International Big Science.
The ALICE detector at CERNs hadron collider is due for upgrade in 2020. IBS has supported CERN and partner institutes worldwide with sensor module assembly machines.
Measuring Systems
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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.
Air bearing noise analysis.
Air bearings have a disturbance attenuation effect by removing the physical connection between machinery and the world and substituting this by a thin layer of air. Air bearing noise can be measured at the nm level with a capacitive measuring system.
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).
In-line Surface Inspection of Printed Electronics
Web-guiding and in-line metrology innovations deliver nanometre precision for inspection of printed electronics.
Machine Qualification
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.
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
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.
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
Components
Case Study Torque measurement
Magtrol is a leader in the manufacturing of motor testing equipment. They have successfully implemented both radial bearings and air bushings into their test and calibration suite to improve their product quality.
Air Bearing Application & Design Guide
Air bearings represent the next logical step in bearing design. Air bearings in general have a proven track record having been employed in coordinate measuring machines for 20 years
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.
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.
Contactless shape manipulation of thin substrates.
How can you shape substrates to your wishes without even touching them. Read how the magic is done.
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.