
AI and structured light for accurate networks
A new method for enhancing information capacity based on superposition states and their spatial nonlinear conversion.

A new method for enhancing information capacity based on superposition states and their spatial nonlinear conversion.

Enhanced two-photon microscopy method could reveal insights into neural dynamics and neurological diseases.

With the acquisition, the company aims to expand its position in industrial emissions measurement

An automated scheme for optical lens design looks set to enhance mobile phone cameras.

New microscopy method visualizes nanostructures and their optical properties.

New approach for distributed architectures in which nodes hosting many processing qubits.

The fair confirms the great interest in support programs for young companies

Chemical switch and projector make any polymer a reusable 3D canvas.

Fraunhofer ILT is supplementing its established Aachen “6th Conference on Laser Polishing LaP” on October 15 to 16, 2024 for the first time with a new conference.

Both companies sign a contract to jointly advance the decarbonization of the process industry

Photoactivated cells exhibited signs of cell death by light-induced pyroptosis.

New approach for cheaper and massively scalable laser-array systems for several applications.

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA is a co-founder of the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG). The RIG aims to bring together Germany's top research into AI-based robotics.

By combining the Nvidia Isaac robotics development platform with the Neuraverse platform, the company aims to accelerate robot development

The optical nonlinearity provides a valuable medium for the generation of quantum resource states.

Infrared imaging by nonlinear up-conversion to the visible in an ultracompact lithium niobate resonant metasurface.

Review: LaserEMobility Workshop 2024, 17 – 18 July 2024, Garching near Munich, Germany.


Streamlined microcomb design provides control with the flip of a switch.

With the new plant in Suzhou, the company wants to expand local production and service capacities

New hi-res imaging device to meet European Space Agency’s requirements for improved performance in next-generation satellite mission for land monitoring and emergency management.

Blackbird’s open house event attests to robust industry interest.

K-space translation strategy lets metasurfaces project multiple images without crosstalk.

Review Stuttgart Laser Technology Forum, 4 – 6 June 2024, Stuttgart, Germany

New end-to-end software solution Wiley Surface-to-Spectral Analysis released.

Proper introduction of nanoscale medium entropy intermetallics for the design of ultrastrong, deformable alloys.

Frank Lindenberg, experienced manager from the automotive industry with close investor contacts becomes chairman of the advisory board.

Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.

Malte Gather receives 150,000 euros over 18 months to explore the commercial or societal potential of the research project.

Laser micromachining expert exclusively supplies new Dresden Smart Power Fab with the microVEGA FC laser-trimming system.

A low-cost imaging system for near-infrared fluorescence detection of phototrophic cell colonies.

The long-standing owner and managing director of Schäfter+Kirchhoff passed away at the age of 83 on July 8, 2024.