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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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Pursuing the World’s Rarest DX: Vadym Ivliev, UT6UD, and the Story That Led Him to Bouvet
January 16, 2026

For some operators, Bouvet Island represents the ultimate technical challenge. For Vadym Ivliev (UT6UD), it is something more personal—and more mysterious. From his home in Kyiv—far removed from the ice, storms, and isolation of Bouvet—Vadym has long been drawn to the island not only for its legendary radio silence, but for the stories it inspires….

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Inside GameStop’s Meteoric Stock Surge: A Former Executive Reflects on Power, Pivots, and the Price of Winning
January 15, 2026

The meme-stock era may feel like old news, but its aftershocks are still reshaping how leaders think about transformation, risk, and reward. In the wake of unprecedented short squeezes, shuttered storefronts, and sudden wealth creation, executives across retail and tech are still asking what actually happened—and why. Few episodes crystallize those questions better than…

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The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Three)
January 15, 2026

Storytelling is changing fast, shaped by new platforms, shifting audiences, and a growing demand for authenticity. What started as traditional podcasting has evolved into community-driven ecosystems built on real voices and lived experience. In this landscape, storytelling isn’t just content—it’s a way to build connection, spark engagement, and drive meaningful change. When done well,…

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The DisruptED Journey with Tim Maitland at MarketScale (Episode Two)
January 15, 2026

Education is at a crossroads. As AI, online learning, and workforce demands rapidly reshape how people gain skills, long-standing gaps in access and outcomes remain a major concern in Michigan. Recent reporting on the 2025 State of Education and Talent shows Michigan has fallen to its lowest ever ranking in per capita income, underscoring…

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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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