Description
Devices which combine mechanical and optical properties, such as precision mirror mounts used in the construction of lasers, optical mounts used in the manufacture of cameras, and optical tables used for optics experiments and engineering.
Alternative labels
optical tables
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typology of optomechanical device
opto-engineering devices
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types of opto-mechanical device
precision mirror mounts
kinds of opto-mechanical device
opto-mechanical devices
optical mounts
types of optomechanical devices
typology of opto-mechanical device
types of opto-mechanical devices
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Optomechanical devices is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optomechanical engineering technician: Optomechanical engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optomechanical devices, such as optical tables, deformable mirrors, and optical mounts. Optomechanical engineering technicians build, install, test, and maintain optomechanical equipment prototypes. They determine materials and assembly requirements.
Optional knowledge
Optomechanical devices is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Optical instrument assembler: Optical instrument assemblers read blueprints and assembly drawings to assemble lenses and optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, projection equipment, and medical diagnostic equipment. They process, grind, polish, and coat glass materials, centre lenses according to the optical axis, and cement them to the optical frame. They may test the instruments after assembly.
Optical instrument repairer: Optical instrument repairers repair optical instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, camera optics, and compasses. They test the instruments to ensure they function properly. In a military context they also read blueprints to be able to repair the instruments.
Optoelectronic engineering technician: Optoelectronic engineering technicians collaborate with engineers in the development of optoelectronic systems and components, such as photodiodes, optical sensors, lasers and LED’s. Optoelectronic engineering technicians build, test, install and calibrate optoelectronic equipment. They read blueprint and other technical drawings to develop testing and calibrating procedures.
References
- Optomechanical devices – ESCO
