This image shows a lensed fiber array (LFA). With the Nanoscribe Quantum X align it is possible to print Free Space Microoptical Coupling (FSMOC) components directly on fiber arrays and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Image: © PHIX Photonics Assembly
Nanoscribe, a BICO company, will present its key solutions for microoptics and photonics this week at LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, Germany. At the world’s leading exhibition for photonic components, systems and applications, Nanoscribe will showcase the latest achievements of its microfabrication technologies in terms of performance and alignment for advanced applications in integrated photonics, photonic packaging and microoptics. In addition to its regular booth (341, hall A5), Nanoscribe is also part of the first World of QUANTUM, a new exhibition area highlighting enabling technologies for quantum technologies and its exciting applications.
The World of QUANTUM is dedicated to disruptive technologies and their potential applications in computing and cryptography, particularly photonic integration, optical computing and data communications as well as sensing and imaging. A challenge in this field is to advance the alignment and packaging of photonic components. Specialized hardware- and software-based printing solutions can in turn enable efficient microoptical coupling. With the recently introduced Quantum X align, Nanoscribe thus offers a novel industrial solution for photonic packaging.
Connect to the photonic world
The Quantum X align supports precisely aligned 3D printing on optical fibers and photonic chips, providing innovative approaches to photonic integration. This reduces coupling losses by mode field matching at the component level instead of the chip level. Auto-aligned, high-precision 3D printing advances the fabrication of microoptical components directly on photonic chips and fiber cores. The spatial orientation of the fiber cores or photonic chips is automatically detected, and freeform microoptical components or diffractive optical elements (DOEs) are printed directly in place, facilitating optimized optical coupling on photonic platforms.
Not only in terms of technical features and capabilities, but also in design, the Quantum X align convinces all along the line. As part of the Quantum X platform, the Nanoscribe Quantum X align recently received the iF Design Award 2022, one of the most prestigious design awards in the world.
Visit us at the World of QUANTUM
Meet our experts at the World of QUANTUM at booth 110 (hall A4) and learn more about how high-precision 3D printing with nanoprecision alignment is revolutionizing photonic packaging and integrated photonics. The new Quantum X align reduces coupling losses by printing high-precision aligned freeform microoptics directly on optical fibers or photonic chips with highest precision. These microoptics enable Free Space Microoptical Coupling and thus relaxed alignment tolerances between a large variety of optical PIC interfaces such as edge couplers (EC), grating couplers (GC), tapers and fibers. This is advantageous for easy pick-and-place assembly. Come to our booth to discuss about different coupling challenges with our experts.