Linear Actuators

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Applications that can be left alone profit from the unique characteristics of piezomotors, which offer great long-term stability, even in vacuum or nonmagnetic settings. Solutions for stepper and DC motors are well-known and dependable for use in both research and industry. For touch-sensitive devices, Voice Coil actuators' special force control feature is crucial. The high dynamics and forces needed for shutters or machining processes are represented by nanopositioning actuators.

Precision ceramic actuators called piezoelectric actuators (transducers) transform electrical energy directly into linear motion with great speed, force, and practically infinite resolution. Every modern high tech industry, including semiconductor test & inspection, super-resolution microscopy, bio-nanotechnology, and astronomy/space technology, uses these actuators. Take a look at this essay about reliability in industrial and space applications.

A variety of piezo actuators and motors are available from PI, including stack actuators, flexure guided, motion amplified assemblies, stick-slip small motor stages, and high speed ultrasonic motors for linear and rotary motion. However, there are also flexible transducers, tubes, benders, and shear actuators available.

Application fields

Piezo actuators provide high forces, unlimited resolution in the sub-nanometer range and are ideal for OEM applications in biotechnology, nano-dispensing, microfluidics, valve control, fast switching and nanopositioning, optics, medical-devices, life-sciences. Motion in strong magnetic fields and in a vacuum , Industrial precision positioning ,Semiconductor technology ,Semiconductor tests , Wafer inspection , Lithography, Nanoimprinting ,Nanometrology