Positioning equipment

A new miniaturised, piezo-driven linear positioner, the Q-521, has been introduced by Precision positioning systems specialist Physik Instrumente

Piezoconcept has recently launched a new piezostage product line, developed to cover the entire spectrum of nanopositioning, with single axis, multi-axis and stages with rotation/tilt for numerous applications

Aerotech's Planar DLA integrated, open-frame stages have high dynamics and exceptional geometric performance in a low-profile package

Nanopositioning specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) has introduced the new PIglide HS planar XY air bearing stage

A new optics clip from Siskyou secures high flatness (e.g., optics with a flatness of lambda/10 or better) components in optical mounts without significantly degrading their wavefront performance

The new Owis fibre positioners allow sensitive adjustment in the nanometre range. They are the perfect choice for a reliable light or fibre alignment, for example, in microscopy and fibre optics. The FAPO's are available in three sizes from June 2015

The Aerotech QNP-Z series of piezo nanopositioning stages provides the resolution, linearity, repeatability, and high dynamics required for demanding applications from microscopy to optics alignment

Zaber's range of rotation stages deliver full 360 degree rotation with up to 10 N-m torque, 1800 deg/s speed, 50 kg load capacity, and 2-inch apertures

Precision motion control systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. recently released a new series of actuators based on PIMag non-contacting voice-coil linear motor technology to ensure greater dynamics and positioning accuracy

Siskiyou Corporation has been awarded a US Patent (Patent No. 8,925,409) for a novel actuating mechanism that significantly improves the performance of top adjusted optical mounts and linear translation stages.