MECHONICS AG

The high-precision positioning of small objects is of utmost importance in the emerging field of nanotechnology. The new type of precision positioning technology patented by mechOnics is based on an innovative concept that meets these market demands. The ultra-compact linear actuators enable operation under normal and extreme environmental conditions such as cryogenic temperatures (4K) and ultra-high vacuum environments (10-9 mbar). These features represent a revolutionary advancement for the positioning market, leading to new research in numerous fields. Applications of these outstanding micro/nanopositioners, which are well-known in many laboratories around the world, include linear actuators with open and closed loop control with repeatability accuracies of up to 1 nm, ultra-compact 3D positioners with travel ranges of up to 10 mm, or a single-mode coupler for fibers, to name just a few. Furthermore, they are suitable for general beam manipulation applications with optical fibers, etc. The product line of mechOnics ag ranges from simple positioning components including control for laboratory applications to automated and integrated solutions for micro/nanopositioning. The product range includes travel distances from 3.5 to 30 mm with repeatability accuracies of up to 1 nm.