PIR fiber full circle production

Latest News

8 October 2026

Employee Spotlight: 5 Years of Dedication and Quality with Nicole

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

Behind every specialty optical fiber we manufacture and ship at art photonics, there is a dedicated team committed to getting every detail exactly right. Today, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on one of the essential people behind our production lines: Nicole, a Production Employee at art photonics. Recently marking her 5-year work anniversary […]

25 September 2026

Dual-Channel Process Monitoring: Combining NIR and Raman Spectroscopy in a Single Probe

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

During active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) crystallization and drying, comprehensive process understanding demands simultaneous insight into chemical composition and solid-state structure. Operators routinely track two distinct parameters in real time: residual solvent or moisture content, and crystal polymorphism. Historically, monitoring both attributes in situ presented a practical instrumentation bottleneck. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy excels at quantifying water […]

Latest Events

9 September 2026

CIOE 2026 | 9-11 September 2026 | Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, China

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

art photonics GmbH is currently exhibiting at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) 2026 in Shenzhen. From September 9-11, we are represented at this premier industry event by our partner, UniqueRay Technologies Limited. Industry professionals are invited to visit Stand 8B16 to review our advanced portfolio of specialty fiber optic solutions. UniqueRay is showcasing our […]

2 September 2026

JASIS 2026 | 2-4 September 2026 | Makuhari Messe, Japan

By Stanislav Perevoschikov

Day 1 Update: Meet Our Technical Representative Day 1 of JASIS 2026 is officially underway. Our technical representative and R&D Manager, Alexander Novikov, is on the ground at Makuhari Messe today and ready to connect with industry professionals. If you are looking to enhance your in-line process control, this is an excellent opportunity to speak […]

Full manufacturing cycle of polycrystalline fibers in Berlin

art photonics has implemented a full production cycle for PIR (polycrystalline infrared) fibers. The process begins with the controlled preparation and homogenization of halide salts, ensuring precise stoichiometry and purity. These raw materials undergo thermal synthesis to form the polycrystalline structure, followed by extrusion under high pressure to create preforms. The preforms are then subjected to fiber drawing using advanced extrusion and stretching techniques, allowing us to produce fibers with a wide range of diameters (from 300µm to 1000µm) and optimized optical properties. Core/Clad PIR fibers are transparent over a broad spectral range 3 – 17 μm.

One of the key characteristics of PIR fibers is their low optical loss without absorption peaks across the specified spectral range. For CO₂ laser cable production, art photonics applies a proprietary SMART end-face processing technology to suppress Fresnel reflection and maximize transmission efficiency.

The PIR fibers are used for high-performance optical cables and probes, designed and manufactured in-house at art photonics for applications in spectroscopy, thermal sensing, and industrial process monitoring.

PIR fiber full circle production

Full manufacturing cycle of polycrystalline fibers in Berlin​

Full manufacturing cycle of polycrystalline fibers in Berlin