Zygo Receives $1+ Million Order for Test Systems

Zygo Corp. (Middlefield, CT), manufacturer of interferometric metrology products and technologies, has received several orders for its automated test systems used in telecommunications. The orders, which came from leading manufacturers of optical-based components and subsystems, were received during the third quarter and will be shipped to customers starting in June.

The products, which are used to make automated, production-ready surface measurements of micro-optics, filters, and mirrors, provide manufacturers with increased process control, reduced production costs, and higher yields. According to the company, these capabilities are important because as the industry shift toward high-volume capacity, there's a growing need for high-functionality optical systems to meet the needs of increased bandwidth.

The interferometer-based products are used for rapid and precise non-contact, 3D surface characterization of microlens arrays, discrete micro-lenses, molded aspheric optics, miniature mirrors, miniature filters, and other micro-optical components. Each system employs advanced software capabilities and automated motion control for producing quick, robust measurements in production environments. Typical surface measurement output data includes radius of curvature, surface form, transmitted wavefront, roughness, and step height.

"We are pleased at the overwhelming acceptance of our products from leading manufacturers in this high-technology growth market. The high performance attributes and unique capabilities of these products have positioned us to achieve further penetration into the optical telecommunications market by addressing the metrology needs of current and next-generation optical devices, such as Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) devices and Terabit routers, critical for the all-optical network," said John Roth, product manager.

"These orders were received from both emerging and established industry icons in the telecommunications industry and add to our initial successes in this market sector," said Brian Monti, vice president of worldwide sales and service. "Based upon the overwhelming interest from our participation in the optical fibers communications conference in Baltimore last month, we are encouraged about our possibilities for continued success in meeting the needs of our customers in this area."

Zygo Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-performance measurement and yield improvement instruments, custom automation systems, and accessories used in high-technology industries.

Edited by Nancy Katz