ABOUT US
PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class nanopositioning, precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, piezo mechanics, hexapods, steering mirrors, gantry systems and motion controllers at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. PI was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1300 people worldwide. PI’s customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields including photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors, aerospace, and industrial automation.
PI’s in-house engineered solutions have enabled customers around the world to increase their productivity and technological advantage for 5 decades. With access to a large base of technologies and proven methodologies, PI is in the position to quickly modify existing designs or provide a fully customized OEM solution to fit the exact requirements of your application from sensors and transducers to microscope auto-focus units, high performance nanopositioning stages to multi-axis automation systems.
PRODUCTS
For applications demanding sub-micrometer precision—such as fine positioning, alignment, or adjustment—PI’s M-235, L-220, and M-230 linear actuator series provide reliable, high-performance motion control.
The F-141 system offers ultra-fast, multi-axis photonics alignment with embedded machine learning, ideal for PIC testing and assembly requiring precision, speed, and compact integration.
The N-332 linear stage, powered by PICMAWalk, the longest-lasting piezo-motorized drive principle on the market, delivers an impressive 75 N active force with a 3 nm minimum incremental motion.
The P-725.xCDE1S PIFOC Scanner System offers a dynamic focus solution in the entry-level class, featuring travel ranges of 100 µm or 400 µm.
PI Ceramic offers piezoelectric ultrasound transducers, piezo ceramic components for piezo sensors, and elements made from PZT and lead free material formulations.
PI offers granite-based multi-axis precision motion systems for the automation of wafer metrology, glass substrate inspection and lithography applications.
The H-811.I2 6-Axis Miniature Hexapod is a fast, compact, and highly precise positioning system, ideal for industrial and research applications such as micromanufacturing and medical technology.
The F-143 is a unique photonics alignment system consisting of a multi-axis, frictionless air bearing stage and an ACS / EtherCat-based high-performance motion controller with embedded first light search and alignment algorithms.
The direct-drive rotation stages of the V-62x series are designed for precision, high stiffness, a long lifetime, and ease of use, and can be mounted in any orientation.
Piezo flexure tip/tilt platforms provide fast response, high resolution and stability - ideal prerequisites for fast steering mirror applications (FSM) and dynamic operation in scanning, tracking and image stabilizing.
CONTACT INFORMATION
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP
16 Albert Street
Auburn, MA 01501
UNITED STATES
Phone: (508) 832-3456
Fax: (508) 832-0506
NEWS
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![Linear_actuators_for_fast_delivery_L220_series_PI_highres]( "High Precision Micro-Positioning Actuators Available For Fast Delivery")
PI’s L-220 series linear actuators deliver sub-micrometer precision motion for optics, photonics, semiconductor testing, and microscopy, offering high reliability, compact design, vacuum compatibility, and rapid system integration.
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![A-688-Air-Bearing-Rotary-Stage-with-Large-Aperture_fast-delivery_PI_highres]( "A-688 Rotary Air Bearing With Large Aperture – Made In The USA")
PI’s A-688 air-bearing rotary stage delivers frictionless, nanometer-scale precision rotation with 0.0015 µrad resolution, zero backlash, and 260 mm aperture—ideal for metrology, photonics, and semiconductor applications.
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![V573_US-Manufactured-High-Performance-Linear-Positioning-Stage-Family_PI_highres]( "US-Manufactured High Performance Linear Positioning Stage Family With Absolute Encoder And Excellent Guiding Precision")
PI’s new V-573 linear motor stage family delivers 1 nm encoder resolution, 80 nm repeatability, and 500 mm/s velocity—combining precision, speed, and reliability for demanding automation and research applications.
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![PI_Shrewsbury_240205-440-Hartford-Turnpike-at-Night_highres]( "Coming Soon: New PI Factory In The USA To Strengthen Customer Support And Mitigate Trade Pressures")
PI is opening a 140,000 sq. ft. Massachusetts facility by November 2025 to triple US space, improve supply stability, and boost high-precision manufacturing and jobs.
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At SEMICON West 2025, PI will showcase advanced motion control solutions supporting semiconductor, photonics and life science applications.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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![hexapod_1]( "The Role Of Hexapods In High-Precision Machining")
A custom hexapod was introduced at ILA Berlin 2024, enhancing precision in aircraft construction. This 6-DOF system improves contour machining of CFRP components, reducing manufacturing times and costs.
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![Physik-Instrumente-Photonics-Chiplet]( "Choosing Between Active and Passive Methods for Enhanced Efficiency")
Passive alignment limits scalability, while active alignment offers superior precision and flexibility. Advanced systems now enable rapid, automated alignment for high-yield, cost-effective production.
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![PI---piezo-wafer-stage]( "Highly-Dynamic 4-Axis Piezo Wafer Stage For Inspection And Metrology")
Delve into the technical specifications and capabilities of a hybrid piezo wafer stage and its advantages over traditional electromagnetic solutions.
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![PI - photonics alignment]( "How To Improve Active Photonics Alignment Performance")
Explore how FMPA technology is revolutionizing the photonics industry by streamlining the alignment process, reducing time and cost, and meeting the growing demands for high-volume, mass production.
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![DNA molecule-GettyImages-1477221598]( "DNA Nanoswitch Calipers Benefit From Piezo Nanopositioning Stages")
Explore how precision piezo stages enable unprecedented measurements in biomolecular research for DNA nanoswitch calipers, advancing nanotechnology's frontier.
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![GettyImages-1297146235-dna]( "Nanopositioning Systems And Advanced Motion Control For DNA Sequencing")
Learn how advancements in advanced motion control have revolutionized DNA sequencing, significantly enhancing the speed, precision, and affordability of genome analysis methods like sequencing-by-synthesis.
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![GettyImages-1373244192 PCB circuit]( "High-Speed Actuators For Micro- And Nano-Dispensing")
Maximizing production efficiency and quality in micro- and nano-dispensing hinges on high-speed actuators. Explore piezo-driven mechanisms' prowess for precise, rapid dispensing of viscous substances.
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![PI - wafer inspection metrology]( "Semiconductor Wafer Inspection And Metrology With Multi-Axis Air Bearing Stage")
Discover how PI’s precision motion control solutions address the evolving challenges of semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring nanometer-level defect detection, high throughput, and reduced costs.
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![PI - hexapod metrology_Bucket]( "Non-Contact Metrology With 6-Axis Hexapods")
Discover how a novel non-contact metrology method, TWI, leverages a 6-axis motion system, revolutionizing aspheric optics qualification for speed and precision.
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![PI - XZ]( "Speed Up Industrial Camera Manufacturing With Active Alignment")
Learn about the process of active optical alignment with a close look at an evolving sensor positioning system that can help increase production volumes and maintain product consistency.
