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"Rock Your Education in Photonics" Initiative Enters Its Second Year: Growth Rates of Up to 50 PercentIn the summer of 2022, SPECTARIS launched an apprenticeship campaign under the slogan “Photon – Rock Your Apprenticeship in Photonics” to attract young talent to the laser and high-tech optics industry. Through social media channels, young people are directed to the landing page www.photonik-ausbildung.de. There, they can find comprehensive information about the photonics industry and the wide range of apprenticeship programs available to them. The focus is on careers such as precision optician, mechatronics technician, and electronics technician. In authentic selfie videos, apprentices provide insights into their daily training routines, making it easier for others to enter the exciting world of photonics. Of particular note is the “Apprenticeship Finder” on the information page. With just a few clicks, users can search for specific apprenticeship opportunities by region. These are directly linked to the companies’ websites, allowing interested individuals to access all relevant information about their desired apprenticeship and apply directly. |
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Have you heard of the micro-influencer "SehFee"?On Gutefrage.net, she primarily advises young people and, in her more than 4,600 answers—which have reached 112,927 interested users—emphasizes the importance of a professional contact lens fitting and directs readers to Kontaktlinseninfo.de for further information. Her expertise and dedication are highly valued by the community. As a result, she was awarded expert status for contact lenses, eyes, and opticians and has received more than 1,000 “thank you” messages. Her work is also part of the idea pool for our SPECTARIS Contact Lens Circle and the Kuratorium Gutes Sehen (KGS), to whom we extend our warmest congratulations on their 75th anniversary. Learn more about SehFee. |
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PHOTONICS GERMANY Future Summit: Expectations for the Federal GovernmentThe PHOTONICS GERMANY Future Summit took place in Berlin in June. In front of more than 100 participants from the worlds of politics and business, Parliamentary State Secretary Michael Kellner (BMWK) delivered a welcoming address to the photonics industry. |
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Funding for Projects on “Clinical Validation of Innovative Medical Technology Solutions”: New GuidelinesOn July 19, 2024, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) published a new funding guideline for projects on the “Clinical Validation of Innovative Medical Technology Solutions.” This funding guideline aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the clinical validation of medical technology innovations. Against the backdrop of new regulatory frameworks, the program seeks to foster the development of relevant expertise within these companies. The goal is to accelerate the transition of innovations into clinical practice and to minimize the risk of late-stage failure in research and development investments. |
Event Highlights at SPECTARIS, the Professional Association for Analytical, Biotech, and Laboratory TechnologyAfter the summer break, we are pleased to present exciting events for the second half of the year in the fields of analytical, bio, and laboratory technology. |
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develoPPP Ideas Competition: Submit your project by September 30!Companies that invest sustainably in a developing or emerging country and wish to expand their local operations can receive technical and financial support of up to 2 million euros. The develoPPP Classic funding instrument from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is aimed at established companies that contribute at least half of the project costs. Project ideas can be submitted here through September 30. |
German Future Prize – Call for Nominations for the 2025 Award Ceremony Now OpenThe Federal President’s German Future Prize for Technology and Innovation will be awarded again in 2025. From now until the end of December 2024, nominations for outstanding innovations that enrich science, business, and society may be submitted through one of 20 eligible nominating institutions. These nominations should include a description of the technical, engineering, or scientific achievement—or the software- or algorithm-based innovation—including its economic and societal significance, a concrete presentation of the significant achievement, and information regarding the nominator’s scientific and technical reputation. Final nominations must be forwarded to the German Future Prize Secretariat by January 31, 2025. The nominated innovations will be announced in September 2025. The award ceremony will take place in Berlin in late November/early December. The Research Association for Precision Mechanics, Optics, and Medical Technology (F.O.M.), which was founded as an offshoot of SPECTARIS, will also apply for the 2025 Future Prize with its successfully completed, pre-competitive research project “Needle-Shaped Lensless Holographic Endoscope” (HoloScope). The innovative, flexible endoscope with a very small diameter developed as part of the project opens up groundbreaking possibilities for detailed imaging in hard-to-reach areas of the body. For example, this lensless endoscope could be used for minimally invasive procedures, such as those performed on the brain, which would greatly improve diagnosis and subsequent treatment options for affected patients. Further information can be found in the call for entries guidelines and on the German Future Prize website. |
First SPECTARIS Robotics Trend Forum 2024 – Help Shape the Future of Automation!At a time when competitiveness, rising cost pressures, and a shortage of skilled workers are shaping the industrial landscape, intelligent automation and robotics are becoming a key factor for success. On December 11, 2024, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to attend the first SPECTARIS Trend Forum on Robotics in Berlin—the central gathering place for everyone who wants to actively shape the future of automation in medical technology, in the laboratory, and within their own companies. |
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Welcome to SPECTARIS!We are pleased to welcome our newest members: LAUDA Medical GmbH & Cvo. KG from the medical technology sector, REUTER TECHNOLOGIE GmbH from the Photonics Division, and Wiens Synefex GmbH from the Analytical, Biotechnology, and Laboratory Technology Division. |
Place your ad on our websiteEstablish a presence in our growth industries and benefit from reaching your target audience with an ad on our website. Our website is the go-to source for information about innovation-driven small and medium-sized businesses in the consumer optics, medical technology, photonics, and laboratory industries. You can find advertising listings and prices on our sponsorship page. |
Privacy at SPECTARIS: We Keep You InformedThe protection of your personal data is important to us. You can find out how we handle your personal data in accordance with the GDPR of May 25, 2018,here: . |
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