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    • Ultra precision machines
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    • Our competences
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  • Measuring systems
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    • 3D coordinate metrology
    • Capacitive measuring systems
    • Inductive measuring systems
    • Optical systems
    • Ultra-precision force sensors
    • Machine calibration systems
    • Learn more
    • Case studies Cap./Ind.
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  • Machine qualification
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    • Position inspector
    • Position analyzer
    • Rotary inspector
    • Rotary analyzer
    • Spindle inspector
    • Spindle analyzer
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    • Trinity probe comparison
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    • Vacuum preloaded air bearings
    • Radial air bearings
    • Conveyor air bearings
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    • Bonded air bearings
    • Air spindles
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Smart Air Bearings

AIR BEARINGS

Smart air bearings: bringing intelligence to precision motion

The air gap of an air bearing determines its performance. By integrating an ultra-precision capacitive sensing technique directly into the bearings, the IBS Smart air bearings enable accurate fly-height measurement, active monitoring and deeper insight into system behaviour.

euspen 2026 IBS personel

Measuring systems

Highlighting innovation and precision at Euspen 2026

Ultra-precision force sensors - IBS Precison Engineering

Measuring systems

Ultra-precision force measurement for low forces and nanometer displacements

Multi Probe Analyzer - IBS Precision Engineering

Machine qualification

Separating spindle motion error and target form error in high-accuracy spindle measurement

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JOSCAR accreditation for IBS Precision Engineering

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Engineering solutions

IBS Precision Engineering achieves JOSCAR accreditation

JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) is a supplier accreditation system used by leading organisations in the defence, aerospace, space and ...

Ultra-precise ALICIA assembly systems developed by IBS for CERN’s ALICE experiment

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ALICIA systems continue to enable detector production for accelerators worldwide

Detector programmes in Big Science continue to evolve long after their original production phase. The ALICIA ultra-precise assembly systems developed by IBS ...

Air bearing in semiconductor equipment design

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Semicon equipment

Why air bearings are an ideal fit for semiconductor equipment design

Air bearings enable frictionless, clean and highly stable motion, making them essential for semiconductor equipment where nanometer accuracy, high speed ...

VDMA Benelux association

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IBS is chairing the new VDMA Benelux association

The VDMA has founded its first transnational European regional association: VDMA Benelux. The new association is intended to strengthen collaboration across ...

Student Project setup

Measuring systems

Wireless force sensor development supported by student team

IBS partnered with Mechanical Engineering students from Fontys University of Applied Science to explore materials and manufacturing methods for an optical ...

Fact Finding Mission UK 2026

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IBS joins Dutch aerospace mission to the United Kingdom

From 19 to 22 January, IBS Precision Engineering took part in a Dutch aerospace fact-finding mission to the United Kingdom. Together with a group of innovative ...

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Air bearings

Air bearings with carbon fibre housing for ultra-high accelerations

Air bearings are an excellent solution when you want to move things at high speed and with high precision, thanks to their frictionless and accurate ...

Trinityᵐ advanced probe system for high-precision machine qualification

Machine qualification

Advanced probe system Trinityᵐ for ultra-precise machine qualification

The new Trinityᵐ wireless probe system, developed by IBS Precision Engineering, provides a non-contact method for qualifying the performance of machine tools ...

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