MICRO-LAM offers advanced optical manufacturing solutions using proprietary laser-assisted machining (LAM) technology and ultra-precision diamond tooling. Their patented OPTIMUS system machines challenging materials like glass optics with enhanced precision, reduced subsurface damage, and improved surface quality, enabling faster production of complex geometries.
Funding
$4.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Machining advanced materials, particularly glass optics, presents significant challenges in achieving high precision, optimal surface finish, and rapid turnaround times with conventional methods. Existing processes often result in subsurface damage and extended polishing cycles, impacting both quality and production efficiency.
Solution
MICRO-LAM provides advanced optical manufacturing solutions leveraging proprietary laser-assisted machining (LAM) technology, ultra-precision diamond tooling, and custom optics fabrication. Their patented OPTIMUS system utilizes LAM to machine challenging materials, including glass, with enhanced precision, reduced subsurface damage, and improved surface quality compared to traditional diamond turning. This enables faster production cycles and the creation of complex geometries like spheres, aspheres, and freeforms. MICRO-LAM also offers custom diamond tooling solutions and a comprehensive range of optical components from diverse substrates, including metals, IR crystalline materials, and polymers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes optical engineers, manufacturers, and research institutions requiring high-precision, custom-fabricated optical components and advanced machining capabilities for challenging materials.
Features
- Patented OPTIMUS laser-assisted machining (LAM) technology for machining difficult materials, including glass optics.
- Significantly reduced subsurface damage (typically <3 micrometers) in machined glass optics.
- Ability to hold tight mechanical tolerances on wedge, sag, and diameter for optical components.
- Deterministic manufacturing process that minimizes post-machining polishing requirements.
- Creation of custom optical components from metals, IR crystalline materials, polymer substrates, and other advanced materials.
- Ultra-precision diamond tools manufactured with high accuracy and repeatability for various machining applications.
- Capability to machine mechanical features and fiducials directly into glass optics.
- Faster lead times and increased manufacturing capacity for prototype and small-batch optical production.