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  • OEM / Systems
    Precision Motion Components and Sub-Systems for OEM and Research
    PI offers 1000’s of proven, off-the-shelf precision motion products that can be quickly modified for the OEM or into a custom automation sub-system.
    • Meeting the Demands of OEMs
      OEM Products for Motion Positioning, by PI USA
      PI has a long track record of working with OEMs in the most demanding industries from Semiconductor Technology to Medical Design – industries where product performance, quality, and the ability to ramp up quickly are not the only parameters required to satisfy the customer's demands. Working with technology leaders all around the world forces you to continuously improve your yield, process, and product performance. And unless your quality is outstanding, you cannot become a key supplier to major US, European, and Japanese companies in the Optics, Photonics, Semiconductor, and Automotive industry.
    • Engineered Motion / Automation Sub-Systems
      Precision Automation Solutions / Multi-Axis Positioning Sub-Assemblies / Engineered Motion Systems
      PI is a supplier of high-end precision motion systems and makes use of own drive components and high-precision positioners to build customized positioning and automation sub-systems —“motion engines”—for our customers. With the largest portfolio of precision motion technologies in the industry, PI engineers have the best foundation to find a solution that matches your requirements in terms of precision, quality and budget – in a timeframe that works for you.
  • Products
    Precision Motion Product Overview: Nanopositioning, Piezo Technology, Air Bearings - Nano-Mechanisms | PI USA
    Overview of the Broadest & Deepest Portfolio of Precision Motion and Automation Technologies from Piezo to Air Bearings and Linear Motors
    • Products: Overview, New, Finder
      Find Precision Positioning Solutions Quickly - Product Finder | PI USA
      With thousands of standard products and customization available, PI has the motion control positioning product solution for your application.
      • Products Overview
        Products Overview
        Overview of the Broadest & Deepest Portfolio of Precision Motion and Automation Technologies from Piezo to Air Bearings and Linear Motors
      • New Products
        New Motion Control & Precision Positioning Products | PI USA
        Learn about the latest innovations in motion control and nanopositioning components and systems.
      • Product Finder
        Use the PI Product Finder - it's fast and easy!
        Select the product type specified by the axes of motion required. Selection of more criteria expands or shortens the list of results. Select more than one filter at at time, for example, to find positioning stages designed for higher load capacity, too.
    • Air Bearings & Ultra High Precision Stages
      Air Bearings, PIglide Air Bearing Stages, Air Bearing Systems, Manufactured by PI USA
      Air bearings provide advantages over mechanical bearings when vibration-free motion is required, highly constant velocity control is crucial, and when angular repeatability and geometric performance must be optimal. Air bearing stages (linear, rotary, and spherical) replace mechanical contact by a thin air film, avoiding wear, friction, vibration, and hysteresis effects.
    • Miniature Positioning Stages
      Compact Positioning Stages: Miniature Linear, Rotary & Vertical Precision Positioners | PI USA
      Compact positioning stages are crucial for the miniaturization process in cutting-edge research and industrial applications, for test & measurement, optical and opto-mechanical alignment, and component assembly. PI provides the largest portfolio of miniature stages, including high-speed linear motor stages, economical stepper motor units, and ultra-compact piezo motor positioners.
    • Motorized Stages: Linear, Rotary, XY
      Precision Motorized Positioning Stages Overview: Linear, Vertical, Rotary, XY, XYZ ... | PI-USA
      PI offers the broadest and deepest range of precision motion technologies for micro and nano precision applications. Our engineers work with our customers to find the best drive and bearing technology for each individual application. Having access to multiple drive and positioning technologies allows an open discussion with a better outcome for the customer.
      • Overview - Motorized Linear/Rotary Stages
        Overview - Motorized Linear/Rotary Stages
      • Linear Stages
        Linear Stages - Positioning Solutions | PI USA
        Several types of motorized precision linear translation stages | PI USA
      • Fast Linear Motor Stages and Actuators
        Overview: Linear Stage, Linear Motor Driven, Fast Brushless Motor Positioning Stages | PI USA
        Brushless linear motor-driven stages provide high speed, precision and long life.
