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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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Stop Guessing: How Reality Capture Improves Construction Productivity
Construction projects lose time and money when teams rely on assumptions. Someone says a section is “done,” another trade arrives, and then problems appear: wrong levels, missing openings, clashing services, or unfinished areas. That leads to rework, delays, and arguments. Reality capture helps because it replaces opinions with clear evidence. Reality capture means using tools…
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…
A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent
The traditional four-year college model is facing growing pressure as rising tuition, shifting labor market demands, and new technological realities expose gaps between education and employment outcomes. Confidence in the traditional college pathway is eroding among parents, students, and employers as rising costs and persistent skills gaps collide with the reality that many new…
Where Experience Meets the Extreme: John F5VHQ at the World’s Most Isolated Radio Outpost
For some operators, Bouvet Island is the final frontier. For John (F5VHQ), it is a challenge that stands apart even after decades of DXpedition experience. A veteran of more than twenty years in the field and Vice President of the Clipperton DX Club, John joins the multinational 3Y0K team with both experience and conviction….
