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The evolution of semiconductors calls for small, Ant Man-sized small. The semiconductor industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and increasing demands for smaller, more powerful chips. As industries worldwide embrace digital transformation, semiconductors are at the forefront, evolving rapidly to meet new challenges. A key development in this sector is…
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The Active Vibration Control System That Protects Instruments and Preserves Surrounding Environment
In the field of advanced machinery and sensitive instruments, controlling vibrations is of paramount importance. STACIS, an active vibration control system, steps in with a unique configuration to serve this very purpose. With a downward-facing, active vibration control loop, STACIS focuses on neutralizing the floor vibrations. This control loop works in tandem with a rubber…
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STACIS Hard Mount Active Vibration Control System Offers Superior Stability for Sensitive Instruments
What if I bump into, or step on, a platform supported by STACIS, what happens? Wes Wigglesworth short answer: almost nothing. Thanks to the hard-mount active vibration control system in STACIS, the active control is downward looking, which means that it is measuring and cancelling floor vibration. In layman’s terms, that means you would need…
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Optimizing Electron Microscope Performance: The Crucial Role of Field Surveys in Identifying Environmental Interferences
In the world of microscopy, especially with high-precision electron microscopes, obtaining clean, precise images can be a complex endeavor, subject to a multitude of factors. Common sources that interfere with the quality of images produced by these microscopes include vibrations, magnetic fields, and acoustics. Given their high sensitivity, these microscopes can easily be affected by…
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TMC Enhances STACIS Vibration System Installations with Global On-site and Remote Services
The Technical Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) ensures successful vibration system installations like STACIS installations through its full-service team located globally, working either directly as TMC employees or through trained experts in their sales channels. The importance of a correct STACIS installation is well recognized, and TMC offers comprehensive on-site services. These range from supervising the physical…
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Can STACIS Vibration Isolation Systems be Used in Vacuum Environments?
Mike Georgalis, North American Sales Manager at the Technical Manufacturing Corporation explains that STACIS vibration isolation systems can’t generally be used in vacuum environments, and a couple of good reasons why you would want to avoid deploying the system in a vacuum. In the realm of vacuum environments, the deployment of STACIS systems faces notable challenges. Despite…
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Harmonizing Technologies for Superior Vibration Control: TMC and VACC Collaborate to Exceed Expectations in Vibration Building Challenges
On this third and final episode of Vibrations’ look at vibration building design, host Daniel J Litwin concluded his discussion with Ahmad Bayat, P.E., President at Vibro-Acoustic Consultants (VACC), and Mike Georgalis, North American Sales Manager at the Technical Manufacturing Corporation (TMC.) This final portion of dialogue between Litwin, Bayat, and Georgalis brings together insights…
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The People Business: Aligning Company Outreach With Gen Z Values
In this episode of The AppleOne Show’s The People Business series, host Brett Howroyd delves into the evolving dynamics between companies and Generation Z with insightful discussions from Jenna Brown, Kalista Driggs, Shania Griffin, and Grace Okafor. As winners of the summer Intern to Dream project, these interns bring a fresh perspective on what it…
Winning the Battle Against Resistance with Steven Pressfield
In this episode of “Tuesdays with Morrisey,” we are joined by one of the most influential writers of our time, Steven Pressfield, most recently the author of The Daily Pressfield. Known as many writer’s favorite writer, Pressfield’s work has inspired creatives across various disciplines, from authors to entrepreneurs. His best-known book, The War of…
The Power of Strategic Partnerships: Hammer Down with Sourcifi CEO Tim Perkins
After four years of supply chain disruptions triggered by COVID-19, natural disasters and geopolitical tensions, businesses are finally returning their focus to supply chain cost management. Sourcifi, a company specializing in cost savings, is at the forefront of this shift. But how can companies leverage strategic relationships and cost-saving technologies to thrive in today’s…
Moving Beyond Just Weathering the Storms: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Resilience
With climate change driving more frequent and severe weather events, the strain on our electric grids has never been greater. In 2023 alone, severe storms, heat waves, and winter freezes left millions without power, costing billions in economic damage and putting lives at risk. And in 2022, an average American experienced 16% more grid…
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Conquering Building Vibrations: The Future of Vibration Control in Mission-Critical Industries
Critical industries need building infrastructure that eliminates even the slightest whisper of the wind or rumblings of public transit miles away. Sensitive instruments used in mission-critical research, testing, and product equipment must exist in a vibration-free environment. Industry-leading TCM understands these needs, and their products have become an essential tool for vibration control to solve…
TMC Pioneers Precision Vibration Control Equipment to Safeguard Nanoscale Technologies
As technology has become increasingly precise and powerful, yet smaller in size, the need to ensure nanometers of precision in design and operation has risen dramatically. Any minuscule vibration or shift can potentially be catastrophic to such delicate machinery, highlighting the importance of reliable vibration control equipment. In a recent episode of “Made in America,”…
