Recent developments in technology, have made micro-structuring of photosensitive glass substrates cost effective and reliable. Our partner Invenios, has a proven method of micro-structuring high aspect ratio features in photosensitive glass. This new process technology removes the need for expensive photomasks and is more precise than traditional laser machining. Invenios contract prototyping and foundry service provides customers with a wide variety of simple structures to complex devices. The core of this service is based on their unique direct write 3 step micro fabrication process.
- Expose the photosensitive glass with sub-micron precision under laser.
- Thermally treat the glass substrate to change material properties of areas exposed to laser during write process.
- Etch the glass substrate to reveal the structure written into the glass.
Invenios’s technology eliminates the process steps of standard photolithography, drastically reducing the time and cost of manufacturing, making it a viable alternative to process materials such as silicon. This streamlined process enables a quick turn around for prototyping and scalable manufacturing services today.
Here are just a few examples of devices and components we currently manufacture:
- Microfluidic devices
- Welled plates
- Inkjet print heads for industrial applications
- Scratch proof optical gratings
- 3D micro replication molds
- 3D micro machined components and tooling
- Probe cards
- MEMS devices
Photosensitive glass is a versatile material providing many options for your device needs, some of the material attributes include light transmition, true 3 dimensional processing, non-adhesive bonding to other materials, chemical stability and flat surfaces. Whether you have a small run development project or full scale foundry requirement, Invenios can provide you with a timely and cost effective solution. Please contact Nanounity for more detailed information.