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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,…

W3+ Fair 2026 in Wetzlar: Over 150 Exhibitors Turn Central Hesse into a High-Tech Hub

W3+ Fair. In just two days, Wetzlar will once again become the central meeting point of the region’s high‑tech community. On March 18 and 19, 2026, the W3+ Fair (w3-fair.com) will open its doors at the Buderus Arena Wetzlar. The trade show and conference will feature more than 150 exhibitors and partners from 11 countries,…

Photonics Industries International launched DP MAX Series

Photonics Industries International Inc. launched the DP MAX Series, a new family of diode pulse pumped, Q-switched nanosecond lasers designed for high-energy industrial and scientific applications requiring stability, efficiency, and long-term reliability. DP MAX is a modern, sealed, monolithic laser platform that combines high pulse energy, compact form factors, and advanced control capabilities in a fully integrated system without a pumping…

Ultra-fine and high-purity cleaningMaximum cleanliness – not just a cleaning process

Ecoclean. To secure a future-proof and competitive position in the market, numerous companies are restructuring their product ranges. The trend is towards sophisticated solutions for high-tech industries. This not only means higher demands on the precision of components, but also extremely strict specifications regarding particulate and film cleanliness, which must be achieved in a process-reliable,…


COMPANIES

Technica Optical Components, LLC

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…

Archer OpTx Inc.

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…

Elma Schmidbauer GmbH

Elma Schmidbauer GmbH

Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems for High-Purity Applications Highly specialized. Highly innovative. Simply Elma. For over 75 years, Elma has been synonymous with continuous research and pioneering innovation in ultrasonic and process technology. Our expertise lies in developing and manufacturing high-precision cleaning systems – from compact ultrasonic and steam devices to modular cleaning lines and fully customized…

Laser Mechanisms Europe NV

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,…

Materion Balzers Optics

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…

Möller-Wedel Optical GmbH

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,…

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…

Zünd Precision Optics AG

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…

Knight Optical

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…

Larsen Equipment Design, Inc.

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…

AEMtec GmbH

Development & Production of Optoelectronics

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…

Andover Corporation

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,…

advanced fiber tools GmbH

advanced fiber tools GmbH

customized medical solutions advanced fiber tools GmbH is your reliable partner for high-quality fiber optic products, especially developed for medical and scientific applications. Driven by the highest quality standards and a spirit of innovation, we manufacture customized solutions precisely tailored to the needs of our customers. Our company operates a process-oriented quality management system in…

LT Ultra Precision Technology GmbH

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,…

OASYS GmbH

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….

MICROS Optics GmbH & Co. KG

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…

CeramOptec GmbH

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),…

Instrument Systems GmbH

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…

DIATEC Diamanttechnik GmbH

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…

IMOS Gubela GmbH

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…

CHUO Precision Industrial Co., Ltd.

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…

MERSEN Deutschland Holding GmbH & Co.KG DIVISION optoSiC

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…

INSION GmbH

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…