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The 14th Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:22:26 +0300

The conference programme of Photonics 2026 hosted a plenary meeting of the 14th Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform jointly with the Conference of the Laser Association for Elections to the Board of National Experts.

Nikolay Evtikhiev, President at the Laser Association, delivered a report on laser processing of materials in the industry: current opportunities and prospects. Yuri Kulchin, Vice President at the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke about photonics for agriculture. Andrey Sokolov, Deputy Chair at the Dissertation Council of the Scientific and Production Corporation for Precision Instrument Engineering Systems, reported on lasers in space technology: experience, tasks, and prospects.

Nikolay Evtikhiev presented a detailed analysis of the state of the industry, emphasizing that photonics has become today’s key technology. The speaker spoke about the explosive growth of the global market: the laser market is expected to reach USD 32.08 billion by 2031, with an average annual growth rate of 6.96%. The main driver of the industry today is not the production of lasers themselves, but the creation of finished products and machine tools based on them.

The main focus of the report was on the economic feasibility and the need for an integrated approach to automation. Nikolay Evtikhiev gave examples of successful technology implementation in the oil and gas sector and transport engineering. He stressed that today it is important not just to produce lasers, but to create complete solutions aimed at the end user.

“The end user is always important. We can make any kind of lasers, but if there is no equipment, why does the industry need a laser? You need a machine that does something, then you need a laser. The main achievement of recent years is the development of a new industry � laser engineering," said Nikolay Evtikhiev.

After the plenary session, there was a conference of the Laser Association. It was attended by heads and representatives of different LAS member organisations, LAS honorary members, individual LAS members, members of the Councils (Bureaus) of republican and regional LAS centers, and members of the Secretariat of the Technological Platform on Innovative Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies � Photonics.

The central issues on the agenda are elections to the Board of National Experts of the CIS Countries on Lasers and Laser Technologies and summing up the results of the LAS competition for the best Russian development in the field of photonics.

As part of the three-day conference programme, the 14th Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform features numerous scientific and practical conferences dedicated to various aspects of photonics. The topics include laser macroprocessing of industrial materials, semiconductor photonics and nanophotonics, optical assemblies and components in photonics, photonics in agriculture and nature management, photonics in medicine and life sciences, metrology support for photonics, and many others.

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Photonics 2026 brings together industry professionals

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:58:24 +0300

The 20^th�anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies ��Photonics 2026�� has opened in Timiryazev Centre, Moscow. The show is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO jointly with the Laser Association with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and under the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

This year, more than 160 companies from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, and China are taking part in the show on an area of 7,000 square metres. There are 105 Russian companies presenting their innovative developments.

Photonics presents laser technologies for processing materials (cutting, welding, labelling, additive manufacturing), optical elements, systems and materials, new machines for their manufacture, optoelectronics, sensors, detectors, and artificial vision equipment.

At the official opening ceremony,�Denis Frantsuzov, Vice President at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed that the events of the Photonics conference programme give a great opportunity not only to talk about the achievements of the industry, but also to exchange questions and problems, discuss the challenges, and at the same time, identify ways to interact with government authorities, partners, and business and industry associations.

Sergey Popov, Deputy General Director for R&D at Shvabe, the Head of the Priority Technology Area for Optoelectronics and Photonics, said that this is the 20th time his company participates in Photonics.

“Considering that the show is international, we once again have an opportunity to exchange opinions and see what various companies are famous for. These companies can be both well-known and small that are just entering the market,” said Sergey Popov,

Nikolay Evtikhiev, President at the Laser Association, noted that recently there had been a very rapid and serious leap from developments to their practical implementation in industry, science, medicine, etc.

“If you walk through the show, you can see that, unlike at previous shows, the number of pieces of equipment that is already used in production has significantly increased,” said Nikolay Evtikhiev.

Zhu Xiao, Honorary President at the Laser Association of Hubei Province (China), said that his company had been working closely with Russian colleagues and the Laser Association for the past two decades.

“We have achieved great success together. In particular, last year we completed work on a trilingual dictionary on photonics in Russian, English, and Chinese. Having a single standardized language in our industry is extremely important,” said Zhu Xiao.

Ivan Kovsh, Honorary President and Advisor to the Board at the Laser Association, reminded that the first Photonics was launched at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds in 2025.

