
3D-printing of microscale photonic lantern multiplexers
New approach opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing.

New approach opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing.

Four scientists from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have been awarded the “Thüringer Forschungspreis”.

Provider of single crystal scintillation materials for radiation detection applications acquires US optics companies.

A tiny powerful erbium-based fiber laser on a silicon-nitride photonic chip promises advances in optical communications.

Dr. Chris Yates continues another term as EMVA President, Dr. Kai-Udo Modrich becomes Vice President, Arndt Bake remains EMVA Treasurer

The FBH has developed a monolithically integrated THz detector for plastic components, enabling cost-effective realization of larger scan line lengths in industrial environments.

Rapid.Tech 3D shines in anniversary year: triumvirate of congress, exhibition and networking opportunities once again inspires 2,700 visitors.

Basler is acquiring a 25.1 percent stake in Roboception and plans to expand its 3D solutions business for factory automation, robotics and logistics

Incoming orders from Germany are declining, competition with Chinese companies is intensifying

New approach shows a huge potential to facilitate the miniaturization of quantum photonic devices.

Identifying cancer cells in breast tissue margins using machine learning algorithms trained on hyperspectral dark-field microscopy imaging data.

Coherent reaches a manufacturing milestone at its Ipoh, Malaysia, facility.

Joint event for Quantum Effects and hy-fcell 2024 by Landesmesse Stuttgart.

Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei improve wafer quality based on specification for UVC LEDs.

Basler has acquired a 25.1 percent stake in Roboception as part of a strategic investment and capital increase

New methods to couple light to sound waves that glide on surfaces.

German precision metrology instrumentation provider moves its US subsidiary to Colorado, triples office space in Shanghai.

The two companies are strengthening their cooperation as part of MVTec’s technology partner program

The Japanese photonics giant broadens its portfolio with high-performance fiber lasers and photonic crystal fibers.

uCAIR project: real-time diagnosis instead of time-consuming biopsy analysis

HySpex selected as supplier for hyperspectral camera for in-orbit servicing mission.

New approach could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security.

Optimization of service costs and needs-based service calls on site thanks to dynamic maintenance models.

The integrated initiative of European laser research infrastructures held elections during its annual event.

New approach could enable faster internet or smaller sensors and imaging systems.

After a year in Boston, several partnerships have already been forged and several exciting projects are in the pipeline.

It applies to the sale of hyperspectral imaging solutions in selected European countries.

In mid-June, CEOs and other decision-makers in industrial image processing will meet in Gdansk. So far, around 100 participants from 14 nations have registered.

Review: 16th Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, 14 –16 May 2024, Frankfurt, Germany


The company has appointed Thierry Locquette as the new Regional Vice President of Sales in EMEA. He will now be responsible for accelerating growth in key industries


New discovery reverses the role of the noise from being harmful to being beneficial to teleportation.

The two companies enter into a strategic partnership

Former Lattice Semiconductors CEO to head the tech giant with immediate effect.