Critical glass and ceramic components at the heart of your system
LouwersHanique is a leading customer-driven supplier of high grade and innovative total solutions in which glass or ceramics play an essential role. With more than 70 years of experience in developing and producing high precision parts and assemblies in glass and ceramics for innovative systems, we offer a full range of services from co-development and prototyping to volume production.
Our experience, expertise, and insight enable us to play a key role in creating innovative technical solutions with customers, often beyond the established techniques and applications. This includes fundamental research, concept development, engineering, and consultancy up to and including regular [series] production. The main company focus and strength lies with low volume – high mix niche solutions for high-end applications and leading-edge industries and customers driving todays and tomorrows technological progression.
The company is driven by the ambition to meet the highest customer requirements and standards based on World Class Manufacturing practices resulting 100% process and quality control, thus leading the highest possible QLTC reliability and overall product value for the lowest integral costs. To retain that position, we have built on our vast experience to continually develop new skills, new technologies and invest in state of the art production equipment and facilities. This, combined with our highly skilled and motivated workforce of over 160 technicians enables us to produce components of quality and precision that surpass your QLTC expectations. With implemented lean manufacturing principles, JIT and 5S best practices. This combined with our no-nonsense customer approach, offers you competitive products and solutions with consistent quality on time, every time.
Markets include: semiconductor, analytical and life science, medical and biotechnology, as well as industrial and energy.
At LouwersHanique, we use SLE (Selective Laser-Induced Etching) technology to create monolithic optical benches with integrated mechanical stops. This eliminates adhesives, simplifies assembly, and enables passive alignment for superior precision and efficiency. Additionally, the use of materials like fused silica and ULE ensure minimal expansion, essential for optical performance. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
Quartz and fused silica are renowned for their exceptional thermal stability, low thermal and electrical conductivity, optical transparency and high chemical purity. These materials also exhibit low coefficient of thermal expansion (0.55 to 0.57 x 10⁻⁶/°C) and can withstand temperatures exceeding 1,200°C without significant structural degradation. This makes quartz and fused silica the material of choice in applications like semiconductor manufacturing and advanced optics, where precision and durability are paramount. Read more
For over a year, we have been collaborating on a cutting-edge research project focused on the integration of microfluidics into HPLC flow cells using laser glass processing. This research aims to enhance detection sensitivity and thereby improve the accuracy and precision of component measurement in pharmaceuticals. This project can not only contribute to the improvement of existing drug assays but also accelerate the development of methods for new formulations, representing a potentially revolutionary breakthrough in medicine. Read more
Glass and ceramics aren’t just alternatives to metals, they’re often the superior choice for vacuum and ultra-high vacuum environments. Their key advantages include:
* High resistance to extreme temperatures and harsh environments * Leak-tight properties for long-term reliability * High precision * Low vapour pressure * Longer lifetime performance
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Driving Sustainability Forward at LouwersHanique with EKB Nederland and Real-Time Insights At LouwersHanique, sustainability is a core focus as we strive to reduce our environmental impact while ensuring operational efficiency. To achieve this, we are partnering with EKB Nederland, a trusted advisor supporting us in energy reporting, monitoring, and compliance with sustainability regulations. Their expertise, combined with real-time energy measurements conducted by Stefan Lemmens, provides us with the tools and data needed to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future. Read more
Hermetic sealing is the answer! Glass-to-metal and ceramic-to-metal seals allow you to transfer signals, energy, or light through barriers while preserving integrity. These feedthroughs excel in high-temperature, ultra-clean applications, and their low outgassing properties make them ideal for sensitive environments. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
Check out our latest feature in DSPE Magazine, where we showcase how CNC ductile machining is used in our technical ceramics to achieve exceptional precision. Read more
LouwersHanique provides advanced joining solutions for ultra-clean, high-tech assemblies like semiconductors and sensors. Our expertise in glass, ceramic, and metal bonding ensures reliability in demanding environments. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
At LouwersHanique we have gathered all the questions of our customers to create the ultimate step-by-step guide to help you design your own modular feedthrough. The guide includes all the steps to design your tailor-made feedthrough, tips and the most frequent asked questions with the goal of bringing your projects to the next level. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
At LouwersHanique we can meet the highest requirements when it comes to desired tolerances. We consistently measure and collect data during the manufacturing process (Q in process) rather than solely measuring and monitoring quality at the end of production. All of this is done to ensure World Class Manufacturing processes that can run 24/7. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
