History

Product development on precision probes started in 1996 with a Ph.D. study by dr.ir. Pril at the Precision Engineering section, led by prof.dr.ir. Schellekens at the Eindhoven University of Technology. By 2001 the first series of prototype probes was manufactured, resulting in the promotion of dr.ir. Pril in 2002.

A second Ph.D. study on the Gannen-XP started in 2002 to improve its measurement behavior, manufacturability and assembly . This research is also conducted at the Precision Engineering section by prof.dr.ir. Schellekens and carried out by ir. Bos.

Xpress Precision Engineering is founded in 2004 by ir. Bos to support the ongoing research effort and facilitate cooperation with local manufacturers. Machine tests and ongoing research efforts led to improved specifications and a reduction in cost of manufacturing and assembly. Encouraged by these results Xpress Precision Engineering started business development of this innovation early 2006.

These efforts led to introduction of the Gannen-XP, mid-2006, which is now available worldwide. The Gannen-XP can be optimized for a specific measurement task, e.g. measurement on MEMS, thus filling a gap in current metrology methods for these systems.

Xpress Precision Engineering strives to remain an innovator in the field of precision probe systems, ever improving the measurement uncertainty and resolution of future products and their functionality. A main research focus for Xpress Precision Engineering is the functionality of its probe systems for the measurement on small components, including MEMS.

For our future products and other research, Xpress Precision Engineering is working in close cooperation with the Eindhoven University of Technology and its network of suppliers and research institutes. The research effort is supported by partnerships with renowned manufacturers and other partners.