Micro-LAM Joins Precision Advancement Center of Excellence

PORTAGE, Mich., Feb. 2, 2021 — Micro-LAM, a manufacturer of laser-assisted systems for ultraprecision machining, joined three business units in AMETEK’s Ultra-Precision Technology group. The combination forms the Precision Advancement Center of Excellence (PACE) in the United Kingdom. The center will provide the European market with centralized capabilities for superior diamond turning, tooling, and metrology, featuring the latest innovation in ultraprecision machining, tooling, and metrology equipment in one location.

Micro-LAM will be supporting the center with Optimus laser-assisted systems and experienced applications specialists. Its subsidiaries M10 Edge and 603 OPTX will also be part of the customer solutions available at PACE. The center is housed in the Taylor Hobson headquarters in Leicester, England, and is also joined by AMETEK businesses Precitech and Zygo.

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Published: February 2021

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metrology: Metrology is the science and practice of measurement. It encompasses the theoretical and practical aspects of measurement, including the development of measurement standards, techniques, and instruments, as well as the application of measurement principles in various fields. The primary objectives of metrology are to ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency in measurements and to establish traceability to recognized standards. Metrology plays a crucial role in science, industry,...
diamond turning: Diamond turning, also known as diamond machining or diamond cutting, is a precision machining process used to produce high-quality optical surfaces and components with extremely tight tolerances. It involves the use of a single-point diamond cutting tool to remove material from a workpiece, typically made of metals, plastics, or optical materials like glass or crystals. In diamond turning, the cutting tool, which has a diamond tip, is controlled with high precision and moved relative to the...