ALIO Industries introduces Point Precision methodology in motion control solutions

ALIO Industries has introduced the concept of Point Precision which has been adopted by NIST as the future standard methodology of measuring and quantifying motion systems. Point Precision includes all 6 degrees of freedom of errors of each axis in motion, guaranteeing the precision point in the full work envelop. Point Precision allows for a “precision number” to be quoted based on an exact point and is used for many applications from laser processing to metrology.

ALIO manufacturers a range of linear motion control solutions that are designed and manufactured to standards that ensure their performance. The company’s mechanical bearing stages can perform at a level of precision that cannot be replicated by any air bearing stages..

ALIO’s Nano Precision XY Monolithic product is a 3-plate system with unmatched 6-D performance. ALIO’s precision crossed roller bearing stages range from 25-400 mm of travel with motor and encoder options available for specific customer applications.

ALIO’s XY monolithic True Nano motion systems exhibits 6-D Nano Precision. With nanometer-level straightness and flatness, this stage family comes with enclosed or open center versions from 50-450mm travel. Standard axis bi-directional repeatability is less than 40 nanometers with optional 10 nanometers bi-directional repeatability for demanding metrology or manufacturing requirements. Stages can be provided with NIST traceable data assuring nano precision, not just marketing data sheet optimism.

ALIO has a family of CM linear servo stages for customers that require True Nano precision. CM servo motor stages still have ALIO 6-D precision with less linear force for smaller and lower acceleration applications. The stage family uses the same anti-skid bearings that are included in all ALIO mechanical bearing products with the same 25-400 mm travel ranges.