
  • Non Magnetic Option

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P-652 PILine® Sub Miniature Piezomotor Actuator for High Volume Applications
  • Cost-Effective, High-Volume-Production Drive
  • Piezo Micro-Motor: 9.0 x 6.5 x 2.4 mmł
  • Travel Range 3.2 mm
  • Velocity to 80 mm/s
  • Self-Locking
  • Non Magnetic Option

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P-652

P-653 PILine® Miniature Linear Motor / Slide
  • True Linear Motor Slide / No Rotary Conversion Losses
  • Cost-Effective OEM Drive for High Quantity-Applications
  • Preassembled and Mounted on a PCB Board
  • Very Compact: Piezomotor Drive is Only 8 mm Long
  • Fast Response: Full Stroke in <50 ms
  • Force Generation to 0.15 N
  • Self Locking at Rest
  • Travel Range 2 mm, Velocity up to 200 mm/s

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P-653

P-661 PILine® Miniature High-Speed, Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motor for OEMs
  • Patented Principle Features Very Compact Dimensions
  • Velocity to 600 mm/s
  • Acceleration to 15 g
  • Minimum Incremental Motion to 50 Nanometers
  • Self-Locking to 1.5 N
  • 20000 h MTBF
  • Non Magnetic Option

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P-661

M-661 - M-662 PILine® Miniature Liner Stage with Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motor Actuators
  • 20 mm Travel Range
  • Velocity to 500 mm/s
  • Acceleration to 20 g
  • Resolution to 50 Nanometer
  • Self-Locking
  • XY-Combinations Available
  • 20000 h MTBF
  • Vacuum Versions to 10-7 hPa
  • Non Magnetic Option

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M-663 PILine® Miniature Translation Stages with Closed-Loop Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motor Actuators
  • Smallest Translation Stage with Closed-Loop Linear Motor Drive and Linear Encoder
  • 20 mm Travel Range
  • Velocity up to 500 mm/s
  • Accelerations up to 20 g
  • Resolution to 100 Nanometers
  • Integrated Direct-Metrology Linear Encoder
  • AutoLock Feature
  • XY Combinations Available
  • 20000 h MTBF
  • Vacuum Versions Available
  • Non Magnetic Option

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M-663

M-664 PILine® Low-Profile High-Speed Translation Stage with Linearencoder
  • Travel Range 25 mm
  • Max. Velocity 400 mm/s
  • Ultra-Low Profile, 15 mm
  • Direct Metrology Linear Encoder with 0.1 µm Resolution
  • High Guiding Accuracy with Crossed Roller Bearings
  • Compact XY Combinations
  • Piezo Linear Motor with 6 N Drive Force
  • Self Locking at Rest

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M-664

Translation Stages

Fast Miniature Linear Translation Stage with Integrated Optical Linear Encoder
  • Travel Range 25 mm
  • 0.1 µm Optical Linear Encoder for Highest Accuracy & Repeatability
  • Min. Incremental Motion to 0.2 µm
  • Max. Velocity 20 mm/s
  • Cross-Roll Bearings
  • Recirculating Ball Screw Drives Provide High Speeds & Long Lifetimes

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M-413 High-Load Translation Stages for Cost-Sensitive Precision Positioning Applications
  • For Cost-Sensitive Precision Positioning Applications
  • Travel Ranges 100 to 300 mm
  • Resolution to 0.018 µm
  • Min. Incremental Motion to 0.1 µm
  • Preloaded Precision Leadscrew or Recirculating Ball Screw Drives Provide High Speeds & Long Lifetimes
  • Stress-Relieved Aluminum Base for Highest Stability
  • Vacuum-Compatible Versions Available
  • M-413 and M-414 Versions for Reduced Load Requirements

