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 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.
A new correlator works like a photonic processor by using fiber optic components to turn two radio-frequency signals into optical signals.
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.
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.
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.
Nonlinear conversion is an excellent route for structured beam generation for nonlinear optics and laser technology.
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.
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 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.
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.
New detection system consists of a matrix of tiny optical antennas and MEMS switches that rapidly turn them on and off.
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 the management: Dr. Wolfram Kleuver is now supporting the longstanding managing director Steffen Walter.
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.
A first step towards a new class of versatile nano-optical neural implants for brain research.
NKT Photonics has divested its Lios Sensing business to the American company Luna Innovations for a total consideration of 20 million euros.
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.
Chinese researchers studied the laser-induced damage characteristics with a self-developed KrF excimer laser.
The three-time public company CFO joins Nuburu with deep experience in leading business transformation and optimization of financial processes on a global scale.
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.
This new approach represents an important step to the commercial application of PeLED lighting.
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.
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.
The Liège-based specialist in precision laser solutions for industry Lasea has received a 10 million euro financial injection from the M80 PE fund, with the support of Noshaq and SRIW.
In 2022, the cycloidal gear specialist Nabtesco Precision Europe GmbH is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Today, the Düsseldorf-based company is considered a strong automation partner for robotics and mechanical engineering.
New device could help autonomous vehicle systems to navigate through hazardous conditions that reduce visibility.
As demonstrated by research at the Technical University of Munich, the combination of a programmable nLight fiber laser that can toggle between single-mode and ring mode in a matter of milliseconds plus a Raylase optical deflection unit with a zoom axis solves many of the known problems with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) in 3D printing – such as a lack of homogeneity in the melt pool and reduced production speed.
Zebra Technologies wants to take over Matrox Imaging. This underlines the US company's claim to gain further market share in industrial machine vision.
Based on strong interest from the US market and a solid finance position, UpNano, a commercial-stage technology company and expert in 2-photon polymerization (2PP) 3D-printing, announced it will extend operations to the United States, adding Erika Bechtold as vice president of US operations.
German researchers show that standard silicon cells are also suitable as a basis for tandem cells with perovskite top cells.
Belden has taken over Netmodule AG and its employees. According to a company spokesman, Netmodule will be integrated into Belden's Industrial Automation division and is intended to expand competencies in the field of wireless technology.
A consortium led by quantum start-up Q.ant is set to receive some 50 million euros in research funding. Approximately 42 million euros of this will come from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), while the consortium partners will contribute around 8 million euros.
Lumentum and Ayar Labs cooperate to power optical I/O solutions, further strengthening supply chain and ecosystem for applications in AI, data center, HPC, and telecommunications.
Edmund Optics, manufacturer and supplier of products for image processing, now offers professional optics design support at its Mainz location.
