Bearings for High-Tech & Advanced Engineering Solutions

High-Tech Bearings for Precision Applications

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Performance Bearings for Robotics, Semiconductors, Optics, Drones, and Test Equipment

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IBSCO supplies high-performance bearings designed for the precision demands of high-tech industries. Our bearing solutions support motion systems across robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, optical assemblies, unmanned aerial systems, and analytical equipment—ensuring accuracy, reliability, and long life in mission-critical operations.

 

Industries & Applications We Support

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Robotics & Automation

• Joint actuators and rotary arms

• Servo motor shafts

• Precision gear drives and harmonic reducers

• Collaborative and miniature robotic systems

 

     Application Needs: compact size, low torque, smooth motion, high rigidity
     Examples:
     – Industrial robotic arms in automotive assembly lines
     – Surgical robots used in minimally invasive procedures
     – Warehouse automation robots with high-cycle joint motion
     – SCARA and delta robots for pick-and-place systems

 

Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Wafer transfer systems and indexing robots

• Lithography stage bearings

• CMP and spin-rinse dry tooling

• Vacuum chamber-compatible mechanisms

 

     Application Needs: low particle generation, vacuum compatibility, corrosion resistance
     Examples:
     – Photolithography stages in EUV/DUV scanners
     – FOUP and reticle handling systems in wafer fabs
     – Vacuum load locks in etching and deposition tools
     – CMP polishing head actuators in front-end processing

 

Laser & Optical Systems

• Mirror mounts and beam steering systems

• Rotary stages and fine-tuned pivot assemblies

• Optical alignment and gimbal platforms

 

     Application Needs: vibration damping, thermal stability, low noise operation
     Examples:
     – Beam steering optics in laser engraving and cutting machines
     – Gimbal-mounted optics in airborne LIDAR systems
     – Fine-focus mechanisms in high-power industrial lasers
     – Telescope alignment systems in scientific observatories

 

Drones & Unmanned Systems

• Motor shafts and electric propulsion units

• Gimbal mounts and stabilization bearings

• Airframe linkages and control surfaces

 

     Application Needs: lightweight components, high RPM, shock/vibration resistance
     Examples:
     – High-speed miniature bearings in drone propulsion systems
     – PTFE-lined spherical bearings in flight control actuators
     – Precision rotary bearings for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) gimbals

 

Test & Analytical Equipment

• Spindles and drive assemblies

• XY stage bearings

• Instrument motion controls

• Load-bearing fixtures for high-precision test beds

 

     Application Needs: ultra-low friction, extended life, clean operation
     Examples:
     – Rotary spindles in coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)
     – Automated probe stages in semiconductor inspection tools
     – Sample positioning systems in spectroscopy and chromatography instruments
     – Shock-isolated mounts in vibration and fatigue testing rigs

 

Bearing Types Offered

• Thin Section Bearings – For compact, weight-sensitive applications

• Crossed Roller Bearings – Ideal for high-stiffness and precise rotary motion

• Hybrid Ceramic Bearings – For high-speed and low thermal expansion needs

• Vacuum-Compatible Bearings – For cleanroom and outgassing-sensitive environments

• Air Bearings – Frictionless, wear-free performance for extreme precision

• Spherical and Rod End Bearings – Used in control surfaces and motion linkages

• Miniature and Instrument Bearings – Available in ultra-small diameters for compact assemblies

 

Trusted Manufacturers for High-Tech Applications

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IBSCO supplies bearings from trusted manufacturers known for performance in high-tech industries:

• New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB)

• Barden Precision Bearings

• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG)

• Kaydon Bearings

• Pacamor Kubar Bearings (PKB)

• GRW Precision Bearings

• RBC Bearings

• Aurora Bearing Company

• Timken Aerospace

• SKF Aerospace

 

All bearings are supplied with full traceability and meet strict industry standards for cleanroom, vibration, and vacuum compatibility.