TOPTICA acquires Azurlight Systems
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- Published on 08 February 2023

As per 22nd of December 2022, Germany-based laser manufacturer TOPTICA Photonics AG has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the majority of the shares of French fiber laser technology company Azurlight Systems SAS. Azurlight will continue and further foster its fiber laser business under the new name TOPTICA Photonics SAS and form the French hub of the TOPTICA brand. The parties have agreed to maintain confidentiality regarding the purchase price. The transaction is subject to the foreign direct investment (FDI) approval by French authorities.
Dévier la foudre à l’aide d’un laser intense
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- Published on 24 January 2023

Reconstruction en 3D du trajet de la foudre en présence du laser. Image obtenue à partir des photos prises depuis le Mont Kronberg et l’hôtel Schwägalp. © Xavier Ravinet - UNIGE
Imager l'invisible avec la lumière
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- Published on 20 January 2023

Comment l’optique moderne révolutionne l’imagerie du vivant
Ecrit et coordonné par Sylvain Gigan et Cathie Ventalon
AMPLITUDE ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF FASTLITE
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- Published on 23 December 2022

Amplitude announces on December 20th, 2022, the acquisition of Fastlite, a French high- technology company specializing in ultrafast pulse shaping, characterization, and optical parametric amplifiers. Amplitude and Fastlite have long-established ties and have worked together to bring advanced ultrafast technology to the market.
Le CNRS et l’ONERA dévoilent le nouveau dispositif d’optique adaptative « PAPYRUS »
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- Published on 19 October 2022

Etoile double HR6212, observée le 17 Juin 2022 à l’OHP, sans (à gauche) et avec (à droite) le système d’optique adaptative PAPYRUS. Image dans le visible à 635 nm, séparation 1.6’’.
FemtoLux30:gold honoree at 2022 Laser Focus World Innovators awards
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- Published on 18 October 2022

FemtoLux30 –femtosecond laser from Ekspla was recognized as gold honoree in industrial laser systems category at 2022 Laser Focus World Innovators awards. Panel of judges, consisting of reputable names from optics and photonics community recognized unique “dry cooling” feature of this new ultrafast industrial laser and benefits it delivers for end-users.
Symétrie remporte le Micron d’Or au salon Micronora pour son hexapode MAUKA
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- Published on 17 October 2022

SYMETRIE a reçu le Micron d’Or dans la catégorie «Équipements microtechniques de machine de production ou de laboratoire» au salon Micronora le 27septembre2022 à Besançon pour son hexapode MAUKA, système de positionnement novateur à faible encombrement.