Abstract

Center for Optics Manufacturing (COM) development efforts have demonstrated a revolutionary computer-controlled, flexible machining center capable of deterministically microgrinding spherical optics. The achievement established a commercially significant optics manufacturing technology, called Opticam (Optics Automation and Management), which is now being commercialized and implemented by the optics industry. Further, COM's initial Opticim (Optics computer integrated manufacturing) effort demonstrated the viability of integrating optical design, engineering, manufacturing, and management activities.

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