Manufacturer of pyrolytic graphite crystals (HOPG/HAPG) and graphite X-ray optics
Optigraph GmbH
Berlin-AdlershofNew on Amplifa
About Optigraph
Optigraph GmbH was founded in 2006 and specializes in the production and development of various forms of well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite (well-aligned PG). The company is one of only a few manufacturers worldwide of classic HOPG (Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite) and the only manufacturer of Graphite Optics, an X-ray optic based on graphite. In its own annealing shop, Optigraph can specifically vary the annealing parameters of the manufacturing process; from this, two new forms of well-aligned PG as well as HAPG (Highly Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite) were developed. The product portfolio includes HOPG monochromators, bent monochromators, STM substrates, HOPG films, and HOPG and HAPG optics. Customers come from science and research as well as X-ray analytics and instrumentation. The company is located in the Technology Park Berlin-Adlershof and maintains close contacts with scientific partners there.
- Site
- Berlin
- Processes
- Production of graphite crystals (HOPG, Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite), Production and development of well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite (well-aligned PG), Annealing (annealing shop, targeted variation of annealing parameters), Manufacture of Graphite Optics (X-ray Optics), Manufacture of graphite monochromators (HOPG monochromators), Manufacture of bent graphite monochromators (bent monochromators), Manufacture of STM substrates, Manufacture of HOPG films
- Materials
- HOPG (Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite), HAPG (Highly Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite), well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite, Graphite, Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite, Highly Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite, Well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite, Annealing (heat treatment)
- Founded
- 2006
- Industries
- Science and research, X-ray optics and analytics, Instrumentation (STM/scanning probe technology), Science/research, X-ray optics/analytics
- 01
Production of well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite
- 02
Annealing with specifically variable parameters
- 03
Manufacture of monochromators, optics and substrates
Materials & Processes
Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite
Classic well-aligned PG for monochromators, STM substrates, films and optics.
Highly Annealed Pyrolytic Graphite
PG form developed through targeted annealing treatment, basis for Graphite (HAPG) Optics.
Well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite
Basic production material, developed and manufactured in various forms.
Annealing (heat treatment)
In-house annealing shop with specifically variable annealing parameters for setting material properties.
Location
Berlin-Adlershof
DEProduction and development in the Technology Park Berlin-Adlershof
- Materials
- HOPG, HAPG, well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite
- Annealing shop (annealing facility)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of graphite crystals (HOPG, Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite)Engineering | – | – | – | – | HOPG (Highly Oriented Pyrolytic Graphite) |
| Production and development of well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite (well-aligned PG)Engineering | – | – | – | – | well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite |
| Annealing (annealing shop, targeted variation of annealing parameters)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | Pyrolytic Graphite |
| Manufacture of Graphite Optics (X-ray Optics)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Graphite, HOPG, HAPG |
| Manufacture of graphite monochromators (HOPG monochromators)Engineering | – | – | – | – | HOPG |
| Manufacture of bent graphite monochromators (bent monochromators)Engineering | – | – | – | – | HOPG |
| Manufacture of STM substratesEngineering | – | – | – | – | HOPG |
| Manufacture of HOPG filmsEngineering | – | – | – | – | HOPG |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annealing shop (annealing facility) | – | – | – | – | Berlin-Adlershof |
Additional services
History
- 2006
Foundation of Optigraph GmbH with a focus on the production and development of well-aligned Pyrolytic Graphite.
Development of two new forms of well-aligned PG and introduction of Graphite Optics (X-ray Optics) based on 30 years of founders' experience.