Advanced Nanopositioning, Motion Control and Precision Automation Solutions for 5+ Decades

PI designs and manufactures precision motion and automation systems in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Leading the world as the first and largest manufacturer of nanopositioning products based on piezo motor designs, PI is also leading the field of high precision hexapod 6-axis parallel-positioners, automatic photonics alignment systems and multi-axis precision automation systems based on linear motor technology and / or air bearings.

Other technologies include piezo transducers, fast steering mirrors, motion controllers for laser processing, and magnetic levitation systems.

Founded more than 50 years ago at a Quantum Optics lab of the Max Planck Institute, PI has grown into a business of 1,700+ employees in 15 countries and $300 million in global sales.

Established in 1970 and ISO 9001 certified since 1994, PI runs R&D, engineering, production and service centers on 3 continents.

PI is an industry leader because it enables leading companies in semiconductor, photonics, aerospace, and life-science sectors push boundaries and increase their market share.