Research projects

3D-MosquitOprint

3D-MosquitOprint researches the integration of optically transparent waveguides in cavities on three-dimensional circuit carriers. The manufacturing process is based on the Mosquito method, in which a light-conducting core is dispensed into a liquid cladding polymer. Afterwards, the structure is cured by UV light. For use as electro-optical hybrid components, there are also investigations into efficient coupling between manufactured waveguides and diodes. For this purpose, the end surfaces are prepared and assembled with diodes.

Led by: M. Sc. Laura Fütterer

Year: 2022

Funding: AiF (IGF)

Duration: 01.07.2022 - 30.06.2024
PhoenixD - Electrical integration of optical networks

Implementing optical precision systems quickly and cost-effectively using additive manufacturing: This is the vision of PhoenixD. In this subproject, research is conducted on the production of planar optical network structures. The optical coupling of the light sources to the optical waveguide, which is printed or dispensed, for example, is one of the research questions to be solved. Here, precise mounting and alignment to the end face of the waveguide is of enormous importance.

Led by: M. Sc. Laura Fütterer

Year: 2019

Duration: 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2025