POSITIONING STAGES

The WP-Z-120A Wafer Stage from Queensgate features ms response times and high bandwidth for positioning in high-throughput applications. The wafer stage is designed to hold 300-mm wafers,...

The SCANcube series devices are characterized by their compact design. Offering an attractive price/performance ratio makes them the best choice for standard applications. The SCANcube IV disposes...

The FiberMax®HP 3- to 6-axis photonics alignment platform is built on Aerotech’s ANT nanopositioning product line. It is designed to meet the demanding needs of critical photonics alignment...

The MMP series are precision stepper-motor-driven micropositioners with 25-mm travel and 95-nm step size. The modular design is available in 1-, 2-, or 3-axis models. Proprietary intelligent control...

AI robotics and navigation technology company Advanced Navigation has acquired Australian National University (ANU) spinout Vai Photonics. Vai is developing photonic sensors for precision navigation...

Researchers at NIST have developed a method to enable frequency combs to measure light pulse arrival times with greater sensitivity than was previously possible — potentially improving...

An international team led by researchers at the Politecnico di Milano has devised a way to separate and distinguish optical beams even when the beams are superimposed, and even when the form in which...

A consortium led by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (Fraunhofer IZM) is using hollow-core optical fibers to develop a reliable method to transmit light to...

One of the most critical elements of any time-resolved spectroscopy and dynamics experiment is the optical delay line. A typical optical delay line consists of a retroreflector or folding mirrors on...

In general, there are three common approaches to reducing mechanical excitation of photonic systems. The first is identifying the sources of vibration and implementing ways to eliminate or reduce...

Progressive assembly operations such as guiding, gluing and bonding often take place around a static package in three-dimensional space. Integrating the different mechanical systems to ensure that...

Abbe Error — Linear off-axis errors introduced by angular deviations coupled to a moment arm at the point of interest on stage mounted devices (θ in Figure 1). The effect of Abbe error...

Overview of FTP-2000.

Overview of PZ-2000 FT.

The Lumispot Tech LSP-LRS-0310F is a compact and lightweight laser rangefinder module, notable for being the smallest of its kind, weighing only 33 g. It is a highly precise tool for measuring...

Researchers at Penn State University are spearheading a multidisciplinary research effort to explore ways to produce bioethanol more efficiently from lignocellulose. Importantly, this is not corn...

With a focus on high-throughput/high-yield positioning and microrobotic solutions for leading-edge manufacturing, Scott Jordan and Matt Price from Physik Instrumente (PI) will present the latest...

Optical filters can discretely transmit or reject specific wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths of light. Utilizing this capability in photonics-based instruments creates the need for a better...

Today, process innovation is as important as product innovation to the creation of a competitive product. The entire value chain, from the definition of the specifications based on the needs of the...

As fiber optics device manufacturing processes mature, the use of automated alignment, probing, and packaging equipment will become widespread. These automated technologies will greatly enhance the...

Nanopositioning refers to the precise and controlled movement or manipulation of objects or components at the nanometer scale. This technology enables the positioning of objects with extremely high...

A mirror mount is a mechanical device used to secure and precisely position mirrors in optical systems. Mirrors are essential components in optical setups for reflecting light or redirecting laser...

In the optical shop, the process of positioning and marking a blank or lens before surfacing, cutting and edging.

In optics, a motion controller refers to a device or system that precisely controls the movement of optical components, such as mirrors, lenses, stages, or other elements within an optical setup. The...

Established in 1990, Applied Scientific Instrumentation is a reknown American company committed to the advancement of science. ASI products have been thoroughly tested and evaluated in numerous labs...

As separate disciplines, quantum science and integrated photonics are pushing the bounds of possibility in communication science, compute, data processing, and more. In tandem, the two realms are...

A servo motor is a type of motor that acts as the control element in a servomechanism. It is powered by an amplifier circuit and drives the load with linear or rotary motion.

An optical table is a specialized platform used in optics laboratories for mounting and aligning optical components. These tables provide a stable and vibration-resistant surface that minimizes...

A linear actuator is a high-precision motorized positioning device, often linked to computer control equipment.

For over 100 years, Prior Scientific has been manufacturing precision optical and electro-mechanical equipment and instrumentation. Prior is a leader in the development of precision motion,...

Mad City Labs, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of piezo nanopositioning systems and instrumentation capable of sub-nanometer positioning resolution. Our product line of nanopositioners,...

Since 2005, SmarAct develops piezo-based, high-performance positioners and measurement tools for the micro- and nanometer scale. Positioning systems with numerous degrees of freedom and parallel...

As a provider of precision automation and motion control systems, Aerotech offers a complete range of motion and automation solutions to our clients. Our standard product offerings include: ...