Miniaturized optical systems are increasingly characterized by a high degree of complexity, since the optical components have to be combined with electronic components and micromechanical actuators to form systems with a high integration density. We at Fraunhofer IOF have outstanding expertise in micro assembly and assembly technologies for such microoptical systems.
We develop a solution for your task in the field of micro assembly of optical components from prototype to series production.
The development of handling technologies that are not only suitable for the precise gripping and positioning of small and often sensitive components, but also for use in production environments with consistently high quality of the assembled systems, is an essential prerequisite for fixture-supported or automated assembly.
Our range of services includes:
The small and extremely sensitive surfaces of the components to be handled require specific development and adaptation of handling equipment for precise gripping and positioning, especially for components of complex shapes and made of different materials.
Our offer:
Grippers for the assembly of microoptical systems
Microsystems and microoptical systems in particular often require micrometer or sub-micrometer-precise positioning in up to six degrees of freedom of components in an assembly.
The analysis and optimization of such processes is carried out at Fraunhofer IOF with the aid of various positioning systems that have a movement range of up to 400 mm x 200 mm with a bidirectional repeatability of 0.3 µm.
With our expertise in the field of micro assembly, we can cover many different areas of application. These include optical components for earth observation systems in aerospace, applications in medical technology and much more.
Examples:
We not only take care of the design and assembly of microoptical and mechanical components and systems as well as their positioning and fixing with an accuracy of up to the sub-micrometer range. We also develop suitable assembly and adjustment devices, take care of CE marking and declaration of conformity and ensure the high standards of product assurance in space projects.
![Integration and high-precision adjustment of a prism assembly (PG+P) for ESA's "Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Mission" (CO2M mission for short)](/en/competences/opto-mechatronics/micro-assembly/jcr:content/contentPar/sectioncomponent_116/sectionParsys/textwithasset_copy/imageComponent/image.img.4col.large.png/1722343170700/Integration-und-hochgenaue-Justage-einer-Prismenbaugruppe1.png "Integration and high-precision adjustment of a prism assembly (PG+P) for ESA's "Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring Mission" (CO2M mission for short)")
We work with assembly equipment such as grippers, manipulators, cameras, dosing devices and joining tools. Robots and hexapods also support the precise positioning of components.
The research strength of our experts is reflected, among other things, in the contributions to the Fraunhofer IOF Annual Report. Every year, selected research results from the previous year are published in this report (archive annual reports) Here you can find the articles on developments relating to joining technologies from previous years:
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF