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Machine Vision

Embedded Vision Summit becomes part of SPIE Photonics West

From 2027, the conference will be organized as an independent track within SPIE Photonics West

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Ams Osram sells its CMOS image sensor business

The company is selling it to the US semiconductor manufacturer Indie Semiconductor for a total of EUR 40 million

Preferred partner for the perfect movement

The perfect movement is smooth, fast, precise and reliable.

USB Data Acquisition and Digital Control System

FEMTO offers LUCI-M, a compact, universal, and high-resolution USB system for data acquisition and device control

Mythomorphic design adds a distinct perspective to social robotics. Inspired by myths and fantasy rather than humans or animals, the article classifies examples and examines related opportunities and risks.

Contributions • Machine Vision

3D laser scanning for 100 percent inspection

Modern production requires precise, fast, and fully automated inspection processes. The robot-assisted inline measurement system Flexscan meets this requirement with two 3D compact sensors

Contributions • Automation

Chatbots for Dead, Endangered, and Extinct Languages

Possibilities and Limitations of Generative AI for Continuing Education.

Contributions • Photonics

Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology

Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.

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AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT invites you to AKL'26. The photonics congress with over 500 participants is taking place for the 15th time, this year with a significantly expanded program, over 80 presentations, and 54 exhibitor booths.

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AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 4rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg.

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Laser applications for battery and drive production

Edmund Optics appoints Judy Kelley as new Chief Human Resources Officer

Embedded Vision Summit becomes part of SPIE Photonics West

IIZ expanded at Motek/Bondexpo 2026

Zebra Technologies acquires stake in Apera AI

Advanced Vision & AI Conference seeks presentations on machine vision

Hummel strengthens global sales network for connection technology

High order backlog and selective acquisitions in the first quarter

Optatec 2026 comes to a successful end

Habia with a new management team

Fotonation develops energy-efficient perception AI chip

EMVA Business Conference: Another speaker introduced

IMTS 2026 shows ways to increase productivity in manufacturing

Scalable alignment solution for silicon photonics

25 years of Hamamatsu Photonics in Poland

Macnica ATD Europe takes over Indesmatech

Ams Osram sells its CMOS image sensor business

Ifm restructures technical management: Dr. Volker Frey becomes CTO

Phoenix Contact establishes Chief Sales Officer in the Group Management Board

ams Osram strengthens Digital Photonics business and addresses AI data centers

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Practical Information with Technical Relevance at the 2026 Control Expert Days

Compact, Cooled SWIR Camera

Image Analysis Software Denk Match AI

Optical Measuring Device QM-Fit

100GigE Cameras of the Zenith Series

Protective Windows Silwir

3D Camera Nion

Confocal High Temperature Sensors IFS2407-HT/VAC

2D/3D Vision System for Robots

Image Processing Software Dragonfly 3D World

Evocam board camera

SWIR Smart Camera Alecs

Smart Camera PV4

Optatec 2026: Photonics for the Future

Compact Powerhouses with Versatile Configurability

Integrated Lens Control with Canon RF Mount

Fixed Focal Length Lenses of the E Series

25GigE Camera Atlas 25

Ultrasound Sensor Adar

Hyperspectral Camera Blackeye Gen.2 MWIR

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