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Aerotech at the ECOC Exhibition (23/9 - 25/9) in Dublin, Stand 353
Meeting of experts for photonics and fibre optics.
Specialising in innovative laser and motion control solutions, Aerotech has been supplying the optics and photonics sector with high-precision manipulators and controls for industrial applications for many years. At the center of the exhibition show will be highly precise optical alignment systems and scanners, alongside the multi-axis photonics alignment system FiberMaxHP.
ECOC is the most important meeting place for suppliers and experts in the fibre optic communication and technology sector. More than 300 international exhibitors present their latest products and services every year.
Roughly 6,000 visitors and congress participants use this industry event for networking and to share ideas on the latest developments. A central aspect are important advancements in fibre optic network technology, integrating 5G into photonics and digital silicon photonics.
Parallel to the trade fair, the biggest conference on fibre optic communication worldwide called the “European Conference on Optical Communication” will take place for the 45th time from 22/9 to 26/9/2019. This conference will be hosted by the IET (“The Institution of Engineering and Technology”) and is a high-profile trade conference with reputable experts from all over the world.
“Not all optical devices are the same,” as Simon Smith, European Director of Aerotech, knows from numerous practical applications. “Anyone who wants to acquire a competitive advantage needs to look very closely for equipment that perfectly suits their needs.”
At Aerotech’s stand, fair visitors may for example have a look at the automated dual system for optical alignment. “We show you how optic fibre components with two 3-axes alignment levels and firmware-based alignment algorithms can be aligned with sub-micrometre precision.”
In this case, all functions can be controlled intelligently via the A3200 motion controller by Aerotech. The alignment process is visualized in real time by a high definition camera coupled with a digital output for optical power distribution.
Alignment system for optoelectronics
Aerotech also presents its photonics alignment system FiberMaxHP for optoelectronics based on tried and tested high performance ANT nanopositioners. In high-volume manufacturing, FiberMaxHP can be used to align and test optoelectronic devices and photonics components with sub-micrometre tolerances. The precision mechanics are coupled with the A3200 controller by Aerotech, which is a motion controller with low latency and defined optical alignment algorithms.
As a result, all automation processes can be programmed through a single control interface. “While alignment tolerances in new silicon photonics devices go down, high-speed and high-precision alignment become more important,” Simon Smith explains. “With our photonics alignment system FiberMaxHP, we position ourselves at applications on the nanoscale, both in research and industrial environments.”
Contactless direct drive technology ensures extremely precise alignment with minimal incremental movements of up to 2 nm at speeds of up to 400 mm/s without negatively affecting production throughput.
According to Aerotech, users whose processes require repeatable and highly accurate alignment of optical components will discover this alignment system to be the perfect equipment for this job.
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