Innovations for optical materials and laser processing

Our business unit specializes in the microstructure-based development of optical materials and components as well as the continuous improvement of laser-based material processing. Through advanced nanostructure- and surface analytics, we gain deep insights into the microstructure of materials, thus enabling the precise adjustment of microstructure-property relationships and shortening development cycles.

We support companies from the optical industry (glass production, optical manufacturing and coating technology) and specialize in the characterization of glasses, nanostructured glass ceramics, thin-film based optics (e.g. for lithography, laser technology or ophthalmics) as well as of effect pigments and varnishes.

• Expertise in micro-, nano- and surface characterization
• Covering of the entire value chain from synthesis, processing and analytics to modeling
• Commitment and adherence to deadlines towards our customers and a self understanding of the entire team characterized by a demand for quality 

• Microstructure diagnostics of optical materials and systems
• Microstructure-based development of glasses and glass ceramics
• Analysis of optical thin-film systems
• Development of preparation and diagnostic workflows for microstructure analysis