Development of terahertz measurement systems for non-contact layer thickness measurement and quality control as well as laser-based contract manufacturing.
Innotech Photonics GmbH
KaiserslauternNew on Amplifa
About Innotech Photonics
Innotech Photonics GmbH, based in Kaiserslautern, develops laser-based material processing and photonic measurement techniques as well as hardware and software solutions for industrial quality control. The core of the product range is the TeraVISUS terahertz measurement system for non-contact, non-destructive layer thickness measurement and defect analysis of single- and multi-layer systems with a measurement range of 5 µm to 20 mm, up to eight layers and an evaluation time of 100 ms. The COATera-X software platform translates the terahertz signals into quality metrics such as layer thicknesses and material parameters and can be integrated into existing processes. In addition, the company offers custom imaging modules (TeraSpec-Imaging) with 2D/3D axis systems and optional robot arm control. Services include system development, measurement jobs with sample analyses and feasibility studies, proof of principle in the company's own TeraSpec lab or on site, as well as laser-based contract manufacturing of prototypes and small series. Applications can be found, among others, in composite materials, battery technology, ceramic coatings, automotive paints, corrosion detection and printed circuit board electronics.
- Site
- Kaiserslautern
- Processes
- Terahertz layer thickness measurement (non-contact, non-destructive), Terahertz quality control / process monitoring (defect and delamination analysis), Laser deposition manufacturing (feasibility studies, prototypes, small series; laser-based contract, System development of custom terahertz measurement systems, Measurement jobs / sample analyses / feasibility studies, Measurement jobs (sample analyses, feasibility studies), Proof of principle (TeraSpec Lab and on site), Laser deposition manufacturing (feasibility studies, prototypes, small series)
- Materials
- Terahertz measurement technology, TeraVISUS terahertz measurement system, COATera-X software platform, TeraSpec-Imaging imaging platform
- Certificates
- Non-destructive inline inspection
- Founded
- 2022
- Industries
- Composite materials, Battery technology / electrode foils, Ceramic coating, Automotive (car paint), Corrosion detection, Electronics (PCB)
- 01
System development
- 02
Proof of principle / feasibility studies
- 03
Measurement jobs and sample analyses
- 04
Production-ready quality control and process monitoring
- 05
Laser deposition manufacturing (prototypes, small series)
Technologies and Processes
Terahertz measurement technology
Non-contact, non-destructive layer thickness measurement and defect analysis of coatings, multi-layer systems and composite materials in real time.
TeraVISUS terahertz measurement system
Customer- and application-specific complete system for layer thickness, defect and delamination analyses.
COATera-X software platform
Converts terahertz signals into quality metrics such as layer thicknesses and material parameters and integrates into existing processes.
TeraSpec-Imaging imaging platform
Programming of 2D and 3D axis systems as well as optional robot arm control for multi-dimensional layer thickness analysis.
Location
Kaiserslautern
DEDevelopment, measurement lab (TeraSpec Lab) and contract manufacturing
- Lot size
- Prototypes to small series
- Materials
- Coatings, multi-layer systems, composite materials
- TeraVISUS terahertz measurement system
- COATera-X software platform
- TeraSpec-Imaging imaging platform (2D/3D axis systems, robot arm control)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terahertz layer thickness measurement (non-contact, non-destructive)Testing | – | – | – | – | Coatings, Multi-layer systems, Composite materials, Electrode foils (battery technology), Ceramic coatings, Automotive paint, Solder resist on printed circuit boards (PCB) |
| Terahertz quality control / process monitoring (defect and delamination analysis)Testing | – | – | – | – | Composite materials, Coatings, Multi-layer systems |
| Laser deposition manufacturing (feasibility studies, prototypes, small series; laser-based contractMachining | – | – | – | Small series | – |
| System development of custom terahertz measurement systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement jobs / sample analyses / feasibility studiesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeraVISUS terahertz measurement system | Innotech Photonics TeraVISUS | – | Measurement range 5 µm - 20 mm layer thickness, up to 8 layers, evaluation time 100 ms | – | Kaiserslautern |
| COATera-X software platform | Innotech Photonics COATera-X | – | – | – | Kaiserslautern |
| TeraSpec-Imaging imaging platform (2D/3D axis systems, optional robot arm control) | Innotech Photonics TeraSpec-Imaging | – | – | – | Kaiserslautern |
Additional services
Quality
The measurement technology enables non-destructive, contactless inline inspection with real-time evaluation; individual layers are analyzed independently of substrate, color and optical properties.
| Evidence | Kaiserslautern |
|---|---|
| Non-destructive inline inspection |
History
- 2022
Registration of the company on 25.02.2022 (as Photonic InnoSoft GmbH) with registered office in Kaiserslautern, share capital €30,000
- 2023
Renaming to Innotech Photonics GmbH on 12.06.2023, capital increase to €60,000; relocation of the address to Sauerwiesen 2 in August
- 2026
Capital increase to €66,667; registration of the word marks 'COATera' and 'TeraVISUS'