PI (Physik Instrumente) LP: Smallest Electro-Mechanical 6-Axis Hexapod Micropositioning System fits on Palm-Top

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Auburn, MA, nanopositioning specialist PI has introduced the world’s smallest commercially available electro-mechanical, high-force Hexapod 6-axis micropositioning system.

After two decades of Hexapod design and manufacturing experience, PI electro-mechanical Hexapods and piezo Hexapods are among the most advanced multiaxis precision positioning systems in the world. The new M-810 ultra-compact miniature Hexapod is no exception.

Features and Advantages of the M-810 Miniature Hexapod

• High-Force 6-Axis Hexapod with 5 kg Load Capacity
• Very Compact: 10 cm Diameter, 11.8 cm Height
• Sub-Micron Resolution
• Long Travel Ranges to 40 mm (linear) and 60° (rotation)
• Powerful Controller with Freely Definable Virtual Pivot Point
• High Velocity of 10 mm/s
• Operation in Any Orientation
• Linear and Rotary Multi-Axis Scans

Parallel Kinematics Advantages

Parallel-kinematic motion systems have a number of advantages over standard serial kinematic (stacked) positioning systems:

• Only one Moving Platform, No Accumulation of Guiding and Lever-Arm Errors
• No Moving Cables for Improved Reliability and Precision
• Smaller Package Size
• Increased Stiffness, Reduced Inertia, Better Dynamics
• Virtual Pivot Point

Smaller Motors and Encoders, Compatible with Existing Controllers

The limited space necessitated the usage of new technologies for encoders, motors and other integrated electronic components. Nevertheless, the M-810 is compatible with PI’s tried and proven hexapod controllers that are supported by windows software and a library of drivers and programming examples for applications such as optical alignment etc.

PI offers Hexapods with load ranges from 2 kg to >1000 kg.

PI is a leading manufacturer of parallel kinematics precision positioning equipment, piezo stages & motors for photonics, astronomy, bio-nanotechnology & semiconductor applications. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoceramic and electromagnetic drives for 35+ years. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. PI is present worldwide with eight subsidiaries and total staff of 450+

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