What Piezosystem Jena does

Piezosystem Jena GmbH is a privately held German developer and manufacturer of high-precision piezoelectric motion solutions, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, with a wholly owned US subsidiary in Hudson, Massachusetts. The company designs and produces piezoelectric actuators (stack and ring), multi-axis nano-positioning stages (one to five axes), tip-tilt stages for beam steering, objective positioners for microscopy, fiber switches, shutter/slit systems, and high-power piezo shakers and shock generators, all based on the inverse piezoelectric effect that converts electrical energy into sub-nanometer linear motion. Its vertically integrated portfolio also includes the matching controllers, amplifiers, and software (NV200/D NET controller, SPI Control Box, PiSoWorks 2.1.1 software, Python and LabVIEW libraries), with proprietary features such as the nanoX bidirectional drive design, capacitive and strain-gauge closed-loop sensing, ASI/ASC auto-calibration, and CuX multilayer stacks with copper inner electrodes.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales (regional sales managers in Germany and the US) supplemented by an authorized distributor network spanning 25+ countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East. It serves OEMs and end users in semiconductor manufacturing, photonics and optics, aerospace and space (notably the European Space Agency), material testing and metrology, research and academia, and automotive applications. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of actuators, stages, controllers, and electronics, complemented by calibration services, OEM custom development, and after-sales service; the company operates on a quote-based B2B model with no public pricing and a minimum order threshold of 150 EUR.

Recent strategic activity through 2025 has been heavily weighted toward product expansion: the company launched the PSH 20 and PSH 35 space-qualified tip-tilt stages for ESA, the MIPOS 800 SG objective positioner with 800 µm scanning range, the new CuX multilayer actuator product line, the SPI multi-axis Control Box, and developer-facing Python and updated PiSoWorks software. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, CE/EMC, and RoHS compliance. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no external institutional investors.

Name

Piezosystem Jena

Legal name

piezosystem jena GmbH

Website

https://piezosystem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Piezosystem Jena is a German precision engineering company, founded in 1991, that develops and manufactures piezoelectric actuators, nano-positioning stages, controllers, and electronics for semiconductor, photonics, aerospace, and research customers across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Positioning Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Piezoelectric actuators
• Nano positioning stages
• Piezo motion control
• Precision positioning systems
• Tip-tilt stages

Headquarters

HQ city

Jena

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Piezo Actuators and Stages Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary piezoelectric actuators (stack actuators, rings), multi-axis positioning stages (1 to 5 axis), tilting/tip-tilt stages, fiber switches, objective positioners (MIPOS series), and shutter/slit systems. These are physical hardware products sold directly and through distributors, representing the core revenue stream.
2. Controllers, Amplifiers and Electronics: Sale of piezo controllers and amplifiers including NV200/D NET, SPI Control Box, one-channel and multi-channel amplifiers ranging from 10mA to 300mA, modular systems (40mA-800mA EN analog, 50mA-300mA dDrive digital), and high-power amplifiers. Complementary hardware sales to the actuator product line.
3. Calibration and Customization Services: piezosystem jena offers calibration services (standard and special/custom calibration) using high-resolution interferometers, with calibration certificates provided for all closed-loop systems. Special calibration for non-standard operating conditions is available at additional cost. Loaner device programs and after-sales service are also offered.
4. OEM Manufacturing and Custom Solutions: Customized piezo actuator and stage development and manufacturing for OEM customers in semiconductor, photonics, and aerospace industries. Research engineers collaborate with industry experts on next-generation micro-positioning tools, suggesting long-term partnership arrangements beyond standard product sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Piezosystem Jena develops and manufactures high-precision piezoelectric motion solutions, including piezo stack and ring actuators, multi-axis positioning stages (1 to 5 axes), tip-tilt/fast-steering stages, objective positioners for microscopy, fiber switches, shutter-slit systems, high-power shakers, and complementary piezo controllers/amplifiers. The company sells these components and integrated systems to OEM and end-user customers in semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, aerospace, materials testing, and research applications.

