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Quality choices lie behind every system designed and developed by Microla.

Who are we

TEN YEARS OF BUSINESS AND KNOWLEDGE IN THE MARKET

In July 2006, Microla Optoelectronics s.r.l. emerges as a Politecnico di Torino spin off company, offering solid state laser sources.

Microla consolidates constantly the skills of physicists and engineers for the development of new optical and electronic systems. In 2012 we acquired a patent on an innovative system of optic reading, by means of a laser probe, to obtain the oscillating frequency of micro-mechanic structures (MEMS).

Mission

The company is the result of a group of engineers an physicists with the belief that laser sources can (and will) play a key role in the industrial environment and nurture an economic recovery.

LASER SOURCES AS A MEANS FOR ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION

Through-out the years, Microla has focused its attention into laser processing and engraving. This has led to the creation of fully functional equipments such as the "Laser Ready", and other systems of laser processing tailored to meet customer requirements.

Technology and Innovation

The Company works only with high standard technological equipment. Microla's facilities are fully equipped with optical and electronic instruments and diverse laser systems for testing and developing every single project.

ADVANCED DESIGN INSTRUMENTS AND SIMULATION TOOLS IN THREE DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGICAL SECTORS

Acquired knowledge have involved the team in research projects sponsored by the European Community, the Ministries and the Piedmont Region.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NEW MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

Microla takes advantage of its expertise in three different sectors (Optics, Laser and Electronics) to study and develop hi-tech solutions aimed to resolve particular industrial requirements in different manufacturing sectors.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN MICRO LASER PROCESSING

DOCUP2000-2006 - MISURA 2.6 MICROLACAVITY: (2006 – 2009)

Laser Source Optimization (20W, DPSS, Q-switched)Construction of a new type of laser source with optimized characteristics compared to the sources already produced by Microla. The objective of this research project is the design and development of a single resonating cavity at direct pumping.

CONVERGING TECHNOLOGIES 2007METREGEN: (2008 – 2012)

Metrology on a cellular and macromolecular scale for regenerative medicineThe project METREGEN faces a new field of research, both in European and International standards. Metrology in nano-medicine and more precisely in regenerative medicine represents a field in which convergence of nanotechnology and biotechnology provides a significant contribution for current and future progress. This project aims to develop measurement technologies for cellular behavior and macromolecules.

MANUNET TRANSNATIONAL CALL 2008 AUDAX: (2008 – 2013)

Automation of a Device based on APEX technologyThe purpose of the present proposal is intended to automate sample preparation and all the processes for the multiplex analysis, on a new microfluidic chip polymer, which could be considered a Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) because it shares many characteristics typical of LOC and a new microarray platform. This platform will take advantage of the Arrayed Primer Extension (APEX) technology for DNA detection by fluorescence.

Projects and Activities

Projects, aimed to propose different technological solutions into different markets (Bio Medical, Electronic and Mechatronic) are conducted in partnerships with other Industrial entities.

CAPABILITY OF MOVING BETWEEN DIFFERENT MANUFACTURING SECTORS

COMPETITION - MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOR TERRITORY AND SEA PROTECTION 2009LED: (2011 – 2013)

LED source and highly efficient Urban lightning systemsThe project focuses on a radical improvement in the construction of LED urban lighting systems (Streets, buildings and constructions). The innovations introduced to increase energy efficiency focus on material manufacture, the micro-structuring of the optics, the molding of the body and driving electronics.

MANUNET TRANSNATIONAL CALL 2009 HoLaP: (2010 – 2013)

Hologram generation with direct laser patterningThe purpose of this project is to design and implement a system based on laser ablation process that can engrave holograms or datamatrix on metal embossing rolls (cylinders for rotogravure and flexography).

POR FESR 2007/2013 – Asse I INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVE TRANSACTIONATTIVITA I.1.3 Innovation e PMI - Assistance to innovation poles.CANESTRO: (2010 – 2012)

Development of a diagnostic supervision for the detection of estrogen administered for fraudulent purposes in serum and bovine meatThe spread of illegal treatment with growth promoters in livestock production can pose serious risks to the health of consumers, given the potential endocrine activity and carcinogenic residues in food. The purpose of the project is to develop and validate more sensitive methods of analysis (ppt), useful for the search and the quantification of a greater number of molecules. The microscale cantilever is the most promising technique and is developed throughout the project.

POR FESR 2007/2013 – Asse I INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVE TRANSACTIONATTIVITA I.1.3 Innovation and PMI - Assistance to innovation poles.BIO_MICROFAB: (2010 – 2012)

Micro factory for the assembly and the automatic manufacture of micro biomedical devicesThe purpose of the project is the realization of a robotic platform of production and assembly of micrometric components starting from raw materials as supplied up to the quality control of the finished product. In particular, we intent to build a prototype robotic line which allows the manufacture of the radio-opaque "marker" used on coronary "stent", their positioning on the "stent" and then their fixing.This prototype will be created by integrating different technologies, such as preparation of the half-processed, self-alignment and self-assembly, micro-robotics, vision systems, which enable the mass production of micrometric products minimizing waste and human intervention.