“At that same time, we signed the first cooperation agreement with our Chinese colleagues. Since then, we have not only attended each other\'s events, but also exchanged ideas, created joint ventures and projects. I would like to congratulate everyone on the start of the 20th�anniversary edition of the show and wish all of your every success,” continued Ivan Kovsh.

Maxim Fateev, General Director at EXPOCENTRE AO, thanked the Laser Association, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the assistance.

“Photonics is not only a show but also a rich conference programme. It offers 26 events, including the 14th�Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform, the Job Fair, and many other very interesting events,” said Maxim Fateev.

Photonics 2026 will be open until 2 April.

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Press Release Photonics 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:19:14 +0300

20th�Anniversary Edition of International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies

�31 March � 2 April 2026

Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia

The 20th�anniversary edition of International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies ��Photonics 2026�� will take place in Vavilov Hall of Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia from 31 March through 2 April 2026.� �

Dates:�31 March � 2 April March 2026

Official opening ceremony:�12.00, 31 March, Photon Conference Hall, Vavilov Hall

Opening hours:�31 March � 2 April: 10.00 � 18.00

Venue:�Vavilov Hall, Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia

Organised by�EXPOCENTRE AO, the Laser Association

Supported by�the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade

Under auspices of�the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Floor space:�7,000 sq. m

Countries:�Armenia, Belarus, China, Russia

Exhibitors:�160+ companies

Russian exhibitors:�105 companies (key exhibitors: VPG Laserone, Laser Center, Shvabe, Perm Scientific and Industrial Instrument Making Company, LLC, the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, Lazerform, Azimut Photonics, Bulat OKB, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, State Scientific Metrology Institute (VNIIOFI), Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Uran, Avesta, etc.)

Newcomers:�Optics, Optoelectronics and Laser Technology, Azmerit, Akmetron, Photonics Systems, Elmak, etc.)

Types�of�products�on�display:�laser technologies for materials processing (cutting, welding, marking, additive manufacturing), optical elements, systems and materials, new machines for their manufacture, optoelectronics, sensors, detectors and equipment artificial vision

Key new products:

� systems for laser fitting of Omega resistors and precision laser microprocessing of electronic technology materials from MicroSet by Laser Center

� high power laser marking machines from LaserMarker

� solar radiation simulators for testing space and ground-based equipment from NPO GKMP

� microscopic optics for the PI 640 thermal imaging camera from Tekknow

Conference programme

The exhibition is accompanied by a rich conference programme with 26 events planned. The key one will be�the 14th�Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform�with conferences on industry related topics. Leading researchers and experts will present reports on relevant issues of photonics and discuss achievements and prospects for the development of the industry.

Photonics 2026 will also offer a regular�Job Fair�for applicants and companies of the laser and optical industry at the stand of the Laser Association.

Learn more about the conference programme on�www.photonics-expo.ru

Age limit: 12+

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Season's Greetings!

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:49:49 +0300

Dear partners, exhibitors and visitors to Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics,

Thank you for your cooperation, trust, and participation in the show. Season�s greetings to you and your family!

We wish you prosperity in your business, wellbeing, successful completion of all your projects, and new achievements in 2026.

Sincerely,
the team of Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics

Post Show Report Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:17:31 +0300

19th Edition of International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies

1�4 April 2025

�EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

The 19th edition of the International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies � Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025 � took place at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds on 1�4 April 2025 with great success. It once again confirmed its status as the largest industry event, which brings together manufacturers, researchers, developers, and customers of photon technologies from Russia and other countries.

The official opening ceremony was attended by Yury Kulchin, Vice President at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yury Olenin, Deputy Director General for Research and Strategy at the ROSATOM State Atomic Energy Corporation, Sergey Popov, Deputy General Director for R&D at Shvabe, head of the priority technological direction for optoelectronics and photonics technologies, Nikolay Evtikhiev, General Director at VPG Lazerone, Sergey Gaponenko, President at the Scientific and Technical Association for Optics and Lasers of the Republic of Belarus, Zhu Xiao, Honorary President at the Laser Association of Hubei Province (China), and Ivan Kovsh, President at the Laser Association.

Vasiliy Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia:
“The exhibition clearly showcases the accomplishments of Russian companies and strengthens Russia\'s position in the global innovation market.”

Ivan Kovsh, President at the Laser Association, at the official opening ceremony:
“Today, photonics is a powerful high-tech industry, without which neither national security nor technological sovereignty is possible.”

