The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is working with the Korean TSN Lab on new real-time solutions as part of the “Global Cooperative R&D” funding program. The aim is to develop a next generation of 10Base-T1S IP cores for automotive and industrial communication applications in order to address the growing demand for scalable and…

Instrument Systems GmbH, a leading provider of high-precision light measurement technology and part of the Konica Minolta Group, has appointed Dr. Marc Lünnemann as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Lünnemann started in his new role on January 1st, 2026. With more than 20 years of international experience in the lighting, automotive, and display…

Bühler has delivered 113 complete production systems used to manufacture battery slurries and dry compounds to customers around the world over the last 10 years, reaching a milestone in its industrial battery business. The achievement reflects Bühler’s growing role as an industrial solution provider for large-scale and more sustainable battery manufacturing as global demand for…

Andover Corporation. While lasers have long been integral to defense applications, their impact now spans manufacturing, environmental monitoring, biomedical imaging, aerospace, and autonomous systems. At the core of these laser-based systems are optical filters, precision components that control light transmission, block unwanted wavelengths, and enhance measurement accuracy. However, wavelength isn’t the only consideration. Filter selection is driven…

The W3+ Fair high-tech trade fair and conference brings the world of optics together in Wetzlar for two days: regional, national, and international key players, hidden champions, and start-ups exchange ideas on technologies and trends. The common goal: to get new innovations off the ground. The accompanying conference will also ensure the transfer of the…

Edmund Optics. Off-the-shelf variable beam expanders support rapid sourcing and prototyping, with engineering support for system integration and customization. The  TECHSPEC® Gemma Variable Beam Expanders are industrial-grade variable beam expanders built for laser system teams that need continuous magnification control, high optical performance, and reliable sourcing. Available in 2-8X and 1-3X magnification ranges, Gemma beam expanders support…

Trumpf. The high-tech company has named Maren Fleming as the new head of TruServices in the United States Maren Fleming has been named as head of TruServices at TRUMPF Inc., effective as of January 1, 2026. In her new role, Fleming oversees the organization of TRUMPF’s proactive aftersales technology and solution-oriented services for machine tool…

The DART™ Smart Linear Actuator & Stage is a compact, fully integrated motion platform engineered for applications requiring precise linear positioning in space-constrained systems. Enhance performance and speed your development with DART Linear Stages. The optional precision stage adds stiffness and smooth, stable motion using a crossed-roller bearing slide that minimizes runout, pitch, roll, and…

The OASYS project focuses on optoelectronic sensors for application-oriented systems. In the subproject A1 a team of scientists and industry experts is developing an ultra-compact, energy-efficient hyperspectral camera that uses artificial intelligence to perform complex material and quality analyses in real time. The integrated spectrometer records spectral characteristics, revealing chemical properties that are invisible to…

Aerotech Inc., global leader in precision motion control and automation, announces its collaboration with Santec, leading manufacturer of optical test equipment and OCT systems, and SENKO Advanced Components, global leader in passive fiber optic interconnects and optical components. Together they have developed the PICAlign™ architecture, a revolutionary active alignment solution designed to overcome the manufacturing challenges of…