Offers a step-by-step approach complete with numerous figures and tables, detailed references, and a glossary of t
Trade Review
"I’ve known Dr. Abdul Al-Azzawi since the early days of college level Photonics Education in Ontario. The world of Photonics manufacturing is critical to the functioning of our modern society. It’s great to see such an exhaustive range of topics taken on in his latest book!"
—Alexander McGlashan, Niagara College
"Dr. Al-Azzawi draws on his vast industrial experiences to provide a comprehensive look at the essential technologies for manufacturing high-quality fiber optic cables, connectors, couplers, and active switching devices. The fundamentals of industrial production are described in detail and modern methods for continuous improvement are discussed. Dr. Al-Azzawi moves beyond traditional manufacturing textbooks by stressing practical solutions and time management skills in a competitive high-tech manufacturing environment. The book serves as an introduction to the practical aspects of fiber optic manufacturing and a guidebook for evaluating other high-tech manufacturing enterprises."
—George Knopf, The University of Western Ontario
Table of Contents
Workshops. Production Lines. Manufacturing Procedures. Clean Rooms. High Manufacturing Technology. Fiber Optic Cable Types and Installations. Manufacturing of Passive Fiber Optic Devices. Manufacturing of Active Fiber Optic Devices. Continuous Improvement in a Production Line. Types of Waste. Application of the 5S’s in Manufacturing Lines. Management and Employee Responsibilities. Lean Manufacturing. Product Improvement. Time Management in a Professional Environment. Internal, External, and ISO Auditing. High-Tech Manufacturing Safety.