POR FESR 2007/2013 – Asse II - Special plan for employment,Misura II.1 Competition for access to Innovation VouchersLaser Ready: 2012

Industrial design of a laser engraving automated systemWe intend to design a functional aesthetic automated laser marking system equipped with a simple user interface, functional, safe and secure in order to be easily commercialized on a large scale and used by untrained regular people.

Dedicated Solutions

Microla develops, along with its clients, state of the art applied technology not yet in the market. This level of product innovation is often measured by the competitive advantage gained by our customers.

SENSITIVITY TOWARDS POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES COMING FROM DIFFERENT INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Our international reliable suppliers are selected only after a series of meetings and encounters in industrial exhibitions and conventions. Each and every project is designed and developed together with our client to guarantee the simplest user- interface.

CLEAR AND DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENTS AND SUPPLIERS

Microla's "core business" is the development of optoelectronic systems and processes that require high skills of both optical and material characterization. The company, therefore, involves itself in several projects of technological development and applied research hand in hand with the industry and providing support for scientific research.

Numerous works of technological development are taking place in collaboration with several companies and Italian Universities for the study of very interesting topics. Below several examples are shown of the numerous dedicated solutions that Microla has developed over the years.

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Optics for Industrial ApplicationsThe project mainly required skills in geometrical optics in order to redesign a new optical communication system. The system consists of an array of photo-couplers capable of detecting the passage of obstacles present in the communication line with a millimetric resolution at a working distance of several meters.

Product Manufacturing at controlled distancesThe marking of coated products requires close monitoring in the amount of removed material. In this case objects with a coating thickness of 20 (microns) were marked leaving at the bottom area of engraving, a coating thickness higher than 7 (microns). The optimization of this parameters has allowed us to obtain markings at controlled depths of 2 to 13 (microns).The engraved samples were validated only after passing the Salt Spray Fog Corrosion Test.

Biomedical Sampling through laser engraving techniqueThe optimization of laser parameters allows the realization of micro-excavations with a controlled depth and minimized thermal effects in matter. Thie Micro Replica Molding (Lab-on-chip) in Nickel alloy developed to perform this biomedical sampling was created thanks to the MLQ laser source produced by Microla.

Absorbance Photometry Detection for Heavy metals in waterThe heart of the system is based on spectrophotometric measurement of a microfluidic chip that detects through optical absorbance the concentration of specific metals in water. The system is portable and powered by battery, and therefore can be installed at any measurement site on the territory.

CANTIREDIn collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino and the Zooprophylactic Institute of Piedmont Liguria and Valle d'Aosta (IZSPLVA) in which a micro-cantilever measurement platform allowed to detect micro-concentrations of one or more target molecules in a matrix. With CANTIRED it is possible to perform oscillation measurements of micro-structures of any geometry in a non-invasive environment; In fact a MEMS is hit by a probe laser beam and the oscillation frequency is measured by a photo coupler (Patent Pending N° n°TO2012A000692).

LaserReady

The workstation "Laser Ready" has been designed those in need of marking small objects, and much more. The workspace allows the insertion of objects up to A4 size.

MICROLA'S NEW PRODUCT! THE COMPLETE LASER MARKING SYSTEM

Laser Ready is “READY” to meet the needs of any object to be marked, regardless of the material.Laser Ready was developed after testing and characterizing your marking items.

Revolutionary!Laser Ready can be equipped with “AUTOFOCUS”Insert the object to be marked and press a button. The machine will do the rest. Laser Ready can be installed in any conveyor belt in a production line, simply by removing it's lower part.

Clients

Microla works in close synergy with companies that develop optoelectronic equipments in the Italian and European Communities.

SENSITIVITY TOWARDS POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES COMING FROM DIFFERENT INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS

Avio Group SpA Centro Ricerche Fiat SpA Cid Vascular SpA Eni SpA Finder SpA Fondazione Bruno Kessler HS Progetti srl Hysytech srl Indesit SpA IREM SpA Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia ITB SpA Lamp srl Lavazza SpA Lazzero Tecnologie srl Meccanica Bicchi srl Nanovector srl Novasis Innovazione srl Omron Europe B.V Pirelli SpA Politecnico di Torino R&F srl Rediam snc Tecnogranda SpA Thesan srl Thetis Lab SpA TTLab srl Università degli Studi di Genova Università degli Studi di Roma 2 La Sapienza Università degli Studi di Torino Università degli Studi di Trieste Vishay Semiconductor Italia SpA Zaniboni Laser srl

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