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New labs, greater support — Luxinar and Iradion enhance service worldwide
Luxinar Ltd. With new labs in China and the USA and an expanded UK operation, Luxinar and Iradion are boosting their ability to deliver faster, more effective application support to customers globally. The applications (apps) labs are valuable additions to the company’s existing labs in Germany, Italy, Korea, and the UK, meaning that customers and prospects worldwide…
Innovative photonics products selected as finalists for 2026 SPIE Prism Awards
Winning companies will be announced at SPIE Photonics West for new products in areas that include quantum tech, biophotonic instruments, and lasers, as well as the Catalyst Award BELLINGHAM, Washington, USA — The best new photonics products have been named finalists for the 2026 SPIE Prism Awards. The 24 products — by companies ranging from emerging…
Beamsplitter by OASYS
The German company OASYS, located in the city Bremen, is a supplier of optical components for the laser industry. The parts can be delivered in standard dimensions as well as custom tailored. One product in the portfolio are beamsplitter. Beamsplitter windows and -cubes (polarized and unpolarized). Incl. beamsplitter cubes made from ZnSe and high powerbeamsplitter…
Photonics Talks at Optatec 2026 Bring Pioneers and Experts Together
The next Optatec international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems will once again bring together large numbers of optics fans from diverse industries and numerous countries at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre from the 5th through the 7th of May, 2026. As part of a strategic partnership with SPIE/Optics.org, the “Photonics Talks” event format…
From Semiconductor Technology to Quantum Computing
The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS in Germany is a leading research institute in the area of spatial light modulators (SLMs), a technology that is of great relevance to Japan’s high-tech industries. At Photonix Japan in Tokyo, the institute will be showcasing its advanced evaluation kits. Thanks to its innovative actuator architecture, Fraunhofer IPMS’s…
10 Powerful Applications & Benefits of Thermally Conductive Epoxies in Modern Industries
Epoxyset Inc. Introduction to Thermally Conductive Epoxies In today’s high-performance world of electronics and engineering, thermally conductive epoxies are the unsung heroes keeping devices cool and reliable. These advanced adhesives are engineered to conduct heat efficiently while providing strong mechanical bonding and electrical insulation. Unlike traditional epoxies, which trap heat, thermally conductive versions transfer it away from…
COMPANIES
High performance and reliable fiber optic assemblies
DIAMOND is an international company headquartered in Switzerland, specializing in the development, manufacture and assembly of high-precision fiber optic components and assemblies. By using a two-component connector ferrule, together with the company’s patented Active Core Alignment process, DIAMOND is able to provide industry best Insertion Loss values. This special process further allows Diamond to fabricate…
Customised Optical Coating Solutions from Bte Born
Bte Bedampfungstechnik GmbH and Born Coating GmbH, or Bte Born, are specialists in thin film coating solutions. We have been offering thin-film technology for challenging applications for over 30 years. Our core expertise is the custom coating of optical components for technical applications. With a broad portfolio of vacuum coating systems using a wide range…
Microscopy Products & Precision Positioning Technologies
Since 1955, based on our original branded industrial microscope “Tool Scope”, we have been actively engaged in designing, manufacturing and providing the optical measuring systems. Tool Scope, Velnus, Zoom lens, Manual stage and MSS (Micro scanning Stage) Rollscope Compact size zoom microscope Ultra-Long working distance zoom microscope JETB-USA LLC.Hickory NC, USA+1 828-234-4475us-opto@jetb.eu JETB GmbHRaunheim, Germany+49…
Flexible Lasers and LED Light Sources for Industry and Science with 36 Months Warranty
Omicron-Laser has been developing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative laser and LED light sources since 1989 and is one of the leading manufacturers for demanding applications in biotechnology, microscopy, microlithography, medicine and many more. Based in Germany, Omicron is specialized in customized solutions in addition to the broad product portfolio. Product development and production comply with…
INSION – THE SPECTRAL SENSING COMPANY Reliable and robust monolithic Microspectrometers
INSION is the leading manufacturer of monolithic micro spectrometers, specializing in the development, production and sales of miniaturized spectral sensors for new OEM applications. With over 25 years of experience in microsystem technology, optics and analytical technologies, the INSION core team supports customers in all application aspects. Unique design The INSION microspectrometer is a micro-molded…
Valley Design Corp.
Valley Design is an AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of substrates, windows, wafers, precision shims and spacers, flat optics, and complex machined components including domes. Since 1975 we have been recognized as an industry leader in advanced materials processing as providers of precision lapping and polishing services, 4 & 5 axis CNC machining, dicing, backgrinding, ultrasonic…
Kyoritsu Electric – Optical Measurement Equipment Leader from Japan
Since 1965 Kyoritsu Electric Co. Ltd. has been providing the technology for a light source, optical measurement and control and become camera/lens inspection/testing system leader. Now the measurement equipment of Kyoritsu Electric are used all over the world by the manufacturers, R&D and calibration/repair services of cameras and lenses in various industries. We have wide…
CeramOptec® – the leading fiber optics specialist
CeramOptec specializes in the production of silica optical fibers, as well as assembled optical fiber cables and bundles. Founded 1988, CeramOptec is one of the world’s leading companies for specialty optical fibers. The product range includes preforms, fibers, cable and bundle assemblies for a wide variety of applications. CeramOptec brings value to customers in various…
Larsen Equipment Design
Larsen Equipment Design was established in 1981 by a mechanical engineer with experience in optics manufacturing. The mission was to provide reliable optical fabrication machinery using readily available components, metric bearings, and redundant features to ensure reliability, accuracy and repeatability. Starting with the development of polishing machinery for single point diamond turned optics; the goal…
Chroma Reliability Test Solutions for SiPh/PIC Manufacturing
As silicon photonics (SiPh) and photonic IC (PIC) technology continue to evolve, novel optoelectronic devices emerge to facilitate responding to higher bandwidth, lower power consumption and shorter latency performance request driven by high-speed data communication applications such as network switching and High Performance Computing. However, the novelty of all these sophisticated devices does not come…
Ion Beam Sputtering Systems for High Quality Optical Coatings
The Cutting Edge Coatings (CEC) GmbH was founded in 2007 by Dr. Kai Starke in Hannover, Germany, as a spin-off of the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH). CEC focuses on the production and development of the company´s own ion beam sputtering (IBS) coating system „NAVIGATOR“. IBS is known as the physical vapor deposition (PVD) process…
Korth Kristalle – Crystal Growth & Customized Optics
Korth Kristalle founded in 1949 is specialized in the field of crystal growth and the manufacturing of optical components. The company is family owned and independent, a unique situation in Europe. This allows us to be flexible to meet our customer requirements. We can produce any quantity from a single crystal up to industrial volumes….
