Fraunhofer ISC
Booth number: 1132
www.isc.fraunhofer.de
About us
Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research (Fraunhofer ISC) provides R&D services in the field of new materials for display applications. Fraunhofer ISC develops high-performance materials on request, including polymers, polymer composites, inorganic-organic hybrid materials (ORMOCER®s), advanced glass compositions, and the corresponding processing techniques.
These materials can act as dielectric, barrier, optical functional coatings/structures, stretchable substrates, process materials etc. and can be used as key solution for different classes of displays (µ-displays, flexible/stretchable/foldable displays, transparent displays, touch screens). They are characterized by widely adjustable optical and (di)electric properties and by outstanding thermal, chemical and mechanical stabilities.
Fraunhofer ISC specializes in the development of highly tailored advanced materials and manufacturing processes for various production environments. The overall focus is on improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and promoting a more sustainable use of resources. A strategic partnership with Korea University (Sejong) has been established to address challenges in new display technologies.
Address
Neunerplatz 2
97082 Würzburg
Germany
E-mail: info@isc.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 931 4100-0
Internet: www.isc.fraunhofer.de
Contact person:
Gerhard Domann
Head of Application Technology / Optics and Electronics
E-mail: gerhard.domann@isc.fraunhofer.de
Products & Services
Diffractive and holographic optical elements (DOE, HOE)
Display technologies
Light-guiding structures
Index-matched scattering layers for light management
Freeform microlenses and microlens arrays
Two-Photon Absorption (TPA)
3D micropatterning by Two-Photon Polymerization (2PP)
Passive and active optical waveguide structures
Printed transparent conductive oxides (TCO) and amorphous semiconductor oxides (based on sol-gel technology)
Flexible displays
Integrated sensors
Transparent, flexible dielectrics and passivation materials
Research and development of novel optical, dielectric, and barrier materials, such as inorganic-organic hybrid polymers based on customer specifications
Development of dielectric materials with optimized refractive indices, high transmission, tailored thermo-optical coefficients, mechanical properties, and aging stability
Development of optically active materials (e.g., electro-optical materials, optical amplifier materials, plasmonic materials, quantum dots)
Replicated optical out-coupling structures
Replicated optical out-coupling structures (prisms) processed from inorganic-organic hybrid polymers with excellent optical properties. For the emblem, 15,000 prisms were processed via Two-Photon Polymerization as a master. Other optical structures down to the sub-µm scale can also be processed, and multilens arrays can be manufactured accordingly.
SEM-Picture of a replication of a multi-level Diffractive Optical Element (DOE)
SEM-Picture of a replication of a multi-level Diffractive Optical Element (DOE). 16 levels were used with a pixel size of about 2 µm as optical structure. The replicated structure is manufactured by optical inorganic-organic hybrid polymers.
Piezobased printed pressure and proximity sensor
Piezobased pressure and proximity sensor printed by rotary screen-printing (roll-to-roll). The sensors can be applied on any substrate (film, glas, paper, etc.) and excel by high sensitivity and very thin form factors. They can be designed as a kind of touch screen for flexible displays or other technical surfaces.
