Increasing Output and Reducing Costs in Test and Assembly of Optical Components

In almost all industrial test and assembly processes, precise alignment of individual components is important to ensure the correct functionality of the final product and to improve the yield of the production process.

With increasing miniaturization on the one hand and increasing complexity and functionality of products on the other, the demand for precision is growing. This is especially the case for optical modules, elements and components that must be aligned exactly to achieve rated performance. The need to scale for production volumes 1,000 times higher than today and to adapt to ever shorter innovation cycles makes efficient implementation of alignment mandatory. These requirements are further reinforced by applications such as LIDAR, quantum computing, photonic biosensing or the production of optical cables.

Active alignment is an essential part of the automation solution to address these needs. But it's not just one thing, it's a combination of several factors.  Successfully deploying the right solution requires the right hardware, software, and a combination of disciplines. Once achieved, the results will speak for themselves as quality and yield increase faster and at a lower cost.