Two-photon polymerization can be used to directly print complex micro- and mesoscale 3D parts. These parts can be transparent and have optical-quality surfaces. They can be printed on pre-structured surfaces, such as fiber arrays and photonic chips, with automatic sub-micron alignment. Recently, we launched 3D printing by 2GL(R), a significant breakthrough that overcomes the quality-speed trade-off commonly experienced in 3D (micro-)printing. This process is commercially available as part of our microfabrication system Quantum X align. We will present the technology, and recent applications in the field of photonic integration.
In 2013 Jochen Zimmer finished his doctorate at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in the subject of superconducting nanostructures. Zimmer previously worked in the 3D printing industry (for INDMATEC GmbH, Stratasys GmbH/MakerBot Division) and since 2017 with Nanoscribe GmbH.