Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF

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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Mercury probe with spectrometer explores Venus in a flyby

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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!

 

Nobel Prize winner at the "Noble Talks"

Join us via livestream on Sept. 29 when physics Nobel Prize winner Reinhard Genzel talks about discoveries about black holes at the "Noble Talks". 

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Event for students and doctoral candidates

Fraunhofer IOF and the Max Planck School of Photonics invite young talents to their virtual international career and networking event on Sept. 29-30, 2021.

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Quantum communication in live test

On August 10, 2021, the BMBF-funded QuNET initiative enabled the first quantum-secured video conference between two German federal agencies. 

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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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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.

 

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.