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When selecting a precision linear stage or positioning stage, it's easy to focus on the headline specs: travel, load capacity, and accuracy. While these are essential, they only tell part of the story. The most common and costly purchasing mistakes occur when buyers fail to ask the deeper...

The success of a multi-million dollar project—be it in semiconductor inspection, aerospace metrology, or medical device manufacturing—often comes down to the microscopic precision of a single component. Choosing the right precision linear stage (often called a linear translation stage or...

From sequencing a genome to aligning a satellite's optics, progress in every major industry hinges on motion measured in microns and nanometers. But how is this incredible precision achieved? The answer often lies in an essential piece of technology: the linear stage.

SPIE Optifab 2025 ABTech exhibited at SPIE Optifab 2025 in Rochester, NY during the week of October 20. The show ran from Tuesday, October 21, through Thursday, October 23.

Built for Bigger Precision ABTech built it bigger— larger rotary tables, larger spindles, and expanded capacity to meet the large-scale demands of optics, aerospace, and energy. New machines were added to boost production while maintaining the unmatched stability, stiffness, and accuracy ABTech is...

When was the last time you evaluated the true performance and cost impact of your spindle—not just its specs, but what it’s doing (or not doing) for your bottom line? In high-stakes industries like aerospace machining, optics manufacturing, and precision manufacturing, a single flawed part can...

In any precision manufacturing or metrology system, the quality of the final product often comes down to the accuracy and stability of a single, critical component. The choice of spindle technology can directly impact everything from surface finish and part geometry to operational speed and system...

Across all advanced industries, from aerospace to semiconductor, there is a relentless push for tighter tolerances, superior surface finishes, and higher performance. Achieving these goals often requires motion systems that can operate beyond the limits of traditional precision components like a...

Looking into rotary tables but unsure where to start? You’re not alone. From cleanroom compatibility to tariff impacts, the questions you ask today shape your success tomorrow—especially in high-precision industries like optics, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing. Here are some frequently...

In today’s ultra-precision manufacturing landscape—serving optics, aerospace, and semiconductor industries—even sub-micron deviations can lead to costly defects. ABTech’s rotary tables, including air‑bearing, oil hydrostatic, and mechanical‑bearing variants, enable nanometer-level control,...