Technology node development for semiconductor manufacturing
PI contributes to the EU-funded project 14ACMOS to maintain key manufacturing technology leadership for semiconductor production in Europe.
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Quantum droplets of light form macroscopic complexes
A new method to simulate and explore interactions between artificial atoms.
Sick AG announces sales figures
The company's sales increased by over 5 percent and the overall financial and earnings situation developed positively
TQ becomes Platinum Partner of NXP Semiconductors
The company is pleased to be accepted into the highest level of partnership and is now a Platinum Partner
MKS Instruments launches webshop for Europe
The company now offers new web shop functionality for numerous customers in Europe.
Prima Additive and Sodick form business alliance
Sodick acquires a minority stake of 9.5 % in Prima Additive through a capital increase specifically reserved for Sodick.
Better noise control in photonic quantum processors
New device enables fast reprogramming with reduced power consumption.
HGH appoints EVP, General Manager for the US
Johanne Lecomte joins company with over two decades of experience as a sales and business development executive.
Tiny wireless light bulbs for biomedical applications
Organic light-emitting diode powered by low-frequency magnetic fields.
Zeiss completes acquisition of DORC
Companies now shift focus to integration implementation, fueling world-class innovation, and driving market expansion strategy for ophthalmic medical devices and surgery.
VECSELs for the quantum internet
In project HiFi, Fraunhofer IAF and Menlo Systems achieve record output power with VECSELs for quantum frequency converters.
100 kilometers of quantum-encrypted transfer
Researchers in Denmark succeeded in using quantum encryption to securely transfer information 100 kilometres via fiber optic cable.
Controlling biofilm formation using optical traps
As a tool for influencing biofilm growth patterns, laser manipulation could enable biofilms to be used for sensors.
Creaform opens new office in New Zealand
It is intended to provide hardware and software support, calibration, diagnostics, logistics and on-site provision of consumables
PhotonicsViews issue 2/2024 is out!
Submit now for issue 3/2024 and book ads, pitch for issue 4/2024 (September / October).
New managing director at Instrument Systems
Yuta Yamanoi will be assuming the position at light measurement technology manufacturer in Munich.
Comprehensive roadmap to drive the integrated photonics industry forward
PhotonDelta and MIT Microphotonics Center’s roadmap initiative involves contributions from more than 400 organizations including Airbus, Meta, NASA, Dupont, General Motors, ESA, and Vodafone Ziggo.
Quantum Effects Award 2024: application phase has started
Presented on the first day of the Quantum Effects 2024 trade fair, the award honors outstanding innovations which open up new prospects in different industries.
Making quantum bits fly
A new method could enable the stable exchange of information in quantum computers.
Stemmer Imaging takes over US competitor Phase 1
With the complete takeover of the distributor Phase 1, Stemmer Imaging will have its own location in the USA for the first time. Further steps are to follow.
IC House celebrates its 40th anniversary
IC-Haus was founded 40 years ago as a manufacturer of ICs and microsystems. Today, the company generates a turnover of 100 million euros with 350 employees.
New high-speed microscale 3D printing technique
The new scalable, high-resolution, 3D printing technique is based on roll-to-roll continuous liquid interface production.
ABB opens modernized robot plant in the US
ABB opened its remodeled North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in mid-March.
Machine vision distributor Jumavis at Control for the first time
Jumavis, which took over the machine vision division of Polytec two years ago, is presenting its portfolio at Control for the first time this year. This includes a camera microscope and a 3D camera.
Vision Markets founds subsidiary for marketing and communication
Vision Markets founds a subsidiary, Vision Markets Marketing Consulting GmbH, to expand its marketing activities. Jean-Philippe Roman takes over the management.
TKH Group grows in financial year 2023, machine vision division remains stable
In the 2023 financial year, TKH increased its turnover by 3.2 percent to 1.85 billion euros. Despite challenges, the company is optimistic about 2024 and is forecasting growth in all divisions.
Photon-counting improves ultraviolet spectroscopy
Optical frequency combs make ultraviolet spectroscopy more sensitive and more precise.
Universal Robots continues to expand its sales network
The three companies Moduca, LuWe Solutions and Zebra Engineering are Certified System Integrators of Universal Robots
eBook 20: Exploring Advanced Battery Technologies
The latest eBook (free PDF download) in the Advanced Optical Metrology series is about advances in battery research
Reimagining the optical diode effect
New material shows a large nonreciprocal absorption of light depending on the direction of light propagation.
Hexagon works with motorcycle manufacturers
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division and Arch Motorcycle, a manufacturer of high-performance motorcycles, have entered into a partnership.
A playground for new cluster services
Networking, employee skills and recruitment and digital services were the topics focused on in the development of new cluster services within the Photonics4industry project.
Siemens to acquire industrial drive technology business of ebm-papst
Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst.
£2.5M to develop new ultrafast laser technologies
Edinburgh scientist John Travers has secured a prestigious engineering award.
