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Our range of services

Optomechanically and thermo-mechanically stable laser systems are required wherever classic construction technology reaches its limits. Many applications need such particularly robust systems, which must function reliably under extreme environmental conditions, for example. Mounting processes based on soldering technology for optical and optomechanical components allow the construction of systems suitable for aerospace applications. With its »Future Laser System« (FULAS), Fraunhofer ILT has developed a corresponding technology platform for future satellite-based LIDAR systems. On the basis of this platform, laser systems that detect trace gases in the atmosphere can be designed and constructed specific to a required task. In addition to space applications, the soldering technology can also be used advantageously for classical industrial and research applications, where – in addition to the stability – a low outgassing rate, a favorable aging behavior or good heat conduction of the mounting interface are required. The assembly technology is based on the flexible Pick & Align process developed at Fraunhofer ILT, in which all essential adjustment steps are performed with manually guided robots. In addition to new concepts, the simplification of already existing soldering processes and packages will be promoted.

The range of services encompasses feasibility studies, the development of assembly processes or functional assemblies and their qualification as well as consultancy in the conceptual design of processes and plants.

Reflow gelötetes Optikmodul.
© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.
Reflow gelötetes Optikmodul.
Gelötete Optiken eines Faraday-Isolators.
© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.
Gelötete Optiken eines Faraday-Isolators.
Designed using new soldering techniques: an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) for the MERLIN-LIDAR system.
© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.
Designed using new soldering techniques: an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) for the MERLIN-LIDAR system.

Design

  • Concept development for the assembly of laser systems and optical systems
  • Simulation analysis (thermal, mechanical, optical, electrical)

Assembly processes

  • Thin film processes for solder layer generation (PVD)
  • Pick & Align - active alignment of optical components
  • Reflow soldering processes
  • Active soldering processes
  • Gripper development
  • Planar assembly methods

Component assembly

  • Laser crystals
  • Nonlinear Crystals
  • Mirrors and lenses
  • Fiber components
  • Soldering of optomechanical assemblies
  • Construction of hybrid assemblies up to complex prototypes

Quality inspection/Qualification

  • Temperature cycle tests incl. autocollimator measurement
  • Vibration and shock tests incl. autocollimator measurement
  • Modal analysis
  • Shear test
  • Tensile test
  • Metallurgical investigations
  • EDX and scanning electron microscopy
  • Measurement of stress birefringence

Brochures

Our brochures offer a quick view onto our service portfolio. Find more detailed information in the “project results“ tab.

 

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Markets

Laser technology can solve demanding tasks in many different industries. Whether as a tool in automotive production, as measuring equipment in the environmental sector, as a diagnostic or therapeutic instrument in medical technology or as a communication medium in space technology, the laser provides multiple uses with high productivity and high efficiency.

Read up about the innovations of the Fraunhofer ILT in a few selected industries and convince yourself!

 

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