Specialty optical fiber solutions for innovative photonics applications
Heracle specifically addresses the needs of photonic device makers in the challenging applications of medical light transmission, biomedical sensing, or imaging, as well as in industrial laser light transmission and diverse sensing applications.
As your optical fiber partner for medical applications Heracle provides a broad portfolio of biocompatible optical fibers and capillary tubing for transmission, sensing and imaging in advanced medical applications.
For the application of the new generations of fiber-based laser technologies, Heracle develops special glass fiber solutions for the high demands of increasingly powerful high-power lasers with requirements for maximum versatility. Technologies ranging from medium power levels in the watt range for marking to the multi-KW range for industrial material processing are supported.
The latest sensor technologies combined with microelectronics and new software solutions support new trends in data analysis and communication technologies. These require innovative fiber optic solutions with superior functionalities in detection, measurement and communication.
Biomedical sensing applications of optical fiber are of growing importance, specifically for minimally invasive medical devices and small-size disposable sensors for catheters and endoscopes. Heracle helps medical device manufacturers develop imaging and sensing fibers that meet the specific design challenges in biomedical sensor applications.
Heracle’s expertise enable our customers to enjoy greater success in their individual markets. They also benefit from Heracle’s comprehensive market knowledge of the entire value chain involved in fiber manufacturing. This includes the reliability and reputation of the technologies being used throughout the manufacturing process. Heracle is also uniquely positioned to leverage the R&D that is taking place in Jena and worldwide to create exceptional products for its customers.