Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering

Fraunhofer IOF – Solutions with light

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts application-oriented research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems for the control of light – from generation and manipulation to its application. The services offered by the institute cover the entire photonic process chain from opto-mechanical and opto-electronic system design to the production of customer-specific solutions and prototypes.

Research topics include free-form technologies, micro and nanotechnologies, fiber laser systems and optical technologies for safe man-machine interaction and quantum technologies. The institute is active in the business segments Optical Components and Systems, Precision Mechanical Components and Systems, Functional Surfaces and Layers, Photonic Sensors and Measuring Systems as well as Laser Technology.