Optomechanics
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Optomechanics involves the manufacture and maintenance of optical parts and devices.

Tasks performed involve:
  • production of optomechanical parts
  • Design and packaging of compact and rugged optical train
    Optical train
    Optical train also called optical assembly is the arrangement of lenses to guide line of sight and lasers.The position and angle of lenses are adjusted to guide a laser through the path required....

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  • opto-mechanical design and integration with exterior package
  • manufacture and maintenance of fiber optic materials


Optomechanic products include:
  • Mirror Mounts
  • Optical Mounts
  • Translation Stages
  • Rotary and Kinematic Stages
  • Fiber Aligners
  • Rails
  • Pedestals and Posts
  • Micrometers, Screws and Screw Sets

Opticmechanics

Opticmechanics deals with the production of precision optical parts

Tasks performed involve:
  • Grind, polish and surface lenses and optic crystals
    Optic crystals
    Optic crystals are crystals that can be used to direct a beam of light.Optic crystals can work as directional guides to the light in photonic devices.Opticmechanics deals with the grinding, polishing and refining of optic crystals....

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  • repair and service the lenses of binoculars, telescopes and other scientific optical equipment


Both opto and optic mechanics are generally studied together.
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