Request InfoPI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo MechanicsAUBURN, Mass., March 16, 2015 — A new series of miniaturized, piezo-driven linear positioners from Physik Instrumente (PI) enable precision positioning and alignment of compact optomechanical components both in research and OEM instrumentation. The Q-Motion positioning stages are 22 mm wide and come with travel ranges from 0.5 to 1 in. A self-clamping design allows the motors to hold position for long periods without power or the need for a brake. Several options are available for the Q-522 stage series, including open- and closed-loop versions and high-end feedback sensors providing 1-nm resolution....See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics.com 9/10/2024Z-Tip-Tilt StageThe A-523 from PI is a Z-tip-tilt stage designed for alignment applications in optics, semiconductors, precision assembly, and photonics. 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