Axsys Technologies and Loctite Corporation Announce Joint Development Program to Study Photonic Attach Methods.Business/Technology Editors ROCKY HILL Rocky Hill, town (1990 pop. 16,554), Hartford co., central Conn., a suburb of Hartford, on the Connecticut River; settled c.1650, inc. 1843. Chemical coatings and synthetic textiles are made there. Rocky Hill was an important river port from 1700 to 1820. , Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2002 Axsys Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:AXYS), a global leader in micro-positioning and precision optical systems, and Loctite Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, sealants and coatings, have announced a joint development program to develop next generation optical attach methods for photonic Dealing with light (photons). See photon and photonics. devices such as AWGs, planar A technique developed by Fairchild Instruments that creates transistor sublayers by forcing chemicals under pressure into exposed areas. Planar superseded the mesa process and was a major step toward creating the chip. light circuits, collimators and modulators. The goal behind the program is to empirically study adhesive adhesive, substance capable of sticking to surfaces of other substances and bonding them to one another. The term adhesive cement is sometimes used in place of adhesive, especially when referring to a synthetic adhesive. performance in optical device assembly. Areas of study will include: optimizing dispense dispense /dis·pense/ (-pens´) to prepare medicines for and distribute them to their users. dis·pense v. To prepare and give out medicines. and cure process parameters to maximize throughput, adhesive-specific insertion loss The amount of loss attributed to a particular device being used in (inserted into) the system. For example, a circuit added to filter out unwanted frequencies may reduce the output current by some amount. See injection loss. characteristics, bond stability over a range of environmental conditions, and long-term life testing. "This study will measure adhesive characteristics such as stability over time and automation suitability that are of critical importance to our customers and directly impact the performance of an optical device," explained Mike Formica, General Manager of Axsys Technologies' Fiber Automation Division. "We are committed to providing our customers with a total process solution. By teaming with Loctite we will be able to explore new attach recipes and techniques and apply that knowledge to our line of automated tools." "We have already begun an extensive performance analysis of existing and newly formulated adhesives and sealants to assess their performance in typical optical application scenarios," added Sean McGrath, Loctite Marketing Manager. "By working together, we benefit from Axsys' knowledge of photonics photonics, the science and technology based on and concerned with the controlled flow of photons, or light particles. It is the optical equivalent of electronics, and the two technologies coexist in such innovations as optoelectronic integrated circuits. automation, which provides us hands-on experience with a range of actual devices and insight into the stringent requirements and challenges facing the industry." About Axsys Technologies, Inc. Axsys Technologies' Automation Group provides complete process solutions for optical manufacturers. Built upon their industry-leading precision optical alignment engine, Axsys offers a diverse range of photonic automation tools ranging from component-level solutions to full turnkey automation. Standard systems include LAB 60 series test, characterization and development stations; FAST 30 / 300 laser weld attach machines for active devices; and FAST 60 / 600 epoxy epoxy Any of a class of thermosetting polymers, polyethers built up from monomers with an ether group that takes the form of a three-membered epoxide ring. The familiar two-part epoxy adhesives consist of a resin with epoxide rings at the ends of its molecules and a curing attach and test systems for planar light circuits. Axsys Technologies, Inc. is a vertically integrated supplier of precision system solutions for high-technology markets, including fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber , data storage and semiconductor, as well as providing aerospace guidance and electronic capital equipment. Axsys has created its precision systems capabilities by leveraging its success with unique component capabilities and a history of experience in the implementation of advanced automation systems. For more information, contact Axsys Technologies, Inc. at www.axsys.com or email us at automation@axsys.com. About Loctite Corporation Loctite Corporation ranks among the world's leading suppliers of proprietary high-performance engineering adhesives, sealants, coatings and chemical brand-name specialties. It operates in markets as diverse as electronics, automotive, aerospace, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. and general industry. Since 1997 Loctite Corporation, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, has been part of the Henkel Group, a specialist in brands and technologies operating worldwide with affiliates in over 75 countries. The company is the global market leader in adhesives and surface technologies. In the laundry/home care and cosmetics/toiletries markets, Henkel holds a leading position in Europe. |
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