Where nanopositioning technology and motion control systems of the highest accuracy level are concerned, PI has been a globally leading supplier for many years. 4 Decades of Experience When PI introduced piezoelectric nan......Where nanopositioning technology and motion control systems of the highest accuracy level are concerned, PI has been a globally leading supplier for many years. 4 Decades of Experience When PI introduced piezoelectric nanopositioning technology almost 40 years ago, typical customers were research labs and universities working on laser cavity tuning, Fabry-Perot interferometers and filters. Few foresaw that whole industrial sectors like semiconductor manufacturing or biotechnology would become dependent on progress in nanopositioning. Today, not even the precision machining industry can do without nanometer-level positioning systems. Financially Strong-Great Advantage for OEM Customers PI is a financially stable, privately owned company with a broadly diversified customer base that spans many fields. This strength has allowed PI to keep investing in the next upswing even during the downturn, instead of laying highly-trained people off — a well established, short-sighted practice in the industry. When the economy rebounds, PI is in a position to ramp up production quickly while maintaining the quality customers expect from an ISO9001 certified company. Key Technologies In-House-Vertical Integration PI follows a vertical integration strategy designed to develop and maintain all key technologies in-house. We supervise each and every step from design to delivery in the following areas: software, precision mechanics, digital and analog control electronics, sub-nanometer capacitive position sensors, piezo ceramics and piezo actuators. This assures the highest quality and reduces cost.