New world record for qubit storage
Long-duration quantum memories for photonic qubits are essential components for achieving long-distance quantum networks and repeaters.
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Precisely coat complex-shaped optics
The new Spatial ALD system can uniformly coat complex-shaped optics, allow higher deposition rates than previously possible. It is of interest, among others, for applications in the automotive lighting or VR/AR sectors.
German Eaton sales gets new manager
In addition to managing sales, the graduate engineer will also promote the strategic initiatives of the energy management company in the field of renewable energy generation and distribution.
Wayland Additive and EWI sign MoU
The agreement marks a collaborative effort to extend the production capabilities of eBeam metal additive manufacturing with the purchase of a Wayland Additive Calibur3 system by EWI.
Nanolive receives $20M in equity financing
Leading live cell imaging and analysis company Nanolive SA announced today that it has successfully completed the initial closing of 20 million US dollars in the Series C-1 equity financing round of investment.
Predicting the potential efficiency of solar cells
Terahertz and microwave spectroscopy determine the mobility and lifetime of the charge carriers in new semiconducting materials.
IFM increases sales by 21 percent to 1.16 billion euros
In the past fiscal year, IFM, a specialist in automation technology, was able to increase its previous year's sales by 21 percent and achieve a new sales record of around EUR 1.16 billion.
Olympus spins-out scientific solutions business
Olympus Corporation completed the separation of its scientific solutions business to a wholly-owned subsidiary, Evident Corporation.
Quantum photonic processor with a record number of qumodes
The provider of photonic quantum computing hardware Quix Quantum has launched the world’s largest photonic quantum processor commercially in March.
Stemmer Imaging confirms record business figures for 2021
Stemmer Imaging AG has published its final figures for the 2021 financial year. The company was able to increase order intake, sales and earnings, both compared to the previous year and compared to the pre-crisis year 2019. The preliminary business figures were thus confirmed.
Jenoptik with a sales increase of 22 percent
Jenoptik achieved sales of around 750 million euros in the continued operations in 2021, an increase of 22 percent (previous year 615.5 million euros). Sales increased particularly in the Asia/Pacific region with an increase of 64.8 percent. Europe (excluding Germany) recorded a sales increase of 11.1 percent, America increased by 28.0 percent. A total of 81.4 percent of sales were generated abroad after 76.9 percent in the 2020 financial year.
Basler reports strong annual results for 2021
Basler presented its annual financial statements for 2021 today. In a financial year 2021, which was significantly affected by bottlenecks for semiconductor components, the Basler Group was able to achieve sales growth of 26 percent to EUR 214.7 million (previous year: EUR 170.5 million).
Baumer builds Innovation Center in Switzerland
Baumer is currently building a new, modern development center at its headquarters in Frauenfeld (Switzerland) for 20 million Swiss francs. After the High-Tech Center in Stockach in southern Germany (opening in 2018), the new building is the second major investment in the field of innovation within a few years.
Using light to locate phones
A new correlator works like a photonic processor by using fiber optic components to turn two radio-frequency signals into optical signals.
Annette Rinck appointed President of Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of microscopes and other scientific instruments, has announced the appointment of Dr Annette Rinck as its president, with effect from 1 April 2022.
Web-based laser cutting simplifies high-end manufacturing
Netherlands-based Snijlab is partnering with laser manufacturer Luxinar to provide engineers and creative entrepreneurs with a simple and accessible online cutting service for their production parts.
Automation Technology gets new managing director
The co-founder of camera manufacturer Automation Technology, Michael Wandelt, handed over his duties as CEO to Daniel Seiler, the former CEO of IDS, on March 1, 2022. Among other things, he plans to expand the US business.
Direct generation of complex structured light
Nonlinear conversion is an excellent route for structured beam generation for nonlinear optics and laser technology.
Christoph Leyens appointed to Acatech Executive Board
Effective March 25, Prof Leyens became a presidium member of Germany’s National Academy of Science and Engineering. He completes the body in which Reinhard Ploss, CEO Infineon, succeeds former president Karl-Heinz Streibich.
Evosys expands into Poland and Turkey
With its representatives Trumachines in Poland and Tamsa Makina in Turkey, Evosys Laser has strengthened its global presence. Both companies already have elementary experience in laser plastic welding.
TÜV SÜD Rail certifies control system for railway applications
TÜV SÜD Rail has certified B&R's X90 system for use in railway applications. In accordance with the EN 50155, EN 50657 and EN 45545-2 standards, the mobile control system can now be used for applications such as lighting and temperature control.
Chromacity partners with Tematys in France
Ultrafast laser manufacturer Chromacity has entered an agreement with photonics and quantum science consulting firm Tematys to develop new industrial opportunities for its lasers in France.
Tiny switches give lidar record resolution
New detection system consists of a matrix of tiny optical antennas and MEMS switches that rapidly turn them on and off.
Beckhoff: Most successful fiscal year in the company's history
A successful and at the same time very challenging 2021 financial year lies behind Beckhoff Automation. For the first time in its almost 42-year history, the automation technology specialist from Verl exceeded one billion in sales. With a worldwide total of 1.182 billion euros, the company increased its sales by around 28 percent compared to the previous year.
Hema expands company management
Hema expands the management: Dr. Wolfram Kleuver is now supporting the longstanding managing director Steffen Walter.
A femtosecond laser at 2 microns
A new, innovative high-energy laser system is particularly interesting for the micromachining of plastics. Laser Zentrum Hannover, together with partners from industry and research, is developing femtosecond lasers that emit a wavelength of two micrometers.
New optical micro-probes to study the brain
A first step towards a new class of versatile nano-optical neural implants for brain research.
Luna Innovations acquires Lios Sensing
NKT Photonics has divested its Lios Sensing business to the American company Luna Innovations for a total consideration of 20 million euros.
“The art of making lenses”
Founded by Wilhelm Loh in 1922 in Wetzlar, Germany, Satisloh is a global provider in ophthalmic and precision optics manufacturing machines. The organization has played a key role in bringing innovations and technologies to both markets during the past one hundred years.
Laser-induced damage mechanism of CaF2 crystals
Chinese researchers studied the laser-induced damage characteristics with a self-developed KrF excimer laser.
Nuburu names Brian Knaley as CFO
The three-time public company CFO joins Nuburu with deep experience in leading business transformation and optimization of financial processes on a global scale.
Towards diamond spin photon-based quantum computers
The quantum processor being developed in “Spinning” is capable of operating with low cooling requirements. Thus, it may be implemented in close proximity to classical computer systems, enabling scalable and hybrid computer architectures.
Prototype of a large-area sky-blue PeLED
This new approach represents an important step to the commercial application of PeLED lighting.
Machinery exports: China extends lead over Germany
German machinery manufacturers exported machinery and equipment worth 179.4 billion euros in 2021, with growth of 10 percent, the VDMA reports. However, China remains the world's leading exporter, and its exports have risen even more sharply.
TKH Group: Significant organic growth in sales and earnings
Alexander van der Lof, CEO of the technology company TKH, is more than satisfied with the development of his company. Total sales increased by 30.7 percent to a total of €797.9 million in the second half of 2021, sales of smart vision systems by 9.4% to €429.8 million.
