ALIO Industries
ALIO Industries has adopted a new monolithic design in its motion control systems, which it says is a strategic decision to ensure “unparalleled” precision and reliability in its products. The company says the monolithic design promotes stiffness, and integrates all essential components into a single, compact unit, which eliminates mechanical complexities and alignment challenges associated with modular designs.
The company says this integration is crucial for applications where the slightest discrepancy can lead to significant errors, which makes the precision and stability provided by monolithic design essential for the success of ultra-precise operations.
Bill Hennesey, President of ALIO said: “The monolithic design choice is particularly beneficial in sectors where precision is non-negotiable, such as metrology, ultra-fast laser processing, digital pathology, and semiconductor processing. For example, in digital pathology, ALIO’s monolithic, low-profile, open-centre X, Y, Z electromagnetic driven stages are critical for achieving the high-speed, high-throughput, and low-friction motion needed for precise sample analysis. The integrated design allows for better pre-scan images by maintaining consistent motion with sub-micron variation, which is essential for capturing all data points in one pass.”
ALIO says its pursuit of ultra-precision is reinforced by its internal standards and practices. The company’s in house metrology department and advanced machine shop underline its commitment to quality and precision says ALIO.
The company’s standards have been recognised by the adoption of its Point Precision approach into the ASME B5.64 standard “Methods for the Performance Evaluation of Single Axis Linear Positioning Systems”. ALIO says this point repeatability method accounts for 6D spatial errors, which it says provides a true representation of nanometre-precision performance.
Hennessy added: “ALIO ensures that its monolithic motion control solutions are future proof, designed not just for current needs but with the foresight to adapt to evolving application requirements. Our product configurator tool exemplifies this approach, enabling customers to specify solutions that are tailored for both present and prospective challenges, thereby offering a smart investment for long-term operational efficiency. This forward-thinking strategy underscores ALIO’s dedication to providing customers with motion control solutions that deliver persistent ultra-precision performance in a rapidly advancing technological landscape.”
The company says its commitment to ultra-precision is also evident in its focus on nanometre-level accuracy and repeatability, which it claims surpasses the commonly found micron-level precision in the industry.
Hennessy concluded: “The use of monolithic designs underpins ALIO’s strategy to deliver ultra-precise motion control solutions. By integrating components into a single unit, leveraging innovative materials, focusing on future-ready solutions, and adhering to stringent internal standards, ALIO provides its customers with a competitive edge in an array of high precision industries.”