PhotonicsViews

PhotonicsViews is the European trade magazine for optical technologies. It emerged from the two journals Laser Technik Journal (15 years) and Optik & Photonik (13 years)

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AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

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

AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 3rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions on 25 November 2025

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MVTec Software GmbH

Automation powered by the MVTec Deep Learning Tool

"High precision, maximum cost efficiency, superior reliability"

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Preferred partner for the perfect movement

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Webinar • Automation

Digital events 2026

In 2026, we have once again prepared top events to keep you up to date in your specialist area.

News • Machine Vision

Teledyne Vision Solutions: Camera manufacturer unifies machine vision portfolio

Teledyne combines the various machine vision technologies, including 1D, 2D and 3D cameras, under the umbrella of "Teledyne Vision Solutions".

News • Photonics

First access for external users to the QSolid quantum computer

The prototype of the QSolid quantum computer was successfully integrated into the JUNIQ infrastructure of the Jülich Supercomputing Center.

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.

Contributions • Automation

SPS 2025: Cautious optimism in automation

A picture of the mood of the German economy