LASER World of PHOTONICS

09/12/2025

From Industrial Lasers to Quantum Tech: Relive the Laser World of Photonics Innovation Award Success 🏆 🙌🏼 ✴️
The stage was set, the innovations were groundbreaking, and the future of photonics was on full display at the Laser World of Photonics Innovation Awards 2025!

A massive congratulations to our overall winner, Pi Imaging Technology - a ZEISS Group company from Lausanne, Switzerland 🇨🇭, for their SPAD Alpha megapixel single-photon camera. This cutting-edge technology convinced our 11-member jury and is already setting new standards in sensor and measurement technology.

We were proud to celebrate excellence across seven diverse categories. Every winner and nominee, from pioneering companies like Optics and Photonics to , demonstrated how their solutions are advancing the industry for the long term.

A huge thank you to all participants for driving the dynamic technological development of photonics forward! Your innovations are shaping the photonics world!

⬇️ Read more about all the winners and shortlisted innovations: ⬇️

The stage is set for the winners of the Laser World of Photonics Innovation Award 2025, for their outstanding innovations and teams.

05/12/2025

Introducing the X Match Program – Laser World of Photonics China Elevates Innovative Networking with VIP Approach ⭐️ 🎯 📈

Exciting news from the Laser World of Photonics global trade fair network: Laser World of Photonics China 🇨🇳 is elevating the trade show experience by launching the premium X Match Program. This dedicated service is designed to revolutionize how exhibitors and high-value buyers connect in the optoelectronics and photonics industry.

The X Match Program is all about precision and efficiency. It moves beyond traditional networking to establish guaranteed, effective supply-demand connections by focusing on:
✅ Precise positioning: Targeting invited domestic and international buyers with clear procurement plans and decision-making authority.
✅ Innovative format: Facilitating face-to-face negotiations on-site, including private meeting & negotiation rooms and designated zones.
✅ Value closed loop: Significantly improving communication efficiency and increasing the likelihood of genuine business cooperation and market expansion.

Invited buyers gain access to an unparalleled VIP experience, including:
✨ Dedicated meeting points and VIP buyer lounge areas. ✨ On-site bilingual assistance. ✨ Express admission passage. ✨ Critical subsidies: Non-Shanghai-based invited buyers may be entitled to benefits like free accommodation and transportation subsidies

For professional attendees with purchasing power or influence, this is the opportunity to ensure a hyper-efficient and productive visit.
⚠️ Action required: The deadline for subsidy application registration is January 25, 2026.

https://www.world-of-photonics-china.com.cn/en/trade-fair/press/press-releases/detail/24.html?utm_campaign=LAS_SocialOrganisch&utm_medium=socialPosts_mmg&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=&utm_source_platform&utm_creative_format=post&utm_marketing_tactic=

03/12/2025

How Photonics Is Exposing the Climate Threat to 5% of Global Photosynthesis, Tracking the World's Most Important Marine Microorganism 🌊 🦠 🔬

The latest oceanography research is alarming: Ocean warming is severely threatening Prochlorococcus, the single-celled microbe responsible for 5% of global photosynthesis. This organism is the bedrock of the tropical marine food web, yet new data shows its productivity could be decimated by over a third under current climate projections.

But how do scientists track these vital, 500-nanometer cells across 150,000 miles of ocean?
The answer lies in photonics. Researchers from of Washington relied on the SeaFlow continuous flow cytometer—a state-of-the-art instrument that uses a precision laser to measure the size and type of cells in real-time. This crucial application of light technology provided the real-world data needed to understand this profound climate risk.

––Explore the next generation of laser-powered sensors, analytical tools, and imaging systems that are driving essential scientific discovery and protecting the planet: at Laser World of Photonics 2027 (June 22-25, Munich)!

https://www.washington.edu/news/2025/09/08/ocean-warming-puts-vital-marine-microbe-at-risk/

[Image: Kathy Newer/ University of Washington - Sunset aboard the Thomas G. Thompson, a University of Washington-operated research vessel equipped for ocean voyages. The instrument visible on the left is a water sampler that can collect from different depths, the SeaFlow flow cytometer was also aboard, but not pictured here.]

Prochlorococcus, the most abundant photosynthesizing organism in the ocean, might be more vulnerable to climate change than researchers thought. Population decline could weaken the foundation of...

01/12/2025

The Photonics Industry Sector is Ready for a $3.3 Billion Future ✴️ 🚀
The photonics industry is proving to be a powerhouse of resilience and growth! The new SPECTARIS Trend Report 2025/2026, supported by Laser World of Photonics, has revealed that despite a challenging economic environment, the global industry continues its strong trajectory, recording an average annual growth rate of ~7% over the past decade.

