Individual Matchmaking and Initiation of Cooperation
We offer a wide range of services:
- Individual contacts for a huge variety of problems and solutions
- Working groups with experts from industry and research on a wide range of topics
- 1:1 Matchmakings
- Cross-Cluster Events, such as "Quantum Technologies and Photonics meet Automotive"
- Delegation trips, so-called "Matching Missions", as part of our EU project "PhotonQBoost" to Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Lithuania and Poland
Technology Transfer
Technology transfer includes platforms for personal exchange, further qualification and knowledge transfer. The most important instrument for technology transfer are the working groups with experts from industry, science and academia.
Working Groups
Experts from industry and science meet regularly to exchange experiences and discuss current topics.
WG Education and Training | WG Illumination and Display Technology | WG Image Processing and Machine Learning | WG Business Boost | WG Laser Material Processing | WG Optics in Medicine and Biotechnology | WG Optical Design and Simulation | WG Optical Communication | WG Optical Metrology and Sensor Technology | WG Quantum Technologies | WG Women in Photonics
You are not yet a member of Photonics BW and would like to become part of our working groups? Please feel free to contact us and you can take part in a working group meeting on a trial basis.
Training seminars
Photonics BW offers five training seminars for targeted further training in the field of applied optics:
- Optical Systems: Design and Simulation (Seminar language: German)
- Advanced Lens Design (English)
- Illumination optics (German)
- Optical characterization of displays (German)
- Quantum Sensing (German)
Optische Systeme: Design und Simulation (German)
Focus: Applied imaging optics, in particular the design and calculation of optical systems.
Target group: Engineers, physicists and technicians who want to improve their competence in the field of optics.
Knowledge: Special OpticStudio knowledge is not necessary, basic knowledge of technical optics is helpful.
The next seminar will take place in Blaubeuren from March 10 - 13, 2027.
Advanced Lens Design (English)
Main topic: Lens Design
Target Group: Engineers, physicists, technicians, project manager and scientists
Required Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge and first practical experience in optical design and the application of the software OpticStudio.
The next seminar takes place in autumn 2027.
Beleuchtungsoptik: Entwicklung und Anwendung (German)
Focus: Lighting Optics
Target group: Engineers, physicists and technicians who would like to gain further qualifications in the field of lighting optics.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of optics and lighting technology is required, but no expert knowledge.
The next seminar will take place in Weingarten from November 4 - 6, 2026.
Praktische Lichtmesstechnik und Optische Charakterisierung von Displays (German)
Focus: Basics up to professional knowledge for the characterization of optical elements
Target group: Engineers, technicians, project managers, specialist buyers and scientists
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of optics is an advantage.
Quantum Sensing
Focus: Overview of the state of the quantum technology ecosystem, quantum sensor technology.
Target group: The event is aimed at all those who want to make use of the new possibilities of sensor technology.
Knowledge: Previous knowledge of quantum mechanics is not required.
The next seminar will take place in Freiburg from November 26 - 27, 2026.
Studies
With the Photonics BW study guide, we would like to offer young people who are looking for the right technical or scientific course of study an orientation aid, both in the choice of course and educational institution.
Apprenticeship
In cooperation with the Aalen employment office, Photonics BW has compiled a list of apprenticeships in optical technologies. The compilation provides an overview of job profiles in the fields of optics, electronics, metal as well as optical communication, measurement technology and image processing and is intended to help young people choose their vocational training.
Women in Photonics
Photonics BW has its own networking offer for women in photonics: the “Women in Photonics” network. In addition to current specialist topics in photonics, the focus is on the personal exchange of experiences and the promotion of young STEM talent for the photonics industry. Through regular network meetings, women should be actively involved in our network and become visible as encouraging role models for interested women and girls. New participants are very welcome!
Marketing and Public Relations
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