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Company details
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG
Auf der Römerstraße 1
Karlsruhe
D-76228
Germany
Tel:
+49 (0) 721 48 46-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 721 48 46-100
Categories
- Early universe
- Dark matter and dark energy
- Gravitational physics
- Particle and nuclear astrophysics
- String theory and cosmology
- Large-scale structures
- Stellar formation and evolution
- Solar physics
- Planetary physics
- Space observation and exploration
- Optics
- Laser physics
- Quantum optics and information
- Structure and dynamics of atoms, molecules and clusters
- Collision dynamics
- Laser-matter interactions
- Fundamental constants and physical laws
- Optical materials and metamaterials
- Optical traps and optical lattices
- Nuclear medicine
- Medical imaging
- Biological and medical materials
- Biomedical instrumentation
- Biophysics
- Soft and biological matter
- Nanostructures and atomic-scale physics
- Surfaces
- Interfaces
- Liquids
- Magnetism
- Semiconductors
- Superconductivity
- Electronic properties
- Low-temperature physics
- Teaching and education
- Geodynamics and geomagnetism
- Seismology
- Geological exploration
- Biodiversity
- Atmospheric physics/climate change
- Energy
- Sensors
- Metrology
- Imaging
- Microscopy
- Data acquisition and analysis
- Vacuum systems
- Elementary particles and fields (experimental)
- Elementary particles and fields (theoretical)
- Nuclear physics (experimental)
- Nuclear physics (theoretical)
- Particle astrophysics (experimental)
- Particle astrophysics (theoretical)
- Nuclear reactor physics
- Plasma production
- Plasma confinement
- Plasma theory and modelling
- Fusion reactor engineering and technology
- Fusion reactor theory
- Plasma astronomy
- Plasma technology
- Chaotic and complex systems
- Exact results
- Quantum mechanics
- Statistical mechanics
- Field theory
- Critical phenomena
- Highly correlated systems
- Non-equilibrium processes
- Computational biology
- Applied mathematics
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG Aug 3, 2009
PI (Physik Instrumente) manufactures the fastest and highest precision and piezo nano-positioning and scanning-systems in the world. With four decades of experience PI has evolved into the world-leading supplier of nanopositioning…
… technology.
Applications: Nanomanipulation, Nano-Scanning, Nano-Imprint, Nano-Focus, Optical Tweezes, Scanning Microscopy (NSNOM, Near field, AFM, SPM, SEM, Confocal);
PI is a world leading, ISO 9001 certified OEM & Research Supplier of:
Advanced piezo nanopositioning systems, 1 through 6 degrees of freedom
Ultra-compact high-force ultrasonic linear piezo motors
PICMA® Ceramic Insulated Piezo Actuators, fully vacuum compatible, sub-nanometer resolution, extended lifetime.
Ultra-fast multiaxis beam scanners, steering systems and tilt-mirrors (fixed pivot point); Advanced Digital Piezo Controllers (improved linearity, trajectory control, settling by up to 3 orders).
Piezo-Scanner Tubes, PZT Actuators & Controllers
High-power piezo drivers and amplifiers
Advanced Hexapod 6-D micro-robots and micro-positioners;
Capacitive Position Sensors (0.01 nm resolution).
Photonics Alignment & Packaging Systems
Piezoelectric NanoPositioning & NanoAutomation Systems for Bragg Grating writing, ,
Nano-actuators (motor driven, piezo driven, piezomotor driven) self locking, no heat generation
MicroPositioning Systems: Translation & Rotation, Stages,
Motion Controllers: Precision DC & Stepper Motor Controllers,…
Subsidiaries: USA, Japan, Germany, England, France, Italy. Network of distributors in the rest of Europe and the Pacific Rim.
PI delivers solutions to the following Industries:
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
Semiconductor Test & Measurement Mass Storage Industry (Disk Drive) Laser Systems Precision Tool Machinery Aerospace Engineering Medical Analytical Equipment Life Science Photonics Packaging Fiber Optics
PI's Strengths:Global Service Support Highest Quality and Reliability In-house Nanomechanics, Piezo Ceramics, & Control Electronics Manufacturing ISO 9001 Certified since 1995 30+ Years of Experience
Vertical Integration / Technology Driven Growth
PI is a highly vertically integrated company. Currently it employs more than 300 people world-wide.
PI's heart is the R & D department where more than 20% of our employees constantly work on new solutions, the key to our success.
Customer Focused Innovation
PI can satisfy almost any requirement in the field of innovative NanoPositioning, assuring stable, longterm relationships with our customers.
