Masaru Kino

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Masaru Kino is a leading figure in precision optical manufacturing, with a focused expertise in the fabrication and metrology of large, free-form optics. His major contribution lies in the development of an integrated manufacturing system that unifies polishing and in-situ testing using a single robot arm. This innovative approach, detailed in his seminal 2020 paper, replaces traditional, separate processing and measurement steps with a streamlined process where the robot arm drags sensors across the optical surface to capture cross-sectional profiles. A novel stitching algorithm then reconstructs the full surface topography, enabling real-time correction and high-precision results for complex geometries. While his most-cited work has garnered 3 citations, its significance lies in its foundational nature for next-generation optical systems, particularly for astronomical telescopes and high-power lasers. Kino’s work directly addresses the critical challenge of manufacturing large, non-spherical optics with the required accuracy, positioning him as a key innovator in advanced manufacturing and precision engineering.