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Now online: Conference program for automation, machine vision and photonics
The post-Corona world of work, augmented reality in industry, or AI-based acoustic quality and process monitoring are just a selection of the topics in our Wiley Industry Days conference program. Register free of charge for the presentation you would like to attend. Just click on the download window at the bottom left!
Germany grants Optics University Center and Campus in Hanover
Science Council recommends an investment of 54.2 million euros to build the research building OPTICUM.
Change at the top of the Sick Management Board
The sensor manufacturer Sick is changing the top of its management board on October 1, 2021: Then Dr. Robert Bauer will take his leave and Dr. Mats Gökstorp will follow to take the place as CEO. At the same time, Dr. Niels Syassen will be appointed to the Executive Board. He will assume responsibility for Technology & Digitalization.
Stemmer Imaging reports a positive first quarter
Stemmer Imaging AG got off to a good start in the 2021 financial year and was able to continue the upward trend from the second half of 2020. This is already indicated by the recently published preliminary figures, which the company confirms today.
The world language of measurements
World Metrology Day commemorates the great achievements of the “universal language” for measurements.
Kappa Optronics turns 43
At the beginning of May, camera manufacturer Kappa Optronics celebrated the company's 43rd anniversary. The trainees had a nice surprise for this occasion also for the colleagues in the home office.
Jenoptik: The year 2021 begins with a leap
Jenoptik achieved a 26.8 percent increase in order intake to 268.3 million euros in the first quarter of 2021. All three photonics divisions contributed to this - Light & Optics, Light & Production and Light & Safety. In terms of sales, Trioptics has pushed the Light & Optics division to the top of the group.
Ametek Surface Vision appoints Mike Hevey as division vice president
Effective immediately, Mike Hevey will become divisional vice president and global business manager at Ametek Surface Vision.
Vision Components turns 25
Embedded vision specialist Vision Components celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2021. The company wants to celebrate this occasion with a webinar series and a hackathon under the motto: "This has to work better" - a mindset that Vision Components considers typical for itself.
Teledyne completes acquisition of Flir
Teledyne has completed the acquisition of thermal imaging camera manufacturer Flir. As of Friday, May 14, 2021, the new company is called Teledyne Flir. The new name was accompanied by a new logo and a new claim.
Rauscher GmbH with changed company structure
Following the unexpected death of company founder Ernst Rauscher at the end of 2020, Rauscher has now also officially reorganized management responsibilities.
Better gas turbines from the 3D printer
Neutrons help to investigate internal stress in components made by additive manufacturing.
Zeiss takes over Capture 3D
With the planned acquisition of Capture 3D, Zeiss is expanding the market presence of the Industrial Quality and Research division in the USA. Capture 3D is a sales partner for optical 3D measurement technology from GOM in the USA. The company's headquarters are in Santa Ana, California.
Two lasers, two applications, one goal
The projects “HoLiB” and “MikroPuls” investigate how laser technology can be used to economically contact and join dissimilar materials.
New board member and management at ASAM
Association with important personnel changes with the beginning of the second quarter of 2021.
Non-linear optics meets X-rays
First evidence of self-phase modulation in the soft X-ray regime.
“Apple is entering silicon photonics”
Beyond communication, silicon photonics is penetrating consumer and automotive.
3D-printed optics improve imaging
Tiny lenses could correct color distortions for digital cameras and medical endoscopes.
Glass and transparent objects become visible to machines
New 3D sensor scans transparent objects.
Sensor+Test reaffirms leadership claim
Over 2,500 visitors from Germany and abroad met during the three days of the fair.
Generating tunable photon pairs
A new way to make entangled photons and to tune their properties.
Fraunhofer IKTS now in charge of Perlucor
As of April 1, 2021, the Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems took over the transparent ceramics division of CeramTec-ETEC.
MedPhab launches open call to support photonic medical device innovation
Europe’s first pilot line for photonics-based medical devices supports companies in the development of new medical diagnostics solutions.
Cost-efficient, wear-free and flexible
Manz develops a new laser welding process for use in lithium-ion battery cell production
Virtual images in optical trap displays
Hologram experts create real-life images that move in the air.
ST-Microelectronics and Oqmented jointly market laser-beam scanning solutions
Agreement focuses on increasing development and capacity for ultracompact, low-power laser-beam scanners
New device converts IR-light into images
An infrared imager combines the sensors and the display into one thin device.
Trumpf invests in Battery Resourcers
New recycling process developed by US company makes battery production more sustainable
MKS appoints Thorsten Frauenpreiss as Vice President
Experienced manager and laser expert to lead MKS Photonics brands in Europe
Silicon Software merges into Basler AG
Almost three years after the takeover of Silicon Software GmbH by Basler AG, the name Silicon Software disappears. Production, logistics, sales and technical support of the two companies have long been united anyway, explains Basler. The merger is now the final step.
Somersaulting photons
Spatio-temporal optical vortices could improve free-space optical communications.
Mitutoyo supports Karlsruhe Formula Student Team
The measurement technology manufacturer Mitutoyo supports the Karlsruhe Formula Student Team "High Speed Karlsruhe" by providing precision measurement tools to the currently 44 students free of charge.
