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Maxphotonics opens Business, Service & Innovation Center Europe
Hub near Munich offers customized tests for special welding processes and materials, faster delivery of spare parts thanks to on-site warehouse and logistics.
Manufacturer in Taiwan uses MVTec software illegally
Authorities initiated criminal proceedings against camera lens manufacturer Largan in mid-April
Silicon photodiodes expand the usable range in measurement technologies
Project “Messi” develops silicon-based photodetectors for the near-infrared range.
Toptica appoints Acexon as partner for Singapore
Strategic collaboration is set to enhance laser photonics company’s market presence across the South East Asia region.
Photonic chip integrates sensing and computing
Technology eliminates optical-electronic conversions for ultrafast machine vision.
Jeff Kimble recognized for contributions to quantum optics
Optica names inaugural Leonard Mandel Quantum Optics Award recipient.
More efficient data transfer in data centers
Researchers combine nonlinear predistortion and digital resolution enhancement to overcome DAC challenges.
Zeiss Software and Artec 3D become partners
Together, the two companies provide 3D scanner users with a range of new measuring instruments
Jena University launches Quantum Science & Technology program
The Abbe School of Photonics is launching the new international master's degree programme “Quantum Science & Technology” in the winter semester 2024/25.
Laser communication system achieves 1.2 Gb/s to and from ISS
Nasa’s first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system links at a rate of more than a gigabit per second – faster than most home internet speeds.
Machine Vision Forum: Submit proposals now
The deadline for submissions for the 7th European Machine Vision Forum is June 28th
Edmund Optics focuses on sustainability
The company has officially launched its website on the topic
Scaling advantage of quantum computers
Theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm.
Leadership change at Smaract
Michael Weigel-Jech takes over as CEO of the high-precision positioning technology company.
Controlled laser drilling of microvias
HILaM research project develops process control of laser parameters for wider use of ultrashort pulse lasers
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.
