Exploring Opportunities in the Space Industry at the Tech Needs Discovery Event
4o Last week, MicroAlign had the opportunity to present at the Tech Needs Discovery Event organized by NL SpaceCampus It was our first time stepping into the space industry—exploring opportunities and having first introductions with Dutch companies in the industry. One key takeaway was recognizing that integrated photonics is not yet widely spread in the […]
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 […]
Optica 2024 Quantum Summit at the University of Bristol – We’ll be there
MicroAlign team joins Optica 2024 Quantum Summit at the University of Bristol. This event showcases the latest advancements in photonics technologies, from lasers and optics to PICs, detectors, cryptography, and beyond. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders ORCA Computing PsiQuantum, gaining insights into recent innovations, and sharing updates on our developments in fiber […]
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 […]
Important key takeaways from ECOC 2024 exhibition
Key Takeaways from ECOC ExhibitionThis year’s event highlighted two important trends in fiber arrays: We can see that different optical chips can be integrated with electronic chips, reducing the number of fiber-to-PIC couplings per optical module. What wasn’t a major issue two years ago has now become a focal point for many telecom and datacom […]