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Optatec
01. June 2026
Optatec Stands for Innovation and Technological Progress
“Anyone who wants to understand the latest developments in the optics and photonics industry, discover new technologies and establish international contacts will find an ideal platform at Optatec,” says Roland Mandler. The CEO of the company that bears his name in Heuchelheim, Germany, is ...more
Optatec
11. May 2026
Optatec 2026 with Emphasis on Outstanding Communication
The 17th Optatec, held from 5 to 7 May 2026, was marked by three intensive days of top-tier professional content – featuring numerous technological innovations, a well-founded exchange of information with a total of 3407 highly qualified visitors and valuable insights for the industry. 265 ...more
Optatec
07. May 2026
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More InformationOptatec 2026 – Trade fair films “Statements & Scenes”
Welcome to the 17th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems! Optatec presents optical technologies, components and systems at the highest level - internationally networked, well-founded, solution-oriented and practical. It stands for excellent ...more
Optatec
06. May 2026
The photonics industry gathers for Optatec 2026 in Frankfurt am Main
The optotechnology and photonics industry gathered in Frankfurt am Main for the 17th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems. Over three days, from May 5 to 7, 2026, 265 exhibitors from 25 countries are showcasing new products and solutions ...more
Products and Services
High end motion solutions for high precision, high speed and high dynamics:
- Linear travels from 2mm to 4600mm
- Direct Drive Rotary axes with 10mm to 500mm Aperture
- Gimbals for optics with 100mm diameter to 1500mm diameter
- Telescope Axes
- Lift stages
- Gantries
- Planar ...more
AURA — Most broadband most compact FTIR Spectrometer for Laser and FEL Characterization
WAIV FTIR GmbH presents AURA: the world's most compact and broadband FTIR spectrometer designed for laser and THz source characterization.
What makes it exceptional:
AURA covers a spectral range of 3 to 500 µm — from Mid-IR all the way into THz. Its innovative optical design with no ...more
Ultrahigh Accurate 3-D Profilometer
The Panasonic UA3P profilometer series is designed to measure aspherical lenses & molds, freeform optics, mirrors and any other precision component requiring nanometer level accuracy ranging up to 600mm x 600mm (Measurement area 500x500mm). Different machine models are available to meet ...more
Ultrahigh Accurate 3-D Profilometer
Designed to measure aspherical lenses & molds, freeform optics, mirrors and any other precision component requiring nanometer level accuracy.
The Panasonic UA3P profilometer series is designed to measure aspherical lenses & molds, freeform optics, mirrors and any other precision ...more
Geometric Phase Lens
The Geometric Phase Lens (GPL) is a phase-modulation optical element that changes the propagation direction and focal properties of light depending on its polarization state. Unlike conventional lenses, it utilizes polarization-based phase control to focus or diverge light. This approach ...more
VIs-NIR Switch -Wavelength-Selective Switching
ColorSelect is a narrow-bandwidth waveplate that selectively rotates the polarization of a target wavelength band while preserving others. When combined with standard liquid crystal cells and polarizers, it enables wavelength-selective switching without mechanical components. This approach ...more
RGB SnapWave -Solid-state, single-pixel digital filter
ColorSelect filters generate precise spectral profiles using a polarization-interference technique. By integrating these filters with industry-standard liquid-crystal cells, SnapWave can digitally present a selected spectrum or switch between multiple spectral states at customer-defined ...more
Macroporous Silicon based IR Filter
Mid IR and Long wave IR Bandpass filters using a new silicon-based technology:
- No need for multilayers
- Great mechanical robustness in harsh environments, high temperature, high humidity
- Better optical response by less angle independency and low reflection
FHR.Star.600-EOSS®
Sputtering System for the Deposition of Optical Interference Coatings on Large Substrates with Flat and Curved Surfaces.
System Description
The FHR.Star.600-EOSS® is a remarkable solution for manufacturing high-precision optical interference coatings
and meets the highest demands on ...more
IL400L - Laser on ultra-precision machines
The IL400L is the first ultra-precision machine equipped with a femto-second laser for next-level glass, ceramic and silicon carbide machining. Various processes such as “Selective Laser Etching”, “Wafer Beveling” or “Face Side Structuring” can be executed. The laser is uniquely integrated ...more
ULTRA-SOL® C100: Cerium oxide slurry
Designed to meet the demanding requirements of Precision Polishing applications, including super-polishing. Ultra-Sol C100 features a tightly distributed nano-cerium oxide abrasive. Leveraging decades of micronizing experience in the diamond world, Pureon is able to control the C100 with ...more
ULTRA-SOL® AlumaGem: Poly and mono diamond slurries
A novel blend of alumina and diamond abrasives which has proven itself to be an excellent polishing agent for precision optics materials such as calcium fluoride, zinc sulfide, and zinc selenide among many others. This combination yields excellent scratch-dig free surfaces material removal ...more
ULTRA-SOL® OPTIQ PRO: Cerium oxide slurry
High-purity cerium oxide slurry for optical polishing
ULTRA-SOL® OPTIQ PRO is a high-purity cerium oxide slurry designed for the precision polishing of borosilicate glass, fused silica, glass ceramics, and other optical materials. OPTIQ PRO utilizes an enhanced manufacturing technique ...more
Discover SEBI® RT1000, the new wavefront sensor
The SEBI® RT1000 introduces exceptionally high wavefront phase spatial sampling (1.000x1.000), real time processing (30 FPS), and absolute wavefront accuracy (λ/30 RMS) for the most demanding measurement tasks.
SEBI® RT1000 is a high-resolution wavefront sensor with real-time processing ...more
Measure form on large area, and sub-nm texture
Functionality and quality of industrially manufactured components relies on well-controlled and well-monitored machining processes. Quality control, close to line or inline quality inspection often uses surface metrology for evaluating form, roughness and other surface parameters.
Now, ...more
Micro.View Modular optical profiler with unrivalled repeatability
TopMap Micro.View®+ is a closed loop surface profiler with unrivalled
repeatability. Designed for modularity, this comprehensive workstation allows for customized and application-specific configurations, handling up to 370 mm tall samples. The Micro.View®+ delivers crisp 3D topography ...more
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