Optical Materials

Our business unit specializes in the microstructure-based development of optical materials and components as well as the continuous improvement of laser-based material processing. Through advanced nano- and surface analytics, we gain deep insights into microstructures, enabling the precise adjustment of microstructure-property relationships and shortening development cycles.

We support companies in the optical industry, special machine construction and the coatings industry and specialize in the characterization of nanostructured glass ceramics, optical coatings for lithography, laser technology and ophthalmics as well as effect pigments and coatings.

• Excellent expertise in micro-, nano- and surface analytics
• View of the entire value chain from synthesis, processing and analytics to modeling, starting from the microstructure
• Commitment and adherence to deadlines towards our customers and a self-image of the entire team characterized by quality standards

• Microstructure diagnostics of optical materials and systems
• Microstructure-based development of glasses and glass ceramics
• Analysis of optical thin-film systems
• Development of preparation and diagnostic methods for microstructure diagnostics