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SIMA- Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications

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MEL Research Areas

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Calibration Research: length, mass, force, acceleration, acoustical pressure, measurement uncertainty

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Material Removal Processes: milling, turning, grinding, lapping, polishing

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Coordinate and Machine Tools: CMMs, laser trackers, probes, performance, condition based maintenance

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Laser and Optics: interferometry, striae, air refractivity, surface finish, EUVL

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Surface and Nano: roughness, stylus instruments, interferometry, STM, AFM, SEM, Linewidth, photomasks

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Interoperability / Integration: sensor interfacing and networking, open architecture control, product data standards, conformance testing, STEP

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Simulation, Visualization and Modeling: Simulation architectures and interfaces, distributed simulation standards, neutral models and prototypes

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Intelligent Systems: knowledge engineering, planning, learning

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Homeland Security: industrial control security

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Intelligent Control of Mobility Systems: AGV, military robotics

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Health Care: manufacturing metrology and standards for the health care enterprise


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