Improved 3D printing of titanium
Additive manufacturing processes can eliminate inhomogeneity of titanium alloys during fast cooling – 40 % lighter and super-strong.
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Siemens and LG Energy Solution enter into partnership
Siemens and LG Energy Solution (LGES), a battery manufacturer, have signed a letter of intent. In the future, the two companies will intensify their cooperation in the field of battery production, in particular the digitization of production processes.
Cirdan launches “Photonics” certificate
With collaboration from C8 Technologies, Cirdan Capital Management has launched a certificate based on the Solactive EPIC Core Photonics Index.
EO to distribute Trumpf lasers
Trumpf Laser Technology has partnered with Edmund Optics (EO) to enhance global access to its TruPulse nano ns-pulsed fiber lasers.
Okke Ottenlinger to head Evosys China
Since 1 November, Okke Ottenlinger is the new managing director of the German laser systems producer’s Chinese subsidiary Evosys Suzhou Laser System Co Ltd. – another planned step to serve customers in China even better.
Quantum keys from a chip
World’s first QKD system based on quantum transmitter, receiver and random number generator chips – quantum chips manufactured using standard semiconductor processes.
Fluence opens new facility in Poland
The new laboratory in Wrocław is equipped with a top-class, high-precision automated micromachining station based on high-power femtosecond lasers.
Predicting quantum light-matter interactions better
A new theory about interaction between light and matter provides a significant step towards integrating the quantum nature of light into modern-day devices.
Pixargus strengthens international sales
Luc Despineux joined the sales team of measurement technology manufacturer Pixargus on October 1, 2021. He is to strengthen international sales in particular.
Intel launches Integrated Photonics Research Center
Collaborative, multiple university center brings together world-renowned photonics and circuits researchers to pave the way for the next decade of computer interconnects.
Stemmer Imaging raises earnings forecast for 2021
Stemmer Imaging raises its Ebitda forecast for the current fiscal year to 16 to 17 million euros. For fiscal year 2022, the company aims to achieve double-digit sales growth and an Ebitda of 20 million euros.
VDMA fall survey: business climate in China clouds over
According to the current fall survey for the second half of 2021, the business climate for the German mechanical and plant engineering industry in China has deteriorated. Nevertheless, the companies expect a very good result for 2021 as a whole. On average, companies are expecting 22 percent sales growth this year and 10 percent in 2022.
Microlight3D celebrates anniversary with enlarged team
Company keeps pace with increased sales and deliveries of new 3D microprinting equipment with recruitment in development, manufacturing and sales.
New capital raised to commercialize spectrum-enhanced detection and ranging
Israeli startup proposes first complete solution that is capable of producing both HD image-data and a detailed depth map in all visibility conditions.
Photon-counting for remote spectrum analysis
Improved spectroscopy with an optical comb can detect different gases in the atmosphere simultaneously with ranged-resolved spectra.
EMVA webinar: Optical inspection in the automotive industry
How do you choose the right tool from the toolbox of algorithm-based machine vision, robotic imaging and AI for your own end-of-line optical inspection in the automotive industry? This question will be answered by the webinar next Thursday, December 9, 2022, which is part of the EMVA Spotlight Series.
Renewed: Collaborative Research Center of Paderborn University and TU Dortmund
The German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) announced a further renewal of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) / Transregio 142, “Tailor-made nonlinear photonics: From fundamental concepts to functional structures” at Paderborn University.
Light speed advances
Every time someone sends a message or posts to TikTok, it takes thousands of optical and electrical connections to get that message through. But what if there was a way to manipulate the power of light to create technology that makes these connections more stable and more energy efficient?
Schneider Electric receives German Sustainability Award
Schneider Electric won the German Sustainability Award in the “Climate Transformation Field” category. The tech group is recognized for its holistic and digital IoT solutions. The jury of the independent German Sustainability Award Foundation also highlighted Schneider Electric's internal efforts to protect the climate.
Trumpf acquires joint venture with Sisma
The top management of Sisma thanks Trumpf for the collaboration within the joint venture Trumpf-Sisma S.r.l. and look forward to a productive commercial partnership.
A traffic light for light-on-a-chip
Combining integrated photonics and MEMS engineering, a hybrid semiconductor fabrication technology is fully CMOS-compatible and accessible via large-volume foundry processes.
Volvo invests in imaging start-up
Potential uses of the technology include advanced filters for various applications, in-cabin sensing, blind-proof front-looking cameras and digital holographic projections.
Beckhoff for the first time with annual sales of more than one billion
At the annual press conference, Hans Beckhoff presented the current figures for his company. Despite the corona crisis, he expects 25 percent growth and sales of 1,150 million euros in 2021. In addition, the MX system was presented, which is intended to completely replace the control cabinet.
Photonic chip for isolating light
A new study demonstrates a powerful way to isolate, or control the directionality of light.
Smart Factory Institute opened, Senswork Inc. is inaugural tech partner
German firm specializing in machine vision systems joins as the inaugural technology partner of the Smart Factory Institute Chattanooga, in partnership and collaboration with Volkswagen Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Automation Technology expands management team
Since November 1, 2021, Alice Travers has joined the management team of camera manufacturer Automation Technology as Chief Financial Officer. In the newly created position, the areas of administration, finance and controlling are now under a single management.
Advanced efficiency and process control of AM systems
Prima Additive, a business unit of the Prima Industrie group, Borsa Italiana, and Materialise, a global provider of 3D printing solutions, are intensifying their collaboration in the optimization of metal additive manufacturing systems.
Jenoptik strengthens focus on photonics
With the sale of Vincorion and the almost simultaneous completion of the acquisitions of BG Medical Applications and Swissoptic, Jenoptik is strengthening its focus on photonics. The new additions are particularly active in medical technology.
State encourages participation in the Sensor + Test
Exhibitor of the upcoming Sensor + Test, which will take place from 10.-12. May 2022, which takes place in Nuremberg, can now plan their participation with very special funding. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy supports small and medium-sized innovative companies in marketing their products or services.
Ultrafast control of quantum materials
Experiments and theoretical ideas for how solids react to excitations with short laser pulses or the coupling of light and matter during irradiation with light.
Standard work on radiation thermometry revised
Guideline VDI/VDE 3511 Sheet 4 "Technische Temperaturmessung - Strahlungsthermometrie" (Technical Temperature Measurement - Radiation Thermometry) has been fundamentally revised and updated on the basis of the December 2011 version. It covers radiation thermometry comprehensively and introduces the basics without presupposing in-depth knowledge of optics or radiation thermometry.
Pulsar Photonics opens new company location
High demand for production solutions: its second plant triples the production capacity of the laser technology specialist from Herzogenrath and establishes the necessary preconditions to meet the demand in the fast-growing field of laser machine engineering.
EMVA Business Conference 2022 to be held in Brussels
The upcoming EMVA Business Conference 2022 will be held in Brussels, Belgium, May 12-14, 2022. The original venue in Sofia, Bulgaria, could not be kept due to the low vaccination rate there. Registration is now open.
Datasensing: Datalogic merges sensor division with acquired M.D. Micro Detectors
Datalogic is combining the Sensor & Safety and Machine Vision business unit and the sensor manufacturer M.D. Micro Detectors, which was acquired in March 2021, into a separate brand: Datasensing. As of January 1, 2022, sensors of various technologies, optoelectronic solutions for machine and plant safety, automated vehicle guidance, and machine vision will then be bundled.
Pleora Technologies expands sales of AI solutions in North America
Futura Automation now also distributes Pleora's AI solutions in North America. The two companies recently agreed on this.
