AI algorithm puts the color back in black and white films
TU Graz has developed an AI-based algorithm that colors black-and-white images realistically. This is particularly interesting for the restoration of historical recordings.
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New way to connect quantum computers
New approach to convert quantum information to the format needed for quantum communication.
2. Hightech on board - measurement technology during harbor cruise
On May 25, 2023, Meilhaus Electronic will once again host a measurement event on Lake Ammersee.
Bosch Rexroth and MantiSpectra win Hermes Awards
Companies from Germany and The Netherlands were presented with the prestigious industrial prizes at the opening ceremony of Hannover Messe.
Inclusion of RS in Dow Jones sustainability indices
RS has qualified for the DJSI. Admission is based on the so-called "best in class" principle.
EtherCAT reports over 59 million nodes in use
On the occasion of 20 years of EtherCAT, the ETG publishes node counts for the first time: without taking modular I/O devices into account, the count totals 59.1 million nodes
Canada is partner country of the Hannover Messe 2025
The official declaration of intent to nominate Canada as the partner country of the Hannover Messe 2025 was signed at the Hannover Messe
Optical switching at record speeds
New advancement enables attosecond speeds to reach previously unattainable data transfer speeds.
Toptica opens new headquarters
The company welcomes its customers and employees to new premises at the Gräfelfing site near Munich
Control 2023 is about to start
In a few days the time will have come: From May 9th to 12th, 2023, companies will present their innovations at the 35th Control
Change of baton at the IFSW
Christian Hagenlocher succeeds retiring Rudolf Weber as department head.
Instruments to scrutinize Jupiter and his moons
Space mission Juice launches into space with telescope from Jena to explore the jovian system.
Easier production of photonic MEMS
New approach could enable more efficient fiber-optical telecommunications and future quantum computers
ifm reports record sales
Ifm's sales are at a new record level of 1.37 billion euros, the number of employees exceeds 8,700
Diamonds for the quantum internet
Nitrogen-vacancy defect centers in diamond nanostructures as quantum light sources.
First Accredited IO-Link Test Lab in China
It is the first test center in Asia, bringing the number of test labs worldwide to three
Hema introduces new development manager
Hema Electronic strengthens its team: Since the beginning of the year, Dr. Tony Albrecht responsible for hardware and software development
MVTec opens subsidary in France
New office in Lyon enables customer support in France and the French-speaking markets in Belgium and Switzerland
Hikrobot presents new products online
Hikrobot will unveil new machine vision products at the upcoming online event, April 18th
Change in the Management Board of Instrument Systems
Yasumasa Kuboyama takes over the position of Managing Director at Instrument Systems from Tsutomu Ogasawara and, together with Dr. Markus Ehbrecht, forms the new management team of the measurement technology manufacturer.
Zebra appoints Joe White as chief product and solutions officer
Joe White has been named chief product & solutions officer. White takes over the role from Bill Burns, who became CEO of Zebra earlier this month.
Study: Photonics is a key factor in feeding the world
Global precision farming market expected to double by 2027
Two days of innovation, inspiration and networking for future technologies
The W3+ Fair Wetzlar 2023 came to a successful close on March 30.
PhotonicsViews issue 2/2023 is out!
Book ads and submit for “Laser” issue 3/2023, and pitch contributions for issue 4/2023.
New approach to manipulate quantum light
Research could advance medical imaging and quantum computing.
Fraunhofer Vision with numerous exhibits at Control 2023
The Fraunhofer Vision Business Unit will be exhibiting numerous measuring and inspection systems for camera-based quality assurance in production at Control 2023.
A celebration of sustainable growth and leadership in laser technologies
EPIC presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Ekspla’s Kestutis Jasiunas and CEO Award to Håkan Karlsson, the head of the Photonics division at Hübner Group and CEO of Cobolt.
Endress+Hauser with strong growth in 2022
Endress+Hauser achieves new highs in incoming orders, sales and employment
Optical tracing of microplastics in oceans
Microplastic pollutants affect ocean light transmission as a way to track their flow into the marine ecosystem.
New president and board member for EPIC
Basil Garabet becomes new president of the European Photonics Industry Consortium, Shahida Imani takes the place of past six years’ president Benno Oderkerk.
Fast beam steering with metasurfaces
New approach to dynamically control incoherent light sources and manipulate their properties.
Basler: Sales to grow strongly in 2022, profit almost unchanged
Camera manufacturer Basler achieved sales growth of 27 percent in fiscal year 2022. The pre-tax result, however, remained almost constant. In contrast, incoming orders decreased significantly.
VDI publishes new guidelines for OCT processes
Guideline VDI/VDE 5565 Sheet 1 describes the OCT process and defines the terms required for this
Embedded World celebrates visitor growth of over 50 percent
The organizers of Embedded World are satisfied: over 950 exhibitors from 44 countries presented new products and solutions on site
