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Norman N. Axelrod
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Axelrod Associates provides simple effective solutions to complex optical sensing problems.
For example:
- developed on-line, real-time computer-automated optical gauging & process control system. Gauges wall thickness/ovality/eccentricity & detects 1 mil defects in continuous coatings during extrusion.
System won the annual award of a Fortune 500 corporation. Optically gauges to
+/-0.01 mil.
- troubleshot electro-optical systems (for guidance, ranging and imaging) of new generation of laser-guided bombs used by USAF & NATO; worked with Lockheed-Martin's design, analysis, assembly, QA groups.
Improved performance including increasing distance over which range-distance could be measured.
- developed systems to detect micron and sub-micron defects in photolithography masks for VLSI integrated circuits.
Optical spatial filtering is used to image
defects only and remove periodic circuit information before light reaches the camera. U.S. patents issued (assigned to Bell Labs & Perkin-Elmer Corp).
- developed, tested & installed optical instrument to quantitatively
characterize products in development at Unilever Research.
System has speeded the development of improved products.
- developed 2-way laser digital-communication system.
Provided feasibility, design and bread-board demonstrations;
led four teams in three states to develop manufacturable and marketable
optical/electronic/mechanical/package designs.
Designed/managed system tests on first manufactured units.
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