Product overview

Piezosystem Jena is a developer and manufacturer of precision piezo motion solutions since 1991. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of piezo actuators and stages for industrial and research applications, working with OEMs in semiconductor, photonics, metrology, aerospace, and automotive industries. The core product line includes piezo stack actuators (PA series) and CuX multilayer stacks with copper electrodes, ring actuators, multi-axis positioning stages (1 to 5 axes), tip-tilt stages (PSH series) for beam steering, and MIPOS objective positioners for microscopy. Supporting products include fiber switches (up to 9 channels), shutter-slit systems, high-power shakers and shock generators (hpower series), and fiber grippers (Grippy). The company provides complete solutions through complementary controllers and amplifiers (10mA to 300mA, one-channel to multi-channel, modular analog and digital systems), including the NV 200/D NET Ethernet controller and SPI Control Box for multi-axis systems. Software offerings include PiSoWorks control software, Python and C# libraries, and LabVIEW drivers for system integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIPOS: Piezo objective positioning systems for microscopy applications, offering focusing ranges up to 800 micrometers
• PSH
• TRITOR
• NV200/D
• CuX
• hpower

Products and services

• Piezo Stack Actuators (PA Series) High-precision ceramic actuators that convert electrical energy into linear expansion using inverse piezoelectric technology, offering sub-nanometer resolution for precision positioning applications across semiconductor, photonics, and research markets.
• CuX Multilayer Piezo Actuator Stacks High-volume multilayer piezo actuator stacks with copper inner electrodes offering 20% greater strokes than conventional stacks, designed for demanding applications across a wide voltage range.
• Ring Actuators (RA Series) Piezoelectric ring actuators for applications requiring radial expansion or compression positioning.
• Piezo Positioning Stages (1, 2, 3, 5 Axis) Precision nano-positioning stages in one, two, three, and five axis configurations using piezo actuators for high-accuracy motion control in semiconductor, photonics, and life sciences applications.
• PSH Tip-Tilt Stages Fast steering mirror piezo stages with compact, lightweight design for beam steering, laser scanning, and scanning microscopy applications, featuring instantaneous responses, short settling times, and kHz-range oscillation capability.
• TRITOR 100 3-axis nano-positioning stage for precision multi-axis alignment and positioning in microscopy and semiconductor applications.
• MIPOS Series Objective Positioners Piezo objective positioners for microscopy applications providing nanometer focusing with travel ranges from 20 µm to 800 µm, compatible with standard and inverted microscope stands.
• Grippy Fiber Gripper Piezo-driven fiber gripper for holding optical fibers or small components during assembly processes.
• Optical Fiber Switches Piezo-driven fiber switches with up to 9 channels switchable within milliseconds, featuring humidity-resistant silicon coating for operation in up to 98% relative humidity.
• PZS Shutter-Slit Systems Piezo-driven shutter and slit systems for laser applications requiring precise beam control and blocking.
• hpower Shock and Shaker Systems High-power piezo shakers and shock generators capable of forces up to 7.5 kN at frequencies above 50 kHz, with shock acceleration up to 180,000 m/s².
• Piezo Amplifiers and Controllers Complete line of piezo amplifiers and controllers including one-channel (10 mA to 300 mA), multi-channel, modular (analog and digital), high-power, and SPI controllers for driving piezo actuators.
• NV 200/D NET Controller Compact Ethernet piezo amplifier controller with integrated PiSoWorks software for hysteresis measurement and advanced PID control of piezo stages.
• SPI Control Box Multi-channel SPI control box enabling real-time data transfer between the NV200/D NET controller and multiple amplifiers, supporting up to three independent single-axis or multi-axis positioners.
• Calibration Services Calibration services for piezo systems using high-resolution interferometers, with standard and special/custom calibration options and calibration certificates provided for all closed-loop systems.
• OEM Custom Solutions Customized piezo actuator and stage development and manufacturing for OEM customers in semiconductor, photonics, and aerospace industries, with research engineers collaborating on next-generation micro-positioning tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• MIPOS 800 achieves 800µm open-loop scanning range, 650µm closed-loop range, up to 100Hz resonant frequency, and 12nm closed-loop step resolution.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LASTEK Pty. Ltd. (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena products in Australia, located in Thebarton, SA. Provides local sales and support for Australian customers requiring piezo nano-positioning solutions.
• Peiport Scientific Aero Ltd (China, Hong Kong, Macau)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distributor for piezosystem jena in China (including Hong Kong and Macau), headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Active in co-exhibitions at major Chinese trade shows including CIOE and Laser World of Photonics China.
• Shenzhen KT Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena products in China, based in Shenzhen's Bao'an district.
• 4Photonics (Denmark, Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandinavian distributor for piezosystem jena covering Denmark and Norway markets, based in Mölnlycke, Sweden.
• TRIOPTICS FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench authorized distributor for piezosystem jena, located in Villeurbanne, France. TRIOPTICS is a significant player in the European optics and photonics market.
• OPTON LASER INTERNATIONALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor for piezosystem jena, based in Les Ulis, France. Also listed as co-exhibitor partner for SPIE Photonics Europe events (Booth 124T).
