New photonics alignment methods, hexapods, piezo nanopositioners, and MagLev levels for high-precision functions within the semiconductor, photonics, life-science, and automation industries – Corridor A3, Sales space 413.
PICMA® Plus Piezo Stack Actuators Present Extra Displacement. Picture Credit score: PI (Physik Instrumente) LP
On the 2025 LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, Germany — the world’s largest laser and photonics convention — PIa world chief in precision movement management, will unveil its newest high-precision movement options engineered for demanding industrial functions. Highlights embrace the cost-optimized and AI-based, totally automated F-141 PINovAlign 6-axis photonics alignment system, the compact, but sturdy H-815 industrial hexapod, and the B-421 BIX miniaturized nanopositioning levels, all engineered for twenty-four/7 efficiency in semiconductor, photonics, and different industrial precision automation functions.
F-141, PINovAlign Photonics Alignment System for Excessive-Quantity PIC Check and Manufacture
PI’s new AI-based F-141 photonics alignment system delivers high-throughput alignment in 4 to six levels of freedom for single and double-sided FAU (fiber array unit) and built-in circuit (PIC) take a look at and meeting. Compact in dimension (~5×7×4 inches), it gives 40 mm XYZ journey and 12° optical-axis rotation, with direct-drive motors and precision bearings making certain velocity, accuracy, and longevity. An elective pitch/yaw module allows full 6-DOF alignment functionality. Managed through a high-performance EtherCAT®-based system with embedded machine-learning routines, it achieves industry-leading velocity in first-light detection and sign optimization with pricing tailor-made for high-volume part manufacturing. Preferrred for PIC and fiber array alignment, wafer testing, and silicon photonics meeting.
H-815, Hexapod: 6-Axis Precision for Industrial 24/7 Operation
The brand new H-815 hexapod is a sturdy and compact, parallel-kinematic movement system providing six levels of freedom. Constructed for steady industrial use, it options excessive place repeatability, built-in brakes (stability and security in case of energy loss), and absolute place measuring encoders (no referencing required). Standardized interfaces simplify integration into manufacturing environments, together with superior photonics and semiconductor methods.
B-421 BIX, Miniature Linear Nanopositioning Levels for Tight Areas
Designed for space-constrained setups, the B-421 BIX miniature piezo levels provide clean movement with step sizes as small as 10 nanometers. Powered by a dependable two-phase piezo inertia drive and managed by a compact closed-loop movement controller, the system processes suggestions from the stage-integrated linear encoder. BIX helps journey ranges as much as 33 mm and multi-axis configurations — superb for microscopy, photonics, and precision meeting.
Future Zone: Magnetic Levitation and New Hexapod Ideas
Within the present’s Future Zone, PI will current cutting-edge applied sciences together with a MagLev-based picopositioning system with picometer decision and lively 6-axis place management. Additionally on show: a brand new lever-actuated hexapod, combining excessive dynamics with excessive place stability and nearly no put on — good for high-speed, high-precision functions.
Can’t make it to Munich? You possibly can check out a wide range of efficiency automation for photonics, nanopositioning, and semicon functions coated by PI system applied sciences.
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