Request InfoTRIOPTICS GmbHLike all alignment turning stations developed by TRIOPTICS the ATS 100 is a combination of a compact and stable turning machine and TRIOPTICS‘ proven lens centering measurement technology. The ATS product series are high precision devices for centration measurement, alignment and machining of mounted lenses. The ATS devices are used to machine lens cells so that the symmetry axis of the cell coincides with the optical axis of the lens assembled in the cell. The ATS 100 with the vertical set-up and the 2 axes roller bearing design with aerostatic spindle is well suited for the...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra June 2023 IssueAutomated Alignment SystemPhysik Instrumente’s air-bearing-based F-142 alignment engine is designed to be maintenance-free, wear-free, and particle generation-free, making it suitable for clean room applications. 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