Piezo Solutions for Nanotechnology Applications

PI and PI Ceramic provide piezo-based motion and transducer solutions for nanotechnology, nanopositioning, and nano-metrology. Applications include semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology and medicine, lasers, optics, microscopy, aerospace engineering, precision machining, astronomy, and microsystems technology. This is possible because piezo technology enables fast, precise sensing as well as motion through solid-state ceramic deformation.

Nano-Precision Piezo Actuators

Extreme lifetime up to 100 billion cycles
High force and precision
Standard and custom designs
High-quality piezo manufacturing

Ultrasonic Piezo Transducers

Standard and custom versions
OEM configurations
High-performance operation
Miniature transducer designs

Flexible Piezoelectric Patch Transducers

Sensor and actuator functionality
Flexible piezo material
Mounts to curved surfaces
Standard and high-force designs

Piezo Motors for Nanopositioning

Non-magnetic options
Multiple drive principles
High-speed to high-force designs
Miniature OEM solutions

Flexure-Guided Piezo Actuators

High-speed motion for fast dispensing
High force with nanometer accuracy
Integrated guiding mechanism
Micrometer to millimeter travel ranges

5 Nanotechnology Applications Where Piezo Technology Is Essential

Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM)
AFM and STM systems use piezo actuators for sub-nanometer probe positioning and scanning.
Semiconductor Wafer Alignment and Lithography
Piezo stages support nanometer-precision alignment in lithography, inspection, and metrology systems.
Photonics, Fiber, and PIC Alignment
Piezo nanopositioners enable active alignment of optical fibers, lenses, and photonic integrated circuits.
Nanopatterning and Nanofabrication
Piezo motion helps place nanoscale features in nanoimprint lithography and related manufacturing processes.
Single-Molecule and Cell Manipulation
Piezo nanopositioners control probes, pipettes, and optical tools for nanoscale biological manipulation.

Why Piezo Technology Fits Nanotechnology

Nanometer and sub-nanometer motion resolution
Fast response for scanning, focusing, switching, and active alignment
Compact actuator and transducer designs for space-constrained instruments
High stiffness and direct motion without gears or lead screws
Vacuum-compatible, non-magnetic, and custom OEM configurations available
Piezo Technology enables precise transducer technology (motion & sensing) w/o moving parts or wear & tear.

Miniature Piezo Transducers

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Need help selecting a piezo solution?
Contact PI USA to discuss piezo actuators, ultrasonic transducers, piezo motors, or nanopositioning systems for your nanotechnology application: Ask-an-Engineer@pi-usa.us. More informatino on piezo stages, nano- and picopositioning for nano-technologoy applications.