Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) in Berlin
Ferdinand-Braun-Institut gGmbH
Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
Mikromontage:
The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), Leibniz Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik in Berlin carries out R&D activities that aim at bringing quantum technology from proof-of-concept demonstrations in a quantum optics lab to industry, so as to pave the way for the second quantum revolution to unfold its potential for tomorrow’s society. Within this scope FBH with its Joint Lab Quantum Photonics Components is developing highly integrated miniaturized laser modules for applications in quantum technologies - especially for operation in harsh environments such as space.
During the assembly of the modules, very small micro-optical and opto-electronic components are positioned on a miniature optical bench by micromanipulators, whereby accuracies of less than 100 nm must be achieved. The assembly of a module requires a multitude of very complex processes for alignment, calibration and characterization.
Using the robotic system supplied by Robo-Technology, the operator is assisted in his manual tasks by high-precision industrial robots. In addition, the use of advanced HMI methods and operating concepts allow for intuitive operation. This type of collaboration between the human and the robotic environment provides an extremely versatile (wide variety of products) and agile (fast changeover between products without setup time) manufacturing environment. No product-specific programming of the system is required.
Video FBH: Labtour Integrated Quantum Technology - a look behind the scenes
DLR KN
German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Communications and Navigation in Oberpfaffenhofen
ARGOS / VABENE Coarse Pointing Assembly:
Very precise dynamic dual-axis autotracking of a laser beam for optical data transmission from an airplane to earth. Proven reliability demonstrated during various campaigns, including operation onboard a Dornier Do 228.
PDF: Optical Data Downlinks from Earth Observation Platforms
DLR Space Administration
DLR Space Administration
mm Radar4Space:
A new imaging technology based on mm-wave radar was developed in a joint research project with Goethe University Frankfurt, Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik in Berlin and Friedrich-Alexander-University in Erlangen. It enables a service satellite to detect and precisely locate other satellites or space debris. The University of Frankfurt currently designs radar sensors with a modular architecture using this technology. These sensors can be installed at various places on a service satellite. Antenna und front-end electronics are integrated in compact modules, only the imagine data processing takes place in a central module outside of the antenna module. The system can detect other objects at a distance of 1000 m. In the close-up range (under 20 m) it is possible to create 3D pictures in real-time.
PDF: Real-Time Data Acquisition and Signal Processing of a Multistatic mm-Wave Radar System
DLR KN
German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Communications and Navigation in Oberpfaffenhofen
Transportable Optical Ground Station TOGS:
Mobile ground station for optical up- and downlinks with high bandwidth (10 GBit/s). The device can be deployed within minutes and can establish a connection to a satellite, to a stratospheric platform or to an airplane over a distance of more than 100 km. TOGS has proven its service during a lot of research projects such as ARGOS, VABENE and DODfast.
DLR KN
German Aerospace Center (DLR), Institute of Communications and Navigation in Oberpfaffenhofen
CAPANINA Coarse Pointing Assembly:
Very precise dual-axis autotracking of a laser beam used for high bandwidth optical data transmission (1.25 GBits/s) from the stratosphere down to earth. Successful maiden flight in 2004 on a research balloon operating from a height of 23 km over a total distance of up to 64 km.
Fraunhofer IIS
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits in Fuerth:
Mobile x-ray scan (x-ray computed tomography) with two standard industrial robots:
Very large objects (e.g. wings, rudders, etc) can be inspected on-site by this mobile x‑ray CT scanner. While one robot is pointing the source, the other one aligns the detector accordingly. Precise positioning and synchronization of the robots is necessary to achieve high quality CT results.