NEWS
W3+ Fair Jena 2025
Successful high-tech trade fair sets standards for central Germany The W3+ Fair Jena has underlined its position as one of the most important technology events in Thuringia. Supported by gold partners OptoNet and EPIC, the Sparkassen-Arena in Jena was transformed into a vibrant marketplace for experts from the fields of photonics, optics, electronics, and mechanics…
LumiTop series of Instrument Systems
Instrument Systems GmbH. Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of image-based light and color measurement solutions, strengthens its broad product portfolio with the introduction of the LumiTop series of imaging systems that combine an imaging colorimeter with a spectrometer for complete color measurement in one solution. LumiTop imaging colorimeters with integrated spectrometers are designed and…
Megacold Cryochillers – and how they meet the F-GAS regulations
High-tech manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to conform to climate rules. Ben White, Product Manager, explains how Megatech keeps them on the right side of the regulations High-tech manufacturing – whether of semiconductor chips, optical coatings for glasses, or a range of other products – often requires the controlled environment of a vacuum chamber….
Photonics Industries unveils SN-1064-250
Photonics Industries International Inc., the global leader in advanced diode-pumped solid-state laser technology, today announced the breakthrough SN-1064-250 sub-nanosecond laser system – delivering industry-leading 250W power and 2.5 mJ pulse energy, pulse width from below 100ps to 5ns, at 1064 nm, along with its harmonics 532nm, 355nm and 266nm in an ultra-compact, All-In-One monolithic laser…
Meet Pureon at Optifab
Pureon delivers Total Process Solutions to manufacturers of high-precision optical components — supporting the complete value chain from rough lapping through final polishing. By combining premium consumables, process expertise, and dedicated application support, we help our customers achieve consistent surface quality and maximum process reliability. Here you can find Pureon: At Optifab 2025, Pureon will…
Technica presents the T710 Load Cell Sensor
The T710 is a Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) based Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Load Cell Sensor that is self-temperature compensated for use in environments from -55°C to +200°C. Ready for direct mounting and exhibiting excellent wavelength to load linearity. Self-temperature compensated. Calibration service available upon request. The full-scale (FS) accuracy and precision specifications take into account…
COMPANIES
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…
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…
Solutions from Materion Balzers Optics
Materion Balzers Optics is a global leader in optical thin film coating solutions. We are the preferred partner for providing innovative optical coatings and solutions for over 70 years. From the UV through the Far IR, we custom manufacturer and supply precision optical filters and coatings. As a high-tech company with 5 production sites worldwide, our focus…
Custom-made solutions – from one hand
The Foehrenbach Group, founded in 1975, is developer and producer of high-precision components, units and systems for linear and rotary movements of the automation technology and precision machinery industry. Products of Föhrenbach are solutions for guided slide, drive, movement, control and positioning requirements. Additionally Föhrenbach offers products to complete the portfolio for customized complete solutions…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ess Mikromechanik GmbH – simply precision
ess Mikromechanik GmbH, based in the German town of Stockach-Windegg, is in the excellent position of offering a wide range of airbearings. ess Mikromechanik GmbH was founded in 1990 with the aim of developing and manufacturing aerostatic airbearing components and devices for the manufacturing industry, and in the specialised area of measuring technology. The company’s…
Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines for Precision Optics
Increasing cleanliness requirements and consistent cleaning results are common demands for precision optics. The SBS Ecoclean Group with its brands Ecoclean and UCM (Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines) offers optimized solutions ranging from in-process to final cleaning prior to coating. With the broad spectrum from aqueous, multi-stage ultrasonic cleaning processes to ultra-pure water rinsing with subsequent drying…
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…
SmarAct – Your Partner for High Precision in Positioning, Automation and Metrology
With market-leading solutions in high-precision positioning, micro-automation, and metrology, SmarAct empowers researchers and innovators to achieve unprecedented levels of precision and productivity in their fields. SmarAct’s extensive product portfolio – including single-axis positioning stages, complex parallel kinematics, miniaturized robots, control systems, and advanced measurement technology – is complemented by automated micro-assembly solutions. Each solution is…
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…
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…
FCC – FibreCableConnect GmbH
FCC FibreCableConnect GmbH is a manufacturer in the field of photonics and provides efficient, cost-effective and high-quality customer-specific solutions in the area of fiber optics. The range of products and services include development and production of optical fiber cables for laser beam transmission for industrial and medical applications. Moreover, fiber bundles and probes for spectroscopy,…
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…
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…
Optical Interference Filters and Holographic Diffraction Gratings by SPECTROGON
A world-leading manufacturer with decades of expertise supplying superior optical filters and holographic diffraction gratings for high-demand applications. Optical Interference Filters SPECTROGON designs and manufactures thin film filters supporting various high-demand applications including gas analysis, thermal imaging, defense/surveillance, gas/flame detection, process control, power distribution, medical, automotive, semiconductor, environmental monitoring, distance measurement, scanning system, food/beverage and…
OASYS – Focused on optical components
The OASYS GmbH was founded in 1992 as a supplier of optical components for the laser industrie. In the meantime the product line was extended to standard- and special optics for all kind of applications, from the deep UV- to the far IR-spectrum. The parts are supplied in standard dimensions as well as custom tailored….
OsTech – precise and versatile laser drivers, TEC controllers and diode laser systems
OsTech develops and manufactures electronic control systems for laser diodes and thermoelectric coolers. OsTech also integrates laser diodes from different manufacturers to complete fibre coupled turnkey systems. OsTech provides a modular system, that can supply laser diodes and TECs at different peak current and voltage ranges. All drivers offer a great variety of control options…
Non Standard Precision Optics Aspheres – Freeform Optics – Micro Structures
The Laboratory for Precision Machining LFM at the Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering IWT in Bremen is devoted to the application of precision engineering. The laboratory comprises a CNC workshop area and a 300 m² temperature controlled production and surface metrology area housing several state of the art ultraprecision machine tools with up to5 axes….
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….
MICROS Optics. For your Success.
We transform your idea into series production: Perfection by MICROS Optics MICROS Optics manufactures and develops optical components and assemblies as well as optical and optoelectronic functional layers.MICROS Optics is a classic OEM partner for a number of renowned clients in various industrial segments and markets – wherever photonics play a crucial role, such as…
IMT – Where Optics meets Microfluidics
IMT Masken und Teilungen AG comprises profound experience in the design and manufacturing of micro- and nanostructures on and in glass. In close cooperation with our partners and customers we offer leading edge foundry services in the field of micro-optical components and microfluidic chips/consumables. We provide design support starting at the early development stage all…
Think Nano® – Positioning | Microscopy | Solutions
For over 25 years Mad City Labs has delivered innovative, high precision motion control and high resolution microscopy instruments. Our products are ideal for research and industry across a diverse range of applications such as metrology, imaging, materials science, microscopy, biophysics, astronomy, quantum sensing, and photonics. Tools for the Nanoscale Our product line encompasses closed…
