MicroAlign secures €350K from Brabant Startup Fonds
MicroAlign was recently awarded funding from the Brabant Startup Fonds BV, with the support of TU/e KTO–The Gate, to accelerate our development. The Brabant Startup Fonds BV has recognized the important role MicroAlign plays in the photonics industry and has granted us €350,000. This funding will be used to expand the range of our fiber array specifications, […]
MicroAlign Fiber Arrays are ready for Adoption project
Our team attended the Adoption project progress meeting in Prague, marking another important step forward for the project. During the meeting, the team finalized the layout, components, and test protocols for the upcoming demonstrators. In addition, several extra demos were defined to explore specific technical details and support ongoing research, including a dedicated demo based […]
MicroAlign’s first year in the new lab
One year ago, we moved out of our shared university lab into a larger private laboratory, and what a year it’s been!The new laboratory has been developed, the team has grown, and so has our impact.We delivered our first fiber arrays with 100nm pitch accuracy and started two additional multi-partner quantum projects. A big shoutout […]
Adoption Project Milestone: Collaboration in Action
Our team attended the Adoption project progress meeting in Prague, marking another important step forward for the project. During the meeting, the team finalized the layout, components, and test protocols for the upcoming demonstrators. In addition, several extra demos were defined to explore specific technical details and support ongoing research, including a dedicated demo based […]
Highlights from Laser World of Photonics
The conference brought together a mix of quantum and photonics companies under one roof and we had a blast connecting with pro teams, partners, and innovators. We made new connections within the integrated photonics community and its users, exchanging valuable insights for future technologies. A highlight for us, meeting our partners from the FIT4Q project […]
We’re in Munich for Laser World of Photonics 2025
We’re in Munich for Laser World of Photonics 2025! We look forward to meeting you over the next few days at the conference. If you’re interested in high-precision fiber array alignment, exploring strategic partnerships, or just curious about what we do, contact Simone Cardarelli to arrange a meeting.
High-Accuracy Fiber Arrays: First Measurement Results of Core Position Accuracy
High-Accuracy Fiber Arrays (HAFA): First Measurement Results of Core Position Accuracy. MicroAlign aims to improve the coupling efficiency between Fiber Arrays and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). To achieve this goal, we’ve developed a revolutionary fiber array technology in which all fibers are actively aligned during manufacturing. End 2024, MicroAlign demonstrated for the first time HAFAs featuring 12 SMF28 fibers organized […]
MicroAlign is part of the European Trilateral Collaboration on Quantum Innovation
FIT4Q: Fiber array Innovation Technology for Quantum photonics A project funded through the European Trilateral Collaboration on Quantum Innovation. Goal: The project aims to realize a scalable quantum computing architecture capable of assisting a high number of quantum nodes with optimal optical quantum computing efficiency. The focus is on substantially enhancing fiber-to-chip coupling for an […]
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 […]