Smallest Electro-Mechanical 6-Axis Hexapod Micropositioning System fits on Palm-Top

Sept. 30, 2008 - PRLog -- After two decades of Hexapod design and manufacturing experience, PI electro-mechanical Hexapods and piezo Hexapods are among the most advanced multiaxis precision positioning systems in the world. The new M-810 ultra-compact miniature Hexapod is no exception.

Datasheets & More Information:
http://www.physikinstrumente.com/en/news/fullnews.php?newsid=145

Features and Advantages of the M-810 Miniature Hexapod
* High-Force 6-Axis Hexapod with 5 kg Load Capacity
* Very Compact: 10 cm Diameter, 11.8 cm Height
* Sub-Micron Resolution
* Long Travel Ranges to 40 mm (linear) and 60° (rotation)
* Powerful Controller with Freely Definable Virtual Pivot Point
* High Velocity of 10 mm/s
* Operation in Any Orientation
* Linear and Rotary Multi-Axis Scans

More information on Hexapods can be found at::
http://www.hexapods.net


Parallel Kinematics Advantages
Parallel-kinematic motion systems have a number of advantages over standard serial kinematic (stacked) positioning systems:

* Only one Moving Platform, No Accumulation of Guiding and Lever-Arm Errors
* No Moving Cables for Improved Reliability and Precision
* Smaller Package Size
*  Increased Stiffness, Reduced Inertia, Better Dynamics
* Virtual Pivot Point


More information on Nanopositioning Systems at: http://www.nanopositioning.net

Smaller Motors and Encoders, Compatible with Existing Controllers
The limited space necessitated the usage of new technologies for encoders, motors and other integrated electronic components. Nevertheless, the M-810 is compatible with PI’s tried and proven hexapod controllers that are supported by windows software and a library of drivers and programming examples for applications such as optical alignment etc.  

PI offers Hexapods with load ranges from 2 kg to >1000 kg.  


High Resolution Image at:
http://www.pi-usa.us/PRL/M810_6-Axis_Hexapod.jpg



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