Aerotech
Precision
Positioning
Systems
Providing Innovative
Systems Solutions for
Aerospace/Defense/
Government Laboratories/
Aerotech high accuracy positioning systems
Educational Institutions/
test the world's finest satellite sensors.
Research and Development
Highest Performance Gimbal Systems
For over 35 years, Aerotech has manufactured precision
positioning and motion systems for businesses and
organizations that require cutting-edge technologies and
innovative systems. From ultra-high accuracy multi-axis air
bearings to general-purpose linear and rotary systems, R&D
organizations and manufacturing companies around the
world depend on Aerotech’s precision positioning systems
for their most critical applications in system development
and test. Our high-performance systems are designed for
years of use with little or no maintenance for the lowest cost
of ownership.
We produce many single-axis rotary or multi-axis gimbal
systems for optical testing, gyro testing, inertial navigation
testing, and target tracking. These come in many sizes,
accuracies, and payload capabilities to meet the most
demanding requirements. When coupled with our controls,
Aerotech gimbal systems perform high-accuracy angular
positioning and scanning for characterization and test of
multi-spectral sensors, inertial gyros, and missile seekers.
Our AOM and AMG gimbals are also used for high
accuracy, closed-loop target tracking with active and passive
sensors, antennas, and telescopes.
Aerotech has provided hundreds of solutions for high
accuracy systems including many for high vacuum (10-6 torr)
and cleanroom environments. Our equipment is used for
testing electro-optical systems, high-performance laser
processing, materials testing and manufacturing, target
tracking, satellite sensor calibration and verification,
scanning, optical pointing, repeatability, and life-cycle
testing for quality control. Using standard products where
available, we also are able to customize our products with
minimal development time. If you require a solution beyond
the scope of our standard products, our engineering team can
draw on its many areas of expertise to provide a complete
solution suited to your specific application.
Complete System Capability
Our linear and rotary air- and/or mechanical-bearing stages
can be assembled into multi-axis systems for measuring
component surfaces or positioning of payloads to sub-micron
accuracy. Typical systems range from 25 mm travel to 1.5
meters of travel. Load capabilities of up to 455 kg (1000 lb)
are not uncommon for our systems. We engineer,
manufacture, and test all of our components and systems in
our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities which include a
large, ISO 6 (class 1000) cleanroom as well as an
environmental test capability. By providing a complete
system solution, our customers’ integration time, program
risks, and development costs are significantly reduced.
Aerotech at a Glance

Precision Positioning Systems

Direct-Drive Motion Simulators/Positioners

Direct-Drive Multi-Axis Motion Simulators/Positioners

Gear Drive Multi-Axis Positioners

Direct-Drive Linear Motion Simulators/Positioners

Linear Positioning Systems

Linear Air-Bearings

Custom Engineered Systems

Advanced Motion Controllers

Soloist Stand-Alone, Single-Axis Controller

Ensemble Multi-Axis Motion Controller

A3200 Digital Automation Platform

A3200 Servo and Stepper Drives, Drive Racks, Consoles, and Servo and Stepper Retrofit Options

A3200 Nlab SDK - Virtual Instruments for LabVIEW Environment

Worldwide Training & Support
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