2023
DOI: 10.1007/s41871-023-00197-3
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Bridging the Divide Between Iterative Optical Polishing and Automation

David Walker,
Juan I. Ahuir-Torres,
Yasemin Akar
et al.

Abstract: Several recent business reports have described the global growth in demand for optical and photonic components, paralleled by technical reports on the growing shortage of skilled manufacturing staff to meet this demand. It is remarkable that producing ultraprecision surfaces remains so dependent on people, in contrast to other sectors of the economy, e.g., car manufacturing. Clearly, training can play some role, but ultimately, only process automation can provide the solution. This paper explores why automatio… Show more

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