Biophotonics Multitel develops components and full instruments for in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics in the biomedical, food and drug sectors. Bio-sensors design Multitel participates to a large panel of national and european projects for the development of new generation sensors for the automated reading of multiplex immunologic or label-free reaction formats. Photonic transducers for biochemical sensors - optical fibers and planar lightwave circuits technologies. Optical instrumentation. Image processing. Lab-on-chip system for label-free diagnostics Microring transducer Grating coupler Optical fiber taper
Biophotonics Multitel facilities MULTITEL research institute is composed of experts in various fields including optics, lasers, image processing, data treatment, embedded electronics and prototyping. With our partners, MULTITEL offers biosensing solutions from the photonic transducing element to the full sensing system for the integration needs of the end-users. CAD design of optical systems System prototyping From feasibility study to prototyping Multitel uses its know-how to the benefit of industry A From the lab setup to the complete and qualified systems (TRL 8). Contact: Service commercial - Tél: +32 65 34 27 19 - commercial@multitel.be MULTITEL Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 2 - Parc Initialis - 7000 Mons - BELGIUM Rue du Progrès, 13 - ZI Tournai Ouest I - 7503 Tournai - BELGIUM Tél: + 32 65 34 27 32 - info@multitel.be - www.multitel.be
Fibre lasers Multitel designs new laser sources for various applications. Our approach is to propose fibre lasers and hybrid laser solutions in industrial and R&D projects. We can offer prototyping to small series delivery. Laser Solutions Multitel has a large experience in the development of laser sources through the participation in various national and European projects and through industrial collaborations. Some examples of recent realizations: Application Wavelength Pulse duration Repetition rate Pulse energy/average power Spectral linewidth LIDAR Doppler 1550 nm 350 ns 15 khz 170 µj 8 khz THz generation 1550 nm 70 fs 50 MHz 100 mw > 30 nm Micromachining 1064 nm 25 ps 50 khz 120 µj < 0.5 nm Spectroscopy 1996 nm 500 ps 50 khz > 40 µj 1 nm Flexible source 1030 nm 1060 nm 100 ps - 4 ns (adjustable) 250 khz to 5 MHz (adjustable) We offer both linearly polarized and high beam spatial quality laser sources. Up to 4 W 100 pm Flexible (continuously adjustable pulse duration and rep. rate) laser source Picosecond laser source for MIR generation
Fiber Lasers Custom Design Various other systems can be built on demand: high power CW lasers, Raman amplifiers (e.g. 40 db gain @ 1180 nm), femtosecond laser seeders (e.g. 500 fs @1030 nm)... High energy hybrid (fiber seeder and bulk amplifier) laser source All fibre picosecond visible sources We accompany you from the idea to first prototype following a proven development process including needs analysis, specifications, development, assembly and characterization procedures. Competences Besides optical components and special fibres handling, Multitel has competences in mechanical, thermal and electronic design and fabrication. From turnkey to remote systems, we offer on demand packaging and interfaces. Our lasers can be delivered as OEM component or standalone in compliance to laser international standards. Fibre module 3D design Micro structured fiber splicing Contact: Service commercial - Tél: +32 65 34 27 19 - commercial@multitel.be MULTITEL Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 2 - Parc Initialis - 7000 Mons - BELGIUM Rue du Progrès, 13 - ZI Tournai Ouest I - 7503 Tournai - BELGIUM Tél: + 32 65 34 27 32 - info@multitel.be - www.multitel.be
Fibre Optics Sensors MULTITEL investigates innovative techniques based on optical fibre and FBGs sensors for environmental, industrial applications, healthcare, and structural monitoring. Fibre Optics Sensors Applications Multitel develops complete fibre optic sensing solutions for various applications fields: Temperature and strain sensing in mechanical structures Bio-chemical sensors (based on Long Period Gratings and plasmonic effects) Embedded sensors for healthcare monitoring Integrated sensors in composite materials Fibre sensors for railway applications Structural Health monitoring Smart textile for healthcare
