Crystalline Fiber Waveguides (CFWs) are the newest component application of Onyx’s Adhesive-Free Bond (AFB®) technology. Custom fabricated from crystalline or ceramic YAG, they provide a compact alternative to traditional glass fibers while enabling the higher powers/efficiencies that AFB® optics are known for.
Onyx Optics, Inc. is the world leader in the manufacture of finished composite crystal and glass components for solid-state lasers. Founded in 1992, Onyx patented its Adhesive-Free Bond® technology, which enables the joining of crystal or glass optical materials without the use of an adhesive or an organic or inorganic bonding aid. Composite optical components manufactured using Adhesive-Free Bond (AFB®) technology will enable cost-effective systems of increased output power and improved beam quality.