About Xdot Bearing Technologies

Xdot Bearing Technologies is a specialized engineering and technology company focused on advanced foil bearing design, analysis, and application for high-speed rotating machinery.

Xdot has developed and patented breakthrough foil bearing technologies that enable higher performance, longer life, and lower development cost compared to traditional bearing solutions—serving aerospace, energy, industrial, and advanced technology markets.

Part of Barber-Nichols

Xdot Bearing Technologies is now part of Barber-Nichols, a wholly owned subsidiary of Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM).

Barber-Nichols is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical turbomachinery, cryogenic pumps, compressors, and rotating systems for aerospace & defense, energy transition, space, and industrial markets.

By joining Barber-Nichols, Xdot’s foil bearing technology is now supported by:

  • System-level turbomachinery design expertise
  • Advanced manufacturing and testing infrastructure
  • ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems
  • Long-term investment and program scalability

Xdot customers will continue to receive expert bearing support, now with expanded capabilities to integrate foil bearings into complete high-speed rotating systems.

Looking Ahead

Together, Xdot and Barber-Nichols are advancing the next generation of high-speed pumps, compressors, and rotating machines—where reliability, efficiency, and long life are critical.

Learn more about Barber-Nichols

Read the official acquisition announcement