      • Vertical Stages
        Vertical Linear Stages – Precision Motorized Z-Positioners | PI USA
      • XY Stages
        XY Stages – 2-Axis Motorized Precision Positioning Stages | PI USA
        Several types of planar XY stages: Direct-driven stages, ball-screw stages and air bearing planar XY stages
      • XYZ Stages
        XYZ Stage - Multi-Axis Precision Motorized Stages
      • Rotary Stages / Goniometers
        Precision Rotation Stage, High Resolution Rotary Positioners, Rotation Tables, Goniometers, by PI USA
        Several types of motorized rotation stages: Direct-driven stages, ball-bearing stages and air bearing stages
      • Heavy Duty Stages / Industrial Automation
        Heavy Duty Positioning Stages for Industrial Automation - Linear Stages & Rotary Stages | PI USA
        High performance motorized stages, designed for heavy duty applications in industrial precison automation.
      • Sub-Systems for Automation
        SYS > Engineered Motion/Automation Sub-Systems
        The PI group employs over 1,200 people in 15 countries and runs engineering and manufacturing centers on 3 continents. Select from the broadest portfolio of precision motion technologies, including piezoelectric and air bearing systems, with 1,000’s of standard products or have our engineers provide you with a custom solution.
    • Linear Actuators
      Precision Linear Actuator Overview: Piezo, Servo and Stepper Motor Actuators and Micro-Pushers | PI-USA
      A precision linear actuator is a positioning device that provides motion in 1 degree of freedom. PI designs and manufactures a variety of precision linear actuators (pushers) including economical stepper-motor driven actuators, high-speed linear motor types for automation and nanometer precise piezo-motor actuators.
    • Gantries / Cartesian Robots
      What is a Gantry Stage / Cartesian Robot | PI USA
      A gantry precision positioning stage is sometimes called a linear robot or Cartesian robot. Gantries typically provide motion in 2 or 3 linear degrees of freedom (X-Y and X-Y-Z) and are often used for pick and place applications, 3D printing or laser machining, and welding applications.
    • 6-Axis Hexapods / Parallel Positioners
      Hexapod 6-Axis Parallel Kinematics Positioning Systems, Stewart Platforms, 6-DOF Motion Platforms | PI USA
      Hexapod positioners are often referred to as Stewart Platforms. A hexapod is based on a 6-axis (XYZ, Pitch, Roll, Yaw) actuator system arranged in parallel between a top and bottom platform. PI parallel kinematics (PKM) precision positioning systems have many advantages over serial kinematics stages, such as lower inertia, improved dynamics, smaller package size and higher stiffness. In addition hexapods are more flexible than conventional 6 axis positioners.
      • 6-Axis Hexapods / Parallel Positioners
        6-Axis Hexapods / Parallel Positioners
      • Control of Hexapod / Stewart Platforms: Hexapod Motion Controllers & Simulation Software
        Hexapod Motion Controller, Simulation Software for Hexapod, Stewart Platform Motion Control, 6-axis controller, EtherCat Control, 6DOF Motion Platform Positioner, by PI USA
        Controllers, software and accessories for Hexapod Stewart platforms and parallel kinematic motion systems | PI USA
    • Piezo Flexure Nanopositioning Stages
      Nanometer Precision: Piezo Stages for Nanopositioning, Piezo Nanopositioners, Piezo Flexure Scanning Stages | PI USA
      PI offers the broadest and deepest portfolio of nanometer precision motion technologies, from piezo-driven nanopositioning and scanning stages to motorized 6-axis hexapod positioning systems.
