New management at Evosys Laser Services
Thomas Eckert has assumed the position of Evosys service branch’s managing director with effect from 1 February 2025.
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Efficient fabrication technique for single photon detectors
New devices are based on fractal superconducting nanowires.
Leica Microsystems acquires Atto-Tec
The microscopy and scientific instrumentation company has taken over the specialty supplier of fluorescent dyes and reagents from Siegen.
MVTec opens sales office in the Benelux region
The office is managed by the experienced experts Harm Hanekamp and Roderik Weijenberg
Quantum computing across an optical network
First distributed quantum algorithm brings quantum supercomputers closer.
World Robotics R&D Programs published
Robotics research: how are Asia, Europe and America investing?
Jay Kumler has passed away
Jenoptik mourns the death of its North America head and photonics industry expert.
Change of leadership at Fraunhofer ILT
Constantin Haefner appointed to Fraunhofer board for research and transfer – Jochen Stollenwerk to serve as interim director.
Single-photon lidar delivers detailed 3D images at large distances
New technology offers superior spatial resolution for surveillance and monitoring in challenging conditions.
NILT and Trinamix offer miniaturized, high security face authentication
Collaboration enables high-volume mass production of ultracompact hardware for integration of face authentication into all kinds of consumer electronics.
EMVA Young Professional Award 2025: Applications now being accepted
The winner receives 1,500 euros and can present his work at the EMVA Business Conference in Rome.
Exail unleashes Gb/s Earth-to-space communications
Successful very high-speed (10 Gbps) optical downlink and uplink tests between satellite and ground stations.
Top international speakers at Quantum Photonics
The new congress fair will bring together international research, industry players and decision-makers at Messe Erfurt, 13 – 14 May 2025.
EssilorLuxottica acquires acquires Canadian med-tech start-up
Cellview’s ultrawidefield technology allows for fast and easy high-quality images, providing a comprehensive view of the retina.
RS employees build manual washing machines for refugees
More than 60 volunteers came together at the Bad Hersfeld distribution center to build manual washing machines with TWMP representatives.
Boosting lightweight vehicle design with laser surface texturing
Korean researchers utilize laser surface texturing to enhance metal-polymer bonding.
24,000 registered attendees filled the SPIE Photonics West halls
The largest annual optics and photonics event of the year highlighted exciting new research, networking, and the latest in photonics products and industry trends.
Imago Technologies relies on dual leadership and new advisory board
The company has appointed a management duo to oversee its operations: Christoph Siemon and Stephan Straka.
World’s first fully-3D printed microscope
Optical microscope for low-cost histological imaging can be manufactured within three hours.
Andreas Noss is appointed administrative director
Change in the management of the Fraunhofer IZFP
Neura Robotics appoints Dr. Oliver Wolst as CTO
He takes over the role from Jens Fabrowsky, who will focus on scaling the product business as COO.
Mike Hughes takes over leadership of the DACH region at Schneider Electric
Since the beginning of the month, the Irishman has been in charge of the DACH region after Stefan Gierse left the company
Lapp announces sales figures for the 2024 financial year
Success in Asia stabilizes the company despite a decline in sales in Europe
Change of leadership at Visiconsult
After almost 30 years, Hajo Schulenburg handed over the management of the company to his sons Lennart and Finn Schulenburg.
Embedded World 2025: preparations are underway
From March 11-13, exhibitors will be presenting the latest developments in hardware, software and services in seven exhibition halls
Virtual application laboratory for quantum sensor technology opened
Fraunhofer IAF facilitates research transfer of quantum technologies to industry.
3D printing of precise headlight lenses
New study shows that 3D printing achieves precision and quality while reducing costs and production speeds.
Quantum Science expands its manufacturing
UK headquartered expert in infrared quantum dot technology, opens its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Phil-Vision with an expanded online presence
The company has significantly expanded its online store
New management at Blackbird Robotics
Dr Rüdiger Brockmann takes over as managing director of the German laser welding expert.
Siemens licenses technology from Kromek for SPECT detector production
Deal with UK-based company facilitates evaluation of in-house CZT detector production.
