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Physik Instrumente

PI (Physik Instrumente) is a manufacturer of precision positioning technology and a supplier of motion and positioning solutions.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

PI (Physik Instrumente) describes itself as a leading manufacturer of precision positioning technology, founded in 1970, and a worldwide leading supplier of solutions in the fields of motion and positioning. The company develops and produces positioning stages and actuators for linear, rotary and vertical motion or combinations of different axes, and adapts those solutions to customer-specific applications. It is a privately owned company with 1,790 employees worldwide and a flexible, vertically integrated organization.

History

PI (Physik Instrumente) states that since its foundation in 1970 it has established itself as a leading manufacturer of precision positioning technology. The company describes its key motivation as finding the best possible solution for the customer, and says it has been one of the leading players in the global market for precision positioning technology for many years. It is a privately owned company with healthy growth, 1,790 employees worldwide and a flexible, vertically integrated organization.

Products and positioning

Worldwide leading supplier of solutions in the fields of motion and positioning; leading manufacturer of precision positioning technology.

  • Positioning stages and actuators

    Developed and produced for linear, rotary and vertical motion or combinations of different axes, and adapted to customer-specific applications.

  • Finished subsystems for motion and positioning

    PI supplies finished subsystems for motion and positioning, with control supplied by PI including hardware and software interfaces.

Recent events

  • Physik Instrumente completes acquisition of P·G·W[5]

    Physik Instrumente completed its 100% acquisition of P·G·W Precision Granite W Co. Ltd on February 25, 2021, as part of its expansion plan for a PI Design Center in Asia.

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