Röder, MarcelGuenther, ThomasZimmermann, André2019-09-262019-09-2620192072-666X1677816058http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:93-opus-ds-105789http://elib.uni-stuttgart.de/handle/11682/10578http://dx.doi.org/10.18419/opus-10561Polymer optics have gained increasing importance in recent years. With advancing requirements for the optical components, the fabrication process remains a challenge. In particular, the fabrication of the mold inserts for the replication process is crucial for obtaining high-quality optical components. This review focuses on fabrication technologies for optical mold inserts. Thereby, two main types of technologies can be distinguished: fabrication methods to create mold inserts with optical surface quality and methods to create optical microstructures. Since optical mold inserts usually require outstanding form accuracies and surface qualities, a focus is placed on these factors. This review aims to give an overview of available methods as well as support the selection process when a fabrication technology is needed for a defined application. Furthermore, references are given to detailed descriptions of each technology if a deeper understanding of the processes is required.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess620article