Equipment

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Fiber preparation and assembly

The twelve state-of-the-art laboratories of the Optical Fiber Technologies Group are equipped with high-quality equipment to efficiently support the development and testing of optical measurement systems on a laboratory scale. This includes optical benches, spectroscopy equipment, detectors, camera technology, light sources, lasers, sensor technology, high-performance microscopes, and a wide range of fiber processing equipment for cleaving, splicing, and recoating. This comprehensive equipment enables the reliable execution of complex measurement and analysis tasks, as well as the development and construction of high-performance optical systems.

Fiber Technologies

Fiber End Preparation
Equipment for the production of end-face optics, caps, tapers, and Photonic Jet structures
High-performance fiber processing equipment for the development and preparation of specialty fibers for specific applications
Use of state-of-the-art cleavers, fiber splicers, and fiber recoaters for maximum precision
Controlled end qualities and reproducible results through established process routines
Manufacture of custom specialty fibers for demanding applications
Tailored solutions, precisely tailored to individual requirements from research and industry

Microscopy

High-resolution microscopy for detailed surface and material analysis
Use of modern SEM, confocal, and optical microscopy to image micro- and nanostructures
Precise evaluation of topography, roughness, and defects
Identification of clear quality and optimization potential
Reliable, reproducible results to support prototyping, manufacturing, and research