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The story of New Way Air Bearings is very much intertwined with the development and history of air bearings.

		The History of New Way Find out how New Way Air Bearings got its start, and how far the company has taken its Porous Media™ air bearing technology to-date.

		The History of Air Bearings Although air bearings have been around for many years, New Way has played a significant role in the development of the field beyond an orifice based approach as the primary proponent and manufacturer of Porous Media™ air bearing technology. Here's where you'll find a historical perspective.