As the demand for the miniaturization of optical systems accelerates across industries—from integrated photonics to biomedical diagnostics and augmented reality (AR)—FEMTOprint’s proprietary ultrafast laser-based glass micro-machining stands out as a transformative solution.
Unlike traditional fabrication methods, this innovative technology offers complete 3D freedom of design, enabling engineers and designers to sculpt complex geometries directly within optical-grade glass substrates. This approach supports the monolithic integration of multiple optical, mechanical, and fluidic functionalities into a single miniaturized component, drastically reducing assembly complexity, misalignment risks, and post-processing requirements.
With feature resolution down to the micron scale and compatibility with materials such as fused silica, borosilicate, and ULE® glass, FEMTOprint’s platform enables the creation of:
Beyond its design flexibility, the process also delivers short prototyping cycles, ideal for iterative R&D and fast concept validation. Once optimized, the same process flow scales seamlessly to pilot runs and ultimately to wafer-level volume production, supported by FEMTOprint’s parallelized processing capabilities and industrial-grade reproducibility.
In essence, FEMTOprint bridges the gap between complex custom design and industrial scalability, empowering OEMs, research labs, and startups to bring advanced optical microsystems to market faster—with greater reliability and design freedom.
Monolithic integration of refractive and reflective optical elements, including combination with other functionalities such as waveguiding and fiber connectivity.
Fully 3D free-form fabrication.
Optical surface quality with average roughness < 10nm or less.
Rapid prototyping,including design for manufacturing.
Miniaturized components compatible with standard packaging processes, including alignment marks and fiducials for micron-precision assembly.
