Jena shines at the LASER World of Photonics: 27 companies represented!

Jena shines at the LASER World of Photonics: 27 companies represented!

The city of Jena is showing off its best side these days at the renowned “LASER World of Photonics” in Munich. This important trade fair, which runs from Tuesday to June 27, 2025, is a significant event for professionals in the photonics and optics industry. This year, 27 companies and institutions from Jena are represented, including big names such as ZEISS, JENOPTIK, SPACEOPTIX and DeepEN. The Fraunhofer IOF is also on site and underlines the international importance of Jena as a technology location. According to Jena TV, managing director Wilfried Röpke emphasizes the importance of exchange with customers and partners. Companies also face challenges from economic weaknesses and geopolitical uncertainties.

An impressive number of over 1,000 exhibitors from 43 countries are represented at the trade fair. This provides a perfect platform to present the latest innovations and make contacts. Competition is fierce in this dynamic industry, and Jena companies are once again showing that they have a good knack for new technologies.

The future of photonics

But what exactly is behind this fascination with photonics and optics? These technologies play a crucial role for the future and are a key to solving current and future challenges facing humanity. They are particularly popular in times when digitalization and sustainability are becoming increasingly important. Photonics Days highlights that there is a growing need for young scientists to drive innovation and develop the industry. It is important to prepare the next generation for the circumstances and challenges in good time.

To overcome this challenge, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF organizes the annual Photonics Days Jena in collaboration with the Max Planck School for Photonics. 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, participants can gain career prospects and receive personal advice before completing their degree programs.

Sustainability in focus

Another important aspect in photonics and optics is the connection to sustainability. According to Optatec, these technologies are not only necessary for economic development, but also crucial for overcoming 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 becoming increasingly important and are being actively promoted in order to remain innovative in the future.

Overall, the “LASER World of Photonics” clearly shows that Jena is a driving force in the field of photonics and optics and that it is worth investing in this field. As the show thrives, it remains to be seen what new technologies and solutions will emerge from this creative output.