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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
- 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
- Plasma production
- Plasma confinement
- Plasma theory and modelling
- Fusion reactor engineering and technology
- Fusion reactor theory
- Plasma astronomy
- Plasma technology
- 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
- Soft and biological matter
- Nanostructures and atomic-scale physics
- Surfaces
- Interfaces
- Liquids
- Magnetism
- Semiconductors
- Superconductivity
- Electronic properties
- Low-temperature physics
- 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
- Chaotic and complex systems
- Exact results
- Quantum mechanics
- Statistical mechanics
- Field theory
- Critical phenomena
- Highly correlated systems
- Non-equilibrium processes
- Computational biology
- Applied mathematics
- Sensors
- Metrology
- Imaging
- Microscopy
- Data acquisition and analysis
- Vacuum systems
- Nuclear medicine
- Medical imaging
- Biological and medical materials
- Biomedical instrumentation
- Biophysics
- Geodynamics and geomagnetism
- Seismology
- Geological exploration
- Biodiversity
- Atmospheric physics/climate change
- Energy
- Teaching and education
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.
Products from this company
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PI News: Piezo Motor Linear Actuator / Replaces Motor / Leadscrew Actuators Jan 29, 2009
Piezo systems specialist PI introduces the novel N-380 / N-381 NEXACT® piezo ceramic linear motors to replace motor-lead-screw actuators and piezo-worm type actuators.
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Powerful Piezo Amplifier is Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Sep 25, 2008
Piezo actuator & motor system specialist PI's new E-617 high-power piezo amplifier module is designed for high-dynamics switching, structural deformation, vibration cancellation, scanning applications
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PI News: Piezo Stages Support Microscopy, 3D-Imaging, Biotech Research Jun 16, 2008
PI, the inventor of Piezo Z-objective steppers, offers several new piezo stages for microscopy.
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New PI Catalog: Nanopositioning Actuators & Piezo Stages Jun 16, 2008
Sub-µm to sub-nanometer precision compact actuators: novel ceramic motors to classical motors.
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PI News: Piezo Stage Controller Improves Trajectory and Scanning Linearity Jun 12, 2008
The E-712 Modular Digital Piezo Stage Controller handles closed-loop piezo stages with up to 6 axis.