Optomechanics is the technology for mounting optical parts and maintaining alignment of optical systems. This includes the design and manufacture of hardware used to hold and align elements, such as: [1]
- Optical tables, breadboards, and rails
- Mirror mounts
- Optical mounts
- Translation stages
- Rotary stages
- Optical fiber aligners
- Pedestals and posts
- Micrometers, screws and screw sets
Optomechanics also covers the methods used to design and package compact and rugged optical trains, and the manufacture and maintenance of fiber optic materials