Optatec 2026: Photonics for the Future
An international expert audience will attend the 17th Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, taking place in Frankfurt from the 5th through the 7th of May, 2026.
Compact Powerhouses with Versatile Configurability
New additions to the Faulhaber DC motor range: the high-performance 1437 GXR, 1424 and 1437 SXR models. When combined with the 14GPT gearbox and the IEP3 encoder, they provide a solution that fits the motor’s diameter.
Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.
Weld Seam Inspection Through Optical Coherence Tomography
A stand-alone OCT-based sensor system enables precise, continuous seam inspection in GMA welding, reducing the effort required for downstream quality checks.
Gas Phase Plasma Transfer in Analysis of Metal Microparticles
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy enables the analysis of the thermochemical oxidation of iron particles by measuring the oxygen-to-iron ratio. But laser pulse length affects the surrounding gas phase.
Where Optics Industry and Science Meet
Conference manager Prof. Dr. Stephan Reichelt from the Institute of Applied Optics (ITO) at the University of Stuttgart looks back on a positive event with high-caliber contributions.
Fresnel Lenses as an Economic Alternative to Aspheric Lenses
Fresnel lenses suit many industrial tasks. New design algorithms enable unusual shapes, and modern manufacturing allows large scale production, making them a cost effective alternative to aspheric lenses.
“New technologies always start in R&D”
Kolja Haberland, CTO at Laytec, talks about the early years of the company and explains how they managed to grow from a three-person operation to a globally active medium-sized enterprise.
A Usable Workflow in Optical Metrology
The Handyscan 3D Evo Series puts traceable optics and software within reach of the process, helping organizations move from data collection to confident decisions with fewer interruptions.
E-Special Intralogistics and Logistics
The E-Special highlights the latest trends in intralogistics and logistics
Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and connection technology of photonics systems. Common coupling methods of Active Alignment during assembly are described here.
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.
Portable Metrology for Quality Control
Creaform’s new Handyscan 3D|EVO Series offers portable, metrology‑grade 3D scanning for precise, efficient inspection. It helps QC/QA teams measure complex parts without CMM bottlenecks.
Precise Down to the Nanometer
Interferometry is crucial in semiconductor, packaging, and medical industries. New white‑light systems offer nanometer precision, high measurement rates, and are ideal for inline industrial use.
Flexible Thermal Cameras for Use in Industry
Thermography is now essential in industrial workflows. With advanced cameras and intelligent algorithms, thermal imaging can be tailored to processes and opens new opportunities for manufacturers.
High-tech Analysis of Human Movement
The mission of a US institute isn’t just to capture high-speed movement – it’s to understand whether that movement actually maximizes performance while minimizing the risk of injury.
Efficient Food Manufacturing Enabled by Prism Cameras
Powerful machine vision systems play a crucial role in optical quality control in the food industry. James Cameron, Sales Director EMEA at JAI, explains the requirements and solutions for the food industry.
Filling Inspection in Turbo Mode
When a beverage can fizzes perfectly, high-tech is behind it. Two companies have developed a reliable 3D inspection solution to make this possible.
“Cybersecurity has become a basic requirement for industry”
Security expert Thomas Hopfner from software manufacturer MVTec explains why networked production environments are a preferred target for attacks.
Evaluating a Short Distance OCR Setup Using High Resolution Optics and Deep Learning
A high resolution imaging setup was evaluated to determine how well small characters can be captured and interpreted at close range under typical industrial conditions.
Protective Windows: Finding a Germanium Alternative for LWIR Imaging
In this interview, Mike Giznik, President of Midopt, explains why Silwir is a good choice for applications such as industrial inspection, defense, and autonomous systems.
Could the global industrial automation market face another supply chain crunch?
In 2025, industrial automation OEMs faced uncertainty due to a US-China trade policy shift, delaying orders.
Image Processing Expertise Under One Strong Brand
From January 2026, Allied Vision will unite with Chromasens, Mikrotron, NET, and SVS-Vistek, combining their technological expertise. CEO Robert Franz emphasizes customer-centricity and motivations for this approach.
Spectronet Collaboration Conference 2025
International Conference for Photonics and Machine Vision
Automatic Defect Detection in Laser Welding and Brazing with AI
Process Monitoring in Automotive Production.
Systematic Characterization of Ring-Shaped Laser Beams
New metrics for meaningful analysis beyond ISO 11146.
Thermal and Visual Image Synchronized
Efficient Analysis Through Combined Image Data.
The Rise of Photonic and Neuromorphic Computing: A New Era for AI Hardware
Computer Architectures for future data processing
Additive manufacturing of metal becomes more efficient, and sustainable
AI-driven beam shaping and multispectral imaging combined.
Enhanced Camera Integration with Modular PoE Daughterboard
IDS Imaging Development Systems has expanded its modular camera concept with a remote GigE PoE board.
Efficient Deep Learning Model Adaptation
MVTec Software introduces a new deep learning feature in Halcon 25.11, enabling flexible adaptation to evolving production environments.
Automated Connector Assembly Using Laser Profile Scanners
The Scancontrol 3010-200 laser profile scanners enable robots to precisely detect and handle flexible cables in real time.
Versatile LED Bar Lights for Dynamic Machine Vision Applications
Metaphase Lighting Technologies introduces the TXFL Series, ultra-bright bar lights designed for machine vision applications in logistics and warehouse environments.
High-Speed Industrial Imaging with Advanced Ethernet Cameras
Lucid Vision Labs introduces the Atlas25 camera series, featuring a 25GigE interface and RDMA for high-speed industrial imaging.
Sensor Series for Object Detection
The new G17225 series from Hamamatsu Photonics is designed for high-performance applications in foreign object detection and non-destructive testing (NDT).
