PI Introduces World's Smallest Electro-Mechanical, High-Force Hexapod 6-Axis Micropositioning System

Nanopositioning specialist PI has introduced the world’s smallest commercially available electro-mechanical, high-force Hexapod 6-axis micropositioning system.

After two decades of Hexapod design and manufacturing experience, PI electro-mechanical Hexapods and piezo Hexapods are among the most advanced multiaxis precision positioning systems in the world. The new M-810 ultra-compact miniature Hexapod is no exception.

Features and Advantages of the M-810 Miniature Hexapod

  • High-Force 6-Axis Hexapod with 5 kg Load Capacity
  • Very Compact: 10 cm Diameter, 11.8 cm Height
  • Sub-Micron Resolution
  • Long Travel Ranges to 40 mm (linear) and 60° (rotation)
  • Powerful Controller with Freely Definable Virtual Pivot Point
  • High Velocity of 10 mm/s
  • Operation in Any Orientation
  • Linear and Rotary Multi-Axis Scans

Parallel Kinematics Advantages

Parallel-kinematic motion systems have a number of advantages over standard serial kinematic (stacked) positioning systems:

  • Only one Moving Platform, No Accumulation of Guiding and Lever-Arm Errors
  • No Moving Cables for Improved Reliability and Precision
  • Smaller Package Size
  • Increased Stiffness, Reduced Inertia, Better Dynamics
  • Virtual Pivot Point.

Smaller Motors and Encoders, Compatible with Existing Controllers

The limited space necessitated the usage of new technologies for encoders, motors and other integrated electronic components. Nevertheless, the M-810 is compatible with PI’s tried and proven hexapod controllers that are supported by windows software and a library of drivers and programming examples for applications such as optical alignment etc.

PI offers Hexapods with load ranges from 2 kg to >1000 kg.

Datasheets & More Information:

http://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news/fullnews.php?newsid=145

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