All benches are in fabrication.
All optics from RMI have been received and the rest are either on order or out for bid. Work has started on the fixed assemblies, the main focus being on the Bulkhead Assembly and its associated components. The first round of flexure testing for rotating mechanisms has been successfully completed and will be repeated using lubricated bearings this month. Results will be presented at the upcoming Mid-Fabrication Review. The loss of a design drafting technician has caused some rescheduling of design and fabrication activities, but no slip in the start of integration is evident as yet.