Dates: 1�4 April March 2025

Venue: EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO, the Laser Association�

Supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade

Under auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Floor space: 4,400 sq m

Attendance: 11,060 visitors from 24 countries and 72 regions of Russia

Exhibitors: 236 companies (including 138 Russian exhibitors) �

Countries: Armenia, Belarus, China, India, Russia

Types of products on display: laser sources and laser equipment, fibre optics and optical components, test equipment, optoelectronics and nanophotonics, photonic technologies for medicine, security, transport, and agriculture

Show highlights

This year’s newcomers were Yandex SDG, Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd. (India), GKMP Research and Production Company, and GosNIIAS State Research Institute of Aviation Systems.

The numerous exhibits included new generation colour holography from Special Systems. Photonics, laser welding in Antarctic conditions from LASERCUT, laser rangefinders for UAV detection, high-speed cameras NEO 25M/C-RU (up to 1 million frames per second), hyperspectral cameras from Azimuth Photonics, new-generation infrared filters from Giricond, high-precision laser modules from LLC, and many others.

Conference programme

The conference programme of Photonics 2025 featured more than 20 events including:

the 13th Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform (18 conferences),
the Assembly of the Laser Association,
the meetings of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Radiophotonics Council,
the Panel on Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Photonics.

The participants in the 13th Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform and meetings of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences discussed prospects of quantum technologies, optical sensorics, and Russian optical networks. Speakers included the Russian Academy of Sciences, T8, Institute of Radio-engineering and Electronics at the Russian Academy of Science, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, and other leaders the industry.

During the Russia-China panel discussion, the participants worked out proposals for the development of cooperation and publication activities.

Photonics 2025 has once again become an important platform for professional dialogue, demonstration of advanced technologies and development of human resources. The exhibition demonstrated that photonics is a driver of scientific and technological growth. It becomes not only a high-tech industry, but also a factor of foreign economic cooperation.

The 20th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies � Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2026 � will take place from 31 March through 2 April 2026 at Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia. It will be a new location for the show.

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The conference programme of Photonic 2025 continues

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:54:25 +0300

The Plenary Session of the 13th�Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform took place within the conference programme of�Photonics 2025. The event was organised by the Laser Association and EXPOCENTRE AO.� �

Natalia Istomina, Deputy Academician-Secretary of the Physical Sciences Division at the Russian Academy of Sciences, made a report on the current state policy in publishing scientific and technical results.�Vladimir Treschikov, General Director at T8 Group, spoke about accomplishments and prospects of Russian optical communication systems.�Oleg Butov, Deputy Director at Kotelnikov Institute of Radio-Engineering and Electronics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, spoke on the topic of optical sensorics: current opportunities and practical use in Russia.

Today, the participants in conferences of the 13th�Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform discuss such relevant issues of the industry as photonics in agriculture and nature management, fiber light guide and fiber-optic components, holographic technologies, and many others.�

There will also be the Panel on the Russian-Chinese Cooperation in Photonics.� It will be moderated by�Zhu Yun, Head of the Centre for Sino-Russian Scientific and Technical Cooperation under the Government of Hubei Province, and�Ivan Kovsh, President of the Laser Association.

The panel aims to analyse the existing experience and develop coordinated recommendations on interaction between industry associations of Russia and China and joint proposals to the relevant governmental organisations on issues of support of such interaction. The participants will learn about the experience of working on joint projects of the two countries in the field of photonics.

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Photonics 2025 shows the world of lasers

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:05:46 +0300

The 19th�International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies ��Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025�has opened at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds. The show is organised by EXPOCENTRE AO jointly with the Laser Association with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and under the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

This year, more than 230 companies from Armenia, Belarus, China, India, and Russia are taking part in the exhibition on an area of 4,400 square metres. There are 138 Russian companies presenting their innovative developments.��

The exhibitors demonstrate the latest developments in laser sources and laser equipment, fibre optics and optical components, instrumentation, optoelectronics and nanophotonics, photonic technologies for medicine, security, transport, and agriculture.

At the official opening ceremony�Sergey Selivanov, Deputy General Director at EXPOCENTRE AO, stressed that this year\'s exhibition features both industry leaders and newcomers demonstrating their new products in the field of photonics for the first time. But Photonics is not only about hardware and technologies, it is also about networking, brainstorming and search for partners. Thus, today the Congress of the Photonics Technology Platform, which consists of 18 sections and dozens of reports, has already started its work.

