Aerotech develops and manufactures the world’s most powerful motion control and positioning systems for customers in industry, science and research.
The innovative and high-precision motion solutions meet all the critical requirements needed for today’s demanding applications.

For more information, visit uk.aerotech.com

attocube is the technology leader for ultra precise nanopositioning and measurement solutions, compatible with extreme environmental conditions such as ultra-high vacuum, magnetic field, as well as cryogenic to elevated operating temperatures. is the technology leader for ultra precise nanopositioning and measurement solutions, compatible with extreme environmental conditions such as ultra-high vacuum, magnetic field, as well as cryogenic to elevated operating temperatures.

For more information, visit www.attocube.com

From standard air bearings to complex air-cushioned systems. If you need maximum precision, zero friction, no wear, high speeds and cleanroom compatibility, then EITZENBERGER is the right partner for reliable technology tailored to your requirements

For more information, visit www.eitzenberger.com

Evident Industrial’s solutions range from microscopes and videoscopes to nondestructive testing equipment and X-ray analyzers for maintenance, manufacturing, and environmental applications. Backed by state-of-the-art technologies, Evident products are widely used for quality control, inspection, and measurement.

For more information, visit www.evidentscientific.com

Founded in 1968 at Cranfield University, Cranfield Precision, Division of Fives Landis Ltd, is now part of the Fives group of companies. Fives is headquartered in Paris and has around 8000 employees Worldwide. We specialise in the design and development of grinding and diamond turning machines for a wide range of industries.

Our standard range of machines includes:

• TTG350: A unique, patented machine for the grinding of spheres, aspheres and freeforms up to 350 mm diameter. A recent development of the TTG machine uses its inherent flexibility and stability to enable the economic manufacture of high and ultra precision bearings races.
• OGM (Off axis Grinding Machine): For optical components up to 2 m diameter
• EcoR1664: A diamond turning machine custom designed for the manufacture of ultra precision drums used in the manufacture of optical films.

In 2019, Cranfield Precision became the R&D centre for the Grinding-Ultra Precision group, which has around 800 employees.

For more information, visit www.fivesgroup.com

HEIDENHAIN develops pioneering solutions like MULTI-DOF technology that approach the limits of measurability in applications such as metrology, ultra-precise machining, advanced robotics and automation, and electronics or medical technology.

For more information, visit www.heidenhain.com

IBS Precision Engineering delivers world class measurement, positioning and motion systems where ultra-high precision is required. As a strategic engineering partner to the best manufacturing equipment and scientific instrument suppliers, IBS has a notable track record of proven precision solutions.

For more information, visit www.ibspe.com

At JPE, we are experts in the development and realization of custom high-tech systems and scientific instruments for applications where accurate positioning is involved.

By mastering the skills of precision engineering, mechatronics and control design we realize pioneering solutions for your applications in ambient, vacuum and cryogenic environment.

For more information, visit www.jpe-innovations.com

Kern Microtechnik GmbH, Bavaria, Germany, employs around 250 people and successfully operates in more than 30 countries. It focuses on the development and manufacture of high precision machine tools, which are outstanding when it comes to high end optical surface quality, 5-axis stability and maximum repeatability.
Kern milling and grinding machine tools are used for high precision single part manufacturing and serial production. The company is perfectly equipped not only to produce high precision machines, but also to accompany their users with the necessary process know-how. Customers become technology partners and thus part of the “Kern Family”. This includes intensive consultation in terms of optimal operation and process integration from the idea to the finished part, enabling Kern users to increase their competitiveness step-by-step.

For more information, visit www.kern-microtechnik.com and watch the short video below.

Micro-Epsilon ranges the worldwide leading suppliers of sensors, systems and solutions:

• Sensor systems for displacement, distance, position and thickness
• 2D/3D measurement technology, laser scanners, micrometers, fiber optic sensors
• Sensors for color recognition and color measurement
• Infrared temperature sensors and thermal imaging cameras
• Measurement and inspection systems for metal, rubber & tire, plastics and painting

Micro-Epsilon offers the greatest variety of physical measurement techniques for displacement, distance, position, dimension, temperature and color. The networked competence centers for development and production within the group offer the flexibility to develop and manufacture tailor-made solutions. For more than 50 years, the family-run company has provided highly precise measurement technology for machine building and machine design, the automotive industry, the semiconductor and electronics industry and aircraft industry. Sales offices and branches all over the world ensure fast and reliable advice and support on site.

