PI News: M-122 Smallest 25mm Linear Translation Stage w/ Ballscrew Drive & Optical Linear Encoder Nov 27, 2007

PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. — a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, bio-nanotechnology, and semiconductor applications — offers the M-122 palm-top-sized precision linear translation stage which combines compact dimensions, high dynamics & speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price.

More Information on the web at: http://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news/fullnews.php?newsid=124&RL

Features & Advantages:

• Very Compact: Smallest Ballscrew Stage w/ Linear Encoder: 60x86x20mm
  
• High Dynamics & Speed: Servo Motor Direct Drive provides up to 20 mm/sec, Significantly Better Dynamic Response than Stepper Motor Drives
  
• Long Travel Range: 25 mm (1 inch)
  
• Precise: 0.1 µm Resolution Optical Linear Encoder for Higher Linearity & Repeatability
  
• Cross-Roller Bearings for High Load Capacity & Excellent Guiding Accuracy
  
• Long Life & Low Maintenance: Recirculating Ball Screw has much lower Friction than Conventional Leadscrews.

Typical Applications: Metrology, Quality Assurance Testing, Micromachining, Photonics packaging, Fiber Positioning,

Smallest Ballscrew-Driven Stage with Linear Encoder
The M-122 features a space-saving, folded drive train with the servo motor and drive screw side-by-side. Equipped with a non-contacting optical linear encoder and a preloaded, precision-ground, ball-screw, these stages can provide much higher accuracy, better repeatability and dynamic performance than conventional stepper motor stages or rotary encoder-equipped servo motor stages.
Cost Effective Controllers
M-122 stages can be driven with the low-cost, networkable, C-862 Mercury™ servo motor controller/driver. For multiaxis applications, the C-843 PC Board is available.
Compact XY and XYZ Combinations
M-122 stages can be combined to form very compact XY and XYZ systems.
Low Friction, High Speed, Maintenance-Free
Due to its low-friction, the backlash-free ball screw yields significantly higher mechanical efficiency than leadscrews, and allows maintenance-free, high duty-cycle operation at high velocities -- up to 20 mm/sec.

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About PI
PI is a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, nanotechnology, semiconductor and life science applications. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoelectric 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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