Yury Kulchin, Vice President at the Russian Academy of Sciences, emphasised the enormous potential of photonics. Economists have calculated that the market of photonic products will amount to approximately one trillion dollars this year. Photonics affects various fields of knowledge and technologies. First of all these are medicine, transport, ecology, and energy.

Vitaly Vovk, Deputy Director at the Industrial Policy Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, reminded the audience of the importance of photonics, without which further development of industry and technological security is impossible today.

Sergey Popov, Deputy General Director for R&D at Shvabe, expressed his satisfaction with the fact that today\'s exhibition is attended by representatives of several countries. Such international networking allows us to learn about the best products and introduce innovations into the next generation of products.

Nikolay Evtikhiev, General Director at VPG Lazerone, spoke about the numerous achievements of the last year in the field of photonics. The industry is now developing and evolving quite rapidly.

Sergey Gaponenko, President of the Scientific and Technical Association for Optics and Lasers of the Republic of Belarus, said that more than 200 advanced enterprises, which gathered at this exhibition today, vividly show how new high technologies emerge by synthesising and combining knowledge from different sections of sciences and different sections of economy and industry. High technology grows out of high science.

Zhu Xiao, Honorary President at the Laser Association of Hubei Province (China), recalled his 18 years of cooperation with the Russian Laser Association. For the same number of years the Hubei association has been participating in Photonics. He spoke in favour of expanding the partnership between Russia and China for the development of the laser industry.

Ivan Kovsh, President at the Laser Association, said that this April marks two dates. It is the 35th anniversary of the Laser Association, which was established in Moscow in 1990, and 20 years since Photonics was launched at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds. The exhibition is a mirror of the industry. Once it was more scientific than practical. But today photonics is a powerful industry with a huge production volume. It is impossible to implement national projects and present the strategy of social and economic development of the country without it.

Photonics 2025 will be open until 4 April.

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Press Release Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:11:42 +0300

19th�Edition of International Exhibition for Laser, Optical and Optoelectronic Technologies

1�4 April 2025

�EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics�2025�is Russia�s largest event in the photonics and optics industry, which brings together leading manufacturers, developers, and consumers of photonic technologies.

Dates:�1�4 April March 2025

Official opening ceremony:�13.00, 1 April, Pavilion Forum

Opening hours:�1�3 April: 10.00 � 18.00, 4 April: 10.00 � 16.00

Venue:�Pavilion Forum, EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia

Organised by�EXPOCENTRE AO, the Laser Association�

Supported by�the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade

Under auspices of�the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Floor space:�4,400 sq m

Countries:�Armenia, Belarus, China, India, Russia

Exhibitors:�230+ companies (including a newcomer from India Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd.)

Russian exhibitors:�138 companies including IRE-Polus, Shvabe, Laser Center, Lassard, Lasery i Apparatura (Lasers and Hardware), Perm Scientific and Industrial Instrument Making Company, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Giredmet, Dukhov Russian Scientific Research Institute of Automation, Russian Scientific Research Institute for Physical-Engineering and Radiotechnical Metrology, T8, GKMP Research and Production Company, GosNIIAS State Research Institute of Aviation Systems, Yandex SDG

Types of products on display:�laser sources and laser equipment, fibre optics and optical components, test equipment, optoelectronics and nanophotonics, photonic technologies for medicine, security, transport, and agriculture

Key new products

Several breakthrough photonics solutions will be displayed at Photonics 2025. Here are some of them:

Colour holography of the future: �new 3D image technology

Special Systems. Photonics will present an experimental system of holography, including a spatial light modulator and an RGB laser. The system is designed to study different types of holography: Fresnel, Fourier, two-phase holography, and algorithmic processing of holograms. �

Laser welding in extreme conditions

LASERCUT will demonstrate the Wattsan 4-in-1 G2 laser welding machine, which has been successfully tested at -30 �C in Antarctica. The equipment is used at the Bellingshausen polar station. The company\'s specialists trained the station\'s personnel in laser technologies in just one day.

Rangefinders for UAV detection

Special Systems. Photonics will introduce laser rangefinders capable of locating UAVs, objects on the ground and critical distances from 5 metres to 25 kilometres. The rangefinders are used in ground vehicles and defence applications.