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Small is Big: Realizing the Next Phase and Evolution of Semiconductors
The evolution of semiconductors calls for small, Ant Man-sized small. The semiconductor industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and increasing demands for smaller, more powerful chips. As industries worldwide embrace digital transformation, semiconductors are at the forefront, evolving rapidly to meet new challenges. A key development in this sector is…
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The Active Vibration Control System That Protects Instruments and Preserves Surrounding Environment
In the field of advanced machinery and sensitive instruments, controlling vibrations is of paramount importance. STACIS, an active vibration control system, steps in with a unique configuration to serve this very purpose. With a downward-facing, active vibration control loop, STACIS focuses on neutralizing the floor vibrations. This control loop works in tandem with a rubber…
STACIS Hard Mount Active Vibration Control System Offers Superior Stability for Sensitive Instruments
What if I bump into, or step on, a platform supported by STACIS, what happens? Wes Wigglesworth short answer: almost nothing. Thanks to the hard-mount active vibration control system in STACIS, the active control is downward looking, which means that it is measuring and cancelling floor vibration. In layman’s terms, that means you would need…
Optimizing Electron Microscope Performance: The Crucial Role of Field Surveys in Identifying Environmental Interferences
In the world of microscopy, especially with high-precision electron microscopes, obtaining clean, precise images can be a complex endeavor, subject to a multitude of factors. Common sources that interfere with the quality of images produced by these microscopes include vibrations, magnetic fields, and acoustics. Given their high sensitivity, these microscopes can easily be affected by…
TMC Enhances STACIS Vibration System Installations with Global On-site and Remote Services
The Technical Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) ensures successful vibration system installations like STACIS installations through its full-service team located globally, working either directly as TMC employees or through trained experts in their sales channels. The importance of a correct STACIS installation is well recognized, and TMC offers comprehensive on-site services. These range from supervising the physical…
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Can STACIS Vibration Isolation Systems be Used in Vacuum Environments?
Mike Georgalis, North American Sales Manager at the Technical Manufacturing Corporation explains that STACIS vibration isolation systems can’t generally be used in vacuum environments, and a couple of good reasons why you would want to avoid deploying the system in a vacuum. In the realm of vacuum environments, the deployment of STACIS systems faces notable challenges. Despite…
Harmonizing Technologies for Superior Vibration Control: TMC and VACC Collaborate to Exceed Expectations in Vibration Building Challenges
On this third and final episode of Vibrations’ look at vibration building design, host Daniel J Litwin concluded his discussion with Ahmad Bayat, P.E., President at Vibro-Acoustic Consultants (VACC), and Mike Georgalis, North American Sales Manager at the Technical Manufacturing Corporation (TMC.) This final portion of dialogue between Litwin, Bayat, and Georgalis brings together insights…
Engineering Innovations Tackle Noise and Vibration Challenges for New Cancer Research Center
For this second part of Vibrations’ look at vibration building design, host Daniel J Litwin continued his discussion with Ahmad Bayat, P.E., President at Vibro-Acoustic Consultants (VACC), and Mike Georgalis, North American Sales Manager at the Technical Manufacturing Corporation (TMC.) They began discussing the life science case study teased on this episode’s first part. Bayat…
Conquering Building Vibrations: The Future of Vibration Control in Mission-Critical Industries
Critical industries need building infrastructure that eliminates even the slightest whisper of the wind or rumblings of public transit miles away. Sensitive instruments used in mission-critical research, testing, and product equipment must exist in a vibration-free environment. Industry-leading TCM understands these needs, and their products have become an essential tool for vibration control to solve…
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Controlling Vibrations for Original Equipment Manufacturers
Controlling vibrations is a critical consideration in the field of precision instruments, with minute shifts having the potential to significantly impact the accuracy and reliability of measurements. In a recent discussion, we heard from experts in the field: West Wigglesworth, product manager of TMC, and Neil Fitzgibbon, senior business development manager at Taylor Hobson. They…
Revolutionizing Precision Instruments: Advanced Solutions for Vibration Cancellation
In the world of ultra-precision instruments and their applications, the issue of vibration is a persistent challenge that disrupts efficiency and the accuracy of data. Every researcher, engineer, or scientist operating sensitive equipment like electron microscopes, gene sequencers, and more, has faced the dreaded vibration artifact. As Mike Georgalis, North American Sales Manager for TMC,…
Revolutionizing Precision Research: CleanBench’s ‘Set and Forget’ Vibration Isolation Table Eliminates Disruptions, Enhances Results
Imagine being a scientist or researcher working on critical projects that involve highly sensitive equipment such as optical microscopes, analytical balances, or scanning probe microscopes. In a field where precision is key, there’s one constant adversary you grapple with – vibration. Vibrations are everywhere, even in seemingly calm environments. They introduce artifacts that can significantly…
TMC’s Customizable Vibration Cancellation Solutions Toolbase Provides Unmatched Support for Heavy-duty, Vibration-Sensitive Instruments
At TMC, we often get inquiries about what exactly a tool base is and when one might require it for their instrument. A tool base, in essence, is vibration cancellation solutions custom-designed to support any vibration-sensitive instrument that wouldn’t typically fit on our traditional platforms. People involved in high-resolution imaging, semiconductor wafer inspection, or nanolithography…
