Metasufaces replace conventional lenses
New device allows more precise control of light than previously possible.
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Rapid.Tech 3D: “The right visitors are coming”
The 21st edition of the annual conference trade fair scores with high quality and a new level of networking.
Edmund Optics Trusted Optical Partnerships Program Grows
ASE Optics Europe and Photonics Precision Engineering join the program
Evosys Laser celebrates its 10th anniversary
The company develops and manufactures customized systems for the laser welding of plastics at its Erlangen site.
Joint development of data storage on 300 mm wafers
NY Creates and Fraunhofer IPMS will work together to develop and characterize devices that are critical to advancing the portfolios of both organizations.
A successful premiere in the world of quantum photonics
The new Quantum Photonics trade fair brought together many companies, institutions and experts from research, development and application.
High-precision quantum gates with diamond spin qubits
Very low error probabilities satisfy an important condition for future large-scale quantum computation.
Emmanuel Macron inaugurates EssilorLuxottica’s Excellence Laboratory
The Excellence Rx Laboratory (“Labex”) in the Grand Paris area was inaugurated by the President of France on Monday
TQ Group hosts PCB Designer Day 2025
On May 21, 2025, PCB Designer Day will take place at Gut Delling near Seefeld, an industry gathering of electronics experts initiated by the Professional Association for Electronics Design and Manufacturing (FED).
Combining photonic networks with acoustic sensing
New approach to achieve unprecedented accuracy and energy efficiency in fiber optic sensing.
Intelligent automation solutions for production and warehousing
Zebra Technologies presents new solutions for intelligent automation in manufacturing and warehousing at Automate 2025 in Detroit.
Change in management at Carl Zeiss Meditec
Dr. Markus Weber has informed the Supervisory Board that he will be leaving the company at his own request on May 31, 2025.
New production site opened
Rodriguez has opened a new production site for linear technology in Eschweiler.
Control switches to two-year mode
The next trade fair will not take place until 2027 and is set to expand the format.
AMS Technologies reorganizes management team
In addition to distribution, the company plans to focus more on system integration, customized solutions, and contract manufacturing.
Innovations in sensor technology honored
The AMA Association for Sensor and Measurement Technology has honored two development teams with the AMA Innovation Award 2025.
Imec and TNO launch Holst Centre Photonics Lab
Bridging the gap between innovation and industrialization for applications in automotive, healthcare, and data communications.
Increasing automation in the US automotive industry
In the US automotive industry, the installation of industrial robots rose by 10.7% to 13,700 units in 2024, according to preliminary results from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Opportunities and challenges of renewable energies
RS recently organized a roundtable discussion with industry leaders to discuss the potential and challenges of using renewable energy.
50 years of innovation and growth in linear technology
Founded in northern Italy in 1975, the company has grown into a global player that brings together brands such as Nadella and Durbal.
Impetus for future technologies in sensor and measurement technology
A total of 348 exhibitors from 24 countries and around 8,000 participants attended Sensor + Test in Nuremberg.
Multiphoton entanglement with metasurfaces
A single-gradient metasurface could significantly enhances the efficiency of quantum information processing.
Official inauguration of the Jenoptik fab in Dresden
The company manufactures micro-optics for the semiconductor equipment industry in a state-of-the-art production environment.
Image sensor technology with new technology
Imec spin-off Eyeo receives €15 million in start-up capital
New industry meeting place for the process industry
Messe Frankfurt and Dechema cooperate on new Achema Middle East
Quantum dots for lidar sensors
Silver telluride colloidal quantum dots for a better shortwave infrared photodetection.
Strong growth in the Li-ion battery market thanks to energy storage systems
The global market for lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries is showing strong growth, driven by energy storage deliveries.
New Sales Manager for Image Processing Solutions
Michael Alteg takes over sales at Autovimation and focuses on smart housing and mounting solutions for industrial image processing.
New guidelines strengthen Omlox standard in the industry
PI and the Fraunhofer Institute in Lemgo have published two practical guides on the Omlox localization standard, which was developed specifically for industrial applications.
Investment in AI strengthens digital transformation
Gefran acquires stake in Italian software company 40Factory, which specializes in industrial IoT and generative AI solutions
FOC&T becomes part of the Photona Group
Manufacturer of fiber optic components joins Laser Components.
Smartphone photo sensors works as antimatter camera
A new device can pinpoint antiproton annihilations with a high resolution, 35-fold better than previous real-time methods.
A tiny chip for mid-infrared pulses
New device generates short bursts of light for sensing and spectroscopy.