High�speed�camcorders

General Optics will introduce a new powerful video camera NEO 25M/C-RU, which is capable of capturing up to 1,000,000 frames per second. Thanks to the new backlight sensor technology, the camera captures dynamic processes with maximum detail. The device is used in ballistics, defence industry, and research and test laboratories.

Hyperspectral cameras for analysis and quality control

Azimuth Photonics will demonstrate the Specim FX17 (950-1,700 nm) and FigSpec FS23 (400-1,000 nm) hyperspectral cameras. These cameras are used in materials science, remote sensing, spectral analysis, and product quality control.

Optical interference filters

Girikond will show a new series of FOI-1 infrared filters that highlight the 2-20 �m spectral range. They are used in infrared optoelectronics systems, instrumentation, and scientific research.

Laser modules for precise measurements

LLS will present 1,535/1,570 nm laser modules that provide measurements up to 20 km with an accuracy of less than 5 metres. These systems are eye-safe and designed for navigation, target designation, and geodesy.

Conference programme

The show is accompanied by a large-scale conference programme including key events such as:

the 13th�Congress of the Photonics Technological Platform; leading researchers and experts will present reports on key areas of photonics, discuss the achievements and prospects of the industry. The Congress brings together 18 conferences on different topics.
the Assembly of the Laser Association, the Laser Association members will gather to discuss strategic issues of laser technology development, exchange experience, and identify priorities.
the Extended Meeting of the Council for Optics and Photonics of the Department of Physical Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences; the meeting will review current advances in optics and photonics, discuss directions of fundamental and applied research, as well as the integration of science and industry.
the Meeting of the Council for Priority Technological Direction in Radiophotonics; its participants will discuss the development of radiophotonics, including issues of standardisation, implementation of technologies in various industries, and prospects for international cooperation.

Photonics 2025 will also offer a regular�Job Fair�for applicants and companies of the laser and optical industry at the stand of the Laser Association (FH034, Forum Pavilion).

Lern more about the conference programme here

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Nuclear physics equipment, pulsed lasers, hyper-spectral analysis systems, optical interference filters and a broad range of other products at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:32:19 +0300

Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025 remains a key event for showcasing innovations in the field of laser technologies and optics, the importance of which in science and industry is steadily growing. This event attracts attention of professionals from all over the world interested in the application of photonics in medicine, materials science, telecommunications and other fields. Photonics 2025 offers a unique chance to find oneself at the epicenter of photonic technologies development, learn how the latest developments can optimize work processes and open up new prospects in various fields of activity. This event is an important platform for exchanging experiences, demonstrating achievements and discussing the future of the laser-optical industry.

Professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest developments and industry trends are strongly encouraged to visit the exhibition. Visitors will see numerous new products, communicate with leading experts and establish valuable business contacts. Before the exhibition, we are pleased to introduce you to some exhibitors and their innovations.

Solid-state lasers for science and high-tech production

Established a little over a year ago, SLS Prime Technology has become a noticeable industry actor owing to a team of specialists with impressive experience and a thoughtful approach to creating products. This approach is based on the desire for balance in everything: between the laconic design and the ability to adapt to a wide range of tasks, between innovative and time-tested solutions, between reliability and high performance.

�SLS Prime Technology aims to design reliable and practical lasers to allow professionals focus on their tasks instead of maintenance routine,� says Chair at the company�s Board of Directors Yevgeny Gulevich. �Products of SLS Prime Technology are used in such strategic areas as research, nuclear energy and microelectronics, which proves their reliability and efficiency. Our company seeks to be a leading manufacturer of laser systems for these industries.�.

Photo: SLS Prime Technology

The company will present several groups of products at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025.

Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers

SLS Prime Technology offers a wide range of pulsed Nd:YAG lasers with lamp and diode pumping, generating nanosecond pulses with energies from 100 mJ to 4 J

Several of these models will be presented at the company�s stand:

AZURITEis an extremely practical and unpretentious laser with diode pumping, which does not require water cooling and provides the generation of laser pulses with 160 mJ output and a repetition rate of up to 30 Hz.

GRAPHITE are lasers with lamp pumping, providing the best combination of energy and pulse repetition rate in their class. The line includes four models, providing power output energy from 230 mJ at a frequency of 100 Hz to 750 mJ at a frequency of 20 Hz.

Photo: SLS Prime Technology

The lasers can be used either independently or as part of flexibly configurable laser systems based on PGOs, generating wavelength-tunable radiation in the range from 0.2 to 20 �m.