      • Overview - Piezo Flexure Stages
        Overview - Piezo Flexure Stages
      • Linear Piezo Flexure Stages
        Linear Piezo Stages for Nanopositioning – Flexure-Guided Precision NanoPositioners | PI USA
        Largest selection of frictionless, high performance piezo-stack-driven flexure linear nanopositioning stages | PI USA
      • Vertical & Tip/Tilt Piezo Stages
        Piezo Z-Stage, Piezo Z-Tip-Tilt Platform. Flexure Guided Nanopositioning Stages| PI USA
        Large selection of Piezo Z-Stages and Tip/Tilt scanners with nanometer precision | PI USA
      • Fast Steering Mirrors & Tip/Tilt Platforms
        FSM - Fast Steering Mirror & Active Optics Scanners, Tip-Tilt Platforms for Beam Deflection & Image Dithering | PI USA
      • Nanofocus Lens Scanners
        Fast Piezo Focus Lens Positioners and Scanners – Piezo Flexure Guided Precision Positioners | PI USA
        Largest Selection of Nano-Focus drives for microscope lenses – flexure-guided precision positioners
      • XY Piezo Flexure Stages
        XY Piezo Stages – 2-Axis Flexure Nanopositioning Stages for Precision Positioning | PI USA
        Largest selection of integrated XY piezo flexure stages with nanometer precision.
      • XYZ Piezo Flexure Stages
        XYZ Piezo Nanopositioning Stages – Flexure Guided 3-Axis Precision Positioners | PI USA
        Largest selection of integrated XYZ piezo flexure stages with nanometer precision.
      • 6-Axis Piezo Flexure Stages
        6-Axis Piezo Nanopositioning Stages – Flexure Guided Precision Positioners | PI USA
        Piezo-driven fast steering mirrors (FSM) achieve nanoradian resolution and high bandwidth.
      • Tutorial - Piezo Nanopositioning
        Nanometer Precision: Nanopositioning Basics Tutorial. Piezo Nanopositioners, Scanning Stages, Flexure Guided Positioners | PI USA
        There are several ways to achieve nanometer precision motion. The best positioning systems avoid friction all together, in both the drive system (motor) and in the guiding system (bearings). Frictionless bearings also avoid the bearing rumble caused by balls and rollers and provide vibration-free motion with highly constant velocity.
    • Piezo Motors: Stages & Actuators
      Piezo Motors: Stages & Actuators
      Piezo Motors are intrinsically vacuum compatible, non-magnetic and self locking at rest, providing long travel compared to traditional piezo mechanisms. The individual drive concepts are optimized for different applications, they differ in their design, size, cost, force & speed and other performance parameters.
      • Overview - Piezo Motors (Stages/Actuators)
        Overview - Piezo Motors (Stages/Actuators)
      • Actuators with Piezo Motors
        Compact precision linear actuators stages with several types of piezo motor drives – ultrasonic, stick-slip, piezo-walk, piezo-ratchet. | PI USA
      • Linear Stages with Piezo Motors
        Precision linear stages with several types of piezo motor drives – ultrasonic, stick-slip, piezo-walk, piezo-ratchet. | PI USA
      • XY Stages with Piezo Motors
        XY piezo motor linear stages with several types of precision piezo motor drives – ultrasonic, stick-slip, piezo-walk | PI USA
      • XY Piezo Flexure Stages
        XY Piezo Flexure Stages
        High-precision 2-axis nanopositioning systems integrate PICMA® piezo actuators for maximum reliability. Repeatable, drift-free positioning with optimal stability is possible by the use of high-quality nanometrology sensors.
      • Rotary Stages with Piezo Motors
        Rotary piezo motor stages with several types of precision piezo motors– ultrasonic, stick-slip (inertia), | PI USA
      • 6-Axis Stages with Piezo Motors
        6-Axis precision positioning systems with several types of piezo motors – stick-slip (inertia), piezo-walk | PI USA
      • Tutorial - Piezo Motion Control
        Why All Piezo Motors are NOT Created Equal: The piezoelectric effect for precision motion control - PI Physik Instrumente.
        The demand for higher speed and/or precision in fields such as bio-nanotechnology, semiconductors, metrology, data comm, and photonics keep pushing manufacturers to come up with innovative drive technologies.
    • Piezo Transducers & Actuators
      Piezoelectric Transducers & Actuators: Cofired Piezo Stacks, Actuators, PZT Transducers, Shear Actuators, Benders, Tubes ... | PI-USA
      Piezoelectric translators (transducers) are precision ceramic actuators which convert electrical energy directly into linear motion with high speed, force and virtually unlimited resolution. These actuators are used in every modern high tech field from semiconductor test & inspection to super-resolution microscopy, bio-nanotechnology and astronomy/aerospace technology.