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M-413

Motorized Actuators

M-227 High-Resolution DC-Mike Actuators
  • 10, 25 & 50 mm Travel Ranges
  • 50 Nanometers Minimum Incremental Motion
  • Non-Rotating Tip
  • Closed-Loop DC Motor
  • Compatible with Leading Industrial Motion Controllers
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution with Optional PZT Drive
  • >5,000 Hours MTBF

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M-227

M-228 Stepper-Mike Linear Actuator with Limit Switches
  • Cost-Effective Design
  • 10 mm Travel Range
  • 46 nm Resolution with C-663 Controller
  • Non-Rotating Tip
  • Max. Velocity 1.5 mm/s
  • Non-contact Limit and Reference Switches
  • Compact Design

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M-230 High-Resolution Closed-Loop DC-Mike & Stepper Actuators
  • 10 & 25 mm Travel Range
  • 50 Nanometers Minimum Incremental Motion
  • Non-Rotating Tip
  • Velocity to 2 mm/sec.
  • Closed-Loop DC Motors and Stepper Motors
  • Compatible with Leading Industrial Motion Controllers
  • Integrated Hall-Effect Origin and Limit Switches
  • Front Mount or Clamp Mount
  • >5,000 Hours MTB

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M-231 High-Resolution Closed-Loop DC-Mike Actuators
  • 17 mm Travel Range
  • 100 Nanometers Minimum Incremental Motion
  • Velocity up to 2.5 mm/sec.
  • Closed-Loop DC Motor
  • Compatible with Leading Industrial Motion Controllers
  • Integrated Hall-Effect Origin and Limit Switches
  • Fits M-105 & F-110 Fiber Aligners
  • >5,000 Hours MTBF

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M-231

M-232 Compact, High-Resolution, Closed-Loop DC-Mike Actuator
  • 17 mm Travel Range
  • 100 Nanometers Minimum Incremental Motion
  • Velocity up to 2.5 mm/sec.
  • Closed-Loop DC Motor
  • Compatible with Leading Industrial Motion Controllers
  • Integrated Hall-Effect Limit and Origin Switches
  • Fits M-105 & F-110 Fiber Aligners
  • >5,000 Hours MTBF

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M-232

M-235 Heavy-Duty High-Resolution Closed-Loop DC-Mike & Stepper Actuators
  • 20 mm or 50 mm Travel Range
  • 100 Nanometers Minimum Incremental Motion
  • High-Speed Direct Drive Option
  • 120 N Push/Pull Load
  • 100 N Lateral Load Limit
  • Preloaded Ultra-Low-Friction Ball Screw with Non-Rotating Tip
  • Closed-Loop DC Motors and Stepper Motors
  • Compatible with Leading Industrial Motion Controllers
  • Integrated Hall-Effect Limit & Origin Switches
  • >20,000 Hours MTBF
  • Vacuum Versions

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M-238 Heavy-Duty Precision Linear DC-Motor Actuator
  • High Load Capacity to 400 N
  • Optional 100 Nanometers Direct Metrology Linear Encoder for Exceptional Precision
  • Travel Range to 50 mm
  • Max. Velocity: 30 mm/s
  • Preloaded Frictionless Ball Screw
  • MTBF >20.000 h Vacuum-Compatible Versions Available for 10-6 hPa

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M-238

M-168 High-Resolution Stepper-Mike Actuators
  • 10, 25 & 50 mm Travel Ranges
  • Resolution <100 Nanometers
  • 2- and 5-Phase Stepper Motor
  • Manual Positioning Knob
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution with Optional PZT Actuator
  • >5,000 Hours MTBF

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M-168

M-631 Precision Micrometer Actuators
  • 10, 25 and 50 mm Travel
  • Pitch 0.5 mm/Rev.
  • Low-Friction Construction
  • 1 Micron Manual Sensitivity
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution with Optional PZT Actuator

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Flexure-Guided Nanopositioning Actuators

