Automated manufacturing systems for high-volume packaging of fiber-optic components
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ponents based on wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) technology is increasing rapidly. But many sales opportunities are missed because manufacturers can’t assemble these devices fast enough. This has led to a worldwide shortage in commercially available fiber-optic WDM components. The problem is mainly due to a lack of fully automated production lines in the optoelectronic device manufacturing factories. Fiber-optic components are tiny, yet highly sophisticated products designed for performing specific high-tech functions. In this regard, these components are not much different from a fine Swiss watch. Unfortunately, the way fiberoptic components are currently manufactured resembles that of a watch factory in the days before automated assembly. Essentially, the manufacturing is done in a manual or semi-manual fashion where the assembly line involves hundreds of workers sitting at workstations assembling the parts. Optoelectronic device module packages are not fundamentally designed with automation in mind. Consequently, the manufacturers of these components find it difficult to ramp-up capacity to meet the global demand for these products. Moreover, A lack of fully automated production lines is resulting in a shortage of fiber-optic components. Automated manufacturing systems for high-volume packaging of fiber-optic components
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