FiberMax Photonics Alignment System

FiberMax Photonics Alignment System Description:

• Up to six axes of precise motion
• Noncontact direct-drive for all axes
• 2.5 nm resolution X-Z axis
• 2 nm resolution Y axis
• Direct-drive rotary axes, T-P-R
• 0.027 to 0.058 arc second resolution on all rotary axes
• 32-axis turnkey drive and control electronics
• Raster, spiral, or power peaking algorithms
• Interface to industry-standard power meters
• Zero Z??? low-profile option

Aerotech's FiberMaxTM represents a significant breakthrough in the high-volume manufacturing and testing of fiberoptic components. The FiberMax is a second-generation precision production positioning system incorporating the most advanced mechanical design and drive control technologies. It is designed to meet the demanding needs of critical fiberoptic alignment in a highly automated, 24/7 production environment with no compromise in speed, accuracy, and resolution.

The FiberMax also employs noncontact direct-drives for all axes producing non-cogging, high-speed, high-resolution, and high-accuracy positioning. Resolutions of 10 nm (X-Z axes) and 2 nm (Y axis) can be achieved. This unique drive technology offers a significant throughput advantage over conventional screw and piezo-drive-based systems.