P-601 PiezoMove® High-Precision Lever Amplified Z-Actuator with Flexure Guiding
  • Flexure Guidance for Frictionless, Ultra-Straight Motion
  • Travel Ranges to 480 Microns
  • Resolution to 0.2 Nanometers
  • High Dynamics and Stiffness
  • PICMA® High-Performance Piezo Actuators
  • Open and Closed-Loop Versions
  • Ideal for OEM Applications

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P-601

P-783 Piezoelectric Z-Nanopositioning Stage / Actuator with Direct Metrology
  • Z-Axis Travel to 300 Micron
  • Low Profile
  • Frictionless Precision Flexure Guiding System
  • Internal Motion Amplifier
  • Closed-Loop Resolution <10 Nanometer
  • PICMA® High-Performance Multilayer Piezo Drives

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P-290 Long-Travel Piezoelectric Z-Nanopositioning Flexure Stage / Actuator
  • Vertical Travel to 1000 Micron
  • Integrated Double-Flexure Motion Amplifier
  • Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Design

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P-290

P-753 LISA Piezoelectric NanoAutomation® Stages / Actuators with Direct Metrology
  • Unique Design: Both Stage and Actuator
  • Frictionless Precision Flexure Guiding System
  • 0.05 Nanometer Resolution
  • Direct Metrology with Capacitive Sensors for Highest Precision
  • Ultra-Fast Response, Very Compact
  • PICMA® High-Performance Multilayer Piezo Drives
  • ID-Chip for Auto Calibrate Function
  • Vacuum Versions Available

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P-753

P-62x.1 PIHera® Miniature Long-Range Piezo Nanopositioning Stages with Direct Metrology
  • Travel to 1800 µm
  • Compact Design
  • Resolution <1 nm
  • Frictionless Precision Flexure Guiding System
  • PICMA® High-Performance Piezo Drives
  • Direct Metrology with Capacitive Sensors for Highest Precision
  • Up to 0.02% Position Accuracy
  • X, XY, Z, XYZ Versions
  • Vacuum-Compatible Versions

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Piezo Actuators

P-882 – P-888 PICMA® High-Performance Monolithic Multilayer Piezo Actuators
  • Award-Winning Technology
  • Low Operating Voltage
  • Superior Lifetime Even Under Extreme Conditions
  • Very Large Operating-Temperature Range
  • High Humidity Resistance
  • Excellent Temperature Stability
  • High Stiffness
  • UHV Compatible to 10-9 hPa
  • Sub-Millisecond Response & Sub-Nanometer Resolution

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P-212 · P-216 Preloaded PICA™ Power Piezo Translators
  • Travel Range to 180 µm
  • Pushing Forces to 4500 N
  • Pulling Forces to 500 N
  • Sub-ms Response
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution
  • Options: Vacuum, High- and Low-Temperature

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P-212 · P-216

P-225 · P-235 Preloaded PICA™ Power High-Load Piezo Actuators
  • Extremely High Stiffness
  • Pushing Forces to 30,000 N
  • Pulling Forces to 3500 N
  • Travel Range to 120 µm
  • Options: Versions for Vacuum, High- and Low-Temperatures and with Water-Resistant Case

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P-225 · P-235

P-840 Preloaded Piezo Translators (LVPZT)
  • Displacement to 90 µm
  • Pushing Forces to 1000 N
  • Preloaded for Pulling Forces to 50 N
  • Sub-msec Response
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution
  • Options: Ball Tip, Vacuum Versions

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P-007 – P-056 PICA-Stack / High Force Piezoceramic Actuators
  • High Load Capacity to 100 kN
  • High Force Generation to 80 kN
  • Large Cross Sections to 56 mm Diameter
  • Variety of Shapes
  • Extreme Reliability >1000,000,000 Cycles
  • Proven and Flexible Design
  • Sub-Nanometer-Resolution / Sub-Millisecond-Settling-Time
  • Vacuum-Compatible Versions