      • Piezo Actuators & Transducers: Stacks, Chips, Benders, Tubes, Spheres, Shear…
        Piezo Actuators & Transducers: Stacks, Chips, Benders, Tubes, Spheres, Shear…
      • Value-Added Piezo Transducers & Piezo Assemblies
        Value Added Piezo Assemblies: Transducers, Actuators, Sensors, Manufactured by PI Ceramic
        Developing and manufacturing piezo ceramic materials and components are complex processes. PI Ceramic - PI’s piezo material design and manufacturing facility - boasts several decades of experience as well as the right tools for rapid prototyping of custom engineered piezo components and assemblies. From the formulation of advanced piezo materials to the processing steps such as cutting, milling, grinding, and the precision assembly, every stage is controlled by our engineers and product specialists.
      • Piezo Ceramic Components
        Piezo Ceramic Components
    • Microscopy, Bio-Imaging, Life Sciences
      High Precision Microscope Stages, Piezo Lens Scanners, Tools for Bio-Imaging | PI-USA
      Piezo nano-positioning stages are essential tools for high-resolution microscopy, such as Super Resolution Microscopy or AFM. Their sub-atomic resolution and extremely fast response allow researchers to create higher-quality images faster. PI provides a large variety of fast Z-Stages and collar piezo objective positioners for 3D imaging (Z-stack acquisition), deconvolution, and fast focusing applications.
      • Stages for Microscopy & Bio-Imaging
        Stages for Microscopy & Bio-Imaging
      • Applications: Life Sciences / Medical
        Precision motion control for medical engineering and life sciences applications | PI USA
    • Photonics Alignment Solutions
      Fast Alignment Solutions for Silicon Photonics Test & Packaging, Motorized Fiber Alignment, Automated Single Mode Fiber Aligners, Optics, Data Communication | PI USA
      PI provides a variety of innovative fiber alignment systems from motorized fiber positioners to automated optic and photonic alignment such as used in telecommunication, data commumication and for packaging / automation. In addition to fiber-based applications, fast steering systems for free-space-optical communication are also available. Products range from motorized 6D micromotion alignment systems for industrial photonics automation, through ultra-fast piezoelectric scanning & alignment modules to modular devices with manual control for laboratory test setups. All motorized systems come with extensive software for easy setup and integration.
    • Vacuum Positioning Stages & Actuators
      Vaccum / UHV Compatible Stages - Linear & Rotary Positioners for Vacuum, Wide Temperature Ranges | PI USA
      PI miCos has extensive experience in the design and manufacturing of vacuum and high vacuum compatible precision optomechanical positioning equipment for low temperature and wide temperature ranges. We provide translation stages, vertical linear stages, rotation stages, XY stages and complex multi-axis positioning systems in vacuum spec.
    • Controllers, Drivers, Motion Software
      Motion Controllers, Piezo Drivers-High Voltage Amplifiers, and Motion Software Overview | PI USA
      • Overview - Controllers & Motion Software
        Overview - Controllers & Motion Software
      • Piezo Drivers, Controllers, Power Supplies, High-Voltage Amps
        Piezo Controller, Driver, Nanopositioning Controller, High-Voltage Amplifier, Piezo Power Supply by PI USA
        A piezo controller or driver is used to control the motion of a piezo positioning device. There are open and closed loop controllers. Open-loop controllers are often referred to as piezo driver or even piezo power supply. Closed-loop controllers are divided in two basic types: analog-servo and digital servo controllers.
      • Controllers/Drivers for Motorized Stages
        Precision Motion Controller - Variety of Motor Controllers / Servo Controllers for Precision Positioning Systems by PI-USA
        PI provides a large variety of hardware & software solutions for high precision motion control. Our portfolio spans from integrated compact single axis servo controllers / drivers, such as popular Mercury-class motion controllers, to complex multi-axis systems for parallel-kinematics positioners, such as hexapods.
