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17 March 2026
Application Note: Identification of Organic and Pharmaceutical Powders

Real-time, in-line powder identification usually means a trade-off between speed and accuracy. We proved it doesn't have to. We recently teamed up with our Nynomic Group partner, m-u-t GmbH, to release a joint Application Note. The goal was simple: build a compact, field-ready NIR setup capable of analyzing complex organics directly in the bulk material, […]

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10 March 2026
Celebrating International Women's Day: Brilliant Minds in Photonics

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day by recognizing the brilliance, innovation, and courage of women who continually push the boundaries of science. The field of photonics is built upon deeply impressive contributions from female scientists. From Maria Goeppert Mayer laying the foundational work for multiphoton absorption to Donna Strickland's Nobel Prize-winning breakthroughs in laser technology, […]

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27 March 2026
Wrapping Up a Successful Analytica 2026 in Munich

After four fantastic days of exhibitions, live demonstrations, and networking, Analytica 2026 has officially come to a close. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our partners, our distributors, and, most importantly, our customers for making this such a successful event for art photonics. Insightful Discussions and New Projects It was a privilege […]

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23 March 2026
art photonics Presents Broad Spectra Fiber Solutions at W3+ Fair in Wetzlar

Photonics is rapidly shaping the future of advanced technologies, and art photonics GmbH is proud to be at the forefront of this evolution. Recently, our team had the opportunity to connect with industry peers and share our latest innovations at the W3+ Fair in Wetzlar. During the event, our Product Line Manager, Joachim Gerike, took […]

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About Our Company
art photonics GmbH, founded in Berlin in September 1998, is one of the worldwide leaders in development and production of specialty fiber products for a broad spectrum from 300 nm to 16 µm. Unique technologies of Polycrystalline Mid InfraRed (PIR-) fibers and Metal coated Silica fibers are used for assembly of various spectroscopy probes for medical diagnostics and industrial process control, in volume production of fiber for medical and industrial lasers, for different fiber bundles, etc. Since January 2024 art photonics GmbH is a member of NYNOMIC GROUP.
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Development of the novel hook-shaped ATR probes

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19 February 2020

Within the MIRACLE project, art photonics GmbH developed the first prototypes of the unique hook-shaped fiber optic MIR probe for arthroscopy. The innovative MIR hook probe is based on the optical system of fibers and mirrors and satisfied the strict requirements from clinicians: tiny diameter (less than 3 mm), biocompatible materials and 90o angle hook shape. The above-mentioned features allow to reach distinct areas of cartilage for manual probing during the arthroscopy.

Two technical designs were engineered by art photonics. The first design enables multiple use of the probe due to high-resistant diamond tip. Second design solves the problem of low signal due to extra-sensitive disposable fiber loop on the end for single-time measurement.

The both prototypes were extensively tested together with consortium partners University of Eastern Finland on cartilage samples in Kuopio and showed reliable performance in recognition of crucial spectral markers of osteoarthritis.

The hook-shaped probe is essential part of the clinical device to be built in cooperation with technical partners as OptoPrecision GmbH, Nanoplus GmbH, IRIS and Norwegian University of Life Sciences and conform with the European Medical Device Regulation EU 2017/745.

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