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Examples from our production: sensor optics, free-form surfaces, vacuum clamping plates, microfluidic components, lightweight structures and precision bores – made from technical glass and ceramics, with tolerances of up to ±3 µm. All components are manufactured on our 5-axis CNC machines in Jena.
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The ShapeFab technology leads to a new generation of components with structures from 300 μm. High-precision components can be made smaller, lighter and multifunctional. For example, fixing geometries can be integrated directly into optical functional and free-form surfaces. This allows components to be integrated into the end application with μm precision, even without fixtures or further alignment elements. The entire technical system can be designed compactly and costs for additional mechanical components are eliminated.
A wide range of possible applications and component geometries can thus be implemented. Below you will find a selection of product examples and component functions.
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Sensor optics
Example geometry of a sensor optics (50x50mm) required within lithographic systems (semiconductor industry).
Selective polished surfaces
Optically effective surfaces can also be applied to hard-to-reach positions. In this way, optical functional surfaces can be added to a large number of geometric elements.
Free form surfaces
Free form components enable new component geometries and combine multiple functional elements in a compact design. The demonstrator shown here illustrates a freeform surface with a surface roughness of 5-8 nm Ra. The component was manufactured in a single setup.
Free form surfaces
Free form components enable new component geometries and combine multiple functional elements in a compact design. The demonstrator shown here illustrates a combination of freeform surfaces, selectively polished surfaces and fixing geometries.
Vacuum clamping plates / Vacuum chucks
In order to be able to process wafers without damage, they must be held by means of vacuum chucks. The cutout shows an exemplary design of the intake duct.
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Microfluidics
Microfluidic components process liquids in a very confined space. Examples of applications are lab on a chip systems, microanalysis systems or microreactors.
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Lightweight structures
Components with integrated lightweight structures enable a high degree of consistency despite their lightweight design. A very high surface quality protects the lightweight structure from cracking. These are requirements for aerospace applications for instance.
Mountfree integration of the components
With integrated fixing geometries the components can be assembled with μm precision, even without fixtures or further alignment elements.
Light injection points
Combined processing allows optical viewing windows or coupling points to be selectively attached. Example applications can be found within (Raman-) spectroscopy.
Intake ducts
Furthermore, precise, almost chipping-free micro channels can be produced. For example this component function is used within vacuum technology.
Micro channels
In contrast to other processing methods, such as etching, CNC glass processing offers extensive design options for 3-dimensional micro channels or reservoirs (structure widths from 300µm).
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Monolithic design
A monolithic component design can eliminate the need to assemble individual optical elements. For example, lenses or freeform surfaces can be combined on one component to integrate multiple functions.
Deep-hole drilling / Precision drilling
The manufacturing of precision bores with very low tolerances as well as high aspect ratios is also possible.
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Customized microscope slides
Customized microscope slides can be manufactured to hold the media to be examined. These are used, for example, within microscopy or (Raman-) spectroscopy. The component shown here shows the difference between a fine machined (left) and polished surface (right).