The high-intensity ultra-short pulse laser used in our laser filament cutting technology, effectively changes the structure of the glass, allowing LouwersHanique to cut highly precise, complex contours or patterns from glass and crystal. Read more
This cleaning technology, meticulously cleans flat lithography components such as wafers and reticles, and is capable of achieving UHV cleaning standards. But wait, there is more you need to know… Read more and watch the video
The fusion of LouwersHanique Selective Laser-Induced Etching and Ultra-Short Laser Welding technology has enable our engineers to master the art of hermetically seal microchips inside glass. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
Working with semiconductor, biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers requires us to maintain extremely clean processes and working environments. Read more
LouwersHanique Selective Laser-Induced Etching technology (SLE) allows the creation of highly precise custom-made microfluidic devices in technical glass. The power of femtosecond laser processing enables us to create 3D microstructures inside glass, eliminating the need for moulds, minimizing surface damage, and ensuring a perfect channel formation. Read more [Picture source: LouwersHanique on linkedin.com]
Als Productie Engineer op de mechanische afdeling van LouwersHanique ben ik dagelijks betrokkenen en verantwoordelijk voor alle productieprocessen die op onze werkvloer plaatsvinden. Mijn taken variëren van het ontwikkelen van programma’s en het selecteren van gereedschappen en materialen tot het programmeren van complexe producten. Het is een uitdagende rol die elke dag nieuwe mogelijkheden en vraagstukken met zich meebrengt. Lees verder
Technical glass enables unique features that are interesting for a wide variety of high-precision applications. Glass is chemically inert, therefore it remains chemically stable in harsh environments. Moreover, technical glass e.g. fused silica is resistant to high temperatures and enables excellent optical transmission without any auto fluorescence from deep UV to mid IR.
These properties together with the mechanical specifications regarding hardness, Young’s modulus and high isotropy degree make glass an interesting choice for many medical, scientific, and industrial applications where high levels of precision and durability are required.
Sometimes classic machining technologies as grinding or cleaving can leave stress or sub-surfacedamage, however there is a new machining technology is able to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages. Read more [Source: ivam.de]
Kortere doorlooptijden, meer flexibiliteit én het vermijden van transport spelen ook bij LouwersHanique. Door het sterk toegenomen volume en de behoefte om ook aluminium onderdelen in huis te reinigen, besloot de toeleverancier op zoek te gaan naar een oplossing om de capaciteit voor Grade 2 reiniging uit te breiden met een systeem dat in de toekomst ook geschikt is voor Grade 1. Na anderhalf jaar gedegen voorbereiding start in september het seriematig reinigen. Lees verder [Bron: made-in-europe.nu]
This allows us to produce diverse types of hermetic connectors, such as sub-D, Harting power connectors, LEMO signal, coax and high voltage, as well as various optical fiber types. Read more
Understand the possibilities and realize the potential of your design and NPIs s in glass and ceramics with our full R&D and engineering support. Read more
In recent years there has been significant growth in advanced technology for medical and biotechnology applications – from personalized medicine to small portable or even embedded medical devices providing 24/7 monitoring. Medical grade devices need to deliver the highest possible accuracy and must meet strict regulatory requirements. As a customer-driven supplier in machining glass and ceramics, LouwersHanique helps leading medical device manufacturers, OEMs, and research-driven start-ups solve product and design challenges. We understand what it takes to develop and produce unique, ground-breaking solutions, from highly precise medical components used in endoscopy to photomasks for X-ray technology. Read more
De Brainportregio kent talloze high-tech maakbedrijven. Ieder met unieke kwaliteiten. Eén van deze typische Brainport bedrijven is het in Hapert gelegen LouwersHanique. Wat de onderneming onderscheidt, is het vermogen om technisch glas, keramiek en metaal te bewerken en met name te combineren. Dat leidt tot hoge precisie producten en componenten die essentieel zijn in de semicon, medische technologie en analytische markt. Het bedrijf verdubbelde de afgelopen jaren in aantallen medewerkers en ook de omzet vertoonde een aanzienlijke groei. Lees verder [Bron: brainporteindhoven.com]
We are now able to integrate optical, mechanical, fluidic functionalities at a micron level with 3D Selective Laser-Induced Etching (SLE). SLE is a two-step process that allows us to modify the structure inside glass via a pulsed laser beam and selectively remove glass via wet chemical etching. This way, we are able to create microstructures in the third dimension that can among others be used for dispensing technologies, writing of optical patterns, cutting on a micro-scale. Read more
Hogedruk en vacuümcomponenten vindt men vaak in allerlei processen. Bijvoorbeeld waar verontreinigingen en deeltjes in de lucht zorgvuldig dienen te worden beheerst of verwijderd. Aan de meest stringente kwaliteits- en prestatiecriteria kan worden voldaan middels onze uitgebreide test- en meetinfrastructuur en cleanroom faciliteiten. Lees verder
We often receive questions about the steps that are taken from the beginning of a project up to series production. This blog will tell you a bit more about what you can expect from working with us. What exactly happens once we have received your inquiry? Read more
