Jenoptik acquires Berliner Glas Medical and SwissOptic
Deal to accelerated growth and stronger focus on photonics, expansion of global presence in attractive markets, predominantly the semiconductor equipment and medical technology industries.
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Metalens with extremely high efficiency
NIL Technology (NILT) has designed, built, and characterized multiple meta optical element (MOE) lenses with a breakthrough performance of 94 % absolute efficiency.
SPS 2021: Organizer relies on 3G rule
Taking into account the current Corona regulation of the Bavarian state government, the SPS will take place from November 23-25, 2021 in Nuremberg as a so-called 3G plus event. Fully vaccinated and convalescent people as well as people with a negative PCR test that is no more than 48 hours old are allowed to participate. This regulation enables a largely unrestricted trade fair experience with maximum protection against infection.
Inpotron doubles production
Inpotron is expanding production at its headquarters. The power supply specialists are reacting to the increased demand for their products and want to systematically counteract delivery bottlenecks. An agile company structure should ensure dynamic growth. A 100 percent increase in sales to 48 million euros is planned by 2028.
Thorne Lietz joins InnoLas Solutions
In September, Thorne Lietz joined the electronics team at InnoLas Solutions as senior sales manager. For 25 years, he held various positions at LPKF Laser & Electronics.
Lab-scale laser for energetic XUV pulses
A new method to produce a promising light source, usually available only in giant facilities, at a lab-scale tabletop.
Train thousands to develop innovative photonics-based solutions
A consortium of over fifty of Europe’s top photonics competence centers has established a program to train thousands of industry workers in the adoption and development of innovative photonics-based solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges, from environmental sustainability to healthy living and smart infrastructure.
Non-contact measurement technology special show: Submit your exhibit suggestions now
As part of the leading international trade fair for quality assurance Control 2022 in Stuttgart, Fraunhofer Vision, in cooperation with trade fair organizer Schall, is organizing the special show on non-contact measurement technology for the 17th time. Companies, research institutions and universities that are interested in participating are asked to submit an exhibit proposal to the Fraunhofer Vision division by the beginning of November 2021.
Stable perovskite nanocrystals for LEDs
Breakthrough in stabilizing nanocrystals introduces a low-cost, energy-efficient light source for consumer electronic devices, detectors and medical imaging.
Cooperation as a recipe for success
First year of intensive cooperation successfully completed – JustAir-Teka units complement JustLaser products to create a custom-fit package solution.
EPIC hires photonic technologies program manager
Panagiotis Vergyris’ expertise includes optical techniques for material characterization, quantum and classical communication systems, meteorology and atmospheric measurements, innovating microfabrication protocols, space and defense, and health care.
Nine elections ensure continuity and change
Six long-standing board members bid farewell at the general meeting – Josef May continues to lead the fortunes of ophthalmic optics in the association.
Photoneo introduces new CEO of the Sensors Business Unit
Photoneo has hired Werner Mueller-Veith as new CEO of the Sensors division.
New method of processing 3D images
Sandia National Laboratories researchers have created a method of processing 3D images that could have beneficial implications for health care, manufacturing and electric vehicles.
Stemmer Imaging presents the 2024 timetable and sets medium-term goals
At a Capital Markets Day, Stemmer Imaging concretized the goals for the next few years. The company is now aiming to achieve its sales target of EUR 200 million in 2024 and has also increased the earnings range from 10 to 12 percent to an average of 12 to 14 percent in the medium term.
Macnica ATD Europe introduces new CEO
On the occasion of Vision 2021 in Stuttgart, Macnica ATD Europe introduced Shoichi Teshiba as the new CEO of all European Macnica operations
Capture 3D becomes part of the Zeiss Group
Zeiss has confirmed the successfully completed acquisition of Capture 3D. Capture 3D is GOM's sales partner for optical 3D measurement technology in the USA. Upon completion of the transaction, Capture 3D will become part of the Industrial Quality & Research division.
Indie Semiconductor acquires Teraxion
Indie Semiconductor, an autotech solutions innovator, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Teraxion, a market leader in the design and manufacture of innovative photonic components.
