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.
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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.
Formnext celebrated successful return as in-person event
Now in its seventh year, Formnext 2021 once again gave a warm welcome to the international AM community and, following last year’s online-only event, built on the remarkable successes of previous years.
“Celebrating 20 years of Sensofar spirit”
Sensofar, a leading-edge technology group within the surface optical metrology field, celebrates its company anniversary.
Intelligent optical chip to improve telecommunications
An INRS team uses autonomous learning approaches for optical waveform generators to boost optical signal processing functionalities for current and future telecom applications.
“175 years of innovation, passion and the courage to develop”
On 17 November 1846, young mechanic Carl Zeiss opened his workshop for precision mechanics and optics in Jena, thus laying the foundation for what would become the Zeiss group.
Bridging optics and electronics
A simple spatial light modulator made from gold electrodes covered by a thin film of electro-optical material changes its optical properties in response to electric signal.
25 years of metallic 3D laser printing
“This is an auspicious occasion for a retrospective and outlook on our technology,” says Jasmin Saewe, head of the LPBF competence area at Fraunhofer ILT.
UFO for wafer level testing
Jenoptik provides an essential component for novel PIC wafer level tests with the optoelectronic UFO Probe Card. Users benefit from a fast and simple integration, high flexibility, and state-of-the-art test technology.
A new synthesis method for photoinitiators
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have developed a new, significantly cheaper production method for germanium-based photoinitiators. This opens up further fields of application beyond the dental sector.
Strategic partnership to address display industry
Large optics are used in lasers for the production of OLED displays – laser technology CEO Christian Schmitz: “This strategic partnership increases our technological autonomy and therefore strengthens our market position.”
Purmundus Challenge presented for the ninth time
The annual international design competition for 3D and 4D printing was concluded in Frankfurt on 18 November 2021 as part of the Formnext exhibition. A total of eight submissions received the coveted gold trophies.
Lumentum to acquire NeoPhotonics
Combination accelerates Lumentum’s penetration of the fast-growing opportunity for high-speed optical components for cloud and telecom network infrastructure and creates a better partner for customers globally
New kind of a local quantum network
Quantum network exemplifies how experts might routinely connect quantum computers and sensors at a practical scale.
SPS 2021 canceled
Mesago has canceled the SPS - Smart Production Solutions, which was to take place in Nuremberg from November 23rd to 25th, 2021. In addition to the increasing number of infections, the organizer mainly cited the 2G rule that now exists in Bavaria and an upper limit for visitors as reasons.
Nynomic expands technology portfolio through acquisition of MGG
The products and services of the Nynomic group are based on a wide range of intelligent sensors for measuring optical radiation and smart technologies for data acquisition, processing and evaluation.
EMVA Young Professional Award 2022 - apply now
The call for applications for the EMVA Young Professional Award 2022 has started. From now on, students and young professionals in machine vision can apply for the annual award. The winner will receive prize money and will have the opportunity to attend the upcoming EMVA conference in Brussels free of charge. Costs for flight and hotel will be covered.
Metamaterial controls correlations of light
The new material allows small and high-quality lasers that are expected to have applications for example in imaging, flow detection and wireless optical communication.
Quantum collaboration: Cisco supports UCSB scientists
Co-operation between UC Santa Barbara researchers and Cisco Systems aims to push the boundaries of quantum technologies.
Laserlab-Europe elects Jens Biegert as new Director
The general assembly of Laserlab-Europe AISBL, the international not-for-profit association representing 45 leading laser research infrastructures in 22 European countries, elected Jens Biegert as new executive director and appoints new management board members.
Spectroscopy: Trinamix expands NIR portfolio by transmission solution
Trinamix has transformed the established method of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy into an accessible, affordable, and easy-to-use solution for broad usage beyond common lab applications.
