NEWS
Introducing Next-Gen Cylindrical Laser Machining for Medical Device Manufacturing
Aerotech Inc. , a global leader in precision motion control and automation, today introduced the LaserTurn®160, the ultimate cylindrical laser machining motion platform. Designed for unparalleled precision and efficiency, the LaserTurn160 delivers up to 40% higher throughput compared to similar systems, setting a new standard for medical device manufacturing. Maximum Efficiency, Unmatched Precision LaserTurn160 is…
New ultra-flat micro-nozzle bearing for precision applications
The new micro-nozzle bearing MTF-225-5-2 with torque motor and measuring system was developed by ess Mikromechanik GmbH. This instrument was specifically developed for use in confined spaces. With a height of 62 mm and a faceplate diameter of Ø 225 mm, it is one of the smallest bearings on the market. The MTF-225-5-2 can be…
Fraunhofer IPMS develops portable measurement system
Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS, together with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Center for Applied Research and Technology e.V. (ZAFT), is launching the FastSense research project – Innovative sensor technology and AI for environmental and hazardous substance monitoring. The project aims to develop a portable, fast measurement system combining state-of-the-art…
International OptoIndex at W3+ Fair in Wetzlar.
March 19, 2026. Where innovation meets familiar faces. Great connections, great conversations, great success. This year’s W3+ Fair once again demonstrated the power that emerges when innovation, expertise, and vision come together. With more than 150 exhibitors and partners from 11 countries, an inspiring conference program featuring around 75 speakers, and approximately 2,000 professional visitors,…
One brand. Stronger service. Same commitment: Iradion and Luxinar rebrand as Luxinar
Iradion Laser , Inc. & Luxinar Ltd. Global leaders in laser technology, Iradion and Luxinar, have rebranded as Luxinar, marking a new chapter in the 25-year history of both companies. CEO, Stefan Hackl, made the announcement at this year’s Laser World of Photonics (LWoP) China exhibition, where a host of new products were also unveiled,…
Strong booking figures for VISION 2026
Vision Show Stuttgart. International synergies promised from technology trade fairs taking place this autumn from 6 to 8 October 2026 in Stuttgart VISION 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for machine vision, is already off to a promising start: six months before the event is even set to begin and final bookings have been taken…
COMPANIES
C-Flex Bearings: Precision Motion for Optical Systems
In the optics and photonics world, precision can’t be compromised. From laser scanners and beam-steering mirrors to telescopes and metrology instruments, even tiny mechanical errors can degrade system performance. C-Flex Bearing Company is a specialist in flexure-based pivot bearings that deliver frictionless, backlash-free motion without the use of lubrication and without wear. For optical engineers,…
Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), Sensors and Interrogators from Technica Optical Components
Technica is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of premium quality Fiber Bragg Gratings, FBG sensing arrays and cables, FBG sensors, and FBG tools and accessories. Femto Sensing International (FSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Technica, is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of premium quality Optical Sensing Interrogators for monitoring FBG Sensors. The company’s…
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…
Pureon – New State-of-the-Art Polishing Slurries. Decades of expertise in every perfected surface.
Pureon is in the business of helping our customers process many types of materials. We offer technical assistance and consumables for slicing, grinding, lapping, polishing, and cleaning. With over seventy years of experience, we are a valuable resource for manufacturers developing new processes, or improving their existing processes. OPW – This water-soluble, ready-to-use diamond suspension…
FILTROP GROUP – High-Tech Solutions made in Liechtenstein – Components for Medical Technology
Since more than 30 years, FILTROP GROUP is specialized in the design and manufacturing of components for OPTICS and FLUIDICS. In 2017 the two main competences have been divided into two companies, FILTROP and NANOSOL. FILTROP’s field of activity is in OPTICS. The product range compromises all kind of optical components, raw materials, coatings and…
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…
CeramOptec® – the leading fiber optics specialist
With more than 35 years of experience in photonics, we combine precise engineering know-how, production excellence, and a customer-oriented mindset to deliver high-performance specialty fiber solutions. Our product portfolio spans from bare fibers to fully assembled fiber cables, bundles and custom assemblies. Our core expertise lies in all silica-based, multimode optical fibers for ultraviolet (UV),…
CHUO Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.
