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N470 Miniature Opto-Mechanical Actuator with Position Sensor based on Piezo Ratchet Drive
PI's N-470 and N-472 closed-loop miniature optomechanical actuators are based on a screw and ratchet mechanism, with a small piezo ceramic actuator block. These actuators provide nanometer resolution, with excellent position stability. The PIshift piezo motor locks the screw when at rest or powered down, with no current draw and heat generation.
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PI (Physik Instrumente) LP
PI is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control and automation systems, hexapod 6-axis parallel robotic stages, air bearing motion systems, Gantry Systems, 3D printing, laser machining, and piezoelectric nano-positioning solutions. Applications include photonics, semiconductor technology, medical engineering, assembly, inspection,
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Visit Company WebsiteMechatronics Part II: Putting Model-Based Design to Work
Modeling and simulation can provide big benefits to users, so long as they take care to avoid the pitfalls.
How Motion Control Advances are Boosting Machine Productivity
Consumer applications are helping move industrial productivity forward.




