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Motion control and automation for the optical and photonics industry

By Contrôles Essais Mesures
May 13, 2020
in Optical
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At the international exhibition of optical technologies, components and systems, which will be held from November 17 to 19 in Frankfurt am Main, Aerotech will present its motion control and automation solutions for the optical and photonics industry. High precision solutions for optical fiber alignment will also be on the agenda.

“For us, the Optatec show is a highlight of our branch; We appreciate being able to showcase our solutions for industrial applications and manufacturing systems in optoelectronics, fiber optics, fiber optics and laser components to a specialist audience, says Simon Smith, European Director of Aerotech. The event program, with lectures led by prestigious specialists, constitutes a knowledge platform; the Spectaris workshop and the technological park will also add a plus. For the first time, we will be presenting our “little” hexapod on our stand, the Hex150. "

Founded in 1970, Aerotech is a globally recognized specialist in motion control and automation. Relying on a standard range of very precise mechanical positioning and control systems and being able to offer customer-specific automation systems, Aerotech solutions are involved in the manufacturing, testing and inspection processes, in the micrometric and nanometric domain, both for many world-renowned technology companies and for research centers. The company offers servo and piezo / nano positioning systems, their control system as well as a platform of preprogrammed algorithms for submicron scale alignment of fibers and optical components.

The perfect positioning for fiber optic applications

“With the increase in fiber optic applications, automatic tuning and control devices are of utmost importance. Automated technologies can dramatically improve the precision of optical modules while reducing production costs once quantities increase. Choosing and setting up a suitable positioning system, for example for the automatic alignment process, can be decisive. Only precise positioning and motion control can automate complex fiber optic processes as well. The motion control technology must be able to provide tuning tolerances in sub-micron resolution. The choice of motion kinematics plays an important role in presetting the components and, finally, optimizing the alignment of the optical cables. The use of precision positioning systems guarantees the optimization of optical power, even under difficult boundary conditions, ” Aerotech said.

“Not everyone knows that at Aerotech, we have supported the telecommunications industry as well as data centers for decades by helping them make the best use of fiber and optical cables for data transfer,” says Simon Smith. We have in our range of products and solutions for the exact positioning of optical components and software algorithms in order to minimize coupling losses. "

In addition to motion and positioning control systems, Aerotech is also developing the corresponding software. These are used in all fields requiring high efficiency and absolute precision, for example in laser machining. High-precision control of motion components has been a core competency for decades. Aerotech solutions and systems are used in all areas requiring micrometric and nanometric positioning: in industry, in research institutes or in measurement technology.

After AS3200, Automation1 marks the entry into the new generation of controls. By using an ordering platform, production costs are reduced and customers can be supplied more quickly.

“With the 'Automation1 precision machine and motion control platform', Aerotech is revolutionizing the field of precision motion and machine controls. It operates as a complete machine control with all the components and thus offers much more than a simple "motion control", " says Aerotech. Equipped with a new software-based motion control, it allows direct control of servo and stepper motors, galvanic scanner heads, piezoelectric actuators and various other devices. The individual power modules are connected through the HyperWire bus, the most powerful communication bus in motion control.

According to Aerotech, the new Automation1 platform supports the current emerging markets of precision machinery and motion controls and is particularly suitable for automation systems, precision laser processes, test and inspection operations as well as 'other applications where process control is closely related to motion control. As a result, the new control and drive solution further optimizes the potential to speed up movement and stabilization times, improve positioning stability and increase accuracy. “This is the first development environment which, instead of product design, emphasizes both a sustainable user experience through the use of cutting-edge technologies and the acceleration of movements ” , says one at Aerortech.

Visit the site:
www.aerotech.co.uk

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