DeepLase makes fibre lasers and specialty optical fibres for industrial use

DeepLase Technologies, an Indian startup, is making strides in the field of fibre lasers and specialty optical fibres for industrial use. Founded by Dr. Deepak Jain, a faculty member at IIT Delhi, the company is incubated at FITT, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer. The startup's primary focus is on designing specialty optical fibres and building fibre-laser platforms around them, with a keen emphasis on integrated photonics.

The main challenge in this sector lies in the production of specialty fibres, which are crucial components in the functioning of laser systems. These fibres need to carry light without breaking down, maintain beam quality, and withstand intense heat, making their production a complex task. Currently, most of these specialty fibres are imported from foreign suppliers, leaving Indian manufacturers to source other components, which limits their ability to design and build lasers tailored to their specific needs.

DeepLase aims to change this by engineering laser architectures that are stable, energy-efficient, and reliable in demanding industrial environments. The company's approach focuses on integrating optical fibre design, materials engineering, and system reliability, rather than optimizing individual specifications. This strategy allows them to create lasers that are practical and effective in various industrial applications, such as precision industrial automation, optical communications, advanced sensing, healthcare instrumentation, and quantum technologies.

Quantum research, in particular, is a demanding area where DeepLase's specialty fibres can make a significant impact. The experiments in this field require light sources with steady wavelength and intensity over long runs, a feature that specialty fibres can provide. Currently, such equipment is largely imported, highlighting the potential for a domestic solution offered by DeepLase.