Summary
The broader impact and commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project lies in making advanced light-based (optical) technologies more affordable and accessible by developing a new way to 3D-print tiny glass parts that control light. These parts, called micro-optics, are used in cameras, lasers, medical tools, communication systems, etc. Currently, making these components is slow, expensive, and requires putting together lots of small pieces. This project introduces a faster and easier method that can create complete light-controlling systems in one step.
