QED Technologies Introduces System Capable of Precision Polishing Optics up to Two Meters in Size
October 30 2008 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
QED Technologies (QED), the pioneer and unique provider of
revolutionary optical manufacturing solutions, Magnetorheological
Finishing (MRF�) and Subaperture Stitching Interferometry (SSI�),
expands its line of standard MRF polishing systems with the
introduction of its Q22-2000F. The Q22-2000F is capable of
precision polishing large monolithic or light-weighted optics up to
two meters in size and can polish a wide range of geometries
including planos, spheres, aspheres, freeforms, prisms and
cylinders. The fabrication of large optics has traditionally been
performed by only a few optics manufacturers with specialized
equipment, expertise and facilities. The final steps of polishing
are particularly time consuming and costly, and require skill that
is developed and refined over many years. Often, the optician must
rely on many iterations and metrology steps during the polishing
process to reach final specification. QED�s Q22-2000F is designed
to automate the final steps of polishing and figuring with speed
and determinism, and aims to reduce long lead times and
unpredictability, while increasing accuracy. What previously took
weeks or months to polish now has the ability to be completed in
days. �The Q22-2000F is designed to bring to large optics all of
the benefits and flexibility that our other MRF systems brought to
standard-size optics manufacturing,� says Marc Tricard, Director of
Business Development of QED Technologies. �Now, the industry has an
automated process for polishing large, sophisticated optics that is
fast, predictable and cost effective.� ABOUT QED TECHNOLOGIES Since
it was founded in 1996, QED Technologies, based in Rochester, NY,
has built a reputation for producing high quality products based on
revolutionary, patented technology, advanced computer numerical
control machines and world-class software to provide shop-ready
solutions for nearly any precision optics manufacturing need. QED
offers state-of-the-art finishing and metrology solutions that are
designed to meet the needs of advanced optics manufacturers by
increasing production speed and yield while decreasing costs. QED
is dedicated to providing revolutionary technical solutions that
enable or significantly enhance its customers� capabilities and
positively impact their bottom line. QED Technologies is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Cabot Microelectronics Corporation
(NASDAQ:CCMP). For more information about QED Technologies, visit
www.qedmrf.com or contact Robin Townell, Marketing Manager, at
(585) 256-6540 ext. 241. ABOUT CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, headquartered in Aurora,
Illinois, is the world's leading supplier of CMP slurries used in
semiconductor and data storage manufacturing. The company's
products play a critical role in the production of the most
advanced semiconductor devices, enabling the manufacture of
smaller, faster and more complex devices by its customers. Since
becoming an independent public company in 2000, the company has
grown to approximately 800 employees on a global basis. The company
is also leveraging its expertise in CMP slurry formulation,
materials and polishing techniques developed for the semiconductor
industry and applying it to demanding surface modification
applications where shaping, enabling and enhancing the performance
of surfaces is critical to success. For more information about
Cabot Microelectronics Corporation, visit www.cabotcmp.com or
contact Amy Ford, Director of Investor Relations at (630) 499-2600.
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