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26 March 2025

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

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

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 […]

21 March 2025

Stock Sale: Discounted IR Cables Now Available

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

We are announcing a stock sale on our high-quality IR fiber cables, now available at discounted prices. Our current offerings include: • Polycrystalline Infrared (PIR) Fiber Cables (3–17 µm)Ideal for applications that require stable infrared transmission over a broad range. • Hollow Glass Waveguide (HGW) Fiber Cables (3–17 µm)Designed for precise light guidance, these cables […]

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20 March 2025

Highlights from LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2025

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

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 […]

12 March 2025

Day 1 at Laser World of Photonics CHINA 2025, Shanghai

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

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) […]

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.