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    1. Mechanical & Motion Systems

    Advances in Precision Motion Control

    Oct. 29, 2016
    Sponsored by Physik Instrumente
    Related To: PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P.
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    ​Piezo flexure nanopositioners and air bearings are on the leading edge of precision motion control. Whether it’s the precision, speed, and force of an electro-ceramic piezo actuator or the vibration-free frictionless motion, geometric performance and repeatability of an air bearing, advances are being made in the functionality as well as in the applications use for both types of systems. 

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