Institute for Sensors, Photonics and Manufacturing Technologies
Research groups
Products & services
Environmental, bioanalytical and diagnostic sensor technology combined with smart microfluidic lab-on-a-chip and organ-on-a-chip systems
Cost-effective solutions by extending the functions of classic LED-based lighting systems in the areas of Visible Light Communication, Visible Light Positioning and Visible Light Sensing
R2R-UV-NIL pilot line for the continuous and cost-effective production of micro- and nanostructures on flexible large-area film substrates
Development of customised prototypes, especially in the areas of LED lighting and sensor technology: circuit design, the conception of the system through to prototyping
Scalable and digital printing processes (including 3D printing of electronics) for generative manufacturing of functional components
Overall concepts for design, simulation, optimisation and prototyping of optical components for customised lighting solutions
High-resolution 3D structuring using two-photon lithography, as well as 2D and continuous 2.5D structuring using maskless grayscale laser lithography and electron beam lithography
Replication of master structures almost seamlessly onto large surfaces (380 x 700 mm²) using a step&repeat UV-NIL process
Measurement and analysis of the smallest structures, layers and components on a micro- and nanometre scale
Technology for extending the pot life of silicones to several months without changing the material properties
Complete solutions from optical simulation, mastering and prototyping to the transition to high volume, cost effective production of optical structures and components
Reusable materials, components and compounds and their applications, e,g, coatings developed in-house for UV imprint lithography (NILcure®)
Research infrastructure
Our laboratory includes technologies for functional plasma coating at low temperatures from atmospheric pressure to fine and high vacuum.
Printing technologies for the development of customised 2D, 2.5D and 3D printing processes
Measurement and analysis of the smallest structures, layers and components on a micro- and nanometre scale
We use a specially modified EVG770 Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) stepper for the large-scale production of micro- and nanostructures in UV imprint resins. Together with special materials and processes, we achieve the highest precision right down to practically seamless transitions between individual structures.
Certified class 6 cleanroom for nanostructures and innovative electronic components and sensors
Microassembly Lab for photonic and electronic assemblies
This highly precise maskless laser system (MALA) is suitable for the production of highly complex and stepless micro-optical structures.
The lab includes flexible, rapid prototyping processes to produce a variety of structures in a wide range of materials.
We offer laser material processing and many years of expertise in materials science.
State-of-the-art development infrastructure for integrated electronic and optical design including EMC and ESD - open to industrial partners.
Our R2R-UV-NIL pilot line enables the continuous and cost-effective production of micro and nanostructures on flexible large-area film substrates for applications in lighting, photovoltaics, AR/VR, AR/VR, microfluidics, diagnostics, security, film finishing and packaging, the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences.
State-of-the-art infrastructure for light measurement and prototype production for integrated optical and electronic design - open to industrial partners.