Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOFThe Fraunhofer IOF has many years of experience in the field of surface and thin film characterization. This includes investigations of nano- and microstructures and their optical and functional properties. Application specific investigation programs are designed in order to efficiently support the development of surfaces, coatings, and materials. A comprehensive pool of measurement and analysis tools is available for this purpose.
The range of applications comprises in particular: