Robert Byer named Optica honorary member
The Spectra Physics and Stanford University emeritus, an outstanding volunteer in the laser community, is added to the most distinguished of all Optica member categories.
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Ultracompact components for optical amplifiers
Coherent introduces product portfolio of optical amplifiers embedded in telecom transceivers and lidar subsystems.
inspect award 2023: The application phase has begun
The application phase for the inspect award 2023 has begun. All machine vision companies can submit their products until April 30.
New device measures supercurrent flow
Scientists develop the first cryogenic magneto-terahertz scanning near-field optical microscope.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the “Future Factory Asslar”
Pfeiffer Vacuum expands its Asslar site with new production and logistics capacities.
Generation change at Endress+Hauser
Klaus Endress leaves the Board of Directors at the end of the year, Matthias Altendorf succeeds him, Dr. Peter Selders becomes CEO
EVK secures rights on chemometric software from Perception Park
EVK acquires intellectual property rights on Perception Park's hyperspectral imaging software. EVK intends to integrate parts of the code into Sqalar.
IPHT expands its range of optical methods in medicine
The Leibniz Institute in Jena establishes a new working group for field-resolved spectroscopic measurement methods, headed by ERC Consolidator Grant winner Ioachim Pupeza.
Laser-blanking system to cut costs
The new TruLaser 8000 Coil Edition is a flexible, high-volume cutting solutions “straight from the coil”, saving up to 1,700 tons of steel worth some 1.6 million euros per year.
Light sensor achieves high efficiency of 200 percent
A tandem photodiode combines both perovskite and organic PV cells.
Rodriguez improves its environmental management
In a one-year project phase with the consulting programme Ökoprofit, the company learned how to use resources efficiently and save costs.
European project for quantum satellite communications launched
The TeQuantS project intends to develop quantum technologies for cybersecurity applications and future quantum information networks.
Cooper pairs for a new metrological current standard
A photon assisted coherent quantum phase slip effect reveals the formation of current steps.
A quarter of a century of CTX
Continuous growth thanks to constant demand for cooling of electronic components.
The first high-resolution ToF sensor to work in all light conditions
Teledyne e2v releases a new time-of-flight CMOS image sensor which is tailored for versatile 3D detection and measurement, Hydra3D+.
Two steps to the goal
LightFab, Bartels Mikrotechnik, and Miltenyi Biotec cooperated with the Fraunhofer ILT on producing high-resolution microcomponents by photo-crosslinking.
Vector Photonics received over £2.4M of equity investment
The spin-out company from the University of Glasgow will further commercialize its unique PCSEL laser technology.
A new ultrahigh-speed single-pixel camera
New device is capable of streaming video at 12,000 frames per second using light modulation.
Pulsate 2nd round projects selected
12 experimental projects were successful in the open call for second technology transfer experiments addressing laser-based advanced and additive manufacturing.
Jenoptik achieved strong sales growth in 2022
Jenoptik's sales rose by 30 percent in the 2022 fiscal year. In the current fiscal year, the executive board aims to exceed the 1 billion euro sales mark.
Secure data communication using quantum cryptography and Li-Fi
Project partners led by Keequant are developing a new approach to secure optical data transmission in wireless networks using light and quantum keys.
Instrument Systems now also measures illuminance on site
Light measurement manufacturer Instrument Systems is expanding its service portfolio to include ISO 17025-compliant tests at the installation site.
Lex Kerssemakers joins PhotonDelta’s supervisory board
The former chief commercial officer for Volvo provides expertise on the automotive industry regarding integrated photonics and more.
Viscom concludes distribution agreement for Poland
Viscom has found a distribution partner for Poland with PB Technik, effective Feb. 1, 2023. The contract covers inspection systems for electronics manufacturing.
EMAG and HPL Technologies conclude extensive cooperation agreement
With this collaboration, EMAG is expanding its comprehensive range as a turnkey supplier for the complete process chain of brake disc production, from soft machining and laser coating to the final grinding process.
Bernstein satisfied with 2022 annual sales
With an annual turnover of over 70 million euros, Bernstein has achieved good sales growth in 2022
VDMA: Machine exports at it's peak
The USA further strengthened its position as the most important export market for mechanical and plant engineering last year. Overall, exports increased by 11 billion euros to 192 billion euros.
Lattice joins CC-Link Association
Semiconductor and FPGA manufacturer Lattice joins the CC-Link Association CLPA. This promotes open automation networks in the sense of Industry 4.0.
Boosting quantum signals
Squeezing noise over a broad frequency bandwidth in a quantum system could lead to faster quantum measurements.
Tracking down tumors with quantum optics
€6.7M project works on new tool for cancer diagnostics – Rapp Optoelectronic coordinates partners from industry and academia.
Optical blood pressure monitoring method honored
The concept is the cornerstone of a technological solution that enables non-invasive health checks for millions of patients worldwide.
Closing the terahertz gap
A new thin-film circuit produces finely tailorable terahertz-frequency waves.
Aerotech continues to expand
Following the expansion of the production area and the purchase of further plant and machinery at the Pittsburgh headquarters, the cleanroom area is being doubled.
Technotrans moves into production facilities in Steinhagen
Full order books, continuous corporate growth and the associated need to expand production capacity.
International Council of Quantum Industry Associations established
QIC, QED-C, Q-STAR, and QuIC form council to enable and grow the global quantum industry.
