R&D Expertise

At Fotona we pride ourselves on our technical know-how. Our impressive range of systems and instruments is testimony to our expertise. While rapid technological change increasingly places more and more demands on our skills we continue to consistently rise to such challenges.

Optical Workshop

One of our main competitive advantages is our ability to manufacture the most demanding optical components in-house. Modern cutting and polishing machines, controlled by experienced master opticians, produce precise optical parts which are then finished in the vacuum coating unit where they attain their definite function and look (by dielectric or metal coating) for operation in the visible or IR region.

Mechanical Workshop

Our modern, CAD linked CNC machines ensure precision, replicability and speed of production of complex mechanical subassemblies regardless of the material (aluminium alloys, casts, stainless steel, titanium, brass, bronze or synthetics). Our know-how includes air-cushioned diamond machining of flat and curved metal mirrors, and laser materials processing such as cutting, drilling, engraving and other methods of precise surface treatment of the most exacting materials. Optical system designs that are optimal for every instrument are added by computer.

Electronics Workshop

We develop most of the electronics hardware and software ourselves. Our in-house manufacturing and control ensure the durability, reliability and safety of all our systems.