Abstract

Automated systems based on computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) and flexible machining systems (FMS) have been widely implemented by American industry. Competitive pressures and increasing customer quality demands have motivated application of CIM and FMS concepts over a wide range of manufacturing processes in the electronics and machining industries. This paper describes the CIM-based optical manufacturing technology being developed at the Center for Optics Manufacturing. The Center was established through the joint efforts of the American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association (APOMA), several academic institutions and the Department of Defense.

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