Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments of an air bearing assembly. In one embodiment, the air bearing assembly comprises at least one base having at least one base air bearing surface, at least one carriage having at least one carriage body with at least one pressure air bearing surface formed therein, at least one fluid fitting assembly positioned in the carriage body and in fluid communication with at least one positive air pressure source via at least one conduit, the fluid fitting assembly configured to provide air pressure and flow from the positive air pressure source to the at least one pressure air bearing surface to create an air cushion. The at least one fluid fitting assembly includes at least one flow control nozzle and at least one diffusing element positioned downstream of the at least one flow control nozzle.

Abstract: Device for the translational guidance of a load and method for creating such a device. The guide device (1) comprises an elongate bed plate (2), a mobile carriage (6) which serves to support the load, and guide means (7) that allow the carriage (6) to move longitudinally in relation to the bed plate (2), said carriage (6) comprising a bottom plate (9) which is provided with through-cuts (10) intended to give it at least some lateral elasticity, and which is mounted on the bed plate (2) under lateral stress, as well as a platform (13) which is fixed to the top face of this bottom plate (9) at fixing points (14).

Abstract: Device for the translational guidance of a load and method for creating such a device. The guide device (1) comprises an elongate bed plate (2), a mobile carriage (6) which serves to support the load, and guide means (7) that allow the carriage (6) to move longitudinally in relation to the bed plate (2), said carriage (6) comprising a bottom plate (9) which is provided with through-cuts (10) intended to give it at least some lateral elasticity, and which is mounted on the bed plate (2) under lateral stress, as well as a platform (13) which is fixed to the top face of this bottom plate (9) at fixing points (14).