Fibre Optics Sensors FBG Inscription facilities According to the application, MULTITEL can produce any sort of FBG on a large variety of optical fibers. Phase-mask (Excimer KrF laser emitting at 248 nm) Point-by-point & phase-mask (femtosecond laser) Long period gratings Through coating FBGs fabrication Phase mask FBG inscription Custom optical interrogation solutions MULTITEL develops cost-effective solution by adapting the existing technology to the customer s needs. Respiratory rate FBG reader Strain sensors interrogator Contact: Service commercial - Tél: +32 65 34 27 19 - commercial@multitel.be MULTITEL Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 2 - Parc Initialis - 7000 Mons - BELGIUM Rue du Progrès, 13 - ZI Tournai Ouest I - 7503 Tournai - BELGIUM Tél: + 32 65 34 27 32 - info@multitel.be - www.multitel.be
Laser micro-processing Multitel offers: Feasibility studies and process development Development of custom optical modules dedicated to your application Laser Micro-machining Platform Our equipments for laser micro-processing allow us to choose and to experiment the best process regarding the application field and the materials. Different laser sources are available: - 500 fs to 10 ps @ 1030 nm, 4 W up to 1 mj, conversion in the VIS (515 nm) and UV (343 & 267 nm) - 250 ps @ 1030 nm, 4 W, up to 1.2 mj, conversion in the VIS and UV. - 10 ns to 200 ns @ 1030 nm, up to 0.5 mj, conversion in the MIR - 20 ns @ 1064 nm, 150 W - CW @ 1064 nm, 150 W 4 Galvanometric heads (up to 2 m/s) High precision translation stages (down to 10 nm) Spatial beam shaping Laser metrology: power measurement, pulse duration, spatial beam profiling Metrology : microscope, optical profilometer Ultrafast laser processing Mid-IR laser for resonant processing
Laser micro-processing Application Fields Marking and engraving Micro-welding or sintering Thin films decoating Drilling Micro-cutting Surface fonctionalization and texturisation Micro-patterning Fabrication of nanoparticles Micro-welding Materials Metals Polymers Glasses Composite materials (CFRP, GFRP, etc ) Ceramics Metal sheet surface texturing Thin film CIGS Solar Cell ablation CFRP composite laser cutting Contact: Service commercial - Tél: +32 65 34 27 19 - commercial@multitel.be MULTITEL Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 2 - Parc Initialis - 7000 Mons - BELGIUM Rue du Progrès, 13 - ZI Tournai Ouest I - 7503 Tournai - BELGIUM Tél: + 32 65 34 27 32 - info@multitel.be - www.multitel.be
Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy Multitel offers: Femtosecond laser sources for THz generation Terahertz characterization (imaging and spectroscopy) on various samples Spectroscopy Large spectrum (0.1-6 THz) Determination of materials optical constants (ex. refractive index) Sample thickness measurement Imaging Intensity Phase Multispectral Laser source 70 fs laser source at 1550 nm 100 mw average power for 50 MHz repetition rate Compact full fibre configuration, high reliability and stability. Femtosecond Laser at 1.55µm developed by Multitel Fibre coupled TDS THz system THz CW imaging system
Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy Characteristics of THz radiations Non-ionizing, non-invasive and non-destructive Low absorption through several materials (paper, plastics, wood, textiles ) High absorption by polar molecules (water) High reflection by metals THz signatures exist for each material (drugs, DNA, pollutant ) Application Fields Non destructive testing Coatings Pharmaceutics Recycling Process control Security Biomedical Honeycomb composites THz imaging Nondestructive Inspection of Pharmaceutical Tablet THz profilometry Contact: Service commercial - Tél: +32 65 34 27 19 - commercial@multitel.be MULTITEL Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 2 - Parc Initialis - 7000 Mons - BELGIUM Rue du Progrès, 13 - ZI Tournai Ouest I - 7503 Tournai - BELGIUM Tél: + 32 65 34 27 32 - info@multitel.be - www.multitel.be