The role of precision motion in fiber-optic manufacturing

The role of precision motion in fiber-optic manufacturing is discussed. In an industry facing such stringent production requirements, and with no standardized tooling, a number of mechanisms have evolved to allow attainment of higher levels of performance. Most solutions have been derivatives of standard motion control axes, configured to meet the form factor of a production machine. In the coming future, motion control platforms providing the simplest and most cost-effective configurations will come to dominate processes such as active alignment and fiber manipulation.