Metrology in Manufacturing: How Smart, Inline Metrology Can Set Your Optical Assembly Program Up for Success
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
A successful optical assembly program depends on meeting goals for quality, cost, and delivery. This session examines how optical metrology—when strategically integrated throughout the manufacturing process—can directly support these objectives. From incoming component inspection to in-process checks and final functional testing, participants will explore where metrology adds the most value and where it may introduce unnecessary cost or complexity. The presentation will offer a balanced view of both benefits and limitations, empowering manufacturers to make informed decisions about metrology deployment. Real-world case studies will illustrate practical applications, helping professionals translate theory into effective process improvements. This session is especially relevant for those in manufacturing, quality, NPI, and engineering roles responsible for optical or optomechanical assembly production. Presented by Optikos.
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Metasurface Optics for Information Processing and Computing
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Metasurface optics—ultrathin, nanostructured elements capable of precise light manipulation—are revolutionizing optical information processing. By co-designing optical hardware with computational algorithms, these systems enable complex operations like spatial convolutions directly in the optical domain. This hybrid analog-digital approach offers new possibilities for faster, more efficient imaging and vision systems, while posing exciting challenges at the intersection of photonics, machine learning, and device integration.Sponsored by Moxtek.
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OIF at ECOC 2025 — With Nathan Tracy and Mike Klempa
In the lead-up to the European Conference on Optical Connectivity 2025 in Copenhagen, “All Things Photonics” chats with OIF board president Nathan Tracy and board member Mike Klempa. The discussion focuses on the Forum’s agenda for the conference, including a multi-vendor demonstration with 35 members from its partner ecosystem. Current networking and connectivity bottlenecks are also featured in the conversation.
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