About This Webinar
As photonic technologies advance toward higher integration and miniaturization, the demand for high-precision, repeatable, and reliable alignment solutions has never been greater. However, many steps in the production and testing of photonic devices still rely heavily on manual alignment processes, limiting throughput and consistency.
This webinar introduces a new generation of automated alignment solutions developed by SmarAct that overcome these limitations. Leveraging modular system architectures and a range of drive technologies, SmarAct’s platforms enable fully automated alignment with submicrometer accuracy. Combined with an ultrafast scan process, these systems significantly reduce setup times and enhance reproducibility in both testing environments and integrated photonics packaging or assembly.
Participants will gain insight into how automation and modular design can streamline workflows — from lab-scale testing to industrial-scale production — and how alignment systems can flexibly adapt to evolving measurement and process requirements. As companies and research institutions increasingly integrate multiple measurement techniques into compact, reliable systems, these solutions demonstrate how to achieve both versatility and precision without compromise. Automated alignment technologies are transforming photonics manufacturing and testing processes, improving efficiency, scalability, and long-term reliability, and enabling organizations to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving field.
Who should attend:
This session is designed for professionals shaping the future of photonics, including research and development scientists, test engineers, process developers, and system integrators. Individuals involved in aligning, testing, or assembling photonic components or integrated photonic devices will benefit from understanding how the latest automation technologies can eliminate bottlenecks in precision alignment. This webinar highlights how modular, scalable tools enhance throughput, consistency, and design flexibility, enabling innovation from the laboratory to full-scale production environments.
About the presenter:
Frederick Kleinwort is a technical sales engineer for the semiconductor and photonics market at SmarAct, where he bridges scientific insight with high-precision engineering. He earned a Master of Science degree in Physics from the University of Göttingen, Germany, and Durham University, U.K. Before joining SmarAct, Kleinwort served as a research associate at a scientific institute specializing in nanophotonics and laser processing. His work focused on developing and operating advanced optical setups and laser systems for micro- and nanoscale structuring. At SmarAct, he applies this expertise to support automation and alignment solutions for photonics and semiconductor applications, helping customers to achieve nanometer precision in research and manufacturing.
About the sponsor:
SmarAct specializes in precision motion and alignment technologies for the photonics industry. The company provides flexible, modular platforms that support automated positioning, rapid scanning, and highly repeatable alignment. Its solutions are tailored for photonic device testing, integrated photonics assembly, and packaging applications, enabling organizations to replace labor-intensive manual processes with efficient, reliable, and compact automation systems that deliver consistent high accuracy across research, development, and production environments.