From PI LPMar 29 2023 Auburn, MA – PI USA, a premium supplier of in-house designed and manufactured air bearings for precision motion, metrology and automation offers the PIglide A-123 family of wide-body, high accuracy linear stages. The low-profile precision positioning stages are equipped with preloaded air bearings, integrated linear encoders, and utilize cogging-free, direct-drive linear motors.
On-Board Ultra-Fast Scan and Align Algorithms The ACS-based motion and alignment controller that powers the stage features embedded ultra-fast scan and alignment routines, including serpentine and circular scans, as well as a fast hill-climb gradient search. Embedded alignment routines provide higher performance, since communication with an external host computer is not required.
How Do Air Bearing Stages Work? Air bearing stages utilize a cushion of air instead of traditional, contacting roller or ball bearings, eliminating friction, and allowing for smooth, controlled movement with exceptional guiding accuracy. Overall, air bearing stages offer a range of benefits that make them ideal for applications that require extremely precise and accurate movement.