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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AutomationsBest Award

AutomationsBest Award

The AutomationsBest Award is now entering its 3rd round. The award will be presented at SPS - Smart Production Solutions on 25 November 2025

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Imec opens new automotive chiplet site

The new branch in Heilbronn promotes chiplet-based architecture in the automotive industry.

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Edmund Optics expands its range with Ocean Optics spectrometers

Edmund Optics has entered into a new partnership with Ocean Optics and now offers a selection of premium spectrometers via its online store.

Faulhaber opens new sales office in India

The location is strategically embedded in the Asia-Pacific sales region.

Debra Phillips gives keynote

The NEMA President and CEO will Headline SPS Atlanta 2025 with High-Impact Keynote: “Powering the Electric Future”

20 years of Bernstein Safe Solutions in China

The company celebrates its branch in Taicang as a model of success.