Technologies

The available technologies include the development of customized light sources, optical measurement systems, specialty fibers, and integrated electronics and software. The goal is to integrate these technologies into application-specific processes in order to optimize production, analytics, and safety.

Development, Manufacturing, and Optimization of Specialty Fibers for Demanding Optical Applications

Fiber Development & Manufacturing

• Custom-made specialty fibers for specific optical and mechanical requirements
• Use of modern fiber cleavers, fiber splicers, and fiber recoaters
• High precision and reproducibility through controlled manufacturing processes

Fiber Optics & Special Applications

• Customization of fiber end caps, taper structures, and Photonic Jet fibers
• Optimization of beam profile, coupling efficiency, and spectral properties
• Specialized fiber preparation for plasma diagnostics and high-power lasers
• Development of fiber probes for medical and materials analysis

Application-specific light sources with precisely defined spectral characteristics for accurate measurement and production processes

Features

• Customized light sources for specific industrial and metrological applications
• Modular, adaptable systems for various standards, measurement tasks, and production environments
• Inline integration into existing equipment and processes
• Improved analysis quality, efficiency, speed, and process stability

Technology & Implementation

• Use of proprietary specialty fibers to optimize spectral and optical properties
• Customization of power, wavelength, modulation, and beam profile
• In-house electronics and software development for real-time process applications
• Integrated safety and laser protection functions for industrial use

High-precision Optical Gas Analysis for Leak Detection, Process Monitoring, and Improved Operational Safety

Applications

• Detection and concentration determination of trace gases in the UV to long-wavelength IR range
• Selective, sensitive, high-temporal-resolution, and continuous measurements for industrial processes
• Flexible adaptation to different operating and environmental conditions

Measurement Methods & Components

• Herriott Multipass Cells, Metallized Capillaries, and Cavity Ring-Down
• Optimized for high detection sensitivity and measurement speed
• Use of modern VCSEL, DFB diode, and interband cascade lasers / LEDs
• Specialized filtering techniques for reliable utilization of spectral absorption lines

System Integration

• Custom electronics, data acquisition, and software solutions (e.g., lock-in amplifiers) for industrial interfaces
• Improved productivity, safety, and process control

Real-time Plasma Diagnostics, Spectroscopic Analysis, and Industrial System Integration with Customized Hardware and Software Solutions

Expertise and Technologies

• Spectroscopic Analysis of Plasma Processes
• Laser-Induced Plasma Spectroscopy (LIPS) and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)
• Fiber-coupled excitation laser sources and beam shaping
• Specialized fiber probes and end-optics for plasma generation and diagnostics
• Combination and development of specialized fibers and laser sources for system integration

Applications

• Material identification (e.g., recycling, homogeneity of alloys and composites)
• Process and quality control in manufacturing (e.g., welding, coating, and additive manufacturing)
• Analysis of trace elements and contaminants on surfaces
• Remote and hard-to-reach measurement points using fiber-coupled systems

System Integration and Analysis

• Rugged, industrial-grade system integration (production lines, laboratories)
• Custom electronics and software solutions for real-time data acquisition and analysis
• Automated calibration, spectrum analysis, and material classification
• Interfaces to existing process control systems and databases