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Introducing Stacis 4, the next generation in active floor vibration control

Stacis 4

Stacis is the leading floor vibration isolation technology worldwide, with a unique control system and serial architecture. It enables and protects electron and ion beam tools and other highly sensitive instruments from low-frequency vibration down to point three five hertz. The typical installation of Stacis 4 is as part of a quiet island consisting…

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Freeform X: The Compact, 5-Axis Machine Revolutionizing Optical Component Manufacturing

The Freeform X, a cutting-edge product from Precitech, represents a significant breakthrough in the field of optical component manufacturing. Designed as a compact, 5-axis, single-point diamond turning machine, the Freeform X is an instrumental response to the industry’s need for crafting complex optical components, integral for products like reality-based headwear and next-generation mobile devices. The…

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FTSE 5,000 Sets New Standards in Rapid and Accurate Production of Complex Freeform Surfaces

Precitech’s Fast Tool Servo (FTS) 5,000 emerges as an indispensable asset for advancing the production of complex freeform surfaces. With a maximum acceleration of 40 Gs and an ability to continuously follow a 25g path, this innovative tool serves as a keystone in rapid and precise part production, translating into significant time and cost benefits…

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Single-Point Diamond Turning Revolutionizes Optics Manufacturing

Jeff Roblee, Vice President of Technology at Precitech, elucidates on the transformative role of diamond turning in the optics manufacturing industry. According to him, the advent of precision motion control, which is a vital aspect of Precitech’s technologies, has revolutionized the creation of finished optics. Diamond turning enables the accurate positioning of a diamond tool…

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Diverse Role Opportunities Spur Employee Growth and Foster a Unique Family-Like Environment

Working in an environment that promotes growth and encourages diverse roles can offer enormous benefits, particularly to someone starting a new career or eager to expand their skill set. According to a member of the Precitech team, this flexibility can provide exposure to high-tech manufacturing, metrology, and testing, while offering opportunities to work in different…

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Precitech’s Factory in Keene: A Global Hub for Innovation in Single-Point Diamond Turning

As a hub of technological innovation and precision manufacturing, Precitech’s factory in Keene, New Hampshire stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence in single-point diamond turning. Staffed by a dedicated team of around 100 highly skilled individuals, this facility is at the forefront of crafting high-precision products that set industry standards. Located…

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Diamond Turning: The Evolution of Precision Optics Manufacturing Through Innovative Freeform Surfaces

Jeffrey Roblee, VP of Technology at Precitech, had a deep conversation with Savannah Jones about the history and advancements in diamond turning. Precitech, originally known as Newell Precision in the 1960s, is renowned for making bearings and bearing rotary stages. The company has significantly advanced precision motion, which is essential in the manufacture of optics…

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Applied Digital’s Data Center Design for a 100 MW AI Factory Built from the Ground Up
July 2, 2025

AI workloads are redefining the limits of data center design and infrastructure. Legacy data centers, built for traditional co-location, cannot handle the density, thermal demands, or power dynamics of accelerated computing. The AI boom has upended the data center sector, forcing a rapid shift to liquid-cooled racks as facilities pivot from sub-10kW racks to…

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Commerce media
A Look at the Rise of Commerce Media Networks: How Nift Helps Brands Own How Their Message Shows Up
July 2, 2025

As traditional digital advertising struggles to retain consumer trust, brands are exploring new, more authentic ways to connect with shoppers. Platforms like commerce media networks, which weave together commerce, content, and data, are emerging as powerful tools in this shift. Research from MG2 Advisory reveals that only about 37% of consumers feel brands genuinely…

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Hospitality leadership
Heart-First Hospitality Leadership: How Saying ‘Yes’ Transforms Guest Experiences, Boosts Staff Morale, and Drives Business Results
July 2, 2025

As the hospitality industry emerges from years of pandemic-driven upheaval, hospitality leadership is evolving to meet new challenges. Leaders are looking for new ways to retain staff, elevate guest satisfaction, and drive revenue without burning out their teams. One trend gaining traction is the power of “Yes”: empowering employees to say yes more often,…

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Mayor Gerard Hudspeth’s Civic Leadership Journey: What Politics Teaches About People
July 2, 2025

What does a mayor learn about human nature? In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, host Jason Winningham sits down with Gerard Hudspeth, longtime mayor of Denton, Texas, and a respected figure in civic leadership. Drawing from his years in public service, Hudspeth explores how leading a city reveals the core…

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Fast Tool Servo Offers Unprecedented Speed and Precision in Optics Manufacturing
June 13, 2023

In the world of diamond turning, a rapidly growing area of interest is the Fast Tool Servo (FTS). An often misunderstood component, the FTS is an essential accessory that helps enable precision machining, especially in the creation of non-rotationally symmetric freeform surfaces. By nature, freeform surfaces demand that the diamond tool follow their contours closely…

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Daven Training Machine Mastery: A Blend of Attention to Detail and Advanced Software, Not Just CNC Experience
June 13, 2023

Precitech’s North American Sales Manager, Jake Porrazzo, explains what type of skillset is required to run a diamond turning machine. The simple answer? Detail and process orientation is crucial to hit the tolerances required in ultra precision. In the ultra-precision machining world, the operation of a Daven training machine requires a very specific skill set….

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