Next Level of OCT Process Control of EV Powertrain Welding
To improve efficiency in electric drive units, manufacturers increasingly adopt two-speed gearboxes with an inner lamellae assembly (ILA) for better acceleration and highway efficiency.
Photonics
Three Decades Later, Metallic Oxygen Finally Yields Its Raman Signature
Oxygen turns metallic above 96 GPa, yet its vibrational fingerprint eluded detection for more than three decades.
Shaping the Future of Photonics Through Innovation and Collaboration
In this interview, Greg Hollows, Senior Vice President of Imaging & Optical Assemblies and Engineering at Edmund Optics, discusses the key trends in the photonics industry.
Precise Movement as the Key to Laser Micro-machining
In medical technology, microelectronics and the precision machining of complex geometries, accuracies in the micrometer range are required – while throughput is also rising.
Ubiquitous Lasers: 30 Years of Progress—and the Next Era of Photonics
For three decades, the AKL – International Laser Technology Congress has been one of the leading international meeting points for the laser community.
Fraunhofer IPMS Expands Its 300-mm Platform for Quantum Chips with a New PVD System
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 photonics industry is growing significantly again: New orders rise by 17 percent
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.
New Issue of PhotonicsViews Now Available
This time, the focus is on the growing importance of photonics for defense and security applications in Europe.
Evosys Laser Establishes Subsidiary
The company has established Attosys Laser, thereby expanding its range of laser-based manufacturing processes.
Microspectrophotometer in Practice
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.
Mks Opens European Laser Applications Lab for Pulsed Lasers
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.
Optical wireless quantum security: Li-Fi and QKD in one system
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
Laser applications for battery and drive production
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.
World of Quantum becomes the world's leading trade fair for quantum technologies
With 160 exhibitors from 16 countries and over 24,200 trade visitors (2025), the event is currently the largest trade fair for quantum technologies
Wiley Tech Talk: Cryogenic 6-axis Hexapods
Learn in this webinar how Cryogenic 6-axis hexapods enable precise positioning in quantum and photonics experiments involving multiple degrees of freedom.
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.
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.
UV-NIR Spectrometers of the WS series
Hamamatsu Photonics introduces the new WS series of mini spectrometers for high-resolution UV to NIR applications.
New board confirmed in the Spectaris Photonics Association
Maik Müller, CEO of Nynomic AG, was confirmed as Chairman of the Management Board.
Active Alignment in Assembly and Connection Technology
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.
Protective Windows: Finding a Germanium Alternative for LWIR Imaging
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.
Automatic Defect Detection in Laser Welding and Brazing with AI
Process Monitoring in Automotive Production.
Systematic Characterization of Ring-Shaped Laser Beams
New metrics for meaningful analysis beyond ISO 11146.
Thermal and Visual Image Synchronized
Efficient Analysis Through Combined Image Data.
The Rise of Photonic and Neuromorphic Computing: A New Era for AI Hardware
Computer Architectures for future data processing
Additive manufacturing of metal becomes more efficient, and sustainable
AI-driven beam shaping and multispectral imaging combined.
Photonics West 2026: Industrial Machine Vision Takes Center Stage
The new Vision Tech Expo showcases the latest trends in AI machine vision, embedded vision, and 3D sensor technology
First access for external users to the QSolid quantum computer
The prototype of the QSolid quantum computer was successfully integrated into the JUNIQ infrastructure of the Jülich Supercomputing Center.
Laser Components: customized laser optics since 1986
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.
Schäfter+Kirchhoff expands management team
The aim is continuity and securing the future
ORCA-Halo: A New Benchmark for Back-illuminated sCMOS Imaging
Product: Scientific sCMOS camera ORCA-Halo (C17440-20U), which expands the existing ORCA camera series.
Photonics as a key technology for space travel and earth exploration
Photonics is essential for our understanding of the universe and enables precise measurements, laser-based communication and comprehensive earth observation.
AI prompts innovation boost in photonics
Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly accelerating developments in photonics - from industrial production to medical diagnostics and environmental technology.
Laser World of Photonics 2025: innovations, expertise and international impetus
Laser World of Photonics will once again bring the international photonics community together in Munich from June 24 to 27, 2025.
