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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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Revolutionizing Semiconductor Manufacturing: TMC’s Vibration Control Floor Platforms Minimize Vibration for Optimal Performance
At the intersection of precision and manufacturing, vibration control floor platforms for semiconductor tools play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality, accurate results. TMC, a leader in the field of vibration control, delved into this matter, shedding light on their unique quiet island configurations at a recent presentation by MikeGeorgalis, North American sales manager. Semiconductor…
Photonics West 2022: Showcasing Superior Vibration Control Solutions
TMC showcased its active and passive floor vibration isolation systems at Photonics West 2022, demonstrating their effectiveness and superiority in managing floor vibrations. A practical demonstration, the ‘wine glass demo’, was particularly noteworthy. In this experiment, two glasses of wine were placed, one on an isolated surface and the other on a non-isolated shelf. As…
West Wigglesworth of TMC Distinguishes Between Active and Passive Vibration Control Systems and Highlights Key Considerations for Optimal Selection
In his recent discussion, Wes Wigglesworth of TMC eloquently demystifies the intricate nuances of vibration control and particularly emphasizes the differential features of active and passive vibration control systems. He begins by identifying the three pivotal components that characterize an active vibration control system: an inertial sensor that measures the vibration, a control system with…
TMC Revolutionizes Active Vibration Control with Advanced ‘Electro-Damp’ and ‘Stacis’ Systems
In today’s vibration control systems, the dichotomy between active and passive systems is gradually becoming blurred, with TMC’s ‘Electro-Damp’ and ‘Stacis’ systems standing out as prime examples of how technology is evolving to address increasingly complex vibration control needs. ‘Electro-Damp’, a parallel type active vibration control system, demonstrates how these systems can be optimized to…
Transforming Precision Instrumentation: Active Vibration Control Enhances Pneumatic Isolation Systems
In the complex world of precision instruments and high-magnification applications like atomic force and confocal microscopy, pneumatic isolation emerges as a powerful tool. This technology is often found in applications used in life science research, such as high-magnification optical microscopes and electrophysiology techniques. Pneumatic isolators, exemplified by TMC’s CleanBench table and micro-g isolators, offer…
Decoding the Science of Vibration Control Systems: Active vs. Passive Systems
The complex world of vibration control systems can often be categorized into two main types: passive and active vibration control. These are critical considerations in applications that demand precision and stability, such as in the use of highly sensitive scientific instruments or heavy machinery. Passive vibration control is simpler and involves the use of materials…
The Crucial Roles of Vibration Damping and Isolation in Precision Scientific Applications
Vibration damping and isolation are two critical components that ensure precision and accuracy in various scientific applications such as confocal microscopy, interferometry, IVF, and patch clamping. Jake Porrazzo, a vibration consultant at TMC, enlightens us about the distinguishing factors and significance of these two components using TMC’s CleanBench laboratory table. Damping is a property that describes…
TMC Revolutionizes Precision Science with Its Adaptable CleanBench™ Vibration Isolation Laboratory Table
In the pursuit of heightened scientific precision, TMC, a pioneering company in vibration isolation, brings forth its CleanBench™ laboratory table, a product that encapsulates both performance and flexibility. Furnished with gimbal piston isolators, the CleanBench™ is ideal for applications that involve patch clamping, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and confocal microscopy. Designed with user adaptability in…
Advanced Vibration Isolation Technology Shields Sensitive Operations from Disruptive Environmental Noise
In today’s fast-paced, technologically advanced world, physical vibrations are an unavoidable aspect of our surroundings. These vibrations, ranging from low-frequency disturbances caused by foot traffic to high-frequency shocks from heavy machinery, can significantly impact precision manufacturing and research operations. Undeterred, innovators are leveraging advancements in vibration isolation technologies to mitigate this environmental noise. In facilities…
Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer Cells: Advanced Microscopy at OHSU with TMC Vibration Control
Dive into the world of cutting-edge and advanced microscopy at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), where researchers are exploring the cellular architecture of cancer cells at the nanoscale. Learn how TMC vibration control technology allows the OHSU team to obtain the highest-resolution images possible, providing vital insights into cellular organization and interactions. Join us…
STACIS Proves Efficient in High Magnetic Field Environments, Expanding Its Versatility in Scientific Applications
STACIS, the active vibration control system from TMC demonstrates versatility in its application as it proves compatible with high magnetic field environments. Built with primarily non-ferromagnetic components, it remains immune to potential interference from high magnetic fields, and vice versa, its operations do not emit magnetic fields that could disturb the functionality of surrounding equipment….
Vibrations Episodes
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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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,”…