Projects

Our strong interest in laser technology and our conviction that many products can benefit from our nnovative glass treatment technology make us an enthusiastic project partner.
We are currently involved in the following projects.

FortOp

(Fortschrittliche optische Elemente für eine anwendungsangepasste Strahlformung)

  • Development of advanced optical components for application-specific beam shaping
  • Design of a lean process chain consisting of optical design, optical manufacturing, assembly and adjustment, and characterization

Within the FortOp project, LightFab contributes its expertise in laser-based glass processing and 3D micro-fabrication to develop advanced optical elements for application-specific laser beam shaping. These new optical components enable more precise control of laser radiation in measurement and manufacturing processes, leading to

  • improved efficiency,
  • higher process stability
  • and enhanced quality.

Together with partners from industry and academia, LightFab is helping to establish a flexible process chain for the design, manufacturing, integration, and characterization of advanced optics, strengthening innovation in photonic manufacturing and supporting sustainable technological growth in the Aachen region.

3DGlassGuard

Sensors are increasingly reaching their limits when it comes to electrical measurements. The problem with current sensor designs is power loss and costly manufacturing processes.
One promising solution is based on sensors that use optical fibers integrated into glass. The aim of 3DGlassGuard is to integrate three-dimensionally structured glass layers into printed circuit boards. These glass-core substrates enable new applications in sensor technology and data transmission.

Lightfab has many years of experience in writing various laser processes in glass. We bring the necessary sensitivity for laser processing to the project in order to transfer the information through the glass exactly as our project partners require.

IFE targetryHub

The IFE Targetry Hub is a joint project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) in which 15 partners from research and industry, led by Fraunhofer IAF and Focused Energy GmbH, are developing targets that are a key component in laser-based inertial fusion.

The LightFab 3D printer has been used for multiphoton polymerization for years.
In collaboration with our partners in the Aachen region, we plan to print a highly complex, filigree framework from a photosensitive resin.
In addition to developing the specialized resin, the algorithmic calculation of a skeletal structure that is “as random as possible” is a major challenge.

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