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H-815 Compact Hexapod for Industrial 24/7 High Accuracy Alignment Applications
The H-815 High Precision 6-Axis Hexapod is a compact, parallel kinematic motion system engineered for continuous 24/7 operation in industrial environments. Designed for high-precision alignment tasks, it offers six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) — X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw — providing exceptional flexibility for applications that demand high accuracy across multiple independent axes.
With a low-profile design (155 mm height, 222 mm baseplate diameter) and a 10 kg load capacity, the H-815 integrates seamlessly into existing production lines while maintaining robust performance in various orientations. Unveiled at Photonics West 2025, this hexapod is ideal for camera lens alignment, micro-assembly, fiber optic alignment, and other demanding precision tasks.
High-Precision Engineering for Superior Performance
Drawing on 35 years of hexapod design expertise and more than five decades of nanopositioning innovation, PI has engineered the H-815 with best-in-class joints, actuators, and encoders for unparalleled motion control.
- Advanced joints for maximum stability: The H-815 uses in-house designed cardanic joints with Z-offset, delivering superior stiffness compared to standard spherical joints. This allows for precise, backlash-free operation, even in random orientations.
- High-performance actuators: The ballscrew actuators provide low friction and long lifetime, significantly outperforming lead-screw designs used in lower-cost hexapods.
- Absolute encoders: All six actuators are equipped with absolute-measuring encoders, eliminating the need for referencing, reducing startup time, and enhancing overall precision.
Key Features & Benefits
- Absolute encoders: No referencing required, streamlining setup, and minimizing downtime.
- Motor brakes: Automatically engage during power loss, ensuring operational safety.
- High precision: Achieves 0.1µm minimum incremental motion in X, Y, and Z axes for sub-micron accuracy.
- High speed: Capable of velocities up to 20 mm/s, optimizing throughput for industrial automation.
- User-friendly design: Features pluggable cables for easy routing and maintenance.
- Compact & robust: With a low-profile footprint, the H-815 is designed for flexible integration in space-constrained environments.
Designed for Industrial 24/7 Applications
The H-815 offers exceptional value for industrial automation, providing high reliability, fast velocity, and ultra-precise movement for applications in silicon photonics, semiconductor manufacturing, optics, and metrology. Its combination of precision, flexibility, and durability makes it the ideal choice for modern high-precision alignment tasks.
Industries Served
Automotive, electronics, photonics, optics
| Specifications, datasheet: | H-815 product datasheet |
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