Projects
PHABULOuS is open to joining European research and innovation projects as a trusted dissemination or exploitation partner, particularly in initiatives related to micro-optics and advanced photonic technologies. With deep expertise in technology promotion, ecosystem building, and industrial engagement, PHABULOuS ensures that cutting-edge developments reach the right audiences – from academic communities to industry stakeholders. Our strong communication channels, visual branding capabilities, and network of strategic partners make us a valuable asset in maximizing project visibility and outreach.
Beyond dissemination, PHABULOuS plays a key role in exploitation by identifying pathways for technology transfer, fostering commercial uptake, and connecting project outcomes with relevant markets. As the European Pilot Line for freeform micro-optics, we have direct access to industrial players, SMEs, and end-users across multiple sectors. If your project seeks to create real impact and needs a partner who understands both the technical and business dimensions of photonic innovation, PHABULOuS is ready to contribute.
Project Overview
PHABULOUS Pilot Line Project
PHABULOuS was created from a European project called PHABULOuS in the Horizon 2020 program as the Pilot-line providing highly advanced & robust manufacturing technology for optical free-form micro-structures.
Lighting and detection systems and other photonic and optical applications require free-form micro-optical structures. In fact, the industrial demand for free-form microlens arrays (FMLAs) is a current market reality. The EU-funded PHABULOUS project will create a self-sustainable pilot line for the design and manufacturing of FMLA solutions and their integration into high added value products. The overall aim of the project is to help mature the FMLAs’ manufacturing processes and functionalities and increase manufacturing readiness; this will be achieved by adapting predictive algorithms into simulation packages and optimising different ultraprecision micro-machining technologies for the origination of high-quality FMLAs. The project will also implement six industrial use cases demonstrating pilot manufacturing in their operational environment and establish an open-access, sustainable, distributed pilot line infrastructure with a single entry point.
End date: 30-06-2025
