PI Introduces High-Precision Air Bearing Linear Slides for Frictionless Motion and Sub-Micron Accuracy

28 September 2025 | NEWS

PI Introduces High-Precision Air Bearing Linear Slides for Frictionless Motion and Sub-Micron Accuracy

PI (Physik Instrumente), a global leader in precision motion and positioning solutions, offers standard and custom air bearing linear slides. Based on decades of experience from PI's USA engineering and manufacturing teams, these air bearings are designed for applications requiring ultra-smooth, zero stick-slip linear motion and sub-micron straightness and flatness.  

Frictionless Performance for Demanding Applications
Air bearing slides float on a thin film of pressurized air, eliminating mechanical contact between moving and stationary components. This design delivers virtually zero friction, zero wear, and exceptional motion uniformity, making them ideal for:

 

  • Precision metrology and surface profiling
  • Semiconductor wafer inspection and processing
  • Optical and mechanical alignment, precision assembly
  • Ultra-high-resolution scanning systems
  • Research and laboratory instrumentation