CACT @ ATEPAdvanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP) Bruce Sobczak, CACT Director |
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Industry Focus
The CACT @ ATEP improves the competitiveness of small and medium-sized optics and photonics manufacturing and engineering companies, by fortifying sound manufacturing technologies and by supporting the development of a skilled workforce. Initial on-site assessments are made without obligation and programs are customized to meet specific customer needs. Focusing on increasing a business' productivity, Centers assist clients in areas such as process improvements, advanced materials technology, environmentally sound manufacturing, workforce assessment, customized training, and quality improvement techniques; examples include ISO, Lean Q1, AQS and many more.
Core Competencies
- Photonics Industry certification courses in Optics, Lasers, Fiber Optics and Lens Design, including a Laser Safety workshop
- Optics Fabrication Certification for practical skills in producing precision optical components, and non-contact metrology using Optical Interferometry
- Optics Technician Training at company sites in fundamentals, laser basics, laser safety, and optical component cleaning & inspection
- Manufacturers Workforce Development with emphasis on CAD/CAM and Production/Purchasing/Inventory Management, and workshop on Technological Forecasting
- Business support for technology companies offering assessment and consultation
- Business Incubator service at the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station, Orange County
Current Customers
- Mark Optics Inc
- Raytheon
Special Projects
Student Career Pathways
- Student internships in optics industry
- Job placement in optics and aerospace industry
- Custom workshops to develop industry-required job skills
- Specialize course curriculum for individual to change job objective
- Science career development for middle and high school students
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