Precision at the Limit: Piezo and Nano-Positioning for the Future of Manufacturing

As the demand for miniaturization, supercomputing, and next-gen optics accelerates, the need for absolute positioning and ultra-precise motion control has never been greater. Whether you're working in microscopy, semiconductor fabrication, or even with space-based technologies like those of NASA or the European Space Agency, the race for higher accuracy and reliability in component design is reshaping the photonics industry. I had the opportunity to speak with Eike, Head of Sales, and Stefan Götz, CFO at piezosystem jena, a leader in piezo and nanopositioning systems. We explored: The evolving demands of ultra-precision engineering How piezo technologies are scaling to meet new industrial frontiers What it takes to remain competitive in high-growth, high-spec markets If you’re an engineer, researcher, or technologist pushing the limits of optical systems or nanoscale manufacturing, this conversation is well worth your time.