Fraunhofer IPMS is expanding its 300-mm technology platform. A new PVD system is expected to accelerate the development of superconducting materials for future quantum computers.
The German photonics industry saw significant growth in the first half of 2026. Semiconductors, defense, aviation, and quantum technologies are the main drivers of this growth.
This time, the focus is on the growing importance of photonics for defense and security applications in Europe.
The company has established Attosys Laser, thereby expanding its range of laser-based manufacturing processes.
During a three-day Open House in Unterschleißheim near Munich, Optoprim Germany and Craic Technologies demonstrated integrated UV–visible–NIR and Raman microspectroscopy under real research conditions.
Lasers of various power classes are available in separate laboratory rooms, supplemented by Ophir measurement equipment as well as optical benches, optomechanical components, and motion systems from Newport.
The QuINSiDa project has demonstrated an optical free beam system in the laboratory that combines Li-Fi with continuous and discrete variable quantum key distribution (CV-/DV-QKD) in a common architecture
The third edition of the IPG Power Days E-Mobility Edition has established itself as a specialist platform for technical decision-makers from the automotive, e-mobility and battery production sectors.
With 160 exhibitors from 16 countries and over 24,200 trade visitors (2025), the event is currently the largest trade fair for quantum technologies
Learn in this webinar how Cryogenic 6-axis hexapods enable precise positioning in quantum and photonics experiments involving multiple degrees of freedom.
Reliable manufacturing processes are essential for the assembly and interconnection technology of photonics and optoelectronics systems.
A stand-alone OCT-based sensor system enables precise, continuous seam inspection in GMA welding, reducing the effort required for downstream quality checks.
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.
Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the new WS series of mini spectrometers for high-resolution UV to NIR applications.
Maik Müller, CEO of Nynomic AG, was confirmed as Chairman of the Management Board.
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.
In this interview, Mike Giznik, President of Midopt, explains why Silwir is a good choice for applications such as industrial inspection, defense, and autonomous systems.
Process Monitoring in Automotive Production.
New metrics for meaningful analysis beyond ISO 11146.
Efficient Analysis Through Combined Image Data.
Computer Architectures for future data processing
AI-driven beam shaping and multispectral imaging combined.
The new Vision Tech Expo showcases the latest trends in AI machine vision, embedded vision, and 3D sensor technology
The prototype of the QSolid quantum computer was successfully integrated into the JUNIQ infrastructure of the Jülich Supercomputing Center.
Laser Components began coating individual laser optics almost 40 years ago. These are used in laser processes in numerous industries, including medicine, defense and aerospace.
The aim is continuity and securing the future
Product: Scientific sCMOS camera ORCA-Halo (C17440-20U), which expands the existing ORCA camera series.
Photonics is essential for our understanding of the universe and enables precise measurements, laser-based communication and comprehensive earth observation.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly accelerating developments in photonics - from industrial production to medical diagnostics and environmental technology.
Laser World of Photonics will once again bring the international photonics community together in Munich from June 24 to 27, 2025.
iPronics ONE is a breakthrough in AI infrastructure: a fast reconfigurable, and lossless Optical Circuit Switch built on software-defined Silicon Photonics.
Battery production is at the heart of industrial and climate policy worldwide. Indeed, the demand for energy storage systems for electromobility and stationary applications is growing globally as is the importance of efficient, sustainable and regionally independent battery production.
Coherent’s Thomas Hofmeister and Majid Abbasi discuss how lasers have played a key role in the transformation of manufacturing in the automotive industry in a new PhotonicsViews article.
At Politecnico di Milano, the Laboratory for Laser Applications, SITEC, looks towards the development of new processes enabling new products and solutions for electric mobility exploiting the increased availability of laser-based manufacturing solutions in the industry.
