Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a floating end effector for grasping small precision parts. The end effector includes at least one end effector module having at least: tooling for grasping a part for pickup and placement; a module shaft connected on a first end to the tooling, and having a second end opposite the tooling; and at least two air bearing associated with the second end, wherein the at least two air bearings in combination impart degrees of freedom to the tooling in at least x and y axes and in theta.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a clamping system for a part associated with a pallet. The apparatus, system and method may include: two opposing jaws on the pallet, each comprising a gripper for gripping the part, and a jaw base. The jaw base may include: gearing that synchronizes actuation of the opposing jaws; and a roller distal from the gripper. The part-clamp may also include: a centering spring that compresses to put pressure against the other of the opposing jaws; and a cam off the pallet, comprising a cam shaft that drives a cam face into the rollers to actuate the two grippers.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for testing a micro-optical component system. The apparatus, system and method may include a receiver for receiving the micro optical component system; a light source; and a coupler for passing aspects of light from the light source through the micro optical component system to a termination, and for passing remaining aspects from the light source back reflected from the micro optical component system to a power meter. A reading at the power meter of the back reflection may correspond to a diagnosis of the micro optical component system.