NOVA™ Workholder for PICs/Waveguides, Fiber Arrays, and Optical Chips

The NOVA™ Workholder is designed for precise polishing and shaping of photonic components, including waveguides, fiber arrays, and optical chips. It ensures high-quality finishes and repeatable results, making it an essential tool for photonic component production.

Key Features:

Adjustable Polishing Angles: 0° to 45° for flexible processing.
Component Size Compatibility:

• Standard: 3mm to 25mm edge width
• Extended Length Model: Up to 50mm
• Supports thicknesses from ~0.5mm to >5mm

Workholder Options:

• Single-Position Variable Angle (manual or automated)
• Four-Position Variable Angle (manual)
• Eight-Position Fixed Angle

PIC & Waveguide Carriers:

• Ergonomic and repeatable mounting
• Seamless integration with NV-FLEX and NV-FLEX-A fixtures for optimal polishing

The NOVA™ Workholder provides the precision and flexibility needed for photonic manufacturing, ensuring consistent edge preparation and polishing for PICs, optical chips, and fiber arrays.