characteristics:

• z-axis elevator stage
• motion up to 16 microns
• stage design with top/bottom plate
• nanometer resolution
• easy adjustment
• for dynamic applications
• high resonant frequency
• vacuum compatible
• combinable with other piezo systems

application examples:

• fiber positioning
• laser optics
• scanning systems
• micromanipulation

Due to the nature of the solid state flexure and parallelogram construction, the z-axis nano positioner PZ 16 can travel without any mechanical play. The PZ 16 piezo elevator stage provides a much higher resolution than is possible with mechanical or electromechanical systems.

Based on the flexure guidance system, the actuator is mechanical pre-loaded. Thus enables the piezo stage to work dynamic. This can be done also with small loads adapted onto the top plate.

The piezo element PZ 16 is equipped with a capacitive measurement system that compensates drift and hysteresis and guarantees sub-nanometer accuracy during positioning.