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T710 / Load Cell Sensor
Technica Optical Components, LLC. Description 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…
VISION 2026 Sets New Exhibitor Record and Drives Future-Oriented Innovation
On behalf of our International OptoIndex, we had the pleasure of spending a day at VISION 2026 in Stuttgart, meeting customers, reconnecting with familiar faces, and having many inspiring conversations about the future of the industry. It was a great opportunity to experience the dynamic nature of the industry firsthand and gain valuable insights into…
W3+ Fair Jena 2026: Record Participation Highlights the Innovative Strength of Central Germany
The International OptoIndex visited the W3+ Fair in Jena and would like to thank everyone for the great conversations and valuable exchange on industry developments. Here you’ll find the follow-up report from the trade show. Jena, September 25, 2026 – The W3+ Fair Jena has further strengthened its position as one of Thuringia’s leading technology…
preXcon – safe the date
November 3-5, 2026 / St. Gallen, Switzerland preXcon is the central platform for innovation and technology transfer in precision engineering. It deliberately focuses on the very beginning of the high-tech industry’s value chain, where new technologies, products, and solutions are created. As a combination of a specialist congress (Content Hub) and a trade exhibition (Marketplace),…
25 years Micros Optics
In precision optics, compromise is rarely an option. Too much depends on the smallest tolerances, with just a few nanometers often determining quality, performance, and reliability. The same applies to components that are ultimately used in highly sensitive technical applications. At the same time, experience is a decisive factor, especially in a working environment where…
Fraunhofer IPMS xxpands 300 mm quantum technology platform
Fraunhofer IPMS expands 300 mm quantum technology platform for CMOS-compatible quantum device development The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has expanded its 300 mm technology platform with a highly flexible physical vapor deposition (PVD) system, reinforcing its capabilities in developing CMOS-compatible materials and processes for next-generation quantum computing. Installed in collaboration with Polyteknik, the…
COMPANIES
GESTIONE SILO s.r.l.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Edmund Optics GmbH
Your One-Stop Shop for Leading Brands & Trusted Partner for Customized Optics Learn how Edmund Optics services its customersthrough two specialized solutions! With over 80 years of experience, Edmund Optics® is a trusted provider of high-quality optical components and solutions, serving industries like Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor, and R&D. The company employs 1.300+…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lasers love OWIS
Lasers love OWIS – for a reason. The wide OWIS Portfolio of optical beam handling components and positioning units are characterized by high precision and reliability. Our wide product portfolio of beam handling systems, optomechanical components as well as manual and motorized positioners offers you the perfect modular system to realize your application or laboratory…
