Fiber Optics

Fraunhofer IWU researches and develops flexible production systems that enable the fully automated placement of glass fibers in components. The integration of glass fibers opens up new solutions for light guidance, data transfer, and lighting (side-emitting fiber optics). These modern production technologies also allow for the direct integration of fiber Bragg sensors into systems to monitor the effects on components, such as mechanical stresses, strains, vibration frequencies, etc.

Overall, the research at Fraunhofer IWU contributes to further exploiting the potential of glass fiber technology and setting new standards in the development of connected systems