Here are just a few highlights from the report:
📈 The German photonics sector generated over €50 billion in sales in 2024.
🌐 A stunning 76% export share and an R&D ratio exceeding 10% underscore the sector’s innovative strength.
💎 The Quantum Photonics market is set for a massive leap, forecast to grow from $0.4 billion in 2023 to $3.3 billion by 2030 (a 32.2% CAGR!).

Ready to navigate the future? Get the full report for in-depth analysis on emerging fields like quantum technologies, precision agriculture, and the evolving laser market.

The SPECTARIS Trend Report 2025/2026 analyzes market developments, trends, and potential in the photonics industry based on data from TEMATYS.

27/11/2025

Experience the Laser World of Photonics Highlights & Energy ✴️ 🌐 ✨

As the dust settles on Laser World of Photonics 2025, we're taking a moment to reflect on what was truly an extraordinary event. Our highlight reel captures the essence of a show that not only broke records but also set a new benchmark for innovation in the photonics industry.

From June 24-27, Munich was abuzz with breakthroughs. We saw 1,398 exhibitors from 41 countries connect with approximately 44,000 visitors from 74 countries. The energy was palpable, with a shared optimism that defied global economic challenges, demonstrating the resilience and forward momentum of our community.

Key discussions around secondary sources, integrated photonics, biophotonics, and the transformative power of AI shaped the dialogue. The World of Photonics Congress, featuring The Nobel Prize laureates Prof. Anne L'Huillier () and Prof. Ferenc Krausz (Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics/ .muenchen), further enriched the experience with unparalleled scientific insights.

The synergy with World of Quantum and automatica underscored photonics' pivotal role across high-tech sectors. We're already channeling this inspiration into planning for ⏩️ June 22-25, 2027.

––What lasting impressions has this year's Laser World of Photonics left on you so far? Share your key insights!

25/11/2025

The AI That Outsmarted Its Creators: Unlocking a New Era in Photonics 🚀 🧠 ✨
The world of laser and optics design just got a radical upgrade: New research by scientist Professor Mario Krenn from Max-Planck-Institut für die Physik des Lichts/ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen details a major breakthrough:
Generative AI is designing components for advanced gravitational wave detectors (like Caltech's LIGO Laboratory) that are superior to any human-engineered solution.

The AI didn't just optimize—it created counter-intuitive, high-performance optical designs that physicists initially dismissed.
By learning the fundamental physics, the model discovered a "sweet spot" for sensitivity that pushes the physical limits of measurement. This is a game-changer for high-precision instrumentation.

The implications for industry are massive:
📡 Higher sensitivity: Unlocking greater performance in sensors, medical imaging, and industrial metrology.
⏩ Faster R&D: Drastically accelerating the design and optimization of complex photonic systems.
🔮 Unforeseen solutions: Moving beyond human bias to find innovative, non-obvious designs.
The next generation of R&D isn't just AI-assisted—it’s AI-led.

Are you ready to integrate AI-driven design into your next project?
Explore the cutting-edge technology driving this revolution at Laser World of Photonics (next trade fair event: June 22–25, 2027), follow the discussion how Generative AI impacts industrial lasers, sensor systems, and quantum technology, and connect with the experts.

https://science.orf.at/stories/3232828/
https://t3n.de/news/wenn-ki-schlauer-ist-als-ihr-schoepfer-1715895/

Universität Jena
[Image: via ORF - Showing Prof. Mario Krenn.]

19/11/2025

Precision Photonics: How Wavelength Optimization Can Personalize Jaundice Phototherapy 🔵 〰️ 👶🏼
Phototherapy is the standard treatment for neonatal jaundice, but new computational modeling suggests our standardized approach may need a critical review. Research from University of Twente reveals that skin pigmentation significantly alters how much therapeutic blue light reaches the target bilirubin.

Key findings suggest that:
✴️ Dark-skinned infants may receive up to 5.7 times less effective light dose compared to light-skinned infants under identical settings.
📊 The optimal treatment wavelength may vary by skin tone (~460 nm for light skin vs. ~470 nm for dark skin).

This disparity, rooted in the fundamental physics of light pe*******on, highlights an urgent need for personalized phototherapy. The current, one-size-fits-all guidelines are being challenged by the precision of biophotonics.

