High-precision assembly of optical components in laser systems

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Abstract

The article discusses the main methods of high precision mounting of optical components, describes the challenges of manual and automated assembly of laser systems, and outlines the requirements for automated equipment.

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A. Artamonov

ООО «Остек-ЭК»

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Email: Artamonov.A@ostec-group.ru

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Russian Federation

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