For more information, visit www.micro-epsilon.de

MI-Partners is active in research and development of high-end mechatronic products and systems. We offer our expertise in helping our customers in mechatronics related innovations or technological challenges especially in the field of system design, (thermo)dynamics and control. We are specialized in concept generation and validation for ultra-fast, extremely accurate or complex positioning systems like stages, manipulators, robots and handlers.

By early involvement in pre-development we can provide the complete trajectory up to design, realization and testing with a first time right result.

We have a staff of 55 highly educated engineers with considerable experience. As we are working for customers in a wide variety of markets, we can benefit from our experience in all these different areas, and as such help our customers with fresh, innovative and cost effective solutions.

For more information, visit mi-partners.nl 

Moore Nanotech is supplier of an advanced range of ultra-precision machining systems which are used for diamond turning, micro milling and micro grinding of optical components; primarily for the consumer electronics, defense, aerospace, lighting, medical, and automotive sectors.

For more information, visit nanotechsys.com

Since 50 years Polytec provides high-technology optical measurement systems to researchers and engineers around the world.

Based upon sophisticated optical core technologies Polytec develops, manufactures and distributes leading solutions for the measurement of vibration, speed, length and surface topography.

For more information, visit www.polytec.com

Precitech designs and manufactures ultra precision machining solutions for freeform diamond turning, milling, and grinding which are used to produce optical lenses, mold inserts, mirrors, and precision mechanical components. Our diamond turning machines produce rotationally symmetric, asymmetric, freeform, and sculpted geometries with form tolerances in the sub-micron range and nanometer surface finishes.

For more information, visit precitech.com and watch the short video below.

Productive Machines is a deep-tech Industry 4.0 company and a spinout from the University of Sheffield AMRC. We enable the machining industry to reach the best part, faster and the first time via our digital twin.

For more information, visit productivemachines.co.uk

Professional Instruments Company is the world’s foremost supplier of ultra-precision air bearing spindles. For over 75 years, we have been solving complex problems for our customers in manufacturing, metrology, and scientific instrumentation. Our ISO 5.5 spindles, with error motions less than 12 nm, are featured in diamond turning machines across the globe. If it goes around and has to be good, we probably had something to do with it. For prompt, personal service, let us know how we can assist with your precision project.

For more information, visit www.airbearings.com

Queensgate manufacture high-speed, high-precision piezo stages and capacitive sensors with low picometer resolutions for the most demanding nanopositioning applications. Specializing in customized solutions which require high performance, load tolerance and speed – often in highly demanding environments.

Queensgate was the first to market with capacitive sensors for high-precision positioning, launching a range of nanopositioning products for use in microscopy in in 1985. We followed this with digital control for improved accuracy, and calibrations stored on the stage for full interchangeability of stage and controller. Continued innovation allows our nanopositioning stages to operate at bandwidths over 40% of the stage resonant frequency.

In 2018, the company was acquired by Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd, a global leader in the development of precision motion, automation and optical systems, sub-systems and components.

Today, Queensgate offers customized solutions that help our customers solve the most challenging applications from validating and testing of the latest semiconductor materials, to rapidly identifying new diseases and pathogens. Working from our ISO 9001:2015 certified locations in Cambridge and Paignton, our engineers partner with customers to produce innovative nanopositioning products which continue to exceed expectations and push the barriers of what is possible.

For more information, visit www.prior.com

According to the slogan “Precision in Measurement” SIOS Messtechnik GmbH develops and manufactures laser interferometric and other precision measuring instruments for calibration and nano metrology for the measurement of length, angle, vibration and straightness, mass, force and other measurands.

For more information, visit www.sios-precision.com and watch the short video below.

SmarAct Metrology offers high precision displacement and vibration measurement tools such as interferometers, optical encoders and vibrometers. Recently a versatile nanoprobing system for electrical failure analysis has been added to the portfolio.

For more information, visit www.smaract.com

Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology, developing the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments. We provide measurement solutions for the Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace and Automotive industries.

For more information, visit www.taylor-hobson.com

AMETEK Germany GmbH, BU ZYGO is the European office of ZYGO Corporation, global leader and worldwide supplier of optical metrology instruments, high precision optical components and complex electro-optical systems, designs and manufacturing services. ZYGO’s high-precision noncontact metrology systems use optical interferometry to measure displacement, surface figure, and optical wavefront for yield improvement initiatives in the flat panel display, semiconductor, and industrial markets.

For more information, visit zygo.com