Our workstations utilize femtosecond laser micromachining technology, which uses ultrashort laser pulses to achieve precise material processing with minimal heat impact. Here’s a breakdown of the key technologies involved:
- Femtosecond Laser Source: All of our laser sources are designed, developed, and built in-house. These lasers generate ultrashort pulses lasting only a few quadrillionths of a second (femtoseconds). Ultrashort pulses enable cold ablation, where material is removed without significant thermal effects, preventing unwanted melting or damage.
- Beam Scanning & Control: All of our systems incorporate beam scanning capabilities that allow for highly precise and adaptable machining. This can include galvanometer-based scanning for rapid beam movement or programmable optical elements for beam shaping.
- Integrated vision: Each system includes a complete vision package with sophisticated automation routines including autofocus, feature recognition, and part rotation.
- Advanced System Controls: From laser to sample positioning, beam scanning, and lighting, all system elements are centrally controlled. The software features intuitive direct feature design, CAD file import, supports multiple layers, vision system integration, and provides an interface for connectivity to interact with external equipment and events.
Solafab - Desktop Entry-Level Femtosecond Machining System
Solafab is a feature-rich compact femtosecond laser micromachining system designed for precision and efficiency. Despite its small footprint, it boasts advanced controls typically found in larger systems, offering a work area of up to 150 mm and the capability to machine samples up to 50 μm thick—all at a significantly lower price point.
Solafab II
Solafab II enhances the original Solafab with a significantly more powerful laser, an expanded work area, faster material removal rates, and advanced beam scanning capabilities. Designed to handle materials up to 1 mm thick, it seamlessly supports applications ranging from research and development to mid-volume production.
UMW
UMW-Series femtosecond laser workstations combine nearly 30 years of expertise with cutting-edge ultrafast micromachining capabilities. Designed for precision, flexibility, and ease of use, these systems feature customizable beam delivery, advanced machine vision, and a modern, intuitive interface.
Cutting, drilling, & milling
Solafab is purpose-built for research and development, as well as low-volume production of materials up to 50 μm thick—especially in environments where space efficiency and low capital investment are essential. It comes fully equipped with controls to support precise 2.5D machining, enabling greater versatility for advanced microfabrication tasks. Click to learn more.
Solafab II is engineered for precision machining of materials up to 1 mm thick. It features a comprehensive suite of advanced machining and vision capabilities, enabling high-performance 2.5D and 3D cutting, drilling, and milling for complex fabrication tasks. Click to learn more.
UMW is purpose-built for demanding drilling, cutting, and milling applications, featuring up to seven motion axes for effortless handling of complex geometries and precise ablation control. Powered by our highest-energy lasers, it accommodates large samples with ease and delivers the fastest throughput of any system in our workstation lineup. Click to learn more.
Electron microscopy sample preparation
Solafab II is engineered for high-precision machining of materials up to 1 mm thick. Equipped with advanced machining and vision technologies, it excels at producing custom TEM sample grids, FIB lift-out grids, and rapid sample sectioning for electron microscopy analysis. Click to learn more.
UMW is engineered for high-precision applications, including micron-level sample sectioning for electron microscopy across the full sample depth. It’s also available in a SEMI Certified model, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Click to learn more.
Micro-welding
Solafab II is fully equipped for advanced micro-welding tasks, capable of joining transparent materials to both similar and dissimilar substrates using laser energy to create bonds as strong as the bulk material itself. Its applications span aerospace, medical devices, and quantum computing. Click to learn more.
UMW’s adaptable multi-axis design makes it exceptionally well-suited for precision welding across a variety of setups. Its high-power laser ensures rapid processing speeds, meeting the throughput demands of high-volume sectors such as medical manufacturing. From welding fiber optics to sensors or protective windows for delicate components, to performing hermetic sealing of cells—UMW delivers outstanding performance. Click to learn more.
Surface texturing and micro/nano patterning
Solafab is purpose-built for research, development, and low-volume production, offering precise ablation depths up to 50 μm. It excels at surface texturing applications, which typically require only tens of microns of material removal. With its compact footprint and accessible price point, Solafab is an ideal entry-level solution for precision microstructuring. Click to learn more.
Solafab II builds upon the microstructuring capabilities of the original Solafab by delivering enhanced speed, deeper ablation capability, and support for more advanced patterning techniques—making it a powerful upgrade for precision surface engineering. Click to learn more.
3D Tomography (serial sectioning)
Multi-faced complex 3D machining
UMW is the go-to solution for multi-faced and intricate 3D machining, offering up to seven motion axes for unmatched flexibility. Its advanced sample and beam manipulation controls enable precise, repeatable processing of complex geometries. UMW is also available in SEMI Certified variants, meeting stringent industry standards. Click to learn more.
