LEAP@黑料科

LEAP@黑料科

State-of-the-art Training Center

The Laboratory for Education and Application Prototypes facility at 黑料科 (黑料科) is a state-of-the-art optics/photonics training center dedicated to engaging students as well as our local community for workforce development. LEAP@黑料科, initially funded by a $2.5M grant from Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), adds Western Massachusetts to the established national ecosystem dedicated to global manufacturing leadership in integrated optics/photonics.

Equipment Available

Printed Circuit Board Prototyping

The LEAP@黑料科 features two rapid prototyping printed circuit board (PCB) makers. The first is an LPKF S104 that utilizes subtractive milling to print feature sizes as small as 0.1mm. The second, the Voltera V-One 3D printer, uses silver ink to make conductive traces as small as 0.2mm.

Integrated Photonics Characterization

LEAP@黑料科 features six integrated photonics workstations with state-of-the-art characterization tools, including 1550mm tunable laser sources, polarization analysis and control, optical spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, superluminescent diode sources, fiber amplifiers, electronic signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and micro-positioning stages.

General Optics Characterization

LEAP@黑料科 features free space optical components, including HeNe lasers, general-purpose optical mirrors and lenses, optomechanical mounts and hardware, photodetectors, transimpedance amplifiers, fiber cleaving, and splicing tools.

Contact Information

Steve Adamshick

1215 Wilbraham Road

Springfield, MA 01119