Advances in Ultra-Precision Optical Manufacturing and Metrology Technologies: Innovations and Future Directions
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: precision manufacturing; micro-nano optics; defect inspection; optical design; illumination design; visible light communication; machine vision; image processing
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: ultra-precision polishing; ion beam polishing; magnetorheological finishing; defect detection; AR; precision engineering; ultra-smooth; advanced optical fabrication; low damage
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: laser damage; precision engineering; advanced optical fabrication; low damage
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for ultra-precision optical components has surged across industries such as aerospace, photonics, quantum sensing, and microelectronics, driving revolutionary advancements in manufacturing and measurement technologies. Recent breakthroughs in nanofabrication, surface metrology, and computational modeling have opened new avenues for achieving unprecedented optical performance while addressing critical challenges in surface integrity, scalability, and cost efficiency. This Special Issue, titled “Advances in Ultra-Precision Optical Manufacturing and Metrology Technologies: Innovations and Future Directions”, aims to curate cutting-edge research and reviews that push the boundaries of precision optical engineering. Key focus areas include ion beam polishing, magnetorheological finishing, plasma-assisted polishing, elastic emission machining, atomically flat surface generation, laser/ultrafast machining, AI-driven defect detection, interferometry, novel optical materials, functional coatings for extreme environments, machine learning for process optimization, digital twin modeling, multiphysics simulations, freeform optics, adaptive optics, and EUV lithography components, among others. We particularly encourage original contributions encompassing theoretical advancements, experimental breakthroughs, and comprehensive review articles that push the boundaries of this critical field. Both theoretical and experimental studies, along with comprehensive review and survey papers, are welcome
We believe that this collection of articles will serve as an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to advance the frontiers of ultra-precision optical manufacturing and metrology technologies, providing a excellent platform on which global experts can collectively address cutting-edge developments and persistent challenges. We hope that this issue will inspire further innovation and foster collaboration among scientists, researchers, and engineers, ultimately leading to new perspectives and breakthroughs in this field.
Dr. Xing Peng
Prof. Dr. Feng Shi
Guest Editors
Dr. Chong Shan
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- ion beam polishing
- magnetorheological finishing
- laser/ultrafast machining
- freeform optics
- adaptive optics
- defect detection
- damage mechanism
- interferometry
- novel optical materials
- intelligent manufacturing
- atomic-level manufacturing
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