ADVANCED OPTICAL METROLOGY
Development of optical systems for precise measurement of shapes, surfaces, and optical properties using light
- Interferometry and profilometry for 3D measurement of objects and surfaces
- Phase-Shifting Interferometry and Self-Mixing Interferometry
- Thickness measurement systems for coatings and thin films
- Solutions for industrial inspection, quality control, and component manufacturing
- High-definition Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors for distance and depth measurement
- High-resolution, high-speed LIDAR sensors
- Confocal profilometry
- Structured light patterns
- Photogrammetry for 3D measurements and data
- Holography
- Ellipsometry
- Speckle metrology: measurement of deformations, displacements, object shape, surface roughness, vibrations, and dynamic phenomena with wavelength-scale sensitivity
- Optical testing
BIOPHOTONICS AND BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Optical technologies for medicine and biology
- Non-invasive medical imaging systems: high-resolution tissue and cell imaging, biomolecule detection, and light-based therapies
- Biomedical photonics and machine learning for diagnosing and treating ocular dysfunctions, cognitive decline, and haematological diseases
- Development of optical sensors for biomarker and physiological parameter detection
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Hyperspectral image analysis
- Visual optics and ophthalmic instruments
- Biomedical and environmental monitoring
- Gas detection
- Precision agriculture
- Optical systems for pest detection
- Optical spectroscopy for biological applications
- Miniaturised photonic systems for biochemical analysis and diagnostics
MULTISPECTRAL AND HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING
Image capture and analysis across different wavelengths for material and environment characterisation
- Remote sensing: mapping of vegetation, water bodies, and other elements via satellite
- Medical imaging: aiding disease diagnosis (e.g., cancer) by identifying changes in tissue spectral signatures
- Cultural heritage: non-invasive examination of paintings, artefacts, and objects
- Security: detection of explosives and hazardous chemicals
- Precision agriculture
- Custom camera and image processing system development
- Integration into drones, robots, or production lines
- Industrial instruments for spectral and colour analysis
- Colorimetry and photometry: colour matching and control
- Algorithm development (noise correction, spectrum recovery)
- Infrared (IR) sensors
ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS AND INDUSTRY 4.0
- Transparent photovoltaic coatings for building façades
- High-efficiency, high-power-density germanium devices for low-cost thermophotovoltaic applications
- Secure quantum communication technologies using integrated photonics at large scale
- Reliable and secure end-to-end architectures for next-generation high-capacity optical networks
- Cutting-edge robotic vision and control technologies for dynamic environments, applicable to:
- Drones and autonomous vehicles
- Humanoid or multi-degree-of-freedom robots
- Industrial applications with precision control and critical response time requirements
OPTOMECHANICAL DESIGN AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Design and integration of optical and mechanical components into customised precision instruments
- Simulation and design of optical systems and associated mechanical components (cameras, telescopes, microscopes, laser systems, etc.)
- Optimisation and validation of optical systems
- Integration into robust systems for industrial environments
- Diffraction simulation and analysis
- Coherent light propagation
- Free-form optical design
RADIOMETRY AND PHOTOMETRY
Measurement of electromagnetic radiation and light for scientific and industrial applications
- Characterisation of light sources, displays, and sensors (brightness, colour, colour temperature)
- Calibrated systems for pre-validation of standards (ISO, IEC)
- Solutions for lighting, automotive, solar energy, entertainment, and telescopic industries
PROTOTYPING OF PHOTONIC SENSORS
Development of application-specific sensors and instruments based on optical technology
- Optical, mechanical, and electronic design
- Design, construction, and validation of optomechanical prototypes integrating optics, mechanics, and electronics
- Software and firmware development
HIGH-QUALITY PLASTIC OPTICAL COMPONENT MANUFACTURING
Design and production of plastic optical components using highly precise injection moulding processes
- Manufacturing systems for large-scale integrated optical and photonic components using thermoplastics, applicable to:
- Lighting (LEDs)
- Communications (Plastic Optical Fibre – POF)
- Sensors integrating light sources or detectors
- Validation and quality control using precision optical measurement systems
APPLICATION AREAS
- Manufacturing industry
(quality control, automation) - Healthcare and medical technologies
(diagnosis, biomedical sensors, vision) - Energy and environment
(solar monitoring, lighting efficiency, precision agriculture) - Automotive and mobility
(driver assistance systems, onboard sensors) - Robotics
- Electronics
- Biomedicine
- Instrumentation
- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Aerospace
- Graphic arts
- Cosmetics
- Food industry
- Agriculture