Picosecond lasers

Having offered a wide range of nanosecond lasers to the market during its first year of operation, SLS Prime Technology began developing lasers with femto- and picosecond pulse durations in 2024.

The OBSIDIAN laser presented at the Photonics 2025 exhibition is the first step in this direction.

Photo: SLS Prime Technology

OBSIDIAN is a family of compact lasers that provide 300-500 ps long, ~2 mJ SLM pulses at wavelengths ranging from IR to UV

High peak power (>2 MW) at pulse repetition rates up to 100 Hz makes the laser suitable for applications such as pollution monitoring, DNA analysis, supercontinuum generation, and many others. The small size is a desirable feature for integrating lasers into industrial and medical systems.

Due to its flexible design, OBSIDIAN can be adapted to higher power applications and also features active Q-modulation.

Individual solutions

It is worth noting that SLS Prime Technology goes beyond the basic laser models presented in the product catalogue. The company actively offers its customers solutions developed according to individual specifications and requirements.

Photo: SLS Prime Technology

In these projects, SLS Prime Technology serves as both a manufacturer and a project and technological partner ready to offer unique engineering solutions with due account of every specific requirement of its customers.

Visitors of the SLS Prime Technology stand FD020 at Photonics 2025 will see the available laser equipment and discuss individual solutions for any scientific and technological tasks.

Laser interferometer FTI-100 from Diffraction at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025

Diffraction, a Russian company based in Novosibirsk, makes laser interferometers Fizeau FTI-100 for precision control of flat, spherical and aspherical optical surfaces. The devices are used in metrology departments, laboratories, optical production, universities and research institutes.

Laser interferometers FTI made by the company are listed in the State Register of Measuring Instruments.

Photo: Diffraction

The interferometers are compatible with a standard 102 mm bayonet mount (Zygo, MPF, CVI) and, at the customer\'s request, can be equipped with flat and spherical (diffraction) standards, as well as correctors for monitoring aspherical surfaces.

The interferometer can also be equipped with a measuring fixture or a motorized system for measuring the radius of curvature of optical parts.

Analysis and computer modeling have shown that the intrinsic (hardware) errors in measuring the wavefront shape do not exceed 3 nm at a field of 102 mm, and the distortion (geometric distortions of the image) does not exceed 0.002%. The interferometer guidance system provides an error of no worse than 1�2 arc sec.

The developed software package allows remote control of all the device systems both in manual and automatic modes for measuring the surface shape of optical products and graphical representation of information.

FTI-100 features:

regular bayonet mount for standards (4-inch);
operation in both vertical and horizontal positions;
wide-angle visual adjustment and tuning system;
control of aspherical optics using synthesized holograms;
remote control of all units of the device from a computer;
complete with high-quality diffraction standard lenses for testing spherical and aspherical surfaces;
delivery: optical unit, phase shift unit with a unit for mounting and adjusting standards, computer with pre-installed software.

Fast nanometric contactless control of the surface shape of manufactured optical parts is relevant in modern optical production.

The Russian industry does not mass-produce universal interferometers able to control both spherical and aspherical surfaces of optical parts.

The existing interferometer products of foreign companies are expensive.

At Photonics 2025, Diffraction will present a universal laser interferometer FTI-100PS for precision control of optical products in laboratories of optical industry enterprises with an output beam diameter of 102 mm, a radiation source with a wavelength of 632.8 nm (HeNe laser), adjustable magnification of the object up to 6x, a variable phase shift unit, a control computer and software (SW) for remote control of the interferometer and analysis of interferograms. The software supports algorithms for calculating the wave front phase from interferograms obtained with a phase shift and from a single interferogram.

Photo: Diffraction

At the exhibition, you can see the interferometer at work at the company�s stand. An experienced engineer will tell you about intricacies of the device\'s operation, and help you choose the right equipment.

Diffraction celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2024. Our devices are being successfully used at many Russian enterprises and entities. The demand for laser interferometers has been actively growing in recent years.

You can learn more at Diffraction�s stand FD146 at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025.

Company specialists will offer preliminary consultations for future cooperation.

Azimut Photonics to present Hamamatsu detectors and machine vision cameras at its stand

Photo: Azimut Photonics

Azimut Photonics, a Russian distributor of optoelectronic components, laser-optical systems, and equipment for microscopy, microfluidics and electrophysiology invites visitors to get acquainted with new technologies at its stand FF025 at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025.

