Controlled laser drilling of microvias
HILaM research project develops process control of laser parameters for wider use of ultrashort pulse lasers
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New Infratec building completed
State-of-the-art offices and generous production and development areas open up room for innovation.
igus develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame
The company presents the first injection-molded bicycle frame made of composite material for advanced bikes
CTX celebrates successful 2023 financial year
The company aims to grow into new markets and industries
LZH head appointed professor
Dietmar Kracht receives professorship at Hanover University, Germany.
Photon pairs interfere with a twist
Stabilizing the interference of two photons in optical chips.
“Next-generation photonic sensor systems for transformative impact in automotive, agriculture, and healthcare”
EU-funded project aims to create a holistic framework for the development of next-generation hardware and software solutions, including innovative lidar solutions and CMOS imaging technologies.
Synostik: Florian Seiler joins the management team
The information security expert takes over dual leadership with Maik Ekert
3D-printing of microscale photonic lantern multiplexers
New approach opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing.
Jena research team receives Thuringian Research Prize
Four scientists from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have been awarded the “Thüringer Forschungspreis”.
Inrad Optics and PLX are now a part of Luxium Solutions
Provider of single crystal scintillation materials for radiation detection applications acquires US optics companies.
Miniaturizing a laser on a photonic chip
A tiny powerful erbium-based fiber laser on a silicon-nitride photonic chip promises advances in optical communications.
EMVA: General Assembly Elects New Board of Directors
Dr. Chris Yates continues another term as EMVA President, Dr. Kai-Udo Modrich becomes Vice President, Arndt Bake remains EMVA Treasurer
Terahertz line scanner for industrial applications
The FBH has developed a monolithically integrated THz detector for plastic components, enabling cost-effective realization of larger scan line lengths in industrial environments.
“Bringing together what belongs together”
Rapid.Tech 3D shines in anniversary year: triumvirate of congress, exhibition and networking opportunities once again inspires 2,700 visitors.
Basler participates in Roboception
Basler is acquiring a 25.1 percent stake in Roboception and plans to expand its 3D solutions business for factory automation, robotics and logistics
VDMA Robotics and Automation halves growth forecast
Incoming orders from Germany are declining, competition with Chinese companies is intensifying
Quantum photonics with nanostructured metasurfaces
New approach shows a huge potential to facilitate the miniaturization of quantum photonic devices.
Hyperspectral microscopy detects cancerous tissues rapidly
Identifying cancer cells in breast tissue margins using machine learning algorithms trained on hyperspectral dark-field microscopy imaging data.
300 million optical transceivers
Coherent reaches a manufacturing milestone at its Ipoh, Malaysia, facility.
The future, made in Stuttgart – preparations for autumn fairs in full swing
Joint event for Quantum Effects and hy-fcell 2024 by Landesmesse Stuttgart.
99 % usable area on 100 mm bulk aluminum nitride substrate achieved
Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei improve wafer quality based on specification for UVC LEDs.
Basler and Roboception strengthen cooperation
Basler has acquired a 25.1 percent stake in Roboception as part of a strategic investment and capital increase
Acoustic waves for a quantum internet
New methods to couple light to sound waves that glide on surfaces.
Menlo Systems’ new offices in China, USA
German precision metrology instrumentation provider moves its US subsidiary to Colorado, triples office space in Shanghai.
MVTec and Mitsubishi Electric work more closely together
The two companies are strengthening their cooperation as part of MVTec’s technology partner program
Hamamatsu acquires NKT
The Japanese photonics giant broadens its portfolio with high-performance fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers.
Fast biopsies with optical technologies
uCAIR project: real-time diagnosis instead of time-consuming biopsy analysis
An NIR imaging system for integration onto a commercial space platform
HySpex selected as supplier for hyperspectral camera for in-orbit servicing mission.
Polarons for a faster and secure future of telecom
New approach could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security.
Smart Factory: digital maintenance of Trumpf lasers at Mercedes-Benz
Optimization of service costs and needs-based service calls on site thanks to dynamic maintenance models.
Laserlab-Europe AISBL elected new management board
The integrated initiative of European laser research infrastructures held elections during its annual event.
Glass sensors 3D-printed on optical fibers
New approach could enable faster internet or smaller sensors and imaging systems.
AT's American branch celebrates its birthday
After a year in Boston, several partnerships have already been forged and several exciting projects are in the pipeline.
EVK and Clearview sign distribution agreement
It applies to the sale of hyperspectral imaging solutions in selected European countries.