SPECTARIS – German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies
SPECTARIS is the German industry association for the high-tech medium-sized business sector and representative body in the areas of Photonics, Medical Technology, Analytical, Bio and Laboratory Technology, and Consumer Optics. Innovation and growth characterise these industry sectors and their about 300,000 strong workforce. Technologies developed here are used in almost all branches of industry, making…
Zünd Precision Optics AG – World class in micro-optics
Zünd covers the entire value chain which includes optical contact bonding, grinding, lapping, polishing, faceting, coating, as well as optical gluing and assembling modules, with Swiss precision down to the tiniest detail. Zünd Precision Optics AG has been a dependable partner since 1968, providing uncoated or coated planar optical single components and planar optical assemblies…
LT Ultra Precision Technology GmbH
Tailor-made ultra-precision machines and the manufacturing of metal optic components are the strong core business of LT Ultra. With more than 25 years of experience in ultra precision machining today the company is a competence center for multi-axis diamond machining. The scope of metal optics ranges from injection molds for small lenses to automotive lights,…
Development & Production of Optoelectronics
AEMtec is a global acting specialist for the development and production of a variety of precision optoelectronic products, including components, subsystems, modules and complete systems. Precision optoelectronic products include Optical Assemblies, Micro-Optics, Imaging Arrays, VCSEL Assemblies, Sensor Systems, Optical MEMs, Hybrid Electronic Assemblies, Active and Passive Alignment. With our broad technology portfolio, we are the…
Measuring Instruments You Can Trust!
Möller-Wedel Optical is a global company that develops, manufactures and markets high-precision optical measuring systems for mechanical engineering, automotive industry, optical industry, semiconductor industry, film camera service, and calibration and research laboratories. We are the world market leader in the field of small angle metrology and operate a DAkkS accredited calibration laboratory (DIN EN ISO/IEC…
mechOnics ag – Competence in micropositioning
mechOnics ag, a German company founded in 2003, is specialized in development, production and sales of systems for micro- and nano-positioning applications. These systems are driven by a new developed, innovative piezo inertial drive, which combines high resolution in the nm-range with large travels up to 50 mm. Together with piezo controllers with very low…
OPTAplus BG JSC. – the trusted manufacturer of optical and fine mechanical components
About us OPTAplus provides to its customers complete optical solutions, from various types of optical and fine mechanical components and assemblies to design and optimization of opto-mechanical systems. The company is situated in Sofia, Bulgaria where for more than 70 years there have been traditions in manufacturing of custom precision optics and opto-mechanical components and…
DD-Optik – Your partner for high quality optics
Your partner for high quality optics With more than 30 years of experience, DD-Optik knows by heart the demand of its customers. High quality optics, delivery on demand and reasonable prices are as important to us as the use and mastery of excellent equipment. Our main business is the realization of prototypes as well as…
Elma – Ultrasonic precision cleaning systems for photonics
Highly specialized and innovative – this is Elma. Nearly 75 years constant research and permanent product innovation in ultrasonic and process technology are the core competence of Elma.The product range contains various ultrasonic and steam cleaning units, modular cleaning lines and special custom-made cleaning systems. Cleaning chemicals, developed, tested and produced in the Elma chemical…
Pieplow & Brandt GmbH
The Pieplow & Brandt GmbH has been a manufacturer and distributor of products for the optical and glass processing industry for more than 60 years now. We are specialized and focused in the areas: Flat glass processing, fine- and precision optics, ophthalmic industry, electronics- and semiconductor industry as well as ceramic and metal industry. An…
Instrument Systems. Your experts for light measurement solutions.
Instrument Systems fosters innovative product ideas with the development of high-level light measurement technology. Our measuring solutions are indispensable for the producers of consumer electronics, displays, VCSEL/laser-based systems, MicroLED wafers, exterior automotive lighting and LED/SSL modules. For many years, we have been actively involved in standardization organizations such as DIN and CIE, and we cooperate…
HOYA – Advanced technology, Power of the development
HOYA Corporation Optics Section Europe Branch was founded in 2013 to support our global expansion initiative. Customers in EMEA demand rapid response for new product development and prototyping. HOYA has long adopted the necessary engineering and operation to meet today’s future requirements. HOYA operates around a worldwide network of research and development, precision manufacturing and…
GESTIONE SILO: Customized, Precision Opto-Mechanical Components – Since 1976
GESTIONE SILO is an Italian company specialized in custom precision optics and optomechanical assembly for Space, Defense, Biomedical, Research and Industrial applications. The company was founded in 1950 and after many technical improvements, today is a leader in the production of custom optics. The headquarter is located in Scandicci near Florence, with 1200 square meters…