Centre for Applied PhotonicsFraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics has a core remit to provide applied research and development services which benefit industry. By focussing on applied photonics, which underpin a wide range of products and sectors, Fraunhofer CAP is able to support the innovative use of photonics technology through R&D and prototyping.
Fraunhofer CAP has two principle Business Units:
Lasers and Laser Systems
Quantum Technologies
Both these units draw on a large pool of scientists and engineers and all staff are encouraged to work across teams, with most staff engaged on multiple projects each year.
Fraunhofer CAP is involved in applied R&D in photonics technologies which are used across a wide variety of sectors. We are application agnostic and have a great deal of experience in quickly assessing the particular needs and demands of particular industries and their real world end-use. We have completed laser and laser system projects in all of the following areas:
- Aerospace
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Renewable Energy
- Medical Devices
- Oil and Gas
- Life-sciences
- Environmental Monitoring
- Transport
- Defence and Security
- Quantum Technology
- Food and Drink
- Pharmaceutical
- Space
- Spectroscopy
- Consumer goods
In Quantum Technologies we have
- Developed novel laser sources, subsystems and demonstrated the use of light in:
- Quantum Sensing
- Quantum Imaging
- Quantum Communications
- Quantum Computing
Fraunhofer CAP can deliver your project through:
- direct contract R&D (from consultancy to major project)
- InnovateUK supported projects
- Horizon Europe
- Other mechanisms include subcontracting to us from EPSRC, UKSA, ESA, SBRI contracts or working together sponsoring and supervising a PhD or EngD student.