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3 March 2026

Application Note: Air vs. Water: Finding the Optimal Reference for NIR Spectroscopy

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

The optimal choice of a spectral reference is important for building accurate calibration models. In our latest publication of Application Notes, art photonics explores the practical differences between using air and water as references in the quantitative analysis of liquid solutions. NIR-spectroscopy is widely used for quantitative analysis of solid and liquid samples. When measuring […]

5 February 2026

Application Note: Measuring Ethanol and Methanol Mixtures with ATR Fiber Probes

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

In the high-stakes environment of complex chemical processing, the ability to distinguish and quantify components like ethanol and methanol in real-time is often the deciding factor between a strictly controlled reaction and an off-spec batch. Traditionally, operators have relied on manual extraction for laboratory analysis. However, this method introduces significant delays and safety risks that […]

Latest Events

20 February 2026

EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Specialty Optical Fibers for Lasers | 23 February 2026 | Online

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

We are excited to announce that art photonics GmbH is taking the virtual stage on February 23, 2026, at the EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) Online Technology Meeting on Specialty Optical Fibers for Lasers. Specialty optical fibers are the backbone of modern, high-performance laser systems. Whether driving industrial manufacturing, advanced sensing, or medical technology, the […]

18 February 2026

PAT Connect 2026 | 10-11 March 2026 | Badenweiler, Germany

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

art photonics GmbH is pleased to announce our participation as an exhibitor at PAT Connect 2026, taking place this March at the TTC Technology Training Center. As industries increasingly shift toward real-time monitoring and automation, Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is more critical than ever. Taking the Spectrometer to the Sample Whether you are scaling up […]

MIRACLE: Mid-infrared arthroscopy innovative imaging system for real-time clinical in depth examination and diagnosis of degenerative joint diseases

MIRACLE will push towards commercialisation the first mid-infrared (MIR) arthroscopy probe for in-depth evaluation of articular cartilage enabling early diagnosis of degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (OA). The proposed device is intended for use during arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgery. Currently, the surgeon’s decision-making is based on visual inspection and manual probing of the cartilage tissue which is highly subjective and of poor repeatability. MIRACLE concept is to assess changes to the biochemical composition of articular cartilage, which precede OA. This will be achieved combining three novel photonics components: (i) a quantum cascade laser array tailored to biodiagnostics, (ii) an on-chip beam combiner for efficient radiation coupling, and (iii) a MIR sensing probe for imaging. These components will be integrated in a medical device to be placed in the arthroscopy market. In addition, to add value to the European medical equipment industry, MIRACLE strives towards cost reduction of OA patients contributing to more affordable public healthcare and promoting well-being in the European ageing population.

art photonics‘ role in joint work will be to develop and provide flexible IR-fibers for quantum cascade lasers (QCL) coupling with the distal end of arthroscopic probe.

The unique polycrystalline fiber technology for 4-16µm range and unique design of ATR-diamond tip will enable efficient and flexible coupling of QCL with detector. This worldwide first prototype of IR-fiber spectral sensor will open the first opportunity to see molecular changes in cartilage composition in-vivo, to link them with its specific decease and find the best way of the related treatment for a fast cartilage recovery.

This project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No 780598. The project is an initiative of the Photonics Public Private Partnership.