Value proposition

Crystal innnov is the main European research and innovation hub in crystal growth and process for high tech and strategic applications. With state-of the art infrastructure (facilities with cleanrooms, industrial equipments...), and local and European partners, Cristal innnov offers an open innovation ecosystem for collaborative technology and crystal development as well as a best-class environment for start-ups in advanced material-based process and products.
Together with its core partners, Cristal innov provides expertise in a large range of bulk crystals :
- SAPPHIRE / corundum for optics/opptronics, substrates and niche applications
- SCINTILLATORS for laser and detectors (medical, defense, astro-physics...)
- SEMICON (eg. : InP, single SILICON)
- PIEZOELECTRICS

As this family of crystals offer a large potential of innovation, Cristal innov develops pilote lines and industrial process to supply high performance piezolectric crystals and components.
We are now able to supply :
LGT (Langatate) wafers
HQ and space compliant QUARTZ blanks and wafers
R&D collaborative projects in progess focus on :
lead-free piezoelectric crystals
- AlN for piezoelectric applications

WE provide services as well :
- collaborative projects hosting (for Start-ups, H2020 projects, open innovation between Groups and SMEs...)
-> machining (oriented cutting, polishing, micro-machining)
-> characterisation services