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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.
Prism Awards presented for new products in the photonics industry
The industry-focused awards recognized innovations in lasers, biomedical, quantum tech, sensors, and cameras and imaging.
Natascha Sander becomes Technotrans CFO
The supervisory board has appointed the head of group controlling and acting CFO as chief financial officer effective February 1, 2025.
Thin optical lenses for mass production
Fresnel zone plates have a high potential for astronomy, health care and consumer electronics.
Keysight partners with KD
Collaboration delivers TDFOM measurement and signal metric analysis for next-generation automotive networks, driving industry-wide standardization and interoperability.
The future of the German electrical and digital industry in 2025
Despite economic setbacks and high levels of bureaucracy, the ZVEI sees potential in electrification, digitalization and automation for a sustainable recovery of the industry.
The quantum year 2025 has started in Germany
The public event at Humboldt University Berlin kicked off on January 14 with 450 participants on site and a further 400 via livestream.
Campus for young professionals
LogiMAT Campus 2025 is to become a springboard for the future of intralogistics
Quantum entanglement at the nanoscale
A new, smaller and more energy efficient method of creating coveted photon pairs.
2025 Optica Ambassadors – 50 % from industry
Coherent – Edmund Optics – Jenoptik – Lightfinder – Zeiss: ambassadors provide mentorship and support student and early-career professional engagement worldwide.
