World First Aluminium Oxide Photonics Platform
Aluvia Photonics is a pioneering provider of photonic integrated circuits based on proprietary aluminium oxide material platform.
Our Technology
Broadband
Spectral range from 200 nm to the mid-IR (~3 µm), covering UV, visible, and infrared applications.
It is the first integrated photonics platform to enable efficient UV transmission, opening new possibilities for advanced optical systems.
Low Propagation Loss
Ultra-low propagation losses, as low as ~1 dB/cm at 369 nm and ~5 dB/m at 1550 nm.
This ensures exceptional signal clarity and performance across critical wavelengths for photonics applications.
Optical Amplification
Optical amplification through rare-earth ion doping for specific bands.
This includes Er3+ for C- and L-bands, Yb3+ and Nd3+ for the 1 µm band, and Tm3+ for the 1.7–2 µm range, enabling integrated light sources for various applications.
Our Products
Multi-Project Wafers
Fast-track your PIC prototype. Join a multi-project run, pay per die, and tap into a proven platform with standardised stack options. Affordable, efficient, perfect for R&D and tech evaluations.
Dedicated Wafer Runs
Your design, your wafer, your rules. Full-volume PIC production with stack-level customization, including bespoke AlOx layers. Built for scale, optimised for performance.
Design Blocks
Proven building blocks for your PIC. From EDWAs to WDMs, splitters, and laser attach modules - tap into a library of ready-to-use designs, fully compatible with our platform. Accelerate development, reduce risk, and focus on what makes your system unique.
About
our company
Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the University of Twente, Aluvia leverages over a decade of research led by Prof. Sonia Garcia Blanco.
Headquartered at the High Tech Factory on the University of Twente campus, Aluvia’s mission is to revolutionize the photonics industry with high-performance solutions.
Aluvia specializes in AlOx-based PICs, offering unique advantages such as a broad operating spectral window (200 nm to ~3 µm), ultra-low propagation losses, and on-chip amplification via rare-earth ion doping. These features make Aluvia’s technology a superior choice for applications in quantum computing, advanced telecommunications, sensing, and biomedical fields.
As a provider and manufacturer of photonic IC’s, Aluvia provides turnkey solutions, including multi-project wafers, dedicated runs, and custom process development. Its operations roadmap spans from initial customer traction to scaling up volume production, with a focus on quality control and scalability. Using 200mm CMOS-compatible materials, Aluvia ensures compatibility with established manufacturing infrastructure for cost-effective scalability.
The company’s strategy emphasizes niche markets where AlOx technology offers a decisive advantage, such as quantum ion traps, optical amplifiers, and O-band switches. By combining technical innovation, industry collaboration, and customer-centric solutions, Aluvia aims to establish itself as a leader in photonic integration and a key enabler of next-generation optical systems.
