This year, the high-tech trade fair and conference W3+ Fair in the German city of optics Wetzlar/ Middlehesse again attracted experts in optical and related technologies. Despite the tense global situation, the mood was upbeat. Many idea-generating lectures and accompanying events, new contacts thanks to the national and international exhibitors and the great commitment of…

March 2025. The 2025 Munich Shanghai Laser Expo, hosted by Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., opened grandly on March 11 amid great expectations and warm applause. 2025 is a glorious historical node of the Munich Shanghai Expo. After years of careful polishing, the exhibition finally ushered in the grand celebration of its 20th anniversary . To this end, this…

Setting the course for the future: On March 19 and 20, 2025, Wetzlar will once again become a source of innovations. In addition to optical and related technologies, this year the organizer is bringing the user sectors of medical technology and automotive to the trade fair, two industries in which the Hesse region is traditionally…

Knight Optical, a global leader in high-precision optical components, has expanded its already extensive portfolio with Ocean Optics spectrometers. 14th March 2025 – As the first new product launch of 2025, Knight Optical has added Ocean Optics Spectrometers to its lineup. This addition presents customers of the high-precision brand with full-spectrum options and bolsters Knight…

March 2025. ElFys has contributed to a study on high-performance germanium photodiodes. The findings were published in a peer-reviewed article titled „Near-infrared germanium PIN-photodiodes with>1A/W responsivity,“ was published in the Nature Portfolio journal Light: Science & Applications on January 1, 2025. The study was led by researchers from Aalto University and co-authored by ElFys scientists Dr. Antti…

In March 2025, the W3+ Fair will return to Wetzlar. A central theme: artificial intelligence (AI). On March 19 + 20, innovative solutions and state-of-the-art applications in the field of AI will be presented alongside the latest technological developments in the optics, photonics, electronics and mechanics sectors. Many competence partners from the region will use…

February 26, 2025. Whether they are needed for medical technology, telecommunications or aerospace: the demand for high-power lasers is increasing in many industrial sectors. Users are focusing on how cost-effective and stable the systems are. The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has now made significant progress in the development of efficient and stable high-power…

February 2025, New XLamp® XP-L Photo Red S Line LEDs Deliver High Efficiency for Horticulture Applications Revolutionizing Horticulture Lighting with Cree LED Cree LED is committed to delivering innovative lighting solutions for horticulture and agriculture, where tailored lighting is essential for maximizing yields. Unlike traditional lighting for human vision, these systems require application-tuned spectral content, high…

February 05, 2025 Uzwil (Switzerland) – Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired innovative puffing technology from CEREX for food, petfood, and feed applications. CEREX, a Swiss manufacturer of machines for food, feed, and non-food applications, riginally developed this technology. This strategic acquisition not only broadens Bühler’s product offerings, providing enhanced solutions to address the growing…

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials and photonics innovation, announces the launch of its CT-Series thermoelectric coolers.  This new product line delivers exceptional thermal performance, reliability, as well as cost-efficiency for demanding applications in life sciences, medical and industrial markets. The CT-Series represents a strategic…