Our stand presents a broad range of products for various areas.

Photodetectors from Hamamatsu Photonics. . Exhibitors will see popular PMT and SiPM models, which are available in stock in Moscow.
Hyperspectral analysis systems. Our stand will demonstrate an operating laboratory scanner with a hyperspectral camera Specim FX17 (950-1700 nm), as well as a FigSpec FS23 camera (400-1000 nm). These technologies are widely used for material sorting, spectral analysis, quality control, and remote sensing using UAVs.
Machine vision cameras for industrial and scientific applications, including identification, marking reading, flaw detection, as well as robotics and biological research.
Russian-made optomechanics. Azimut Photonics makes its own line of optomechanical components fully compatible with the products of well-known global manufacturers of optomechanics. Our components are suitable for assembling most scientific and technical stands with a wide range of adjustments.
Fiber optic components from manufacturers such as Lightcomm, AC Photonics, DK Photonics, Agiltron and others. They are used in data centers, communication applications, fiber optic sensors and LIDAR.
Russian-made optics lenses, prisms, filters, windows from various materials.
Equipment for nuclear physics, , including amplifiers and preamplifiers from Caen and Mesytec, scintillation detectors and X-ray tubes.

Azimut Photonics invites interested specialists, researchers and entrepreneurs to visit its stand FF025 to learn more about opportunities unlocked by modern technologies.

Girikond Research Institute demonstrates achievements in photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies

Girikond Research Institute will present results of its 50-year research on semiconductor optoelectronics and development of photoelectric and optoelectronic devices for operation in the infrared spectral range. Institute specialists study semiconductor optoelectronics and develop various types of photoelectric and optoelectronic devices for operation in the infrared spectrum. The result of this work is a technology for producing photo- and optoelectronic devices of four classes: photoresistors, photocells, photoluminescent and electroluminescent emitters.

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Girikond Research Institute will display photoresistors, photovoltaic cells and optical interference filters at its stand FF105 at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025. In 2024, the institute launched mass production of optical infrared filters FOI-1, necessary for isolating the spectral range from 2 to 20 �m. These elements are used in optical and optoelectronic equipment and infrared optoelectronic components.

FOI-1 filters comply with technical specifications TCAF.755410.001TU (OTK), can be developed with the VP quality category. They comply with GOST R 59739, are resistant to mechanical and climatic influences, and are made of high-quality optical materials developed in accordance with international standards.

We are looking forward to seeing you at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025 at Forum Pavilion of EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds on 1�4 April 2025. Get your personal visitor ID on the organiser�s website.

Kinematic holders, powder 3D printers, single crystal growth systems and much more in review of Photonics 2025 exhibitors

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:44:30 +0300

We present to your attention a review of products to be displayed at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025 at EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds on 1�4 April 2025. You can see a preliminary list of exhibitors on the exhibition website.

A competitor to European and American optomechanical giants

INSCIENCE has tested JCOPTIX optomechanical components together with the laboratories of ITMO, LETI, and MEPhI universities. The tests showed not only stability similar to Thorlabs, Optosigma, and Newport components, but also their full compatibility.

The KM100 Thorlabs kinematic optics mount is designed for two-axis angular adjustment of 1� diameter optical components in the range of �4� with an accuracy of 0.5�/turn, the competitor of the MMM-1 JCOPTIX surpasses the European analogue with an accuracy of 0.38�/turn. JCOPTIX components for 16, 30 and 60 mm coaxial systems completely repeat the assortment and size range of Thorlabs, which also simplifies integration into already built systems. JCOPTIX standard linear translators are equipped with Mitutoyo precision micrometer screws, which allows you to not compromise on the usual accuracy when choosing this manufacturer.

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Optical and optomechanical components of JCOPTIX are used in experiments by researchers from leading Russian universities. The research areas include spectroscopy, interferometry, quantum communications, laser technologies, and plasma analysis.

The key advantages of JCOPTIX are strict quality control, order processing speed, large warehouse stocks, and flexibility in manufacturing non-standard solutions.

These and other JCOPTIX products can be seen at the INSCIENCE stand FF050 at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025.

ONSINT, a Russian developer and manufacturer of industrial 3D laser powder printers based on SLS and SLM technologies

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A key objective of the company is projects defined by the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, aimed at the transition to advanced technologies for the design and creation of high-tech products (the Executive Order of the President of the Russian Federation No. 145 dated 28.02.2024).

