PIglide Air Bearing Technology N A N O M E T E R P R E C I S I O N , M U LT I - A X I S M O T I O N , S TA N D A R D & C U S T O M D E S I G N S

The Step Ahead with Air Bearing Technology Frictionless High-Precision Positioning Velocity Stability and Scanning A direct-drive motor and high-resolution encoder can position a moving carriage supported by an air bearing to within nanometers in a linear application or within tenths of arcseconds in rotational applications. The lack of friction and mechanical contact means there is minimal hysteresis or reversal error, making it highly repeatable and ideal for many inspection and manufacturing operations. Stiction is virtually eliminated, improving resolution capabilities, position repeatability...

The Step Ahead with the Full Range of PI Technologies Experience with Air Bearing Technology Flexible Axis Configuration PI is building on over 200 man-years of in-house air bearing experience and offers comprehensive precision air bearing motion control and positioning products and systems. With 4 decades of experience in piezo nanopositioning systems design and motorized precision positioning equipment, the new air bearing systems capabilities are a natural and logical extension of PI’s precision motion offerings. Core Technology Inhouse Having all the core technologies available in-house allows...

Magnetic Direct Drive Technology Drive technology and control know-how as well as an expertise in bearings and encoders allow for a broad range of motors for system integration. Proprietary developments also include high-resolution force sensors for manufacturing and test equipment. Drive Technology Beyond Standard n Highest n ighest H force density for single phase linear motors with reluctance motor and cylindrical Halbach arrays force density and low weight with linear Halbach arrays Ironless Linear Motors n High acceleration and velocity Guiding Systems stages, planar scanners, PIMag® 6D...

The Broadest and Deepest Portfolio The technological scope of the PI Group is unique worldwide. PI develops, manufactures and qualifies all its core technolo- gies itself. Thus PI is independent of components available on the market and offers individual solutions that go beyond the state of the art.Through its high measure of flexibility, PI plays a pioneering role in precision positioning and enables PI customers to benefit from distinct competitive advantages. Core Technologies Guiding systems Nanometrology sensors Electronic amplifiers Digital controllers Positioning stages with" piezo stepping...

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