In 2001, the first contact between New Way and IBS was initiated by the late Dr James B. Bryan, who is considered to be the founding father of modern precision engineering. As a consequence of this initial contact, IBS Precision Engineering founder Henny Spaan became excited about the added value of porous air bearings in precision engineering applications. Air bearings have proven their performance in coordinate measuring machines, precision machine tools, semiconductor wafer processing machines, and other clean room, high speed, and precision positioning environments. For roll2roll manufacture, they also offer a clean, contactless and extremely stable transport solution.
As a strategic engineering partner to the world’s best manufacturing equipment and scientific instrument suppliers, IBS Precision Engineering has a distinguished track record of proven and robust precision solutions. Leading edge metrology (measurement expertise) is at the core of all we do. For that reason, we find it important to be active in leading research programmes, contribute to standardisation bodies and work with outstanding partners. Our extensive technological and scientific network enables us to bring the right knowledge and people to the table.
IBS Precision Engineering is proud to be a Siemens Product Partner with regard to their 5-axis machine tool qualification tool, the IBS Rotary Inspector. The Siemens Product Partner programme identifies leading companies with recognized expertise in specific fields complementary to Siemens solutions. With the Rotary Inspector, IBS is a product partner to the SINUMERIK product portfolio – where Siemens offers a range of leading CNC controls solutions including premium machine concepts.
As a member of the VDMA, IBS has participated in work towards a standard for Industry 4.0 type metrology sensor/system connection to production machines. This is aimed at bringing dimensional product metrology closer to the production machine. IBS Precision Engineering founder, Henny Spaan, sits on the board of the Electronics, Micro and New Energy Production Technologies sector (EMINT.)
IBS Precision Engineering design and manufacture the most precise measurement systems, machines and modules. New Way offer a unique product line of outstanding air bearings. That is why we use them in our own systems and guide our customers where they can apply them in theirs.
Leading edge metrology is at the core of all that IBS Precision Engineering does. Further to its in-house programmes, IBS partakes in a range of international projects spearheading solutions to next generation measurement challenges for industry and academia.
IBS Precision Engineering is contributing unique precision engineering and measurement expertise for the OEM and Tier 1 precision manufacturing supply chain, gained through decades of delivering ground breaking industrial solutions.
At IBS Precision Engineering we supply Lion sensors in Europe and guide customers on their application and integration. We also design and deliver made to order solutions based on Lion sensor technology for advanced applications.
IBS Precision Engineering together with ASML are the founding partners of the Advanced Thermal Control Consortium supporting leading research and development for industry. Like to know more? Contact us!
IBS Precision Engineering Directors have contributed to the development of the society as Chief Executive and President of the Society.
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