Chatbots for Dead, Endangered, and Extinct Languages
Possibilities and Limitations of Generative AI for Continuing Education.
Practical Information with Technical Relevance at the 2026 Control Expert Days
The Quality Assurance (QA) community will meet at the Control Expert Days in Stuttgart to exchange professional insights on the 20th and 21st of May, 2026.
Compact, Cooled SWIR Camera
Balluff has developed the most compact cooled SWIR camera in the world. The sensor is cooled by a Peltier element, and the generated heat is transferred directly to the housing.
Image Analysis Software Denk Match AI
AI-based matching process for object-based recognition without prior training.
Optical Measuring Device QM-Fit
QM‑Fit is a compact, intuitively operated vision measuring system that uses automatic part and geometry recognition to begin measurements immediately after the workpiece is placed.
100GigE Cameras of the Zenith Series
The 100GigE cameras in Emergent’s Zenith Series are pushing to higher resolutions and framerates using back-illuminated Sony sensors.
Protective Windows Silwir
Midopt Silwir is a series of high-performance protective windows for thermal imaging systems in the long-wave infrared range (LWIR, 8–12 µm).
3D Camera Nion
The Nion 3D time-of-flight camera combines high spatial resolution with precise depth perception for detailed 3D data, even with fast movements or in difficult environments.
Confocal High Temperature Sensors IFS2407-HT/VAC
The confocal chromatic high-temperature sensors are designed for measurements in demanding environments.
2D/3D Vision System for Robots
Deployed in weeks not months, the system uses Zebra FS40 & FS42 industrial scanners and Photoneo Motioncam-3D cameras for real-time, high-resolution barcode, ID, and 3D point-cloud data capture.
Evocam board camera
The VCSBC Evocam from Vision Components is an all-in-one smart board-level camera with MediaTek processor for fast and easy vision integration.
Image Processing Software Dragonfly 3D World
Dragonfly 3D World is an AI-enabled image processing and analysis platform for industrial inspection workflows.
SWIR Smart Camera Alecs
The Alecs Smart Camera portfolio is now extended with the Sony IMX993 SWIR sensor, a 3.2 MP InGaAs sensor with 2080 × 1544 resolution, global shutter, and a spectral range of 400–1700 nm.
Smart Camera PV4
The Vision Sensor PV4 is a compact, modular, and freely programmable AI vision sensor for industrial image processing.
Optatec 2026: Photonics for the Future
An international expert audience will attend the 17th Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, taking place in Frankfurt from the 5th through the 7th of May, 2026.
Compact Powerhouses with Versatile Configurability
New additions to the Faulhaber DC motor range: the high-performance 1437 GXR, 1424 and 1437 SXR models. When combined with the 14GPT gearbox and the IEP3 encoder, they provide a solution that fits the motor’s diameter.
Integrated Lens Control with Canon RF Mount
Under license of Canon, camera models in the high-performance Baumer LX series were developed that fully integrate the current RF mount—without adapters or additional cables.
Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.
Weld Seam Inspection Through Optical Coherence Tomography
A stand-alone OCT-based sensor system enables precise, continuous seam inspection in GMA welding, reducing the effort required for downstream quality checks.
Gas Phase Plasma Transfer in Analysis of Metal Microparticles
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy enables the analysis of the thermochemical oxidation of iron particles by measuring the oxygen-to-iron ratio. But laser pulse length affects the surrounding gas phase.
Where Optics Industry and Science Meet
Conference manager Prof. Dr. Stephan Reichelt from the Institute of Applied Optics (ITO) at the University of Stuttgart looks back on a positive event with high-caliber contributions.
Fresnel Lenses as an Economic Alternative to Aspheric Lenses
Fresnel lenses suit many industrial tasks. New design algorithms enable unusual shapes, and modern manufacturing allows large scale production, making them a cost effective alternative to aspheric lenses.
“New technologies always start in R&D”
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.
A Usable Workflow in Optical Metrology
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.
25GigE Camera Atlas 25
The Atlas 25 is a compact 25GigE camera purpose-built for OEM integration and system integrators requiring deterministic high-bandwidth imaging in the most demanding applications.
Ultrasound Sensor Adar
Sonair introduces Adar (acoustic detection and ranging), a product based on scientific and patented developments designed to support autonomous robots in terms of safety, cost structure, and efficiency.
Fixed Focal Length Lenses of the E Series
The Edmund Optics E Series Fixed Focal Length Lenses provide a cost-effective imaging solution for logistics, barcode reading, and other high-throughput industrial applications.
Hyperspectral Camera Blackeye Gen.2 MWIR
The Blackeye Gen.2 MWIR hyperspectral camera is suitable for material optical detection.
Color Measurement System Lumitop X30 AR
The Lumitop X30 AR, an imaging color measurement system from Instrument Systems, was developed for near-eye displays.
Image Processing Software for Hygiene Monitoring
VMT is modernizing pharmaceutical hygiene monitoring, replacing error-prone, time- and resource-intensive manual processes with the fully automatic evaluation of thousands of contact/settle plates (Ø 55/90 mm).
Framegrabber Coaxlink QSFP28
Improving from the 5,000 MB/s camera bandwidth, the new Coaxlink QSFP28 surges beyond this limit, using the latest optical interfaces and Vision Standard IP-Cores to offer 12,500 MB/s camera bandwidth.
UV-NIR Spectrometers of the WS series
Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the new WS series of mini spectrometers for high-resolution UV to NIR applications.
3D Camera C7 Series
With the first 3D triangulation camera from the new C7 series, AT Sensors has overcome the previous 1 GigE limit.
Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine Visius
Visius is an intuitive and accurate optical coordinate measuring solution at an affordable cost.
Machine Vision System Rotary Wiper
The Kowa Rotary Wiper is an machine vision system specifically designed for use in machine tools.
