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Optence

In the field of optical technologies Germany has numerous small and medium-sized companies, global players with first-rate innovative potential and high-profile research institutes. To boost innovative capacity and international competitiveness, networking and pooling of resources are becoming increasingly important.

For 18 years Optence e.V. has been active as a regional innovation network for optical technologies. It forms a link between industry and research and promotes the interests of its 104 members, regionally and nationwide.

The Photonics Hub GmbH has taken over the operational business for Optence e.V. since 2019.

 

 

Innovation networks

Optence is part of OptecNet Germany e.V., the nationwide association of the seven innovation networks for optical technologies in Germany.

OptecNet Deutschland e.V.

The federal association of Germany's seven regional optical technologies innovation networks.

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Hanse Photonic e.V.

- is the regional competence network for optical technologies in the North of Germany

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OpTecBB e.V.

Optical technologies from Berlin and Brandenburg

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OpTech-Net e.V.

Since 2001, the OpTech-Net e.V. has supported companies, universities and research institutes in the field of optical technologies in North Rhine-Westphalia as an innovation network.

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Photonics BW e.V.

The innovation network for optical technologies in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

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bayern photonics e.V.

Good ideas need good contacts.

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optonet e.V.

represents 100 players of Thuringia´s photonics industry and offers a platform for networking and cooperation

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PhotonicNet GmbH

the name says it all: we are the innovative photonic s network in Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.

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News

Here you will find current news from companies, universities, research institutes and the eight regional Innovation Networks for Optical Technologies in Germany.

VI Systems demos 224G VCSEL

VI Systems arranged a record speed data transmission demonstration of up to 224 Gbps using their new generation of 850 nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL).

Laser Technology for Agriculture 4.0

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Alexandre Pauchard © Keren Bisaz

CSEM: Alexandre Pauchard to succeed Mario El-Khoury as the new CEO of CSEM

The Board of Directors has appointed Alexandre Pauchard as the new Chief...

Search for traces of microplastics in humans: New joint research project funded

The PlasMark project, which has been awarded 4.5 million Euros by the Federal...

LASER COMPONENTS Takes the Initiative

Application for RoHS Exemption for PbX Detectors Completed

Optical frequency measurement to the 21st significant digit

TOPTICA’s frequency comb DFC CORE+ demonstrates world record stability, as...

Instrument Systems: New spectroradiometer speeds up LED production

The new CAS 125 spectroradiometer with CMOS sensor is designed to maximize...

Sensors Expo: LASER COMPONENTS Wins “Best of Sensors” 2019 Award

LASER COMPONENTS, specialized provider of components and services in the laser...

Jobs

OptecNet offers Germany's only job board with information about career opportunities in the photonics industry.

 

 

 

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Developer/Engineer in Laser Technology (m/w/d)

QUBIG GmbH | Working location: Munich | 22.02.2021
For our team in Munich, we are currently looking at the earliest possible date for a full-time Developer/Engineer in Laser Technology (m/w/d)

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Electrical Engineer (m/w/d)

QUBIG GmbH | Working location: Munich | 22.02.2021
For our team in Munich, we are currently looking at the earliest possible date for a full-time Electrical Engineer (m/w/d)

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PhD thesis: 300mm CMOS compatible quantum technologies

Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS | Working location: Dresden | 10.02.2021
The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) works at the highest international levels for nanoelectronic, mechanical and optical components to support their integration into the tiniest...

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Project Manager (M/F/D)

ADVA Optical Networking SE | Working location: Berlin | 08.02.2021
ADVA is a company founded on innovation and focused on helping our customers succeed. Our technology forms the building blocks of a shared digital future and empowers networks across the globe. We’re...

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Local Sales Manager (w/m/d)

SENTECH Instruments GmbH | Working location: Berlin | 07.02.2021
SENTECH Instruments located in Berlin is a globally active company with a very strong market position in thin film metrology such as ellipsometers and reflectometers, and plasma process technology,...

Principal Design Engineer (m/w/d)

Intuitive Surgical Optics GmbH | Working location: Biebertal / Emmendingen | 02.02.2021
Intuitive was founded in 1995 to create innovative, robotic-assisted systems that help empower doctors and hospitals to make surgery less invasive than an open approach. Since the da Vinci surgical...

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Senior Optical Engineer (m/w/d)

Intuitive Surgical Optics GmbH | Working location: Biebertal / Emmendingen | 02.02.2021
Intuitive was founded in 1995 to create innovative, robotic-assisted systems that help empower doctors and hospitals to make surgery less invasive than an open approach. Since the da Vinci surgical...