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8 December 2024
Happy Second Advent from art photonics GmbH

As the second Advent candle burns, we reflect on the harmony between tradition and modern technology. At art photonics, our fiber optic probes deliver precision for process control and PAT—whether in industrial applications or just measuring the alcohol content in a glass of Glühwein. We wish everyone a joyful Advent season and continued success in […]

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1 December 2024
Happy First Advent from art photonics!

As the first Advent candle burns bright, we reflect on the connection between light and technology. At art photonics, we are committed to advancing remote process control with our fiber probes, which cover a wide spectral range from 200 nm to 18 μm, tailored to meet the needs of modern laboratories and industries. Take a […]

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5 December 2024
art photonics at the 19th Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik 2024

We’re excited to announce our presence at the 19th Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik, taking place from December 4–6, 2024, at Merck Darmstadt. At Booth #1, we will demonstrate how the compact Bruker FTIR Alpha II, equipped with our custom-designed fiber coupler and fiber probe, can be used for remote spectroscopy and advanced process control applications. As a […]

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19 November 2024
Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik 2024 | 4–6 December 2024, Merck Darmstadt, Germany

art photonics GmbH is proud to announce its participation in the 19th Herbstkolloquium Prozessanalytik, taking place from December 4–6, 2024, at Merck Darmstadt. We will be showcasing our innovative fiber spectroscopy solutions for in-line process control at Booth №1, including: Additionally, our colleague Andrea Teuber will deliver a presentation, providing insights into the role of […]

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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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Rheuma Sensor

Optische Rheuma Diagnose - Screening und Früherkennung einer Volkskrankheit (Optical rheumatism diagnosis - screening and early detection of a widespread disease)

Today, the most common cause of serious inflammatory arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

To be able to start with the treatment of RA on time, the disease must be diagnosed at an early stage, which is not always easy.

It was demonstrated that the light absorption and scattering characteristics of human tissue may correlate with disease development, therefore optical imaging method can be used for diagnostics and monitoring of RA. Optical imaging has high sensitivity, and specificity unique in comparison to other biomedical imaging methods. Besides expensive tomographic approaches a robust procedure has become established in optical diagnostics of rheumatism: transillumination of finger joint.

The aim of the project was the development of a robust and cost-effective prototype for non-invasive diagnostics of rheumatoid arthritis based on optical imaging.

The novelty of the solution approach consists in the construction of an optical imaging system which allows a multispectral examination in a short time. The modern software for patient acquisition (database), image acquisition and image processing will be integrated to the new rheumatoid arthritis diagnostic system. The important role in diagnostics will play the optical clearing approach, which helps to increase the penetration depth of laser irradiation into the tissue.
Advantages:
  1. combination of multi wavelength imaging with OCA method
  2. non-invasive diagnostic tool
  3. digital presentation of scattered light signals of finger joints and displaying a measure of inflammation, diagnostic scoring via diagnostic wizard

Working prototype

The RheumaSensor prototype consists of transparent spherical hand support, set of quickly replaceable adjustable hand holders for different hand sizes, 3-wavelength laser emitter moving around on a 2-axis robotic arm, easy to use computer controls for emitter positioning, NIR extended CCD camera with real-time image display on computer screen, automated image registration on 3 different wavelengths. Developed software allows automatized measuring procedure (positioning of laser beams, camera control, image conversation and presentation in Cartesian co-ordinates) and image analysis.

The developed prototypes are in clinical approbation stage.

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