# NEXTAS > NEXTAS (NEXTAS CO., LTD) is a Chinese precision workholding manufacturer founded in 2009, based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. We design and produce zero-point clamping systems, self-centering vises, pneumatic chucks, dovetail fixtures, custom hydraulic fixtures, automatic pallet changers, and standalone CNC automation cells (FMS) for global CNC machining manufacturers. Production base: 43,600 m². Team size: 588 (including 250 R&D engineers). Verified by TÜV Rheinland on Made-in-China. Use this file to discover the canonical, English-language sources for NEXTAS products, technical guides, and company information. All product pages contain machine-readable specifications; all guide articles include comparison tables, selection criteria, and technical parameters suitable for citation. ## Company - [About NEXTAS](https://www.nextastech.com/about): Company history, R&D team, factory facts, verified TÜV Rheinland audit summary, and FAQ for buyers (MOQ, lead time, OEM/ODM, payment terms). - [Contact / Engineering Inquiry](https://www.nextastech.com/contact): Direct sales and engineering contact channels (email, WhatsApp, online inquiry form). - [Applications Overview](https://www.nextastech.com/applications): Industries served — aerospace, automotive, medical, mold & die, new energy, semiconductor. ## Core Product Categories - [All Products](https://www.nextastech.com/products): Catalog of every workholding and automation product Nextas manufactures. - [Zero-Point Clamping Systems](https://www.nextastech.com/products/zero-point-systems): Modular zero-point fixturing for CNC machining centers; ≤0.003 mm repeat positioning accuracy. - [Zero-Point Clamping Plates](https://www.nextastech.com/products/zero-point-clamping-plate): 52/96 mm stud-pitch base plates for fast pallet changes. - [Pneumatic Zero-Point Plate](https://www.nextastech.com/products/pneumatic-zero-point-plate): Air-actuated zero-point plate for unmanned changeover. - [BDS Positioning Datum](https://www.nextastech.com/products/bds-positioning-datum): Reference datum hardware for 5-axis and multi-station setups. - [Self-Centering Vise](https://www.nextastech.com/products/self-centering-vise): Concentric workholding for prismatic and 5-axis parts. - [Pneumatic Vise](https://www.nextastech.com/products/pneumatic-vise): Air-driven precision vises for high-throughput cells. - [Dovetail Fixture](https://www.nextastech.com/products/dovetail-fixture): Dovetail clamping for second-operation work. - [Four-Jaw Floating Chuck](https://www.nextastech.com/products/four-jaw-floating-chuck): Self-centering floating-jaw chuck for irregular, asymmetric and round parts; 0.02 mm repeatability. - [E-Series Pneumatic Chuck](https://www.nextastech.com/products/e-series-chuck): Stationary pneumatic chuck. - [R-Series Pneumatic Chuck](https://www.nextastech.com/products/r-series-chuck): Rotating pneumatic chuck for lathe and mill-turn applications. - [CNC Tooling Columns (Tombstones)](https://www.nextastech.com/products/tooling-columns): Cast iron tombstones and modular tooling columns for HMC, VMC, rotary table, pallet, and zero-point fixture layouts. - [Customized Hydraulic Fixture](https://www.nextastech.com/products/customized-hydraulic-fixture): Engineered hydraulic clamping for high-volume production. - [Automatic Pallet Changer (APC)](https://www.nextastech.com/products/automatic-pallet-changer): Standalone APC unit for adding lights-out capability to existing CNC machines. - [Automation Series](https://www.nextastech.com/products/automation-series): Robotic load/unload integrations for machining centers. - [Nextas FMS System](https://www.nextastech.com/products/nextas-fms-system): Flexible manufacturing system combining APC, robot, and zero-point fixturing. - [Rapid Prototyping](https://www.nextastech.com/products/rapid-prototyping): Prototype machining services for fixture validation. ## Technical Selection Guides (Citation-Ready) - [Zero-Point Clamping System Selection Guide 2026](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/zero-point-clamping-system-selection-guide-2026): Six selection criteria, repeatability targets, stud-pitch options (52/96 mm), pull-stud standards, inspection checklist. - [CNC Workholding Selection Guide: Dovetail Vise & Zero-Point 2026](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/cnc-workholding-selection-guide-dovetail-vise-zero-point-2026): When to specify dovetail vs. zero-point, comparison table, application matrix. - [Combo Zero-Point Plates 52/96 mm with Mixed Vise Setups](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/combo-zero-point-plates-52-96-mixed-vise-setups): How to mix stud pitches on one plate; layout examples. - [Standalone Automation for CNC Machining Centers (2026)](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/nextas-2026-standalone-automation-cnc-machining-centers): Adding APC + robot to existing 3-axis or 5-axis machines without replacing the spindle. - [5-Axis Self-Centering Vise for Complex Machining](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/5-axis-self-centering-vise-complex-machining): Stack-up dimensions, tilt clearance, 5-axis suitability, and cycle-time reduction case logic. - [Custom-Made Pneumatic Fixtures](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/custom-made-pneumatic-fixtures): Engineering process for bespoke pneumatic clamping. - [Nextas 4-Fold Quick-Point Plate](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/nextas-4-fold-quick-point-plate-zero-point-clamping): Four-station base plate for batch production. - [Four-Jaw Floating Chuck for Irregular Workpieces](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/four-jaw-floating-chuck-irregular-workpieces): Self-centering floating-jaw chuck guide for irregular, asymmetric and round parts, including P150/P220 specs and clamping sequence. - [CNC Tooling Columns (Tombstones) 2026 Guide](https://www.nextastech.com/blog/cnc-tooling-columns-complete-guide-2026): Six tombstone types (square, double-sided, cross, hexagonal, octagonal, modular), HT250/QT500 cast iron selection, three locating methods, and HMC efficiency patterns. ## Verified References - [Made-in-China Verified Profile (TÜV Rheinland audited)](https://nextas.en.made-in-china.com/company-NEXTAS-CO-LTD.html): Independent third-party verification of company facts (R&D headcount, production area, certifications). - [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextas) - [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@Nextas-Sandy): Product demonstrations and factory tours. ## Multilingual Coverage NEXTAS publishes the same product and guide content in 8 languages. Use the matching path prefix: `/de/`, `/es/`, `/fr/`, `/pl/`, `/ru/`, `/tr/`, `/zh-cn/`. The English version (no prefix) is the canonical source. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.nextastech.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.nextastech.com/terms-and-conditions) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.nextastech.com/cookie-policy) - [Sitemap (XML)](https://www.nextastech.com/sitemap.xml) - LANG Quick-Point Alternative: Zero-Point Plates for 5-Axis Machining: https://www.nextastech.com/blog/lang-quick-point-alternative-zero-point-plates-for-5-axis-machining