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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,
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Intelligent Systems: knowledge engineering, planning, learning |
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Knowledge based design: design repository, design rationale, advanced product representation |
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Intelligent Control of Mobility Systems: AGV, military robotics |
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MEL Scientist Earns Presidential Award Mechanical engineer Jon R.Pratt was recognized for his contributions in the fields of fundamental measurement science, manufacturing research, and precision engineering, including realization and dissemination of the unit of force at the micro- and nano-scale.
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