Congatec introduces new CEO
In his role as CEO, Dominik Reßing completes the top management team with Daniel Jürgens as CFO and Konrad Garhammer as COO and CTO.
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World's first superconducting wide-strip photon detector
High-performance photon detection will lower the fabrication cost and hurdles of photon detectors.
New frequency comb identifies molecules faster
Laser-based system captures moment-to-moment details of high-speed processes such as protein folding.
Schneider Electric integrates AI processors from Hailo
Schneider Electric is entering into a cooperation with AI chip manufacturer Hailo.
AT launches new website
New website, new URL, new content: AT - Automation Technology is now online with a new web address
PI increases hexapod production
Physics Instruments (PI) has increased production of its hexapods. They are in high demand.
Clearer images for oncologists
New imaging technique combines ultrasound and optical tomography to help doctors make diagnoses.
New board of directors elected
VDMA working group laser and laser systems for material processing fills leadership positions.
Light and sound waves reveal negative pressure
New method to measure negative pressure with liquid-filled optical fibers and sound waves.
Dassault Systèmes joins the German Robotics Association
To make it easier for start-ups and SMEs to access automation solutions and digitalization tools, Dassault Systèmes has joined the German Robotics Association (DRV).
Opto opens sales office in Singapore
Opto opened a new sales office in Singapore at the beginning of October
Basler and MVTec will become part of the Siemens ecosystem
The new partnerships are intended to enable easy integration of machine vision into Siemens automation technology
“This is one of the prime industry events in the calendar”
Review: ECOC Exhibition, 2 – 4 October 2023, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Generating circularly polarized light
A novel semiconductor generates light and simultaneously gives that light a spin.
Wiley releases KnowItAll 2024
Analytical Edition comes with new multitechnique quantitation tool and advances for spectral analysis workflows.
Coherent to receive $ 1 B investment from Denso and Mitsubishi Electric
The silicon carbide semiconductor business enters into long-term supply agreements to satisfy 150-mm and 200-mm substrate and epitaxial wafer demand.
Major automation order for electric vehicle production
Prodomax has secured a contract with an existing customer for the turnkey design, construction, and commissioning of four robot welding assembly lines in North America.
Setting course for a more productive, sustainable industrial future
Review: Formnext, 11 – 15 November 2023, Frankfurt, Germany
Fisba and Gray Optics move in together in Maine
Fisba has acquired Gray Optics, a developer of precision optical systems, in North America.
Stemmer Imaging and Aetina Europe start partnership
The aim of the collaboration is to advance embedded vision on the market
Atlas Copco Group appears with a new umbrella brand
Atlas Copco is now operating under a new umbrella brand, the Atlas Copco Group. Now a new look and logo have been introduced.
Optical network connects thousands of artificial neurons
International team of researchers develops photonic processor with adaptive neural connectivity.
AM Solutions partners with EOS, FKM, Shapeways
United by the goal of optimizing the process chain in the field of 3D printing and paving the way to series production.
Ultrafast laser fits on a fingertip
New advance will enable pocket-sized GPS-free navigation, medical imaging and food safety inspection.
Jenoptik increases sales and incoming orders
The photonics group Jenoptik continued on its growth path: sales rose by 10.1 percent to 768.7 million euros in the first nine months (previous year: 698.0 million euros).
Norway is a partner country of the Hannover Messe 2024
The partner country's motto is “Norway 2024: Pioneering the Green Industrial Transition”
“The world’s first portable wideband laser”
Superlight Photonics has launched the first portable supercontinuum laser at the PIC Summit Europe photonics event on November 7th and 8th in Eindhoven.
New managing director for Trumpf Photonic Components
Dr Thomas Harrer will be the new head of the Trumpf subsidiary in Ulm, Germany, effective December 1, 2023.
Zebra Technologies appoints new CRO
Zebra Technologies has named Richard Hudson as its new Chief Revenue Officer
Coherent wins 2023 IOP Business Innovation Award
The Axon laser has won one of three Business Awards from the Institute of Physics. The trophy was presented in a ceremony held October 30.
Nanophotonic electron accelerator works
German researchers succeed for the first time in accelerating electrons using a nano device.
Laser Components appoints additional managing director
Laser Components has appointed Sven Schreiber as additional managing director
Call on the EU to support building a resilient supply chain for PICs
Europe’s largest integrated photonics companies announced their proposal at this week’s PIC Summit held in Eindhoven.
Excelitas appoints new CEO and CFO
New leadership for the 7,500-person worldwide enterprise include Ron Keating and Ben Stas.
Peter Leibinger receives the Schawlow Award
Recognition of outstanding achievements that lead to a fundamental understanding of laser technology and its applications.
