AUBURN, Mass. - PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion control, nanopositioning and piezo technology solutions, announces the release of the V-141 linear motor stage family , the most compact and cost-effective addition to its growing lineup of high-performance direct-drive linear stages. Engineered by PI USA’s development team and manufactured in Hopkinton, MA, the V-141 direct-drive stage offers advanced capabilities for space-constrained, high-speed and high-precision applications. The V-141 linear motor stage is currently available in three travel ranges—40mm, 60mm and 100mm—and features impressive performance specs, including:
- Bidirectional repeatability of 0.12µm
- Straightness to 2µm
- Maximum velocity of 1.1m/sec
With a footprint of just 80x80mm for the 40mm version, the V-141 is ideal for compact integration in OEM systems, lab automation, microscopy, semiconductor and photonics applications where space is limited but precision cannot be compromised. Engineered with direct-drive linear motor technology, the V-141 eliminates the need for mechanical transmissions such as gears and screw drives, reducing maintenance and enabling smooth, wear-free motion with zero backlash. “Performance, precision, cost effectiveness and compactness were the driving factors behind the V-141 stage design,” said Matt Reck, president at PI USA. “It’s a scalable platform that meets the growing demands of industrial and scientific users looking for reliable, high-precision linear motion in tight spaces.”
XY and XYZ configurations, Counterbalance for Vertical Use Additionally, the V-141 supports XY and XYZ configurations, with an optional integrated counterbalance on the Z-axis, making it a versatile solution for complex multi-axis motion systems.
Motion controllers enable very high dynamics
Operated with PI’s EtherCat-based motion controllers, featuring advanced algorithms to enhance dynamics while reducing heat generation, the stages combine very smooth motion with rapid acceleration, high velocity and fast step & settle. A video shows the high dynamics performance of a V-141 XY stage assembly during a test setup. The new V-141 precision linear stage is available now.
