This highly precise maskless laser system (MALA) is suitable for the production of highly complex and stepless micro-optical structures.
MALA Anlage, Foto: JOANNEUM RESEARCH/Schwarzl
What is the MALA laser system?
The unique, high-precision MALA laser system was designed and built at our MATERIALS institute. Micro-optical structures are produced here in a specially adapted laser laboratory in air-conditioned and pre-cleaned air.
MALA stands for "maskless laser lithography", a technology that offers many advantages over classic mask-based photolithography. With MALA, you can produce sub-micrometre structures on planar and curved surfaces at low cost and with a high throughput.
The biggest advantage of MALA is its flexibility when it comes to design changes. Changes are unavoidable during the test phase of a structuring. With MALA, you can make these changes quickly and cost-effectively.
We use a specially modified EVG770 Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) stepper for the large-scale production of micro- and nanostructures in UV imprint resins. Together with special materials and processes, we achieve the highest precision right down to practically seamless transitions between individual structures.
Certified class 6 cleanroom for nanostructures and innovative electronic components and sensors
Microassembly Lab for photonic and electronic assemblies
The lab includes flexible, rapid prototyping processes to produce a variety of structures in a wide range of materials.
We offer laser material processing and many years of expertise in materials science.
State-of-the-art development infrastructure for integrated electronic and optical design including EMC and ESD - open to industrial partners.
Our R2R-UV-NIL pilot line enables the continuous and cost-effective production of micro and nanostructures on flexible large-area film substrates for applications in lighting, photovoltaics, AR/VR, AR/VR, microfluidics, diagnostics, security, film finishing and packaging, the pharmaceutical industry and life sciences.
State-of-the-art infrastructure for light measurement and prototype production for integrated optical and electronic design - open to industrial partners.
Our laboratory includes technologies for functional plasma coating at low temperatures from atmospheric pressure to fine and high vacuum.
Printing technologies for the development of customised 2D, 2.5D and 3D printing processes
Measurement and analysis of the smallest structures, layers and components on a micro- and nanometre scale
JOANNEUM RESEARCH provides innovation and technology services in the field of applied research. As a research company working on behalf of various federal provinces and regions in Austria, our expertise shapes the development of our modern society and economy – sustainably, and always with a focus on people. As a multidisciplinary team working in a flexible set-up that fosters innovation, we always live up to the highest social and scientific standards.