Aerotech Inc

Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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101 Zeta Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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http://www.aerotech.com
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Aerotech solves your toughest precision motion and automation challenges. With our advanced motion control technologies and cutting-edge laser processing systems, you’ll manufacture with greater accuracy, at higher speeds for lower total cost. Medical device, optics and photonics, and laser processing companies worldwide trust our standard and custom solutions.

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Laser scan head drives offer >24 bit effective scanning resolution

The Automation1 GL4 galvo laser scan head linear drive is a passive, closed-loop 2-axis system.
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Motion control platform offers 3D data visualization

Version 2.7 of the Automation1 motion control platform introduces software updates and more support for drives and laser scan heads.
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Preview: SPIE Photonics West 2024 exhibitor products

Here's a snapshot of what will be shown on the SPIE Photonics West 2024 exhibit floor.
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Motion control platform offers machine setup configuration wizard

The Automation1 Version 2.6 motion control platform can connect via Modbus TCP/ICP or by a simple sockets interface.
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Servo motor drives feature integrated motion controllers

The Automation1-iXL2e and Automation1-iXC6e servo motor drives feature integrated motion controllers that can command 12 axes at 20 kHz.
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Executive Forum

Precisely enabling application evolution

Aerotech’s Brian O’Connor discusses the importance of precision motion control and how his company is navigating the ever-challenging supply environment.
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Motion control platform adds MachineApp tool and more

The Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform has added upgrades to all parts of the technology stack.
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Nanopositioning stages achieve up to 100 mm travel

Second-generation ANT nanopositioning stages use direct-drive technology for applications including photonics assembly and inspection, fiber alignment, and optics manufacturing...
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Two-axis laser scanning head available in three models

The AGV10XPO, AGV14XPO, and AGV20XPO two-axis laser scan heads are available with beam apertures of 10, 14, and 20 mm, respectively.
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Compact hexapod provides backdriving resistance to 100 N

The HEX150-140HL miniature hexapod provides minimum incremental motion of 20 mm in the X, Y, and Z directions.

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SPIE Photonics West 2023 exhibitor products (UPDATED 1/27)

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Motion control platform includes configuration checklists

The upgraded Automation 1 version 2.0 motion control platform includes drive-based controller support.
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Aerotech galvanometer scanner features single pivot-point technology

The AGV-SPO single pivot-point galvanometer scanner provides an alternative to traditional two-mirror galvo scanners.
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FIGURE 1. Two H-811 miniature hexapods made by PI for fast, multichannel parallel alignment (FMPA) are mounted on a Cascade Microtech silicon-photonics wafer prober.
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Photonics Products: Vibration Control: Hexapods provide precise positioning in six axes

Hexapods come in high-precision, high-accuracy, and high-load versions and serve to align optics for assembly, simulate or isolate vibration, and many other tasks.
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Linear stages from Aerotech offer travel lengths to 250 mm

The ATX series linear positioning stages have travel lengths to 250 mm with anti-creep crossed-roller bearings.
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Multi-axis robotic controller from Aerotech controls all motor combinations

The HEX RC is a six-axis motion controller for robotic systems like hexapods.
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Aerotech expands with dedicated building in Germany

The new facility allows the company to provide additional sales, service, and support in Germany
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Piezo stage from Aerotech provides sub-nanometer resolution

The QFOCUS QF-50 piezo nanopositioning stage is designed for microscope objective and optics positioning.
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Aerotech hexapod offers six degree-of-freedom positioning

The HexGen HEX300-230HL hexapod provides positioning accuracy specifications below 5 μm.
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Galvo scanner controller from Aerotech uses advanced interpolation electronics

The Nmark GCL controls the company's AGV series scanners with long-term thermal stability and micron-level tracking accuracy.
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Using an ultrashort-pulse laser and a galvanometer to cut a polymer stent enables increased throughput while ensuring material is passivated and all rough edges are removed.
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Motion Control: Galvanometer-assisted stent processing increases next-generation device throughput

Ultrashort-pulse lasers and galvanometers support production requirements for drug-eluting polymer stents.
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Aerotech photonics alignment platform provides 2 nm linear minimum incremental motion

The FiberMaxHP photonics alignment platform is designed for use in an automated, continuous production environment.
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Hexapod positioning system from Aerotech provides linear travels to 110 mm

The HexGen HEX500-350HL provides six degree-of-freedom positioning with linear travels to 110 mm and angular travels to 40°.
FIGURE 1. The chief uncertainty contributors to the measurement of work point motion by homodyne laser interferometer feedback in precision motion control devices.
Test & Measurement

Test & Measurement: Machine positioning uncertainty with laser interferometer feedback

In machine systems that rely on laser feedback near the work point, several contributing factors may affect the uncertainty of positioning measurements.
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Piezo stage from Aerotech offers subnanometer resolution positioning

The QFOCUS QF1 piezo nanopositioning stage offers microscope objective and optics positioning with subnanometer resolution.
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Aerotech z-axis piezo nanopositioner provides repeatability to 1 nm

The QNP-Z series piezo nanopositioning stages provide resolution to 0.15 nm, linearity to 0.007%, and repeatability to 1 nm.
Galvo scanner model Nmark AGV-HPO from Aerotech
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Galvo scanner from Aerotech attains single digit micron level accuracy over FOV

The Nmark AGV-HPO galvo scanner attains single-digit, micron-level accuracy over the field of view, with resolution of >24 bits when used with the company’s Nmark CLS controller...
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Aerotech to showcase XY piezo nanopositioning stages at SPIE Photonics West 2015

QNP-XY series piezo nanopositioning stages offer a variety of travel (100–600 μm) and feedback options for applications ranging from microscopy to optics alignment.
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FIGURE 1. Kinematic tip/tilt mounts by Edmund Optics use the classic cone, groove, and flat constraint system (left). Three adjustment screws fit into the cone, groove, and flat; two rotational axes (turning either of the black knobs) and one translational axis (turning all three knobs equally) remain adjustable.
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Photonics Products: Mounts and Accessories: Tip/tilt mirror mounts deliver accuracy, stability

Whether they are three-point kinematic mounts or another form such as flexure or gimbal mounts, tip/tilt mounts are essential for many optical setups.
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Drive rack from Aerotech provides up to 30 A peak current capacity

The Npaq 6U drive rack uses plug-in amplifiers to support both linear and pulse width modulation topologies to control motors.
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Aerotech's linear motor stages for use in semiconductor and LED wafer scribing

The planar DL-200XY and -300XY stages are available in nine travel and performance configurations.
ANT95-L-Z and ANT130-L-Z z-axis nanopositioning stages from Aerotech
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Aerotech direct-drive z-axis nanopositioners achieve 2 nm resolution

The ANT95-L-Z and ANT130-L-Z crossed-roller, z-axis nanopositioning stages offer 25, 35, 50, and 60 mm travels.
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Motion controller from Aerotech provides manual positioning operations

The Ensemble LAB control platform automates laboratory and light industrial manufacturing applications.
AGR series motorized rotary stages from Aerotech
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Aerotech rotary stages available in aperture diameters from 50 to 200 mm

AGR series motorized rotary stages provide accuracy up to 20 arcsec, with 8 arcsec bi-directional repeatability, 30 rpm maximum speed, and 360° continuous or optional limited ...
EtherCAT automation interface from Aerotech
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Automation interface from Aerotech enables additional I/O

EtherCAT, an interface for the A3200 Integrated Automation platform, lets users incorporate additional high- and low-power digital and analog I/O into a system.
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Galvo and controller combo from Aerotech offers >24 bit resolution

The Nmark AGV-HP advanced galvanometer/CLS controller works as a combo, using optical feedback technology to increase resolution to >24 bits.
Aerotech CCS series rotary stages
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Rotary stages from Aerotech support tube diameters from 0.1 to 27 mm

CCS series rotary stages provide automated material handling capability for a wide range of materials and applications.
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Compact rotary stages for 360 degree measurement by Aerotech

Supplier of motion control products, Aerotech (Boxford, MA), have released compact, low profile MPS-GR rotary stages that provide accurate, economical positioning for both laboratory...
Aerotech A3200 Automation Controller option for the Multi-Axis Machine Controller
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Motion controller from Aerotech enables installation with panel-mount devices

The A3200 Automation Controller option for the Multi-Axis Machine Controller provides a rugged-panel-mount or rack-mount (1U or 4U) computer for industrial environments.
Aerotech ABL1500 non-contact, direct-drive linear air-bearing stage
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Aerotech intros non-contact, direct-drive linear air-bearing stage

The ABL1500 non-contact, direct-drive linear air-bearing stage delivers fully active pre-load for semiconductor, data storage, and medical device applications.
Aerotech A3200 MotionPAC software-based programmable logic controller (PLC)
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Aerotech software-based PLC integrates with motion controller

The A3200 MotionPAC software-based programmable logic controller (PLC) integrates with the company's A3200 motion controller, or can be used independently for full machine control...
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Aerotech two-axis, linear motor stages offer 1 nm resolution

The ANT130-XY series linear dual-axis stages, available in travels up to 160 × 160 mm, allow travel in two dimensions with an 85 mm profile.
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Aerotech miniature linear positioning stages offer 25 or 50 mm travels

The MPS50SL miniature linear positioning stage measures 50 mm wide, with travels of 25 or 50 mm.
Aerotech APR Series direct-drive rotary stages
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Direct-drive rotary stages from Aerotech available with 50, 75, or 100 mm clear aperture

APR Series direct-drive rotary stages feature 1.5 arc-sec accuracy, 0.04 arcsec resolution, up to 450 kg payload, and 800 rpm continuous rotation speed.
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Aerotech linear motor actuator offers travel ranges from 100 mm to 1.5 m

The ACT linear motor actuator consists of a direct-drive, non-contact linear motor and optical encoder.
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Aerotech positioning stages provide 5 mm of travel

The AVS1000 series positioning stages offer 5 nm resolution and accuracy to ±1 μm for large loads up to 135 kg.
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Aerotech vertical translation stage provides travel from 50 to 200 mm

The VTS300 vertical translation stage can position loads up to 450 kg with ±25 μm accuracy and provides travel from 50 to 200 mm.
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Aerotech positioning stages provide 200 rpm maximum speed

ANT95-R and ANT130-R direct-drive rotary stages offer in-position stability of 0.005 arcs and incremental motion of 0.01 arcs with 20°, 180°, or 360° continuous travel.
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Direct-drive rotary stages from Aerotech suit hostile environments

The ASRT IP66-rated, direct-drive, sealed rotary stage provides precise angular positioning in hostile environments.
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Aerotech Cartesian gantry systems minimize dynamic pitch errors

Aerotech’s AGS1500 series Cartesian gantry systems feature a planar design to minimize dynamic pitch errors at the work point.
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Linear stages from Aerotech available with travels from 50 to 1500 nm

PRO Series side-seal, hard-cover, ball-screw-driven linear stages are available in 68 standard models with travels from 50 to 1500 mm.
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Aerotech opens full-service subsidiary in Japan

Aerotech Inc. announces the opening of Aerotech KK in Tokyo to provide application engineering, sales, and customer service for Japan as well as support for customers and sales...
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POSITION SYSTEMS: Applications dictate gimbal selection

Beam steering, star and target tracking, and sensor qualification require ultra-high-precision positioning, fast slew rates, and large load-carrying capability. These applications...