      • Software - Motion Control Software
        PI Software Tools for Motion Control & Positioning: drivers for LabVIEW, Linux, TCP/IP, Text-Based Programming Languages, Matlab C++, USB, Ethernet, Support for NI DAQ Boards, C++, PIMikroMove™ Mikro-Move™
        For LabView, C++, VB, Matlab, Image Acquisitiong Packages, NI DAC Cards, ..... PI provides high-level, robust, easy-to-use software tools for fast, seamless integration of motion systems into application control software.
    • Capacitive Sensors
      Nanometer Resolution: Capacitance Sensors for Nano-Measuring, Nano-Metrology | PI
      A capacitive sensor is a proximity sensor that detects nearby objects by their effect on the electrical field created by the sensor.
    • Accessories: Plates, Brackets, Cables
      Adapters and Cables for PI Precision Motion Components
      Standardization is common with adapter plates and brackets, but we can create a custom accessory to fit your application system. PI products ship with the required cables. Customization is always an option.
  • Tech Blog
    PI Blog / Tech Articles on Advancements in Precision Motion Control, Automation and Piezo Technology | PI USA
    PI’s tech blog offers over 40 years of insight into innovative applications of precision motion control, nanopositioning, and micropositioning in industry, science, and research. We hope the PI blog is an enjoyable and informative resource, and a starting-point for innovation across disciplines.
    • Tech Blog
      Tech Blog
      PI’s tech blog offers over 40 years of insight into innovative applications of precision motion control, nanopositioning, and micropositioning in industry, science, and research. We hope the PI blog is an enjoyable and informative resource, and a starting-point for innovation across disciplines.
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    PI – Resources – Papers, Videos, ISO9001, Service, Downloads
    Find Tech Articles, Videos, Papers, Brochures, Software Information, ISO9001 Certificates and more.
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      Download Catalogs on Precision Motion Control and Nanopositioning Products
      Find brochures and catalogs for download.
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      Metric Tolerances & Thread Pitch
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      Motion Control Software
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      Free Seminars on Precision Motion Control / Automation – Motorized and Piezo-Based Solutions | PI USA
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        On-Site Services
        The PI Global Services Division (GSD) is a team of PI skilled after-sales support engineers located around the world, dedicated to providing world class customer support.
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        If our customers need to solve a complex problem, they often require individual advice. We will come to visit you.
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    PI products are often used at the cutting edge of technology. They solve critical motion problems in lithography, microscopy, astronomy, laser technology, photonics and semiconductor manufacturing on locations around the world and in places as remote as the Science Lab on the Mars Rover.
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      PI positioning systems are employed where technology is pushed forward in industry and research. This is done, for example, in semiconductor manufacturing, in medical engineering, in biotechnology, in plant engineering, in surface metrology, or in astronomy.
      • Hexapods Support Industrial Robots
        Hexapods Support Industrial Robots
        Because the need for multi-axis and also precision robots in production and quality processes is on the increase, industry is looking out for new types of robotics. PI offers parallel-kinematic hexapods for these tasks.
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        Scientific Instrumentation
        The term "scientific instrumentation" covers a variety of different applications, starting with microscopy via beamline processes through to the wide field of laboratory automation.
      • Semiconductor Technology
        Semiconductor Technology
        Lithographic processes are the reason why chips are getting smaller and smaller and why extremely fine structures can be realized on silicon wafers. Piezo drives have made these technical advances possible with their performance and reliability.
      • Microscopy
        Microscopy
        Imaging processes increase efficiency across a number of fields, ranging from medical engineering to pharmaceutical research and manufacturing of semiconductors.
      • Silicon Photonics
        Silicon Photonics
        Silicon photonics allows data rates into the Tbit/s range and is therefore suitable for computer-aided services that require the highest possible transmission speeds.
      • Medical Technology
        Medical Technology
        Progress in pharmaceutical research, diagnostics, and therapy requires high-performance and precise position systems. In addition to high positioning precision, requirements for the drives often include compact dimensions, low energy consumption, speed, and high reliability.
      • Materials Research
        Materials Research
        Efficiency has become an important buzzword these days. Materials research has paid a major contribution as the results have, for example, optimized processing methods. Methods such as X-rays and lasers or white light interferometry demand precise positioning of the specimens to be examined and of optics or beam control.