• SIMCO GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS LTD (India)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in India, headquartered in New Delhi. Provides local sales and support for Indian market.
• Smile Electronics (Israel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Israel, based in Ra'anana.
• Massimo Bonfante (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Italy, based in Milan.
• AUTEX Inc. (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Japan, based in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. Also co-exhibits with piezosystem jena at OPIE (OPTICS & PHOTONICS International Exhibition) events.
• Japan Laser Corporation JLC (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Japan, headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, specializing in laser and photonics products.
• Te Lintelo Systems BV (Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch authorized distributor for piezosystem jena, based in Zevenaar. Co-exhibits with piezosystem jena at the Precision Fair in the Netherlands.
• SPECTROPOL (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Poland, based in Warsaw.
• Dyneos AG (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Switzerland, based in Effretikon.
• One Photonics Pte Ltd. (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Singapore, based in Woodlands Road.
• DXG (South Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in South Korea, based in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
• NanoWin Corp. (South Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in South Korea, based in Seoul.
• Nahshon Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in Taiwan, based in New Taipei City.
• Pro-Lite Technology Ltd. (UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for piezosystem jena in the United Kingdom, based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA collaborated with piezosystem jena to develop space-qualified PSH 20 & PSH 35 tip-tilt stages for optical inter-satellite communication applications. These stages meet the demanding requirements of space environments.
• timespin – Digital Communication GmbHminorOthersWeb design and programming agency responsible for piezosystem jena's website design and development, based in Jena, Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Physik Instrumente (PI): PI is the global market leader in piezo-based nano-positioning systems, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany. Directly comparable to piezosystem jena across the full product stack — piezo actuators, multi-axis stages, controllers, and sub-nanometer positioning — and competes head-to-head in semiconductor, photonics, and research end-markets. PI's substantially larger scale and broader catalog make it the primary reference competitor.
• SmarAct GmbH: SmarAct is a German-headquartered specialist in high-precision piezo-based nano-positioning and micro-robotics, focused on similar semiconductor, optics, and life-science applications. Direct peer with overlapping actuator and stage product lines and comparable company size to piezosystem jena, competing for similar OEM design-ins.
• Cedrat Technologies: Cedrat Technologies is a French specialist in piezoelectric actuators, piezo motors, and mechatronic systems serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and instrumentation markets. Directly comparable to piezosystem jena in piezo actuator technology and aerospace qualification, with overlapping applications in beam steering and vibration control.
• Noliac (CTS Corporation): Noliac, a Danish piezo specialist now part of CTS Corporation, designs and manufactures multilayer piezo actuators, stacks, and benders used in similar semiconductor, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable as a piezo actuator component supplier with overlapping OEM customers and similar actuator-stack product positioning.
• nPoint (nPoint Inc.): nPoint is a US-based manufacturer of piezoelectric nanopositioning stages and controllers headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Directly comparable to piezosystem jena in piezo stages and controllers for microscopy and semiconductor applications, with similar scale and a focus on closed-loop precision positioning.
• Mad City Labs: Mad City Labs is a US-based specialist in high-precision piezo nanopositioning stages and AFM-related instrumentation, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Direct peer with overlapping piezo stage technology targeting microscopy and research customers; competes for similar OEM and academic design wins.
• attocube systems (a part of IDEX / Health & Science): attocube is a Munich-based specialist in nanopositioning and cryogenic motion systems, now part of an IDEX Health & Science portfolio. Directly comparable to piezosystem jena in piezo nano-positioning, particularly for cryogenic, vacuum, and scientific instrumentation markets; overlaps in objective positioners and multi-axis stages.

Broad incumbents

• Thorlabs: Thorlabs is a large US-based photonics and optics equipment manufacturer offering piezo actuators and stages as part of a much broader catalog spanning lasers, optics, and optomechanics. Comparable because it offers overlapping piezo nano-positioning products targeting the same photonics and research customer base, but as part of a wider portfolio rather than as its specialization.

Emerging players

• APC International: APC International is a US manufacturer of piezoelectric ceramic components, including standard and custom piezo elements. Comparable to piezosystem jena as a piezo material and component supplier with overlapping fundamental piezo technology, but more upstream-focused on ceramic elements rather than finished positioning stages and OEM systems.
• New Scale Technologies: New Scale Technologies is a US-based developer of miniature piezo motor-driven positioning modules for embedded OEM applications in cameras, medical devices, and robotics. Comparable as a piezo-driven motion specialist addressing similar OEM use cases (e.g., camera autofocus, pixel-shift), though differentiated by miniature embedded motor architecture rather than nano-positioning stages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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