19.12.2023 • News

inspect Buyer's Guide 2024 is available now!

The inspect Buyer’s Guide is the official Buyer’s Guide of the European Machine Vision Association EMVA and the reference book for components, products, systems and services of machine vision and optical metrology.

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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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