In fiber optic systems, precision isn’t optional — it’s essential. Even the smallest misalignment can cause signal loss, reflection, or failure. As devices become smaller and data demands grow, traditional manufacturing methods are hitting their limits.
Ultra-high-resolution 3D printing for micro-scale parts—fast.
Micro 3D printing unlocks a new era of innovation for fiber optics, enabling micron-level accuracy, complex geometries, and faster development cycles.
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) enables engineers to prototype and produce parts with unmatched accuracy, supporting complex geometries, tight tolerances, and high-performance materials—without tooling delays.
SOLUTIONS DESIGNED FOR OPTICAL PERFORMANCE
✅ Micron-Accurate Fiber Alignment Structures:
Produce ferrules, fiber array holders, and custom connectors with micron-level tolerances — ensuring maximum signal integrity.
✅ Complex Micro-Optical Components:
Manufacture precision mounts, micro-lenses, and integrated photonic packaging that streamline assembly and boost optical efficiency.
✅ Freedom to Innovate:
Create designs impossible to machine, from intricate fluidic channels to embedded optical elements, all without compromising on alignment or performance.
- Optical Connector Ferrules and Housings
- Precision alignment structures for fiber arrays
- Custom connector geometries for specialized applications
- Reduced assembly complexity through integrated designs
- Photonic Packaging
- Creation of precise optical pathways and alignment structures
- Custom chip-to-fiber coupling components
- Integration of optical and mechanical features in single components
- Micro-Optical Benches
- Complex multi-element optical positioning systems
- Custom test fixtures for optical alignment
- Rapid prototyping of specialized optical mounting solutions
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