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  • Measuring systems
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    • 3D coordinate metrology
    • Capacitive measuring systems
    • Inductive measuring systems
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    • Ultra-precision force sensors
    • Machine calibration systems
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    • Position inspector
    • Position analyzer
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    • Spindle inspector
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    • Vacuum preloaded air bearings
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    • Bonded air bearings
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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

JOSCAR accreditation for IBS Precision Engineering

Measuring systems

IBS Precision Engineering achieves JOSCAR accreditation

Air bearing in semiconductor equipment design

Air bearings

Why air bearings are an ideal fit for semiconductor equipment design

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    NXTGEN Hightech project stagegate success
Carbon-fiber-air-bearing-application

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 ...

Measuring systems /

Engineering solutions

Highlights from Precision Fair 2025 - Three new product innovations

At the Precision Fair 2025, we showcased three major product developments that reflect our commitment to pushing the boundaries of measurement, motion and ...

VSME process IBS

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Engineering solutions

Precision meets responsibility: sustainability as a design principle

At IBS Precision Engineering, sustainability is a responsibility we take seriously. We are committed to creating a lasting positive impact on the environment, ...

IBS at ATE

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Air bearings

Frictionless motion an eye catcher at the Automotive Testing Expo

IBS was represented again at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. We showcased the many solutions our non-contact porous media ...

Precision Show 2024

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Unique precision solutions at the Precision Show 2024

Thanks to everyone who visited our booth at the Precision Show 2024. It was a pleasure to connect with our visitors again and share our innovations in ...

VDMA Micro Break - Air Bearing Introduction

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Air bearings

VDMA Micro Break: Air Bearing Introduction

On Thursday 19th September, during the VDMA Micro Break, Ton van Doornmalen, Sales Engineer at IBS Precision Engineering will provide a technical introduction ...

Cern Accelerator School company visits to IBS

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CERN Accelerator School organised company visits to IBS

The CERN Accelerator School organised a specialized course on Mechanical & Materials Engineering for Particle Accelerators and Detectors from 2-15 June 2024 in ...

IBS at euspen Conference show 2024

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Real Time Control Platform at Euspen Conference Show 2024

We were excited to be back at the Euspen Conference show , this year in Dublin! It's always nice to be part of this leading precision forum, bringing together ...

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