Jena shines on the Laser World of Photonics: 27 companies!

Jena shines on the Laser World of Photonics: 27 companies!

Jena, Deutschland - The city of Jena is shown by its best side on the renowned “Laser World of Photonics” in Munich these days. This important trade fair, which lasts from Tuesday to June 27, 2025, is an important event for experts from the photonics and optics industry. This year, 27 companies and institutions from Jena are represented, including greats such as Zeiss, Jenoptik, Spaceoptix and Deepen. The Fraunhofer IOF is also on site and underlines the international importance of the Jena technology location. According to jena tv Managing Director Wilfried Röpke emphasizes the importance of exchange with customers and partners. In addition, the companies face challenges through economic weaknesses and geopolitical uncertainties.

An impressive variety of over 1,000 exhibitors from 43 countries is represented at the fair. This offers a perfect platform to present the latest innovations and make contacts. The competition is great in this dynamic industry, and the Jena companies once again show that they have a good knack for new technologies.

The future of photonics

But what exactly is this fascination for photonics and optics? These technologies play a crucial role in the future and are a key to solving current and future challenges of humanity. Especially in times when digitization and sustainability are becoming increasingly important, they are very popular. Photonics Days emphasizes that there is a growing need for young scientists in order to advance innovations and further develop the industry. Here it is important to prepare the next generation for the circumstances and challenges in good time.

To master this challenge, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Fine Mechanics IOF organizes the annual photonics days of Jena in cooperation with the Max Planck School for Photonik. This networking and career fair offers students and doctoral students the opportunity to exchange ideas directly with representatives of renowned photonics organizations and make valuable contacts. At this event, the participants can win career prospects and receive personal advice before completing their courses.

sustainability in focus

Another important aspect in photonics and optics is the connection to sustainability. According to [Optatec] (https://www.optatec-messe.de/specials/photonik-schluessel-fuer- sustainability-und-quantechnology/), these technologies are not only necessary for the economic development, but also crucial for managing the challenges of our time. Companies are increasingly realizing that they have to act sustainably in order to simply remain competitive. Ideas for environmentally friendly solutions are gaining in importance and are actively promoted to remain innovative in the future.

In total, the "Laser World of Photonics" shows very clearly that Jena is a driving force in the field of photo and optics and is worth investing in this field. While the fair is flourishing, it remains to be seen which new technologies and solutions will emerge from this creative creativity.