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Computer attacks with laser light
IT systems that are physically isolated from the outside world (air-gapped) can still be attacked. This has been demonstrated by computer security experts in the LaserShark project.
Split photon provides a new way to see light
New discovery provides the first hint that a previously unknown, topological phase of light and matter which hosts Majorana bosons may exist.
United to champion quantum internet
QuTech – a collaboration of TU Delft and TNO – is joining forces with Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT to cooperate on quantum communication and quantum information networks.
Transforming materials with light
New process uses lasers to dramatically sculpt the properties of materials without the production of any excess damaging heat.
Mathematics meets semiconductor technology
The Leibniz Association will fund the joint project UV Lasers – From Modeling and Simulation to Technology (UVSimTech) for three years with nearly 1 million euros within the Leibniz Competition. It is coordinated by the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics, Berlin.
Milestones for Photonics Finland
Caroline Amiot has started December 1, 2021, as a project manager, she will work closely with Dr Ana Gebejes on the ongoing projects and with Tuukka Pakarinen on the organization of future Photonics Finland events.
Magnifying glass gives clear view of infrared light
Demonstration of a new concept in detecting infrared light, showing how to convert it into visible light, which is easily detected.
3D laser nanoprinters become compact
New approach opens the door to drastic miniaturization and cost reduction of 3D laser nanoprinters.
Space-qualified alexandrite laser crystals from Europe
To make the EU independent of non-European suppliers, Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH), Altechna Coatings, and Optomaterials work on a purely European supply chain for space-qualified alexandrite laser crystals in the EU project Galactic.
3D-Micromac with a change in the management board
The management board of the Chemnitz, Germany, company for laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, has appointed Marko Gerlach to the role of chief financial officer effective December 1, 2021.
Cascading femtosecond lasers into the mid-infrared
The first demonstration of direct femtosecond-pulse emission from a quantum cascade laser in the mid-infrared region paves the path towards novel applications of ultrashort laser pulses.
Materialise exercises option to buy Link3D
The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, Materialise acquires 100 % of the Link3D equity interests for 33.5 million US dollars.
New EPIC market report “future of thermal imaging”
Thermal scanning boomed during the current pandemic. A large number of systems are available, many of them have been launched during Covid-19 in a short time. The number of companies offering thermal screening or infrared fever measurement multiplied.
Shifting colors for on-chip photonics
On-chip frequency shifters in the gigahertz range could be used in next generation quantum computers and networks.
Tiny, efficient modulators at visible wavelengths
Compact and power-efficient phase modulator will improve lidar for remote sensing, AR/VR goggles, quantum information processing chips and implantable optogenetic probes.
50th laser anniversary for Trumpf
The idea of using light as a tool was still in its infancy when the Schramberg engineers used laser systems to spot-weld watch springs.
Martin Dawson receives award for micro-LED research
The director of research at Strathclyde’s Institute of Photonics and also head of the Strathclyde-hosted Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, Professor Martin Dawson, has been named as the 2021 winner of the Global SSL Award of Outstanding Achievement by the International SSL Alliance (ISA).
Femtoprint is going ‘Photonics’
As of February 1st, 2022, under the management of Dr Rolando Ferrini, a new business unit will pursue the company’s growth in photonics and specifically micro-optics.
Measuring skyrmions in three dimensions
An international team of researchers experimentally created a topological 3D skyrmionic hopfion in fully structured light.
3D-printing miniaturized optics on glass fibers
Scientists working on the BW Foundation project Hyazinth have developed a special 3D method that allows complex micro-optics, including apertures or other components, to be printed in a single step. This 3D microfabrication technology can be used to manufacture microendoscopes, for example.
Congatec changes top management
Congatec and Dr. Dirk Haft has announced a new management team as the new CEO and Daniel Jürgens as the new CFO. Gerhard Edi, currently CTO, will also take on the newly created position of CSO (Chief Strategy Officer). Konrad Garhammer, who previously acted as global director engineering, is moving up to the position of CTO.
LAMpAS reaching kilowatt laser power
The EU-funded LAMpAS project has achieved the target parameters of its kilowatts ultrafast laser. A demonstrator system will be integrated into a machine designed for industrial laser micromachining of square-meter sized surfaces.
Atik Cameras introduces new managers
Dr Panos Kapetanopoulos and Pedro Matos promoted as director of Atik Cameras Norwich, and general manager of the production facilities in Lisbon, respectively.
Quantum microscope with enhanced sensitivity
A new microscope uses interference patterns of entangled photons and very low intensity levels of light to image large areas of samples with a high sensitivity and resolution.
New funding for TU/e spinoff MicroAlign
The Eindhoven-based start-up will use the new investment by PhotonDelta and the Smart Industries TTT Fund to optimize the quality of optical fiber-to-chip connections at packaging and start exploring the market opportunities.
Harting reports the highest turnover in the company's history
Despite the corona pandemic, fragile supply chains and supply bottlenecks, the Harting Technology Group will continue on its growth path in the 2020/21 financial year (September 30). With an increase in sales of 14.5% compared to the previous year (€ 759 million), the internationally active family business generated € 869 million.
Zeiss AG names future Chairman of the Supervisory Board
The Annual General Meeting of Carl Zeiss AG appointed Dr. Michael Bolle as a new member of the Supervisory Board. He is to be elected Chairman of the the Board in January 2022.
Controlling light with phosphorus
Three layers of phosphorous atoms are used to create a material for polarizing light that is tunable, precise, and extremely thin.
Basler buys two Korean distributors
Basler takes over its two long-standing Korean business partners Datvision and Iovis and thus expands its direct business in Asia.
Bystronic acquires automation specialist Antil completely
Existing 70-% stake in Antil S.p.A., Italy, is increased by acquisition of the remaining 30-% minority stake through the Swiss sheet metal processing expert.
Zeiss reaches new all-time high in fiscal 2021
Zeiss achieved record sales and operating profit in fiscal year 2021 each. In addition, all divisions grew at double-digit rates. Group revenues, as a result, rose by 20 percent to EUR 7.5 billion and Ebit by 60 percent to EUR 1.48 billion, both compared to the previous year. Order intake grew to 8.97 billion euros, an increase of around 32 percent.
Microscopy specialist Peak Metrology expands software portfolio
Peak Metrology, solution provider for the surface metrology sector, is now cooperating with IDC Microinspection. The partnership combines Peak Metrology's instrument and hardware capabilities with IDC MicroInspection's process knowledge and application software. As a result, users of digital microscopes benefit from new possibilities such as larger measurement volumes and greater automation in image acquisition.
A celebration of brilliant leadership
The European Photonics Industry Consortium presents the EPIC CEO Award 2021 to Torsten Vahrenkamp, CEO and co-founder of Ficontec.
Acrotec Group unveils new headquarters
After 15 years in development, the new HQ was opened in Develier, establishing Acrotec’s local roots in the Jura and its desire of federating companies to benefit its customers in the company’s three main industrial sectors.