Assemble optical systems with maximum precision
Aachen scientists have developed and set up a new precision gripper arm made of metal powder for the first time: a novelty for the assembly of space components in clean rooms. The gripper arm is lighter than its predecessor and yet stable enough to mount and adjust heavier laser optics with ultraprecision.
Detecting light in the darkness of a vacuum
In a proposed experiment, a postage stamp-sized synthetic diamond containing the nitrogen-based light detectors is suspended in a super-cooled metal box that creates a vacuum.
Trumpf ups investment in quantum start-up Q.ant
High-tech company Trumpf is boosting its support for its wholly owned subsidiary Q.ant with a new eight-figure investment. The new funding will allow the start-up to venture into the development and production of quantum computer chips.
Printing microscopic gas sensors
Using direct laser writing, arrays of optically responsive ionogel structures were fabricated. They show visible color changes in the presence of different solvent vapors.
Macnica ATD Europe introduces new CEO
On the occasion of Vision 2021 trade fair in Stuttgart, Macnica ATD Europe officially introduced Mr Shoichi Teshiba as the new CEO of all European Macnica operations.
Young researcher award for innovative theses presented
Clean water, the elimination of space debris, new methods for medical endoscopy, and more powerful lasers – once again innovative theses with a special connection to applied photonics were honored with the Applied Photonics Award, the young researcher award by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF. The award was presented to the four prize winners on September 29 virtually by Nobel Prize winner Reinhard Genzel as part of the Photonics Days Jena.
Metal AM at the service of watchmaking
Kif Parechoc, an expert in watch movement components, has signed a highly innovative partnership agreement with AddUp, a French specialist in industrial metal 3D printing, to use metal additive manufacturing (AM) for very high precision watchmaking purposes.
Transparent solar cells for windows
High-efficiency but fragile molecules for converting light to electricity thrive with a little protection.
The basics and terms of industrial machine vision are updated
The series of guidelines VDI / VDE / VDMA 2632 Part 1 has been published as a draft. Its aim is to support users and solution providers in the implementation of the projects. Suggestions for improvement can be submitted immediately.
VDMA: Machine Vision is booming, lack of chips means longer delivery times
The forecast has been confirmed: the European machine vision industry will grow by 7 percent in 2021. The order books are full. Only the lack of chips is slowing the machine vision industry, resulting in longer delivery times
Day of Photonics activity competition
This year we are announcing a special competition and a special award for the most popular Day of Photonics activity. The main prize is a virtual badge for the most popular activity issued by the Day of Photonics. Showcase the award on your website, social media and marketing materials!
PhotonicsViews issue 5/2021 is out
Issue 5/2021 – October/November’21 – is out, including articles from AdlOptica, Evosys, HD Vision Systems, Holo/Or, Lasea, Lessmüller Lasertechnik, Luleå University of Technology, Luxinar, and several more companies and institutions. On the cover: Edmund Optics.
Wiley at Vision 2021: We Catch Your Eye
Visit us at Vision 2021 in Stuttgart! We have prepared a special surprise: we will take a professional iris photo for you free of charge.
3D microscopy of human organs
New method can be used to reveal previously unrecognised alterations in the pancreas, but it can also be used to study other human organs and diseases.
FDA clears world’s first photon-counting CT
Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510 (k) clearance of the Naeotom Alpha, the world’s first photon-counting computer tomograph. With a novel system concept and pioneering new detector technology, it ushers in a new era in computed tomography, a technology that determines the course of many medical decisions.
Sensor and measurement technology: sales stabilize, order situation picks up
Sensor and measurement technology recorded significant sales growth in the first quarter, while sales stabilized at plus minus zero percent in the second quarter. Incoming orders in the industry developed positively overall with an increase of eight percent. The proportion of AMA member companies that have registered short-time work is falling significantly, with only one in five companies now working on short-time work.
W3+ Fair: 120 exhibitors on site
On September 22nd and 23rd, 2021, the second network event for experts from optics, photonics, electronics and mechanics took place in the Dornbirn exhibition center in Austria. For many exhibitors, it was the first personal meeting with experts after the pandemic break.
