PI at Photonics West: See the Latest Advancements in Nanopositioning Automation and Precision Motion Control
… in San Francisco, January 17 – 22, Booths 8517 (BIOS) / 3517 (PW) South Lobby, or visit our Tech Center in Fremont, CA.
Ready to scale high-tech manufacturing in 2026? Check out PI's latest advancements in high-precision motion control, automation and nanopositioning technologies. Talk to PI's experts on how we can help increase performance and throughput in silicon photonics chip production, wafer testing, laser micro-machining, high-resolution 3D printing, satellite communication, super-resolution microscopy and medical device manufacturing.
The rapidly growing photonics, AI, quantum computing and laser-based optical communication markets present numerous challenges across the entire production process of electronics and photonic devices. As a trusted partner, the PI Group brings extensive expertise and experience in scaling test, validation and production processes of in high-tech industries with our nanometer-precision motion control and automation solutions.
We look forward to collaborating and exchanging insights within the industry while showcasing our cutting-edge PI nanopositioning solutions. These innovations in precision positioning and motion control span applications such as photonics array alignment, laser processing, semiconductor testing and metrology, fast-focusing systems, and high-resolution microscopy.
Featured Product
Nion: Next-level time-of-flight
The new Nion 3D camera advances Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology with exceptional resolution, speed, and industrial robustness. Designed for demanding applications such as logistics, warehousing, industrial automation, and robotics, Nion delivers high-resolution depth data with real-time performance for faster, safer, and more flexible operations. At its core is the 1.2-megapixel Time-of-Flight sensor AF0130 from onsemi's Hyperlux ID family, offering up to four times the resolution of conventional VGA-based ToF cameras and significantly higher data density. Active 940-nm laser illumination ensures accurate and stable measurements in low-light conditions, artificial lighting, and even direct sunlight. With an IP67-rated housing, Nion is built for reliable operation in dusty, wet, and thermally challenging industrial environments. A user-friendly API with IDS peak support and compliance with the GigE Vision standard enable fast integration and flexible deployment in high-resolution 3D applications. The Nion 3D camera is now available from IDS Imaging Development Systems.
