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15 January 2025
Technical Note: ATR Crystal Choice for Fiber-Based Process Spectroscopy

We are pleased to announce the release of our latest technical note, “ATR Crystal Choice for Fiber-Based Process Spectroscopy.” This comprehensive guide emphasizes the importance of Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) and mid-IR spectroscopy for precise, real-time process monitoring across diverse industries, including chemical processing, biopharmaceuticals, and food production. The technical note provides an overview of […]

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2 January 2025
3-A Hygienic Certification for NIR Transflection Probe

Did you know that in 2024, art photonics GmbH achieved the prestigious 3-A Hygienic Certification for our newly designed NIR Transflection Probe? This milestone underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge spectroscopy solutions that adhere to the highest hygienic design standards. Regulatory hurdles often complicate the adoption of in-line spectroscopy for food quality control and process […]

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28 January 2025
Day 1 at Photonics West 2025!

art photonics GmbH is happy to kick off Photonics West 2025 at Booth #1740! We’re showcasing our broad spectra fiber solutions in collaboration with our colleagues from NLIR, all under the Nynomic AG umbrella. What can you expect? Together, we’re offering cutting-edge tools to address your most challenging applications in infrared spectroscopy and industrial process […]

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26 January 2025
art photonics: PIR Fiber Technology at Photonics West 2025

art photonics GmbH, the global pioneer and leading manufacturer of Polycrystalline Infrared (PIR) fibers, continues to set the standard for innovation in infrared optical solutions. Our PIR fibers are engineered to deliver unmatched performance across the 3–17 µm spectral range, making them a cornerstone for advanced industrial, medical, and scientific applications. Key Advantages of PIR Fibers: Applications […]

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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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