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Date Announced: 12 Jun 2025
Jena, Germany – May 27, 2025 — piezosystem jena is proud to announce its latest achievement as its latest fast steering mirror technology has been selected as one of the 20 finalists for the Innovation Award 2025, out of more than 70 entries worldwide. The PSH 20/2 and PSH 35/2 tip-tilt systems were nominated for their technical excellence and impact under the category of optical information and communication/security.
The Innovation Award 2025, sponsored by Laser World of Photonics and Electro Optics, recognizes outstanding technological and technical advancements of newest additions of PSH series that shape the future of photonics. This nomination marks a major milestone for piezosystem jena and highlights its commitment to delivering ultra-precise, energy-efficient, and space-qualified solutions for the growing demands of optical intersatellite communication.
The PSH 20/2 and PSH 35/2 fast steering mirrors (FSMs) were designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern low Earth orbit satellite networks. These tip-tilt systems are driven by piezoelectric actuators and are capable of real-time beam steering with resonant frequencies up to 2,000 Hz and angular displacements up to ±22 mrad. Integrated with closed-loop strain gauge sensors, they provide ultra-precise control which minimizes hysteresis or drift.
Technical highlights:
The PSH 20/2 is designed for fast tilting movements with low energy requirements, while the PSH 35/2 with extended stroke and temperature tolerance offers a solution for precise tilting movements in demanding environments.
Both models allow biaxial tilting of the upper platform level with compensated thermal behavior - essential for applications with long-term stable beam position.
With their compact, lightweight design (230–250 g) and low power consumption, these FSMs offer ideal solutions for beam stabilization in space-constrained and power-sensitive environments. Their compatibility with vacuum and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions make them especially suited for advanced space communication systems. Moreover, these systems are also suitable for lap or production environments, such as the applications of the semiconductor tools.
Recently, the PSH 20/2 and PSH 35/2 have been officially featured by the European Space Agency (ESA) as a part of their SQATTS (Space Qualified Tilting System) project. This recognition proves that PSH systems meet ESA’s stringent space qualification requirements, while also ensures its practical viability in current and future satellite communications applications.
As the industry moves toward faster, more secure, and interference-free satellite networks, piezosystem jena remains committed to innovation and excellence—aiming to lead the next era of space communication.
Suitable controller with ILC technology
The recommended NV 200/D NET controller delivers 400 mA peak current, 16-bit resolution and a noise level below 0.3 mV. The available interfaces are Ethernet, USB-C, SPI and analog. The PiSoWorks software supports Iterative Learning Control (ILC) - this allows the speed of open control loops to be realized with the precision of closed control loops, with repeatable input signals.
Product Link
For more information about the PSH series, visit here:
https://www.piezosystem.com/product/psh-20-2-and-psh-35-2/
For more information about the SQATTS project, visit here:
https://connectivity.esa.int/projects/sqatts
Live-Demo at the LASER World of PHOTONICS 2025
From June 24 - 27, 2025, piezosystem jena will be demonstrating these new PSH tilting stages live in Hall A2, Booth 330 at LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the systems in operation and discuss individual requirements with our engineering team. Visitors can also book their meeting with piezosystem jena team by sending inquiries to company email.
About piezosystem jena
piezosystem jena is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-precision piezo actuators and nanopositioning systems with over three decades of global expertise in aerospace, defense, metology and photonics industries. piezosystem jena is committed to further advancing its systems and solutions to meet the next-generation space and photonics applications with incredible precision. Over 10,000 units from piezosystem jena’s product catalogs are in use worldwide – at OEMs, national laboratories and research institutes.
E-mail: info@piezojena.com
Web Site: https://www.piezosystem.com
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