Exaktera buys Autovimation
Autovimation will join Z-Laser, ProPhotonix, Advanced Illumination and iiM as Exaktera's fifth machine vision company
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Microcombs for ultraprecise optical atomic clocks
New chips help pave the way for thousand times more accurate GPS systems.
DeepEn wins Leibniz Start-up Prize 2025
Spin-off of the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology in Jena develops minimally invasive microendoscope systems for neuroscience and medicine.
PhotonicsViews special issue D1/2025 is out!
Submit your story for the June print issue 2/2025 with topics related to the Laser World of Photonics fair, Munich, Germany.
Nanocrystals for ecofriendly solar cells
Devices without lead and cadmium show an increased charge carrier diffusion length.
Ziehl-Abegg is optimistic about 2025
After a difficult year in 2024, in which sales fell by 7 percent to 893 million euros, Ziehl-Abegg starts 2025 with positive prospects.
Steady growth of PI technologies despite economic challenges
PI technologies, including Profibus and Profinet, are showing moderate growth despite global economic uncertainties.
EtherCAT records 88 million nodes
The increase will be 11 million nodes in 2024, despite economic challenges and chip overstocking
Decline in sales and focus on innovation at Beckhoff
The company reported sales of EUR 1.17 billion for 2024, which corresponds to a decrease of 33% compared to 2023
EPIC welcomes new members to its board of directors
European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) appointed CSO of Exosens and the President of CNR.
New video series highlights green technologies
DigiKey has launched the new “Sustainable Futures” video series, which focuses on environmentally friendly technologies
FFL elects new board
Circle of Friends and Supporters of Laser Technology decides on pioneering measures to strengthen the association for the coming years.
W3+ Fair 2025 connected trade visitors and companies in Wetzlar
Top-class lecture program on semiconductors, laser development and AI.
Self-imaging of structured light
New approach for a better control of light’s structure with great potential for optical communication.
EPIC honors members at its annual meeting
At the photonics association’s assembly in Barcelona, awards were presented to the CEOs of NIL Technology, IMM Photonics, and the founder of Amplitude Laser
Christophe Seuret to head Lasea Switzerland
Leading player in high-precision laser technologies wants experienced manager to run its Swiss subsidiary
Technological partnership between MVTec and Pepperl+Fuchs
Both companies want to advance the development of standards such as GenICam to make it easier to combine their technologies.
Trumpf enters market for complete solutions for 3D laser material processing
Flexible automation solutions for 3D laser cutting and welding increase productivity – users do not need any automation expertise
China is investing 1 trillion yuan in robotics and high-tech
The country has announced the creation of a state-backed venture capital fund focused on robotics, AI and innovation.
Quantum light source for a green production of biogas
A quantum cascade lasers helps to extract valuable substances from biomass.
Sodick acquires majority stake in Prima Additive
Prima Industrie has signed a definitive agreement to sell its specialized 3D-printing subsidiary to Sodick.
Edmund Optics relies on renewable energies in Akita and Mainz
This measure reduces indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent through the use of renewable electricity
Imec and Zeiss strengthen partnership for semiconductor innovation
This partnership supports the further development of key semiconductor technologies, in particular high-NA EUV lithography
Schmersal founds subsidiary in South Korea
Uwe Seeger, Director Asia-Pacific & Middle East at Schmersal, heads the company
ABB launches RoboMasters app for flexible robotics training
The company has launched the app, which enables beginners and advanced users to complete robotics training courses online
New AMA/VDI study now available online
The recently published study “Sensor Trends 2030” by the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement and the VDI highlights key developments in sensor technology
Atomic vibrations for advanced quantum technologies
New nanoscale technique provides an unprecedented look at how quantum materials behave at interfaces.
Focus on battery cell and pack production for electric mobility
At the upcoming Hannover Messe, eleven companies jointly present the ‘Battery Cell Production’ project
Knapp's Aerobot wins “Best Product” at Logimat 2025
Specially developed for standard building heights, Aerobot offers a high storage density
Lightening the load of augmented reality glasses
New design achieves a wider incident angle range compared to the previous limit.
Fraunhofer Vision at Control 2025
At Control 2025 in Stuttgart, the Fraunhofer Vision business unit will be presenting a selection of innovative measurement and inspection systems based on image processing for quality assurance in production
Negative refraction of light using atoms
Optical effect is possible without the need for artificially manufactured metamaterials.
Photonic avalanches for optical computers
New approach could pave the way for optical transistors and memory for optical computing.
AMS Technologies welcomes Michael Lee as new VP Sales
Lee succeeds Klaus Maier, who will be transferring his responsibilities before retiring in the second half of 2025
