Process science development at the Center for Optics Manufacturing

Harvey M. Pollicove; Duncan T. Moore; Donald Golini

doi:10.1117/12.134860

1 January 1992 Process science development at the Center for Optics Manufacturing

Harvey M. Pollicove, Duncan T. Moore, Donald Golini

Proceedings Volume 1531, Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing II; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.134860
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

The Center for Optics Manufacturing (COM) has organized a volunteer Process Science Committee that will cooperate in advancing the optical manufacturing sciences. The objective is to develop technical information and processes that improve manufacturing capability, especially in grinding and polishing technology. Chaired by Donald Golini of Litton Itek Optical Systems, the committee members are volunteers from several American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association (APOMA) companies and institutions. Many of the companies are also funding project elements. The committee will accelerate industry progress by integrating the research and development activities of cooperating APOMA companies and institutions involved in both COM and independent programs. In the short term, the effort concentrates on grinding and polishing process innovation. In later phases, the effort will aid in the design future generations of machines and processes. While the developments are directly adaptable to COM's OPTICAM program, the results will influence a wide range of innovation and application in all methods of optical fabrication. Several leaders in the field are participating in the research and development effort--Boston University, Eastman Kodak Company, Hughes Leitz Optical Technologies, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Litton Itek Optical Systems, Melles Griot, Optical Components Inc., Precision Optical, Rank Pneumo, Schott Glass Technologies, Solution Technology, Texas Instruments, Tropel, and the universities of Arizona and Rochester. Other APOMA member companies will participate as resource needs grow. The collaboration is unique in the industry's history.

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Harvey M. Pollicove, Duncan T. Moore, and Donald Golini "Process science development at the Center for Optics Manufacturing", Proc. SPIE 1531, Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing II, (1 January 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.134860

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