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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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Scaling Experiential Learning in the Curriculum: How Iron Range Engineering Transformed Engineering Education
Engineering has transformed nearly every part of modern life, from the phones in our pockets to the systems powering global industry. But the way engineers are educated has often moved far more slowly than the profession itself. Employers are asking for graduates who can navigate ambiguity, communicate across teams, and contribute meaningfully from the…
When Geography Meets Purpose: How One Move Reshaped a Vascular Surgeon’s Career
Medicine isn’t what it used to be—not for the people practicing it. Independent physicians are becoming the exception, not the norm, as more doctors move into hospital systems, corporate groups, and academic networks. At the same time, the pipeline of specialists isn’t keeping pace with growing patient needs, particularly in complex fields like vascular…
From Second Chances to Stronger Teams: Bradley Henderson on Structure, Culture, and Trades-Based Redemption
The trades have always demanded grit, but grit alone doesn’t build a strong workforce. People need structure, clear expectations, and a sense that their work is taking them somewhere. That’s especially true in HVAC and mechanical services, where employers are trying to hire, retain, and develop talent in a labor market that feels tighter and…
Creative Confidence and Moral Courage: The Leadership Traits Business Schools Should Be Betting On
What students need from higher education is becoming harder to pin down than it once was. As higher education faces mounting pressure—from student disengagement to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence—institutions are being forced to rethink not just what students learn, but who they become. New research and industry signals suggest that technical knowledge…
