preXcon – November 2026
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),…
SPIE Photonics West – 30 January – 4 February 2027
Share your work, insights, and breakthroughs. The 2027 call for papers is open. SPIE Photonics West is the world’s largest optics and photonics technologies event. Present your research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, displays, quantum, and emerging vision technologies. Conferences and Courses: 30 January–4 February Reserve your 2027 exhibit space now!BiOS Expo: 30–31…
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…
