Get in touch with our experts to discuss our precision hexapods for use in astronomy.

Symétrie will be exhibiting at SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2026, the leading international event for ground-based and space-based telescopes, cutting-edge optical instruments and technologies supporting astronomy.

The exhibition will take place from 5 to 10 July 2026 in Copenhagen (Denmark).
📍 Visit us at booth 427. Come and meet our experts and discuss our ultra-precise positioning hexapods, used in the most demanding astronomical projects.

More information on the SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation 2026 exhibition

Precision hexapods for astronomy and advanced optics

Today, hexapods (Stewart platforms) have become key components in modern astronomy, thanks to their unique ability to provide extremely precise positioning and movement across six degrees of freedom.

Symétrie solutions are used in particular for:

The fine, active alignment of optics and mirrors
The positioning of on-board scientific instruments
Test and qualification benches for space telescopes
Adaptive optics and high-resolution imaging systems
Experiments requiring extreme stability, repeatability and rigidity

Thanks to their nanometre-level resolution, mechanical rigidity and excellent repeatability, our hexapods are perfectly suited to the demands of international astronomical and scientific projects.

Discover Stewart’s platforms on display at the trade fair

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