Engineering Solutions

Article

Physics guided neural network feedforward control

Performance of model–based feedforward controllers is typically limited by the accuracy of the inverse system dynamics model. Physics guided neural network(PGNN) feedforward control proposes a general framework for inversion–based feedforward controller design.

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Metrology Trends in Precision Manufacturing

The Dutch Society for Precision Engineering invited IBS's owner Henny Spaan, being one of the entrepreneurial pioneers in Dutch metrology, to write the editorial for an issue of Mikroniek, professional journal on precision engineering of DSPE.

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Whitepaper

Asphere measurement

See how a range of aspheres are qualified using latest CMM techniques.

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Article

Normalisation sits in our blood.

Read why international standards such as ISO are so important to manufacturing and to IBS (Dutch).

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Article

International Big Science.

The ALICE detector at CERN's hadron collider was recently upgraded. Read about how IBS supported CERN and partner institutes worldwide with sensor module assembly machines.

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Measuring Systems

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Dances with foils - In-line interferometry in R2R production

In the production of flexible electronics, in-line 3D metrology of nanometer-scale features revolutionise the production process making time-consuming off-line measurements for process control unnecessary.

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In-line Surface Inspection of Printed Electronics

Web-guiding and in-line metrology innovations deliver nanometre precision for inspection of printed electronics.

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Smooth collaboration leads to new in-line system.

Together with their colleagues Rens van der Nolle (Mechanical Engineer at IBS) and Werner Knapen (Account Manager Bosch Rexroth) built a linear precision module for in-line surface measurements of foil (Dutch).

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Tactile coordinate metrology of ultra-precision optics.

CMMs are widely used for 3D metrology of parts in science and industry. ISARA 400 advances coordinate metrology into ultra-precision accuracy.

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Machine Qualification

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Software based accuracy improvement of 5-axis machine tools

This whitepaper presents an analysis on the stability of the pivot line of rotary axes using a fast and accurate 3D measuring method to determine the dynamic 5-axis performance of the machine

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Automating 5-axis machine tool accuracy measurement.

In the course of machine tool accuracy investigations many methods have been developed. This paper focuses on methods suitable for automation and hence industrial application.

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Article

Degrees of freedom in turbine manufacturing.

Turbine manufacturing is a high-complexity, high-precision process requiring true 6-axis grinding. Read how Blohm Jung are addressing this challenge.

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Machine metrology for optimal thermal performance.

At IBS we support companies to measure and optimise their machines, in line with best practice. This article presents a fast and accurate method for the dynamic 3D measurement of thermal stability

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Components

Case study

Frictionless torque testing in Automotive

Case study - Magtrol has successfully implemented both radial bearings and air bushings into their torque test and calibration suite to improve product quality

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Case study

Custom high-temperature air bearings

Case study - IBS supported SparkNano in their high-temperature Spatial ALD application, with the integration of custom made full carbon air bearings, designed to withstand up to 250°C.

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Air Bearing noise analysis

An Air Bearing was tested under a 570N payload and 5 bar operating air pressure. The results show that the Air Bearing is quiet, with a noise level of less than 2.5nm. The noise level is reduced when air is applied.

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New roll-to-roll printing technologies.

Exploiting air bearings in roll-to-roll. Non-contact, almost zero friction, and no static build-up benefits production processes.

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Contactless handling, flattening and stabilization of webs.

In roll-to-roll processes for printed electronics, avoiding web contact is critical to reduce damage and contamination. Air bearings deliver contactless, precision control for printing, drying and inspection processes.

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Contactless shape manipulation of thin substrates.

How can you shape substrates to your wishes without even touching them. Read how the magic is done.

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Unexpected encounters.

Air bearings can be exploited by mechanical engineers to extend their design capabilities for precision manufacturing systems. Read about some surprising new applications.

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