PhotonicsViews

PhotonicsViews is the European trade magazine for optical technologies. It emerged from the two journals Laser Technik Journal (15 years) and Optik & Photonik (13 years)

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AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen

From April 22 to 24, 2026, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT invites you to AKL'26. The photonics congress with over 500 participants is taking place for the 15th time, this year with a significantly expanded program, over 80 presentations, and 54 exhibitor booths.

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PhotonicsViews September 2025 available now!

PhotonicsViews September 2025 available now!

The new issue of the PhotonicsViews is available. Read the September 2025 issue for free as PDF or E-Paper.

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Lapp Group takes over JJ-Lapp completely

JJ-Lapp will now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, with financial details remaining confidential.

Product • Machine Vision

Intelligent vision system for intuitive measurements

Mitutoyo has introduced the QM-Fit, a compact, manual vision measuring device for the fast and precise inspection of small and thin components.

News • Automation

TQ Group takes over Enders

The TQ Group is thus opening its 15th company location

Qioptiq Photonics becomes Excelitas Germany

The renaming is part of the global consolidation of the Excelitas Group.

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Digital events 2026

In 2026, we have once again prepared top events to keep you up to date in your specialist area.