Kolja Haberland, CTO at Laytec, talks about the early years of the company and explains how they managed to grow from a three-person operation to a globally active medium-sized enterprise.
The Handyscan 3D Evo Series puts traceable optics and software within reach of the process, helping organizations move from data collection to confident decisions with fewer interruptions.
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and connection technology of photonics systems. Common coupling methods of Active Alignment during assembly are described here.
Creaform’s new Handyscan 3D|EVO Series offers portable, metrology‑grade 3D scanning for precise, efficient inspection. It helps QC/QA teams measure complex parts without CMM bottlenecks.
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The trade fair will be held under the patronage of Federal Minister of Transport Patrick Schnieder, who will open the event with a keynote speech on March 24. The trade fair emphasizes the importance of autonomous technologies for Europe's mobility and innovative strength. A new feature is the partnership with the German Armed Forces, which highlights the topic of defense in the context of autonomous systems.
The International Electrical Steel Sheet Summit (IESSS) will take place on April 22–23, 2026, in Aachen and is a global meeting for experts from across the entire value chain of the electrical steel industry. Participants can learn about high-performance electric motors, mobility solutions, and energy systems. The event will feature discussions on innovations in steel grades, manufacturing processes, and digitalization. There will be networking opportunities and an exhibition on technologies and trends in the electrical steel industry.
The 17th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, will take place in Frankfurt am Main from May 5 to 7, 2026. This event brings together manufacturers and users of optical technology and image processing every two years.
The supporting program includes the “Photonics Talks” and the presentation of the Photonics Frontiers Award 2026.
