Highly precise mirrors for in-depth insights into space
Friday, May 23, 2014 - 07:31
in Astronomy & Space
Thanks to simulation and control technology from Siemens, astronomers will be able to gaze even further into space in the future. According to the current issue of the Siemens research magazine Pictures of the Future, the optic surface polishing machine UPG 2000 CNC boasts a unique feature: it enables the standardized production of meter-wide and extremely precise mirror segments for gigantic telescopes.