Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Free-Form Optics and Aspheres in the Focus of the International Workshop on Ultra-Precision Manufacturing


From design to system solution, this advanced training course is all about the specifics of manufacturing free-form optics and aspheres. Experts from a wide range of disciplines and companies will contribute their expertise to this workshop.

Public Workshop:
"Ultra Precision Manufacturing of Aspheres and Freeforms"

Fraunhofer IOF is one of the leading research institutes in the field of ultra-precision manufacturing of aspheres and freeforms.

This high-precision technology is of great industrial importance and offers a multitude of possibilitiesfor innovative optical system solutions. Every two years, experts from research and industry meet at the OptoNet Workshop: "Ultra Precision Manufacturing of Aspheres and Freeforms" to discuss current trends and research results in design, manufacture, testing and replication of optical freeforms. In 2024, the focus will be on the presentation of new developments in ultra-precision machine and measurement technology.

With technical presentations and an accompanying exhibition, the workshop provides comprehensive opportunities to gather information and exchange ideas. Networking of national and international players in ultra-precision manufacturing of high-performance optics is also an important goal of the event.

Fraunhofer IOF Jena and our network partner OptoNet e.V. are looking forward to the 11th edition of the workshop "Ultra Precision Manufacturing of Aspheres and Freeforms", which will take place from 17 to 18 September 2024 at the Abbe Center of Photonics and Fraunhofer IOF.

Course of Events

The program/agenda will be new every year with different contributions around the topic of ultra precision manufacturing of aspheres and freeform optics. The topics are diverse, such as design, manufacturing, metrology, system solutions with free-form optics.

This year the workshop will focus on the following topics:

- Freeform Optics in ground-based astronomy

- Freeform Optics in Space Applications

- Freeform Systems and Applications

- Manufacturing and Characterisation of Freeform Surfaces

We look forward to welcoming you to Jena in September 2024. Secure your participation now and benefit from a unique exchange of knowledge and experience!

Freeform formed lenses.

Contact and Information

 

If you have further questions, please contact our cooperation partner OptoNet e.V.

OptoNet e.V. will support you with your requests about the workshop program, as well as the booking process.

 

Contact Optonet e.V.  Booking at OptoNet e.V.
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Agenda 2024

 

Tuesday, September 17:

11:00 Registration & Welcome snack

12:00 Welcome note

Anke Siegmeier › OptoNet, Germany

12:10 – 13:20 Part I · Freeform Optics: From Design to Systems

Tolerancing of Optical Systems with Real Freeform Surfaces

Herbert Gross › Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany

Centration and alignment considerations for aspheres and freeforms

Jessica DeGroote Nelson › Edmund Optics, Barrington, USA

Freeform Surfaces in Spectrometer Systems

Thomas Peschel › Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany

13:30 – 14:20 Exhibitor Session I

14:20 Exhibition & Coffee Break

15:10 – 16:20 Part II · Freeform Optics in ground-based astronomy

The Extremely Large Telescope – the world’s biggest eye on the sky – sharper views of cosmic objects than ever before

Florian Kerber › European Southern Observatory, Garching, Germany

Development of Optical Systems for the Cold Optic Instrument of MICADO

Jan Kinast › Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany

The METIS IMAGER: from optical design to final opto-mechanical design and manufacturing

María Concepción Cárdenas Vázquez › Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie, Heidelberg, Germany

16:20 Exhibition & Coffee Break

19:00 Evening event

SCALA Sky Conference// Leutragraben 1 // Jena.

 

Wednesday, September 18:

8:30 Registration

9:00 – 10:20 Part III · Freeform Optics in Space Applications

Extreme Space Telescope Design, Fabrication, and Testing

Kim Daewook › University of Arizona, USA

Ultra Precise Manufacturing of Mirrors for Space Instruments

Bart van Venrooy › TNO, Delf, The Netherlands

Small Sat Applications using Free Form Mirrors

Sebastian Fray › OHB System AG, Bremen, Germany

10:20 Exhibition & Coffee Break

10:50 – 11:30 Exhibitor Session II

11:30 Exhibition & Lunch Break

12:30 – 13:40 Part IV · Freeform Optics: Manufacturing and Characterization

Development Challenges of Ion Beam Figuring

Lynn Allen › Arling Consulting, Fairport, NY USA

Manufacturing and characterization of an elliptical EUV collector mirror for high-power EUV LPP sources

Torsten Feigl › optiX fab GmbH, Jena, Germany

MRF and SSI enable high precision Aspheric and Freeform Optics

Paul Dumas › QED TECHNOLOGIES, Rochester, USA

13:40 Wrap up and Closure

Anke Siegmeier › OptoNet, Germany

13:45 Exhibition & Snacks & Coffee

Benefits and Learning Objectives

 

This workshop offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge in the field of free-form optics, learn about current developments and learn from experts on various important topics. In particular, this course will enable participants to:

  • Learn more about the challenges and opportunities of free-form optics.
  • Gain insights into metrology for aspheres and free-form optics.
  • Discover ultra-precision manufacturing technologies
  • Learn more about medium frequency surface defects
  • Learn more about materials for free-form optics
  • Get an overview of metal optics from components to systems
  • Learn more about the assembly of freeform optics
  • Discover visions for new applications and products

Fees and Booking

 

Ticket Fee

  • Exhibitor ticket, incl. 1 workshop participation, stand (table, chairs): € 990.00
  • Regular admission ticket: € 630.00
  • For members of OptoNet and the OptecNet partner networks: € 430.00
  • For B.A. and M.A. students of the FSU Jena and the Ernst Abbe University: 49.00 €

 

Payment:

The booking and further support of the participants will be done directly by OptoNet. As soon as the new program is fixed, the booking will be activated on the OptoNet website. After your registration via the OptoNet booking page, you will receive a binding confirmation of participation by e-mail.

 

Confirmation

After full payment has been confirmed, you will receive a final confirmation email for your participation in our workshop. Please save this email as proof of your registration.

 

Cancellation:

Please inform the organizer OptoNet e.V. about cancellations as soon as possible. The deadlines and cancellation fees can be found on their Website.

 

Target Group

 

The workshop is primarily aimed at engineers and scientists working in the field of development and production of aspheres and freeforms, working on challenging projects and wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of optical systems.

The program will be held at the Beutenberg Campus in Jena by leading international experts in the field of ultra-precision machining.

A total of approx. 150 places are available for our workshop.

The Organizers

The workshop is a joint event of OptoNet e.V. and Fraunhofer IOF.

OptoNet e.V.

 

The network sees itself as representing the interests of stakeholders from industry and research and is actively committed to maintaining and expanding international competitiveness. Currently, about 120 members from industry and research belong to the network, which offers various workshops and events around photonics to strengthen technological competence.

OptoNet e.V. is responsible for the organization of the workshop. If you have any organizational questions, please contact OptoNet e.V. directly

Contact:
Nora Kirsten
OptoNet e.V.
info@optonet-jena.de
+49 3641 327 92 90

Fraunhofer IOF

 

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts applied research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems to control light – from generation and manipulation to its application. The services offered by the Institute cover the entire photonic process chain from optomechanical and optoelectronic system design to manufacturing of custom-specific solutions and prototypes.

The Fraunhofer department "Precision Optical Components and Systems" is responsible for the conceptional design of the workshop and is the contact for individual inquiries regarding the realization of projects in the field of ultra-precision processing.

Production of a freeform optic.