PI (Physik Instrumente) has announced the release of the F-690.S1 SpaceFAB, a high-performance 6-axis motorized positioning stage platform, designed for advanced automation tasks that demand high speed, precision, and reliability.
The F-690.S1 is built on a unique hybrid kinematic design featuring three symmetrically arranged XY nanopositioning stages with direct-drive linear motors and cross-roller bearings. Each stage supports a linear bearing mounted on a wedge with ball-joint connections, enabling full 6-degree-of-freedom motion (X, Y, Z, pitch, yaw, roll) with smooth coordination and minimal mechanical crosstalk.
Features like software-defined pivot points (“Pivot Anywhere”) make the F-690.S1 adaptable to a wide range of automation tasks — from micro-assembly and PIC component testing to high-precision metrology — where multi-axis accuracy and throughput are critical.