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27 April 2026
Introducing the FlexiSpec Combi Fiber Optic Probes

In the demanding fields of bio-pharma and advanced R&D, real-time data is essential. Traditionally, securing comprehensive analytical data meant physically switching between different spectroscopic setups, such as ATR, NIR, and Raman. This fragmented approach not only slows down critical processes but also introduces a higher risk of sampling errors. Why run three separate analyses when […]

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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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21 May 2026
View on EPIC Technology Meeting on Optical Fiber Sensors at Airbus

We recently had a fantastic time attending the EPIC Technology Meeting on Optical Fiber Sensors, hosted at Airbus in Hamburg. The event provided excellent networking opportunities with major companies in the aviation sector and served as a great platform to discuss the future of aerospace sensing. During the meeting, our Product Line Manager, Joachim Gerike, […]

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15 May 2026
EPIC Technology Meeting on Optical Fiber Sensors at Airbus | 19-20 May 2026 | Hamburg, Germany

We are currently in Hamburg attending the EPIC Technology Meeting on Optical Fiber Sensors, hosted at Airbus. This gathering is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest advancements in fiber optic sensing technologies. For those attending the event, we invite you to join us today for Session 2: Fibers, Fiber […]

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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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