The 15th Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems in Frankfurt was a resounding success from the 18th through the 20th of October, 2022. 255 exhibitors from thirty countries presented a comprehensive overview of global offerings for products, stand-alone and system solutions, as well as applications in the field of optotechnology including optical components, optomechanics, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, fiber-optic cables, laser components and digital microscopy, as well as processing machines and manufacturing systems for the production of optics, to a total of 3481 visitors from 37 countries on roughly 4,500 square meters of exhibition floor space in Hall 8. Twelve exhibitors travelled to the event from China, nine from the US, eight from France and seven from the UK.

It became plainly apparent right from the outset just how important face-to-face technical discussions can be – they can’t be replaced by any other form of communication. This was confirmed by numerous enthusiastic voices. “We’re always eager to participate at Optatec in Frankfurt in order to present new products and meet up with customers and partners,” said Dr. Christoph Seibel from Hamamatsu Photonics Germany. “It’s important to be on hand and offline – it’s indispensable.”

“We’re thrilled – great event, interesting discussions,” said Axel Haunholter from Optosigma Europe in Munich in summing up his company’s second appearance at Optatec. And he added that Optatec is the right trade fair for anyone interested in optics.

Dr Jürgen Bode of Satisloh, the world’s leading company for eyeglass and precision optics, was very pleased with the high levels of visitor interest in, amongst other things, the new coating machine introduced by the company as a trade fair highlight this year.

The topics covered by Optatec are steadily gaining in importance in all industrial and non-industrial sectors. Optical technologies are being driven by ever-stricter quality requirements, as well as by expanding use of automation and digitalization. “After the trade fair had to be postponed several times and was at last being eagerly anticipated by the industry, these three days have once again underscored the global significance of the event,” sums up project manager Fabian Krüger from trade fair promoters P. E. Schall.