Offers an integrated view of opto-mechatronic systems, fusing optical systems and devices from the design through manufacturing stages. This book creates an awareness of the roles that optical systems play in overall systems performance. It encourages the innovation of products and systems by laying a groundwork of technological knowledge.

This outstanding new handbook serves three essential purposes: first, it provides an integrated view of opto-mechatronic systems, fusing optical systems and devices from the design through manufacturing stages. Second, it creates an awareness of the roles optical systems play in overall systems performance. Finally, it encourages the innovation of products and systems by laying a solid groundwork of technological knowledge. Along with his fresh multi-disciplinary approach and systems perspective, the editor has taken care to address real cutting-edge technologies, including precision opto-mechatronic systems, intelligent robots, and opto-micro sensors.

"It is said that one should not judge a book by its cover, but this volume may prove to be an exception. The front cover depicts a multi-colored jigsaw puzzle that has pieces representing optics, mechanics, intelligence, and electronics and control-and the pieces fit neatly together. Similarly, the book's contents demonstrate that those disparate disciplines can also work very well together. ...a useful source book in an important area of research and development."-Optics & Photonics News, Vol. 17, No. 12, December 2006 "This extremely useful reference is a collaboration among 26 experts from seven countries ? . ? The book is a major achievement, one for which editor and authors should be congratulated. ? One beauty of the book is the seemingly effortless transition across what might once have seemed daunting interdisciplinary boundaries." -Optics & Photonics News, Vol. 15, No. 8