Request InfoAerotech Inc.The FiberMaxHP is a 3- to 6-axis photonics alignment platform from Aerotech Inc. It features noncontact, direct-drive for all axes for high-throughput alignment, and 2-nm linear and 0.05 μrad rotary minimum incremental motion. The platform is designed for critical photonics alignment applications in highly automated, 24/7 production environments. 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