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Motor Controllers

C-866 High-Speed, Closed-Loop Controller / Driver for PILine® Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motors
  • Optimized for PILine® Piezo Linear Motors
  • High-Speed Encoder Input
  • PID Servo Algorithm with Dynamic Parameter Switching
  • Integrated Piezomotor Drive Electronics
  • 3 TTL-Inputs, 3 TTL-Outputs
  • Analog Input
  • Extensive Software Support

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C-663 / C-863 Mercury™ DC-Motor Controller / Stepper Motor / Driver with Network Feature
  • High Performance at Low Cost
  • Microscopy Mode for Smooth Motion
  • DC Servo-Motor Controller Supplies up to 30 W
  • 20 MHz Encoder Input for High Speed & Resolution
  • Macro Programmable Stand-Alone Functionality
  • Network Capability for Multi-Axis Applications
  • Non-Volatile EEPROM for Macros and Parameters
  • Digital I/O Lines (TTL)
  • Motor-Brake Control
  • USB and RS-232 Interface
  • Optional Joystick for Manual Control
  • Works with All PI Micropositioners

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C-863

C-843 Servo Motion Controller/Driver PCI Board for 2 / 4 Axes
  • Two and Four Axis Version
  • Very Cost-Effective: Servo Amplifiers On-Board
  • Additional PWM Outputs for High-Power Motors
  • Trapezoidal Curve, S-Curve and Velocity Profile
  • 32 kSamples RAM for High-Speed Buffer Operations
  • 16 I/O Lines for Flexible Automation
  • Fast PCI communication, 120 µs for position read
  • Motor-Brake Control Output
  • Extensive Software Support
  • General Command Set (GCS) Compatible

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C-843

E-861 PiezoWalk® NEXACT® Controller/Driver
  • For NEXACT® Drives and Positioning Systems
  • Complete System with Controller, Integrated Power Amplifiers and Software
  • Open-Loop Operation, or Closed-Loop with Linear Encoder
  • High Performance at Low Cost
  • Daisy-Chain Networking for Multi-Axis Operation
  • Non-Volatile Macro Storage for Stand-Alone Functionality with Autostart Macro
  • I/O for Automation, Joystick for Manual Operation
  • Parameter Changes On-the-Fly

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Piezo Controllers

E-712 Modular Digital Piezo Controller System, up to 6 AxesModular Digital Piezo Controller System, up to 6 Axes
  • Digital Controller of the Newest Generation: 600 MHz Processor; up to 50 kHz Sensor Update Rate; Highly Stable 20-bit D/A Converters
  • Real-Time Operating System for Excellent Trajectory Control
  • Modular Design for Greatest Flexibility in Meeting Custom Requirements
  • Auto-Calibrating from Stage ID-Chip for Interchangeability of Controller and Mechanics w/o Recalibration
  • Flexible Interfacing: USB, RS-232 & Ethernet
  • Optional High-Bandwidth Analog Inputs and Outputs

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E-500 · E-501 Modular Piezo Control Systems (HVPZT & LVPZT
  • For High- and Low-Voltage Piezo Systems
  • 19- and 9.5-Inch Chassis
  • Optional Position Servo-Control Modules
  • Optional Display and RS-232 & IEEE 488 Interface Module

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E-500 · E-501

E-481 High-Power PICA™ HVPZT Piezo Amplifier / Controller with Energy Recovery
  • Peak Power 2000 W
  • Energy Recovery
  • Output Voltage 0 to ±1000 V or Bipolar
  • Optional Position Servo-Control Modules
  • Computer Interface & Display Modules

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E-481

E-625 Compact LVPZT Piezo Amplifier & Servo-Controller with High-Speed RS-232 Interface
  • Integrated 20-Bit High-Speed RS-232 Interface
  • Network Capability with up to 4 Channels
  • For Capacitive, LVDT and Strain Gauge Position Sensors
  • Wave Table for User-Defined Curves
  • GCS (General Command Set) Compatible

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