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Introduction
Aerotech’s FiberAlign® series is a high-performance photonics aligning system incorporating best-in-class drive and state-of-the-art axis control technology. Its modular design permits the selection of the number of axes, the distance to be travelled, and the amount of payload, all at high speed, resolution, and accuracy.

Ultra-Stable Design
In addition to the performance features of the standard FA-130, the Ultra-Stable version is manufactured from low coefficient of thermal expansion materials to provide unparalleled thermal stability in the manufacturing and test environment. The expansion coefficient of these stages is ten times less than those of aluminum construction. The linear encoder is secured to the stage to take advantage of the stability of the base metal.

Automated Production
As alignment accuracies, the quest for higher yields, and device volumes increase, the need for a precise, reliable, and repeatable motion system becomes increasingly important. Due to the rapidly changing nature of components and manufacturing processes, flexibility in system configuration becomes a must. Aerotech’s FiberAlign series responds to and satisfies all of these requirements. More than thirty years of experience serving the high-technology OEM marketplace are reflected in these systems. With the selection of robust system components, high-volume production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment has become a reality.

Advanced Drive Technology
Only noncontact direct-drive technology offers the robust, accurate, high-speed and high-resolution positioning necessary for mass production of precision devices. Aerotech’s state-of-the-art patent-pending drive technology offers industry-leading resolution of 2.5 nanometers. Utilizing ultra-quiet drives and advanced control technology, coupled with high-performance, best-in-class signal multipliers, Aerotech’s FiberAlign series offers the best position repeatability, accuracy, and in-position stability to meet the motion system requirements of higher yields.