
Laboratory of Microfabrication
About
<p>Explore traditional top-down microfabrication techniques and non-traditional based on laser direct writing processes.</p>
<p>Our laboratory explores non-traditional microfabrication techniques, based on femtosecond laser direct writing processes, constantly striving to implement the latest and most innovative procedures. Extensive experience in the design and production of microscale sensors endows our researchers with unique and transversal skills, making this laboratory a reference in its field.</p> <p>Location: FCUP.</p>
Where we act
<p>In the digital age, sensors play a key role, essential to the transformation of various sectors. The application of sensor-based technology, incorporating different types of sensors and micro/nano components, is transversal across numerous fields of activity. Our facilities and equipment enable the development of technologies with a wide range of academic and sectoral applications. From industry to healthcare, agriculture, transport, energy, and security, sensors add significant value to the operation of equipment, the management of machinery, and production processes.</p>
What we offer
We strive to develop materials that are as precise and effective as possible, to better understand the environments in which they are deployed. Adaptability and efficiency are among the key characteristics of the devices we develop.
Fabrication of Bragg gratings using point-by-point methods
Equipments
<p>The capabilities of our researchers in the fields of microfabrication and optical fibres are complemented by equipment that supports and enables more complete and reliable results, including:</p>
Femtoseconf laser writing and integrated device characterisation
3D laser direct writing unit for planar substrates
Laser writing system for Bragg gratings in optical fibres
Demonstrations
our lab provide
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Prototypes
<p>The experimentation and validation of new technologies before their application is an essential step in the work we carry out, enabling the creation of prototypes that serve as a foundation for the scientific research process.</p>