SPIE Optifab is the largest optical fabrication event in North America and it only happens every other year. At Optifab you'll find research AND industry - a unique format that lets you gain valuable insight into the optical fabrication market by maximizing interaction between leading international researchers and manufacturers. Hear the latest research from:  + Optical Manufacturing + Design for Manufacturing + Materials and Optical Materials Sciences + Classical and Automated Fabrication + Grinding, Polishing, and New Methods of Surface Finishing + Injection/Glass Molding, Lithographic Processing, and Chemical Etching + Process Science + New Developments in Coatings Technology + New Developments in Metrology + Opto-Mechanical Design and Fabrication + Interactivity and Data Interfaces between Optical Design Programs, Mechanical Design Programs, Fabrication Equipment, and Metrology Instrumentation + Developments in Optical Materials + New Infrared Materials + Advanced Optical Fabrication Equipment + Coating Equipment + Metrology Equipment  Exhibition Overview:Come to North America's largest optical fabrication event in Rochester next fall. Walk the floor and see the latest in optical fabrication technologies. AUDIENCE + Materials scientists + Equipment operators + Optical engineers + Manufacturing and process engineers + Design and product developers + Corporate and manufacturing management + Purchasing/procurement agents CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGIES + Optical Fabrication Equipment + Optical Components, Materials, and Systems + Opto-Mechanical Components and Devices + Laser System Components + Optical Thin Film Coatings + Optical Metrology and Testing Equipment + Clean Room Equipment + Software, Adhesives, Glass, and Consumables PARTICIPATION + Attendees – 1700 + Exhibitors – 160TECHNICAL PROGRAM + Conferences – 1 + Plenary Sessions – NA + Technical / Commercial Papers – 90 + Courses – 10-13Exhibition Dates and Hours:Tuesday      15 October | 10:00 am to 5:00 pmWednesday 16 October | 10:00 am to 6:00 pmThursday     17 October | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm