Machine setup ensuring precision in fiber optics assembly

Press release

Tobias Müller

June 12, 2024

Precision in fiber optics assembly

In the latest edition of the german spcialized magazine “Mikroproduktion”, we have published an exciting technical article in which we take a deep dive into the topic of fiber optics assembly and the importance of silicon photonics (SiPho) and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). These technologies are crucial for modern telecommunication and data applications as well as for future-oriented fields such as quantum technology.

Why precision in fiber optics assembly is so important

The requirements for precision in fiber optics assembly are immense, as even the smallest deviations can affect performance. Our new generation of Fiberbeast Gen 2 machines has been developed to meet these challenges. With its advanced technology, it ensures that every component is precisely positioned and mounted, resulting in significantly increased light transmission efficiency.

The “Fiberbeast Gen 2”: Innovation in three core areas

Our engineers have developed the “Fiberbeast Gen 2” in three main disciplines: Actuators, Sensors and Operability. By using collaborative micromanipulators and state-of-the-art sensors, the machine can detect and adjust even the smallest movements and deviations in the nanometer range. The result is maximum precision, which is essential for applications in telecommunications and quantum technology in particular.

Modularity for adaptability and cost efficiency

The “Fiberbeast Gen 2” is characterized by a modular architecture that allows the machine to be flexibly adapted to a wide range of requirements and reduce operating costs. This flexibility ensures that the machine not only serves as an assembly and test platform, but is also suitable for applications such as lidar systems, lasers and medical endoscopes.

Cooperation with Schunk Group: More service and expanded possibilities

Since the beginning of 2024, AIXEMTEC has been majority-owned by the Schunk Group, a strategic alliance that allows us to expand our services worldwide and meet complex customer requirements even more efficiently. The partnership also improves our after-sales service, enabling us to provide our customers with optimum support throughout the entire product life cycle.

In our article within Mikroproduktion, you can find out more about the key technologies that make our machines stand out and how they are revolutionizing fiber optics assembly. The article offers you a detailed insight into the advantages that this machine platform offers for modern production processes in the field of photonics.

Read the full article in the current issue of Mikroproduktion to find out more about the technical background and the benefits of our solutions.

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Written by Tobias Müller

Tobias Müller is CCO and Cofounder of AIXEMTEC. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on production technology and over 10 years of practical and managerial experience. During his former position as Business Unit Manager Optics at Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology he build up is large expertise in the fields of photonics.

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