Applications for Piezo Actuators 

Life Science, Medicine, Biology
  • Scanning microscopy
  • Patchclamping
  • Gene manipulation
  • Micromanipulation
  • Cell penetration
  • Microdispensing
Semiconductors, Microelectronics
  • Nanometrology
  • Wafer and mask positioning/alignment
  • Critical dimension measurement
  • Microlithography
  • Inspection systems
  • Vibration cancellation


Equipment for fully automated screen printing of electrodes on PZT and dielectric ceramics for sensor and actuator applications (at the PI Ceramic factory)


Optics, Photonics, Fiber-Optics Metrology and Measuring Technology
  • Fiber optic alignment & switching
  • Image stabilization
  • Adaptive optics
  • Scanning microscopy
  • Auto-focus systems
  • Interferometry
  • Adaptive and active optics
  • Laser tuning
  • Mirror positioning
Precision Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
  • Fast tool servos
  • Out-of-roundness finishes(boring, drilling, turning)
  • Vibration cancellation
  • Smart structures / Structural deformation
  • Wear correction
  • Needle-valve actuation
  • Micropumps
  • Knife edge control in extrusion tools
  • Micro-engraving systems
Data Storage
  • MR head testing
  • Pole tip recession
  • Spin stands
  • Disk testing
  • Vibration cancellation