Engineering
ABTech has observed some interesting applications of our air-bearings over the years, one of the coolest being record players. More specifically, as rotary air-bearings used as turntables in high-end record players For the Record I should probably offer an explanation as a little background perspective for our younger readers; there once was a time when music [Read More]
Implementing an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system is a lot like picking up your house and pouring a new foundation under it while you continue to live in it. The foundation of your house supports all other functions of the structure much like an MRP system supports all aspects of your business. Replacing both requires [Read More]
Do you care where Ted Cruz was born? Ever wonder where the car or truck you drive was made? Does it matter where your food comes from? These questions about origin make me think about the phrase “Made in the USA” and what it really means. Where something is made often plays into my purchasing [Read More]
GE Aviation – A Leap Forward for ABTech The ABTech Difference Back in 2010, GE Aviation engineers approached us to develop equipment, using our rotary air-bearings. that they could use to build their jet engines. This concept was not new, but these engineers were frustrated with their previous vendor and were on a mission to [Read More]
What does it all mean? “Pride in Precision” and “Pride in People.” What does it all mean? These are not just mottos for nice plaques in an office but the driving forces throughout ABTech. They were created collectively by everyone in the company and resonate with how we do business, internally and externally. First, “Pride [Read More]