Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

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Fraunhofer IOF optics on a great mission

Fraunhofer IOF developed high-precision mirrors for largest space observatory of mankind to date

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Finding answers to climate change

Measuring instrument in space will enable more efficient use of water in agriculture in the future.

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More flexibility and higher throughput in the manufacture of freeform micro-optics

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Together with partners, the Fraunhofer IOF has realized and demonstrated a system for hybrid quantum communication.

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Glass360Dgree

New 3D sensor scans transparent objects

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Coating for EUV lithography

Joint development by ZEISS, TRUMPF and Fraunhofer IOF awarded with German Future Prize

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"3D-Kosyma" for quality assurance

Robot assistant learns to understand human gestures

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Optically cooled fused silica

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Hybrid Materials for the Preparation of Stochastic Nanostructures

The Fraunhofer IOF realizes broadband antireflective coatings on glass using AR-plas2®.

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Bio-Functional Surfaces

The Fraunhofer IOF develops structured surfaces with chemical functionalization, e.g. to specifically influence the colonization behavior of cells on surfaces.

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3D-Inkjet Printing of Optical Components

The Fraunhofer IOF develops a manufacturing process whose digital character makes it possible to manufacture individualized optical components flexibly and inexpensively.

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Array Microscope with Sub-Micrometer Resolution

The Fraunhofer IOF presents a new approach in which many microscope objectives are arranged in parallel in order to increase the imaged object area or, alternatively, to enable the resolution of very small structures.

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In-Line 3D Measurement of Honeycomb Catalysts

The Fraunhofer IOF builds complete systems for 3D measurement according to customer requirements.

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Areas of Competence

The Fraunhofer IOF conducts application-oriented research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems for the control of light. The institute covers the entire photonic process chain in its competencies.

Optical Quantum Technologies
Laser and Fiber Technology
Functional Surfaces and Coatings
Precision Optical Components and Systems
Micro and Nano-structured Optics
Imaging and Sensing
Active Optics
Opto-mechatronical Components and Systems
Optical and Mechanical System Design

Fraunhofer IOF - News

Measures for the containment of the COVID-19 pandemic

To contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Fraunhofer IOF is implementing the current official guidelines as well as its own measures: Accordingly, business trips are currently limited to the most necessary. Visits to the institute are only permitted in urgent cases. Our employees, however, work - where possible - in a home office. We therefore ask you to contact them preferably by e-mail. In case of problems, please contact our central telephone number: +49 3641 / 807-0 . Despite these restrictions, the Institute will continue to operate.

We wish you, your relatives and your employees all the best. Stay healthy!

 

Higher performance
glass fibers

Two new research projects aim to overcome limitations of current optical data transmission and significantly increase the efficiency of optical fibers.

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Quantum-based imaging for industry

Latest developments from the Fraunhofer lighthouse project QUILT lay the foundation for innovative industrial applications in imaging, spectroscopy, and metrology.

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Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope

On December 24, the largest space telescope to date starts its journey into space. On board: high-precision mirrors manufactured at Fraunhofer IOF.

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Selection of current research projects

 

QuNET-Initiative

The QuNET initiative develops highly secure communication systems based on state-of-the-art quantum technology.

 

QUANTIFISENS

A regional alliance of industry and research aims to build a quantum-inspired, omnifunctional fiber sensor platform to provide customized fully integrated sensor solutions for broad applications in diverse markets.

 

fo+

Freeform Optics Plus is a regional growth core working on the development and commercialization of innovative freeform optical systems for UV-VIS-IR applications.

 

AMI

Fraunhofer IOF is a partner in the AMI alliance, which develops multimodal imaging processes for industrial growth fields relevant in Thuringia. Here, image processing technologies from different spectral ranges and real-time 3D images are combined.

 

Max Planck School of Photonics

The Max Planck School of Photonics is an interdisciplinary graduate school. Coordinated by the Fraunhofer IOF, it offers an integrated PhD program in the field of photonics for international young researchers.

 

Center of Excellence in Photonics

The Leistungszentrum Photonik is a joint initiative of several research institutes in Jena. Together with partners from industry, they develop new solutions with light for important future fields.

 

CAPS

The Cluster of Excellence Advanced Photon Sources CAPS under the leadership of the Fraunhofer ILT and the Fraunhofer IOF conducts research on laser sources and process technology for outputs up to 20 kW.

 

Fraunhofer Project Hub MEOS

At the Fraunhofer Project Hub MEOS in Erfurt, three Fraunhofer Institutes (Fraunhofer IPMS, Fraunhofer IZI, Fraunhofer IOF) are researching new biomedical applications together with partners from industry.

Fraunhofer IOF – Beutenberg Campus – City of Light Jena

 

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

07745 Jena
Beutenberg Campus
Albert-Einstein-Str. 7

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Photonics –
Made in Jena

The Fraunhofer IOF conducts application-oriented research in the field of optical systems engineering on behalf of its clients in industry and within publicly-funded collaborative projects.

The field of optical system engineering enables the step from specific optical, mechanical and electronic components to optical, opto-mechanical and opto-electronic modules and systems with complex functionalities. The objective is to control light, from its generation to its application. In this context, the sustainable energy-efficient use of light – "Green Photonics" – plays a special role for the Fraunhofer IOF, particularly with regard to the Fraunhofer innovation cluster.

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