Physik Instrumente is market leader for high-precision positioning solutions and piezo technology applications in the semiconductor industry, life sciences, photonics, and industrial automation. Working closely with customers around the world, PI has been pushing technological boundaries and developing solutions to drive future market trends for more than 50 years. Over 400 patents underline the company’s claim to innovation. PI develops, manufactures, and qualifies their entire core technology: From piezo elements and motors as well as magnetic direct drives through air bearings, magnetic and flexure guides to sensors, controllers, and software. With nine production sites and 16 sales and service offices in Europe, North America and Asia, the PI Group is well positioned in all key techno-logy regions. PI is privately owned with a healthy growth and more than 1400 employees worldwide.