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1 April 2025
Webinar - ATR Optical Fiber Probes: Principles and Applications

art photonics invites you to our exclusive webinar on ATR Optical Fiber Probes: Principles and Applications. This session is designed for scientists, process engineers, and spectroscopy enthusiasts looking to master IR spectroscopy for remote sensing in challenging environments. We are offering two sessions to suit your schedule: Session 1: Tue, Apr 15, 2025 | 4:00 […]

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26 March 2025
Upgraded Fiber Coupler for CO and CO₂ Lasers - with 0.2µm Positioning Precision

art photonics is excited to announce an update to our fiber coupler for CO- and CO₂-lasers. We have enhanced our robust and precise design with 0.2µm positioning precision, making the alignment and centering of the lens to the laser beam simpler than ever. Key features include: Ultra-low coupling losses (<0.1dB) Clear aperture: 10mm Maximum laser […]

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20 March 2025
Highlights from LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025

art photonics recently returned from LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025 in Shanghai. We had the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and build new connections around our advanced fiber optics solutions. We appreciate everyone who visited our booth and helped make the event memorable. Looking ahead, we invite you to join us at Laser […]

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12 March 2025
Day 1 at Laser World of Photonics CHINA 2025, Shanghai

We are off to an exciting start in Shanghai at Laser World of Photonics CHINA 2025! Our Sales Director, Haro Fritsche, is on site alongside our fantastic distributor UniqueRay! Today, we are showcasing our innovative system solutions. Visit our booth to explore how our fiber cables and probes span the complete UV-Vis-NIR-MIR range (0.3-16 µm) […]

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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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