      • Mechanical Engineering
        Mechanical Engineering
        Mechanical engineering and manufacturing technology require fast, reliable and energy-saving drive components. The spectrum ranges from piezo actuators to six-axis parallel kinematics which can communicate directly with CNC controls.
      • Automation
        Automation
        Piezo drives, magnetic direct drives, and hexapods are part and parcel of automation today. They operate precisely and reliably and have proven themselves under rugged conditions.
      • Beamline Instrumentation
        Beamline Instrumentation
        Scientific experiments pose their own challenges, and beamline X-ray experiments are even more special in themselves. However, the need for precision equipment is universal.
      • Additive Manufacturing
        Additive Manufacturing
        Due to their high dynamics and pushing forces piezo actuators are highly suitable for the use in machines for additive manufacturing.
    • Technology
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      PI combines its long-term experience in micro and nanopositioning technology with in-depth knowledge in the fields of mechanics, electronics, sensor engineering, and software. Thus, PI is able to offer its customers the most advanced drive technologies and system solutions.
      • Piezo Technology
        Piezo Technology
        PI Ceramic offers a wealth of experience in the manufacturing of piezoceramic materials, components, and actuators. The piezoceramic materials can be adapted individually to perfectly fit the later use of the piezo components.
      • Piezoelectric Drives
        Piezoelectric Drives
        Depending on the configuration and control, piezoceramic actuators can be used to create translational motions or as motors with a virtually unlimited travel range. The choice of drive depends on the requirements of the application.
      • Electromagnetic Drives
        Electromagnetic Drives
        Rotating electric motors such as DC or stepper motors are used in connection with screw or worm drives. Stepper motor systems with high-resolution encoders can perform minimum incremental motions of 10 nm with high reliability and repeatability.
      • Parallel Kinematics
        Parallel Kinematics
        In a parallel-kinematic, multi-axis system, all actuators act directly on a single moving platform. This means that all axes can be designed with identical dynamic properties, thus reducing the moved mass considerably. Hexapods are used for moving and precision positioning, aligning and displacing loads in all six degrees of freedom, i.e., three linear and three rotational axes.
      • Sensor Technologies
        Sensor Technologies
        The linearity and repeatability achieved are not possible without highest-resolution measuring devices. Accuracies in the range of a few nanometers and below require a position measurement method that can also detect motion in this range.
      • Controllers & Software
        Controllers & Software
        Fast settling or extremely smooth low speed motion, high positional stability, high resolution and high dynamics – the requirements placed on piezo systems vary greatly and need drivers and controllers with a high degree of flexibility.
      • Guiding Systems & Force Transmission
        Guiding Systems & Force Transmission
        Flexure joints, mechanical guide components or magnetic bearings? Which kind of guiding system PI uses in its products depends on parameters such as travel range, required precision, load, lifetime, and ambient conditions.
      • Vacuum
        Vacuum Compatible Linear & Rotary Stages, UHV Positioners
        Careful handling, adequate premises: PI does not only have the necessary equipment for the qualification of materials, components and final products, but also has many years of experience with regard to HV und UHV positioning systems.
      • Glossary
        PI Glossary for Technical Terms
        Find useful explanations of technical terms in the PI Glossary.
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    Talk to our engineers first. They have access to in-depth knowledge and test data on diverse driving and guiding technologies, spanning from electromagnetic to piezoceramic and from mag-lev to air bearings. They also have experience selecting the right technology for each individual application. Often an adaptation of existing technologies/products will suffice to solve a problem. However, experience along with detailed knowledge and PI’s significant R&D investment in new technologies enables our engineers to take unique approaches.
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      Ask a PI Engineer
      Talk to our engineers first. They have access to in-depth knowledge and test data on diverse driving and guiding technologies, spanning from electromagnetic to piezoceramic and from mag-lev to air bearings. They also have experience selecting the right technology for each individual application. Often an adaptation of existing technologies/products will suffice to solve a problem. However, experience along with detailed knowledge and PI’s significant R&D investment in new technologies enables our engineers to take unique approaches.
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