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) Tool Scope and Zoom lens Compact size zoom microscope Ultra-Long working distance…
Specialized High-precision Diamond Tools for Turning and Milling
DiaTec Diamanttechnik GmbH is the leading producer of high-precision diamond tools in the high-end sector. With the machines that we have developed and the most modern techniques, we produce customized turning and milling tools with diamond (MCD), PCD and CBN edges. As an experienced producer, we make diamond tools with tolerances in the μm range…
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 30 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,…
optoSiC® optics for HIGH-END LASER PROCESSES
Exceptional ceramic solutions for demanding Laser Applications optoSiC, a division of the MERSEN Group, develops and manufactures innovative high-performance optics in Silicon carbide (SiC) optoSiC+ material from 3mm to 500mm apertures for single pair consumption with a range of high reflective coatings. Our standard Galvo portfolio covers sizes ranging from 3 to 100 mm, and…
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…
Knight Optical: Precision Optics, Trusted Worldwide
For more than three decades, Knight Optical has been a leading name in the supply of premium optical components, serving customers across the photonics, scientific, defence, aerospace, medical, subsea, and industrial sectors. Trusted by engineers, researchers, and innovators worldwide, we combine technical expertise with a customer-focused approach to deliver optics that perform reliably in even…
INSION GmbH
Reliable and robust monolithic Microspectrometers INSION is the leading manufacturer of monolithic microspectrometers, 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 aspects of applications, focusing on reliability…
Bühler Alzenau GmbH
As one of the world leaders in thin film technology, Bühler Leybold Optics, is developing and manufacturing vacuum deposition equipment for a broad range of applications. As part of Bühler Group, Bühler Leybold Optics is a globally active high-tech company, present in more than 40 countries with main production facilities in Alzenau (Germany), Beijng (China)…
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…
Andover Corporation
50 Years of Precision and Passion For 50 years, Andover Corporation has been a trusted leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of precision optical filters, coatings, and assemblies. From prototype development to full-scale production, Andover delivers high-performance optical solutions for applications where accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable. Its vertically integrated process – spanning design,…
Instrument Systems. Your experts for light measurement solutions.
Instrument Systems GmbH, founded in Munich in 1986, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of light metrology solutions indispensable for producers of consumer electronics, AR/VR/MR displays, MicroLED wafers, VCSEL/laser diodes, automotive lighting and LED/SSL modules. All solutions benefit from our high-accuracy CAS series of spectroradiometers, widely recognized and in use worldwide. In combination with…
IMOS – Your manufacturer of optical components
IMOS Gubela GmbH has been developing and producing optics for industry, science and research in optics made of synthetic material and metal for more than 30 years. IMOS Gubela GmbH is a producer of optics based in southern Germany with in-house research, development, measuring technology and production. Hundreds of ultra-precision optics leave the company in…
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…
Evochem: Excellence in thin-film materials
EVOCHEM is a leading supplier of thin-film materials and coating accessories. We understand your need for consistent quality materials. Together with our partners, we analyse raw materials upon receipt and in our production. Our entire processes are certified by the quality management systemISO 9001. Evaporation materials Our wide selection of evaporation materials comprises special mixtures,…
Diamond GmbH
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…
Heritage of Innovation
Founded by William G. Fredrick in 1980, Laser Mechanisms originated in Detroit, Michigan, USA to pioneer in innovative solutions for industrial laser materials processing. The modular concept of providing easy to integrate laser beam delivery components to OEMs, system integrators, laser machine builders, production companies integrating lasers including medical system builders and medical device manufacturers,…
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…
Archer OpTx Inc.
Archer OpTx has been a cornerstone in the photonics industry for over 23 years. As the leading manufacturer of ultra-precision molded glass aspherical lenses, we take pride in delivering unparalleled quality and innovation to our customers worldwide. We are dedicated to advancing the field of photonics through cutting-edge technology and meticulous craftsmanship. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing…