––Join the conversation at Laser World of Photonics on how optics and laser technology can drive the next generation of equitable and effective medical treatments!

https://www.utwente.nl/en/tnw/bmpi/news/2025/8/577225/rethinking-phototherapy-why-skin-color-matters-for-infant-jaundice

[Image: AI-generated]

11/11/2025

Photonics Revolutionizes Computing: Silicon Chip Uses Light to Accelerate AI Tasks with 100x Power Efficiency ✴️ 🌐 🌱

The future of sustainable AI is being illuminated by photonics! Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a game-changing silicon photonic chip that boosts the power efficiency of AI tasks by a staggering 100-fold. This breakthrough directly addresses the massive energy consumption challenges posed by complex machine learning models.

How it works:
Instead of relying solely on electricity, the chip uses laser light and microscopic Fresnel lenses to perform high-speed convolution operations—the power-hungry core function in image and pattern recognition. This move to optical computing not only slashes energy use but also dramatically accelerates processing speed.

The technology even allows for simultaneous processing of multiple data streams using different colors of light—a technique known as wavelength multiplexing, showcasing the immense scalability of integrated optics.

––Join the conversation: What are the biggest infrastructure challenges you see AI companies facing, and how can photonics provide a solution?

https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/advanced-photonics/volume-7/issue-05/056007/Near-energy-free-photonic-Fourier-transformation-for-convolution-operation-acceleration/10.1117/1.AP.7.5.056007.full

05/11/2025

Scientists Create the First Visible 'Time Crystal' 💎 🕑 ⚛️

A clock that runs forever without a power source – a new study by physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder takes this idea a step closer by creating a new “time crystal” made of liquid crystals – the same materials found in the display of smartphones.

This isn't the first time a time crystal has been created, but it's the first one that is visible to the human eye. This could unlock a world of new technological applications, from advanced anti-counterfeiting measures to new ways of storing digital data.

Under a microscope, these liquid crystals form psychedelic, swirling patterns that repeat over time. This breakthrough shows how the intersection of physics and optics continues to push the boundaries of what's possible.

https://www.colorado.edu/today/2025/09/05/physicists-have-created-new-time-crystal-it-wont-power-time-machine-could-have-many

[Image: Zhao & Smalyukh/ Nature Materials DOI: 10.1038/s41563-025-02344-1 - A time crystal as seen under a microscope.]

31/10/2025

Yesterday, the advisory board of Laser World of Photonics met for an inspiring exchange on current developments and the future of the photonics industry.

A special moment was the farewell to Mr. Barone from LASOS Lasertechnik GmbH, who left the advisory board after almost 20 years. 🙏 Thank you very much for your extraordinary commitment, expertise, and passion, Mr. Barone. We wish you all the best for this new chapter in your life!

✨And a big thank you to all participants for making the trip to Munich!

28/10/2025

Light Emission and Infrared Imaging: Making the Invisible Visible with a New Nanoscale Photonics Trick ✴️ 📈 ✨

Researchers from the University of Warsaw (Uniwersytet Warszawski) and the Polish Academy Sciences have uncovered a new light-upgrading effect with significant potential for the photonics world.

By simultaneously exciting upconverting nanoparticles with two near-infrared laser beams, they discovered a dramatic increase in visible light emission. The most surprising part? Under specific conditions, visible light appeared only when both beams were used together, even when neither beam produced any emission on its own.

This innovative approach could revolutionize:
🔬 Imaging and microscopy: Visualizing infrared radiation beyond the capabilities of standard detectors.
✴️ Optical computing: Developing new ways to process information with light.
🏮 Infrared detection: Enhancing the conversion of invisible infrared light to visible light.

This discovery opens up exciting possibilities for the future of photonic technologies.

https://www.fuw.edu.pl/press-release/news9617.html

[Image: ACS Nano/ American Chemical Society, issue 19, July 29, 2025 - The results of research conducted by scientists from the Ultrafast Processes Laboratory at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, and the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, PAS.]

22/10/2025

Twisting Light to Move More Data for Faster, More Secure Communications 🌀 ✴️ 📈

What if you could add extra lanes to the information superhighway? New research from The University of Melbourne and 한양대학교 Hanyang University shows how that can be done just that by twisting light into powerful, spiral-shaped beams called optical vortices.

The researchers used a surprisingly simple and cost-effective method: Ultra-thin van der Waals (vdW) materials. These materials naturally convert normal light into a vortex beam, creating a new, more efficient way to encode and transmit massive amounts of data.

This findings could pave the way for faster, more secure optical communications, from high-speed internet to satellite systems.

https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/were-twisting-light-to-move-more-data

[Image: Seok Woo Yun - Passing cicularly-polarised light through certain van der Wals materials causing the beam to spiral.]

New technology from the University of Melbourne that creates ‘light twisters’ using ultra-thin materials could shape the future of optical communications