ONSINT equipment operates in many regions of Russia, including Moscow, Tomsk, Belgorod, Sverdlovsk, Novosibirsk, Kaliningrad, Volgograd regions, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk and Perm territories, Udmurtia, Bashkortostan, and the Lugansk People\'s Republic.

ONSINT technologies help achieve strategic tasks set by the Defense Ministry under state defense orders. The company provides comprehensive support in achieving the best results in the aerospace industry, fuel and energy sector, mechanical engineering, instrument making, microelectronics, medicine, science and education.

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The company�s competencies allow it to accommodate needs of partners at every stage of production, from developing a product and testing its prototype to organizing production cycle and embedding the product in the production chain. Equipment maintenance is provided by qualified specialists during a long warranty period, and, if necessary, a post-warranty period. Our additive technology center (ATC) allows contracting product parts made of polymer and metal powder materials.

The company will present industrial 3D printers for printing metals and plastics, as well finished printed products for various industries at its booth FD060 at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025.

NPO GKMP Group of Machine Building and Instrument Making Companies

the largest Russian manufacturer of industrial vacuum, testing and, thermal equipment
a leader in research and development in the field of natural and technical sciences
a Russian manufacturer of high-tech equipment for thermonuclear fusion, cryogenic complexes and thermal vacuum equipment for testing

The company is the successor and continuer of the traditions of the Bryansk Engineering School, specializing in vacuum physical and thermal equipment. It develops and manufactures equipment for the electronics industry, including crystal growing units.

The quality management system of NPO GKMP is certified by GOST R ISO 9001-2015 standard, which is proven by compliance certificates.

The team of specialists of NPO GKMP fulfills the most complex scientific, technical and experimental design tasks. The company\'s innovative projects are successfully used at leading national enterprises.

Over the years, the company has won numerous awards both at the local and federal levels.

Installations for growing sapphire and ruby single crystals by Bridgman-Stockbarger method

Designed for growing leucosapphire and ruby single crystals in any crystallographic orientation, including the C-orientation (0001). Crystals are grown in a crucible, the size and shape of which determine the size and shape of the future crystal. The Bridgman-Stockbarger method grows crystals along any crystallographic axis, which allows for a significant increase in the yield of the usable product and a reduction in the cost of subsequent processing.

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Installations for growing leucosapphire single crystals by Kyropoulos KY method (Musatov, GOI)

Designed for growing leucosapphire single crystals from a melt. The Kyropoulos method is characterized by small temperature gradients at the crystallization front. The main advantages include the technical simplicity of the process and the ability to grow large crystals (>500 kg) with a low dislocation density.

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Installations for growing gallium arsenide (GaAs) and indium arsenide (InAs) single crystals

Designed for growing gallium arsenide (GaAs) and indium arsenide (InAs) single crystals. The growth is performed by the Czochralski method with liquid encapsulation of the melt (LEC).

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Vacuum gate valves

The gate valve body is a sealed vacuum chamber flanged to the vacuum system. Unlike vacuum valves, the plate of a slide gate valve moves perpendicular to the gas flow, which ensures its maximum conductivity in the open position. Therefore, vacuum gate valves are best suited for equipment operating in the molecular gas flow mode, such as turbomolecular, ion-heteric and cryogenic pumps.

Vacuum gate valves can be equipped with a manual, pneumatic or electromechanical drive. Gate valves can be made with a bellows or elastomer stem seal.

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Vacuum Furnaces

Vacuum furnaces are specialized thermal equipment used for thermal processing in a non-oxidizing environment and/or in vacuum. Industrial vacuum furnaces are used for thermal processing and melting.

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Membrane compressor

The compressor is used to increase the pressure of the working gas before entering the process equipment.

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Products made of refractory materials and alloys

Custom-made products and parts of any complexity made according to customer drawings of refractory materials - tungsten, molybdenum and their alloys, heat-resistant ceramics based on zirconium dioxide, aluminum oxide, boron nitride, silicon carbide and their alloys. Large-scale production.

Tungsten products Molybdenum products High-temperature ceramics.

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You can see the available equipment and get professional advice from experienced specialists at the NPO GKMP stand FK010

We are looking forward to seeing you at Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics 2025 at Forum Pavilion of EXPOCENTRE Fairgrounds on 1�4 April 2025. Get your personal visitor ID.