Striving Toward Perfection: How Quarra Stone Uses Levitation To Shape Stone

Quarra Stone unveils a groundbreaking CNC machine with magnetic levitation technology, enabling frictionless, ultra-precise stone fabrication and redefining whatโ€™s possible in architectural and sculptural stonework.

Madison, WI โ€“ [July, 21st, 2025] โ€“ Quarra Stone, a leader in architectural and sculptural stone fabrication, has unveiled a new CNC machine that redefines whatโ€™s possible in stonework. With magnetic levitation technology at its coreโ€”similar to the forces that power the worldโ€™s fastest maglev trainsโ€”this is not just a machine. Itโ€™s a statement of intent: Quarra is building the future of stone fabrication on principles of contactless precision and radical innovation.

Unlike traditional CNC machines, Quarraโ€™s new machine eliminates mechanical friction entirely. No belts. No counters. No metal-on-metal contact. Instead, linear motors and absolute positioning control every axis with extraordinary accuracy over our largest work envelope. The result? Zero drift, no mechanical โ€œbacklash,โ€ and perfect repeatability across even the most complex forms.

โ€œThis isnโ€™t just an equipment upgradeโ€”itโ€™s a declaration of our standards,โ€ said James Durham, Founder and President of Quarra Stone. โ€œWeโ€™re not trying to match what others do. Weโ€™re chasing perfection, and that means acquiring equipment that can execute at the highest level of fidelity, detail, and scale.โ€

A CNC System Built for Monumental Stone

At first glance, it may look like another CNC machine, but this system is one-of-a-kind in North America. Engineered exclusively for Quarraโ€™s large-scale architectural and sculptural work, it redefines whatโ€™s possible in stone fabrication.

This isnโ€™t just about machining fasterโ€”itโ€™s about realizing digital models with fidelity, depth, and dimensional clarity. By eliminating mechanical drag, Quarra delivers crisp transitions, faithful curves, and cleaner finishesโ€”directly from design to stone.

Motion without friction. Fabrication without compromise.

About Quarra Stone
Quarra Stone Company is a leading architectural and artistic stone fabrication service provider for institutions, public art, restoration, and high-end residential projects. Known for their rare blend of digital innovation and traditional craftsmanship, Quarra partners with visionary clients to bring extraordinary stonework to life.

To start your next stone project or learn more, visit www.quarrastone.com or contact sales@quarrastone.com.

You can also follow them on LinkedIn or Instagram.ย ย 

A large industrial stone-cutting machine labeled Prussiani in a spacious, modern factory, with a slab of stone positioned underneath the cutting blade.
Scroll to Top