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17 July 2026
Eliminating Offline Sampling Delays with FlexiSpec® ATR Probes

Are you still waiting on offline lab samples when an in-line ATR probe could give you real-time process control? Transitioning from offline sampling to real-time monitoring remains one of the most significant bottlenecks in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) today. At art photonics GmbH, our FlexiSpec® ATR Probes are engineered to eliminate that delay entirely, bringing […]

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9 July 2026
Raman vs. Mid-IR ATR Spectroscopy for In-Line Reaction Monitoring: Technical Note

Mid-infrared (mid-IR) and Raman techniques are complementary vibrational spectroscopy methods utilized extensively in Process Analytical Technology (PAT). While both probe molecular vibrations, they rely on fundamentally different optical effects: mid-IR ATR detects the absorption of mid-IR radiation, whereas Raman relies on the inelastic scattering of visible or near-infrared (NIR) laser light. For system integration in […]

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Latest Events
10 June 2026
EPIC Technology Meeting on Photonics for Quantum Technologies | 15 June 2026 | Berlin, Germany

We are happy to welcome attendees of the EPIC Technology Meeting on Photonics for Quantum Technologies to our Berlin headquarters. On Monday, 15 June 2026, as part of the Program A company visits, we open our doors to give you a firsthand look at our production environment. We engineer and manufacture our mid-IR fiber solutions […]

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1 June 2026
CPACT Webinar: Bridging the Gap from the Lab to Real-Time Process Control

Transitioning from offline sampling to real-time, in-line monitoring remains one of the most significant bottlenecks in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) today. When process engineers are forced to wait on delayed lab results, it impacts both efficiency and process optimization. To help address this challenge, art photonics is proud to announce an upcoming webinar hosted by […]

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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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