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The Hexapod system, (also known as Stewart Platform), which is supplied with a special motion controller, has unique features when compared to a stacked series of stages.

Advantages of Parallel Kinematics (PKM) Systems over
standard (stacked) Serial Kinematics Stages:

• Programmable Pivot Point for Simple Rotational Alignment Tasks
• Lower Inertia and Higher Stiffness
• Better Dynamic Behavior
• Smaller Package Size
• No Accumulation of Position Errors, Reduced Runout Errors
• No Moving Cables for Better Repeatability and Reliability

The brochure presents a variety of standard and custom hexapod systems, featuring sub-micrometer resolution, and load capacities from 2 kg to 1000 kg.
PI has been designing and manufacturing hexapod positioning robots since the early 1990's. Today, standard hexapod designs come in all shapes and sizes and include servo motor-driven systems for moving large optics up to 1 m diameter to piezo based designs for nanometer precise control of semiconductor wafers and masks. Standard and custom systems are available in non-magnetic and vacuum compatible versions.

These parallel motion systems are designed for applications in fields such as:

• Optics & Photonics, Telecommunication
• Astronomy / Aerospace
• Biotechnology
• Semiconductor Test & Handling
• Microscopy

More Information:
The hexapod brochure can be downloaded at:
http://www.hexapods.net/pdf/Hexapod_6-Axis_Brochure.htm

About PI (Physik Instrumente)
PI is the industry leader in ultra-precision motion control devices for nanoscale manufacturing, test and research 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+. PI – Moving the NanoWorld.

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More Information

USA:
East Coast Contact
Jim Gareau
Tel: (508) 832-3456
Fax: (508) 832-0506
Email: info@pi-usa.us

West Coast Contact:
David Steinberg
Tel: (949) 679-9191
Fax: (949) 679-9292
Email: info@pi-usa.us
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.

EUROPE:
Physik Instrumente (PI)
GmbH & Co. KG
Auf der Römerstr. 1
D-76228 Karlsruhe/Palmbach
Tel: +49 (721) 4846-0
Fax: +49 (721) 4846-100
Email: info@pi.ws
http://www.physikinstrumente.com

Hexapod Catalog

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