Exclusive Event: United in Precision – From Machining to Measurement

Where precision meets application – live, hands-on, and expert-led.

Whether you’re working in quality control, micro-machining, medtech, automotive, aerospace, or tool & die, this free hybrid event gives you exclusive access to:

Industry-leading experts from Bruker Alicona, KERN, OTEC, EDM Intelligent Solution & Digital Metrology Solutions
Live expert talks with real use cases and proven precision strategies
Hands-on sessions with Bruker Alicona’s optical 3D measurement systems
The chance to measure your own part live, guided by our metrology specialists
Direct interaction with metrology pioneers and machining innovators
Recordings of all sessions – available exclusively to registered participants

Don’t miss this chance – Register now to secure your spot! And check out the Agenda Highlights below!

About the Event

📅 August 26–27, 2025 | Hybrid Event – Online & In-person
📍 Bruker Alicona Applications Center – Itasca, IL
📍 KERN USA Tech Center – Glendale Heights, IL

United in Precision is a free, 2-day hybrid event that brings together leaders in ultra-precision machining, advanced surface finishing, and optical 3D metrology.

It’s not a trade show.
It’s not a webinar.
It’s a hands-on expert event – No theory, no sales pitch – just precision in action.

Choose Your Experience:

Join Online – from anywhere, for all live sessions & recordings
Be There in Person – experience the tech hands-on and talk to experts face-to-face & get access to all recodings

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Agenda Highlights

Day 1 – August 26

09:00–10:00 AM CDT
📍Bruker Alicona Applications Center - Itasca, IL

Workshop: Precision Surface Finishing for Medical Components – Alex Bartlett, Sales Manager at OTEC Precision Finish, Inc.
Discover how modern automated finishing techniques (like mass finishing and electro-polishing) ensure impeccable surface quality for medical devices and implants. This session includes a live demonstration of a surface finishing process on a medical-grade component and discussion of how surface prep influences downstream inspection results.

11:00–12:00 PM CDT
📍Bruker Alicona Applications Center - Itasca, IL

Interactive Demo: From Theory to Reality: Mastering Optical 3D Measurement in the Field – Thomas Lankmair, Director of Bruker Alicona Applications Competence Center.
In this Bruker Alicona showcase, see how fast and precise optical measurement systems can integrate into the production line. Thomas will perform a live measurement on a sample part using the Bruker Alicona µCMM/FocusX system, illustrating how to obtain full 3D form and roughness results in minutes. Attendees (in-person) will have the chance for one-on-one application consulting – bring your part and measure it on the spot!

02:00–03:00 PM CDT
📍KERN USA Tech Center – Glendale Heights, IL

Technology Talk: Hydrostatic Milling – Accuracy Meets Productivity – Toni Mangold, President of KERN Precision, Inc.
Get an inside look at how KERN’s hydrostatic 5-axis machining centers achieve sub-micron precision while maintaining industrial productivity. Toni will discuss precision die machining techniques and machine design features that eliminate vibration and thermal drift. You’ll see ultra-precision machining in action on the shop floor – proving that you can have speed and accuracy at the same time.

Day 2 – August 27

09:00–10:00 AM CDT
📍Bruker Alicona Applications Center - Itasca, IL

Interactive Demo: From Theory to Reality: Mastering Optical 3D Measurement in the Field– Thomas Lankmair, Director of Bruker Alicona Applications Competence Center.
In this Bruker Alicona showcase, see how fast and precise optical measurement systems can integrate into the production line. Thomas will perform a live measurement on a sample part using the Bruker Alicona µCMM/FocusX system, illustrating how to obtain full 3D form and roughness results in minutes. Attendees (in-person) will have the chance for one-on-one application consulting – bring your part and measure it on the spot!

Mark Malburg, Digital Metrology Solutions

11:00–12:00 PM CDT
📍Bruker Alicona Applications Center - Itasca, IL

Keynote: Surfaces in the Real World – Fundamentals and Applications – Mark C. Malburg, Ph.D., President of Digital Metrology Solutions.
Dr. Malburg (with over 30 years of experience in surface metrology) will demystify surface texture analysis and share how real-world surface finish issues impact product performance. Get a fresh understanding of roughness, waviness, and why your part’s surfaces might not be as "smooth” as you think!

01:00–02:00 PM CDT
📍Bruker Alicona Applications Center - Itasca, IL

Technical Talk & Demo: Tight Tolerance Radius Measurement in Micro-Machining – Mark Raleigh, CEO of EDM Intelligent Solutions.
Learn how to tackle the challenge of measuring razor-thin radii and micro-features in high-precision components. Mark will showcase an automated optical/EDM inspection solution for micro-machined parts, demonstrating how to reliably measure features that are barely visible to the naked eye.

03:00–04:00 PM CDT
Panel & QA: United in Precision – From Machining to Measurement – A collaborative panel featuring all our expert speakers.
📍Bruker Alicona Applications Center - Itasca, IL

This capstone session ties together lessons from machining, finishing, automation, and metrology. Ask your burning questions and get expert advice on improving your own manufacturing and QA processes. (Available to both in-person and virtual attendees via live Q&A chat.)

Exact session times and sequence will be provided on the final agenda. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees on Day 1, and transportation between venues will be coordinated.

Ready to secure your spot?

Registration is free (courtesy of Bruker Alicona and event partners) – just let us know which sessions you plan to attend and how. Because of the specialized hands-on nature of this workshop, please indicate whether you will attend in-person or online. In-person seats will be waitlist if full, and confirmed via a separate email on a first-come, first-served basis. Virtual attendees will receive a streaming link prior to the event.

United in Precision - From Machining to Measurement

August 26 - 27, 2025

Don’t miss the chance to be United in Precision - Reserve your spot.

After registering, you’ll receive a detailed agenda, travel info, and your personalized event access link.
We look forward to seeing you – in-person or online – at this exciting event!

Exclusive Event: United in Precision – From Machining to Measurement