The Tech Talks Daily Podcast
Our CEO and Co-founder, Simone Cardarelli, recently appeared on The Tech Talks Daily Podcast to discuss MicroAlign’s groundbreaking innovations in fiber optics and their potential to transform the quantum computing industry. In this insightful conversation, Simone explains how MicroAlign’s methods differ from traditional fiber alignment techniques, highlighting the role of their cutting-edge micro-actuator technology in […]
Fontys students intern at MicroAlign to optimize future production capacity
Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming six talented Industrial Engineering students from Fontys University of Applied Sciences as interns at MicroAlign. Their goal was to explore how to increase MicroAlign’s production capacity in the coming years. With fresh perspectives and innovative solutions, they tackled this challenge and delivered impressive results: […]
MicroAlign pioneering Fiber Alignment solutions with NXTGEN Hightech program
As part of Semicon 09 within the Dutch NXTGEN Hightech program, we are working on optimizing the alignment of optical fibers in fiber arrays, achieving sub-micron precision through an innovative micro-electromechanical system (MEMS). This system enables simultaneous core-based alignment of each optical fiber, making MicroAlign the only company worldwide capable of this level of accuracy. […]
Ultra-High-Accuracy Fiber Array is on its way to our client
A few weeks ago, we made a big leap by demonstrating our first Ultra-High-Accuracy Fiber Arrays. This innovation has the potential to boost the development of quantum photonic computing by making photon transmission between fibers and optical chips as efficient as possible! … and just today, we already delivered samples to one of our valued clients! It’s […]
The most Accurate Fiber Array —Setting a new standard for high-efficiency optical connectivity
Start the year with a bang! The most accurate Fiber Array —Setting a new standard for high-efficiency optical connectivity. Breaking News! Our tech team at MicroAlign has developed the fiber array with the best pitch accuracy in the world, pushing the boundaries of precision and innovation. This incredible achievement results from months of dedication, hard […]
Supporting the NXTGEN Inlite project: The role of MicroAlign
The NXTGEN HIGHTECH growth fund program focuses on advancing integrated photonics in order to support the future digitalization of society. To scale integrated photonics in commercial applications, there is a need for developing equipment capable of mass-producing photonic components. The project aims to create production equipment for integrated photonic devices, with a focus on standardizing […]
MicroAlign receives a Rabo Innovatielening from Rabobank
MicroAlign receives a Rabo Innovatielening from Rabobank which supports our journey to market and to accelerate product development by expanding our R&D team and facilities. This investment helps us drive innovation forward and supports photonics-based industries. Michel Ziekman, Startup & Scale-up Banker at Rabobank: “We are excited to provide the RIL to MicroAlign. They have from […]
New setup for Ultra-High-Accuracy fiber array manufacturing
We are excited to announce that our lab relocation has been successfully completed, and our new setup for manufacturing ultra-high-accuracy fiber arrays is now fully operational! This marks a significant milestone for MicroAlign, but the journey to get here was not without its challenges. The relocation and setup process required a combination of innovative, out-of-the-box […]
Masterclass with Prof. Martijn Heck, strengthening vision for photonic quantum computing
MicroAlign wrapped up an insightful company masterclass that brought our team together for a day of learning, discussion, and reflection, at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. A huge thanks goes to Martijn Heck, full professor in the Photonic Integration group at the Eindhoven University of Technology, for his insightful and passionate three-hour session spanning from […]
Significant milestone: MicroAlign’s microactuator can now handle 16 fibers at 250μm pitch
Significant Milestone: MicroAlign’s microactuator can now handle 16 fibers at 250μm pitch.As of July 2024, MicroAlign has achieved a 2X downscaling of our alignment technology! Our microactuator now handles up to 16 fibers at a 250 μm pitch. With MicroAlign’s technology, each fiber’s position can be precisely controlled in 2D over several micrometers and with […]
