Optomechatronics

Optomechatronical engineering is the combination of optical engineering and mechatronical engineering. Two competences are brought together that have proven to be very successful in applications such as e.g. microlithographic equipment and astronomical equipment.

Optomechatronics is by definition always multi-disciplinary as optical technology (Applied Physics) is, as a minimum, coupled with (precision) Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Most often Mathematics and Computer Science are the other two necessary ingredients of a high tech optomechatronic system.  

Optomechatronics could be the enabler of many more applications especially when combined with state-of-the-art technologies such as robotics, intelligent sensors, and additive manufacturing (AM).

This way a new suite of high tech optomechatronic equipment comes into reach which could, next to Semiconductor manufacturing, serve market applications such as Scientific Instrumentation and products, Healthtech equipment and Agri-food systems and robotics.