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Here you will find trusted, unbiased, and timely dispatches, commentary, white papers, video, research, user communities, and job postings — all based on deep editorial expertise on technology topics such as Imaging & Detectors, Fiber Optics, Lasers & Sources, Optical Manufacturing, Test & Measurement, Optical Components, Cameras & Sensors, Smart Cameras, Vision System Boards, Lighting, Optics & Lenses, High-Speed Imaging, Infrared & Nonvisible Imaging, Biomedical Imaging, Microscopy, OCT, Molecular Imaging, Spectroscopy, DNA Sequencing & Analysis as well as application topics such as Biophotonics, Materials Processing, Communications & IT, Factory Automation, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Energy & Environment, Defense, Security & Research, Vision-Guided Robotics, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Laser Marking & Engraving, Rapid Manufacturing, Laser Micromachining, Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oncology/Cancer, Cell Biology, and more.

Research answers to your design questions as well as stay abreast of the latest product introductions, R&D advances, and application trends through content powered by the leading media brands in photonics:

Laser Focus World: powering Photonics Technologies & Applications on OptoIQ.

Published since 1965, Laser Focus World - a monthly magazine for engineers, researchers, scientists, and technical professionals - provides comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets. Nearly 70,000 qualified optoelectronics professionals from around the world currently subscribe.

In addition to providing in-depth articles written by Laser Focus World editors, the magazine accepts articles, news stories, and new product information for publication from qualified outside contributors.

Vision Systems Design: powering Machine Vision & Imagine Processing on OptoIQ.

Published since 1965, Laser Focus World - a monthly magazine for engineers, researchers, scientists, and technical professionals - provides comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets. Nearly 70,000 qualified optoelectronics professionals from around the world currently subscribe.

In addition to providing in-depth articles written by Laser Focus World editors, the magazine accepts articles, news stories, and new product information for publication from qualified outside contributors.

Industrial Laser Solutions: powering Lasers for Manufacturing on OptoIQ.

Industrial Laser Solutions was established in June 1986, under the name Industrial Laser Review, changing to the new name in January 1999. Its goal, then as now, is to be the only monthly publication devoted exclusively to global coverage of industrial laser applications, technology, and the people and companies who participate in this, the largest commercial portion of the global laser market. To accomplish this we call on the services of a uniquely qualified international editorial staff, whose accumulated experience in this technology field exceeds 100 years.

Industrial Laser Solutions has one focus, industrial laser materials processing, which we address in print, digitally, and on-line all day, every day.

Manufacturing professionals require timely technical information about and evidence of the benefits of laser materials processing and the products that affect these processes. Keeping pace with all these benefits requires access to information from professionals who are knowledgeable about advanced laser materials processing — a task accomplished by our experienced international editorial staff.

Industrial Laser Solutions provides those new to the technology and those already practicing it first-hand expertise about the technical and economic benefits of this advanced manufacturing technology, thereby educating readers in ways to improve their operations while positively impacting profitability.

BioOptics World: powering Biophotonics on OptoIQ.

BioOptics World tracks technologies, applications, and business trends related to the use of optical technologies and instrumentation in the life sciences. Comprising a magazine, e-newsletter, and web site, BioOptics World covers cutting-edge research related to the design, development, and utilization of optical technologies for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disease processes.

BioOptics World is intended for researchers and engineers involved in the development and fabrication of optical components and instrumentation used in the life sciences.
It is also designed to serve the users of these technologies, including biologists, physicists, pathologists, forensic scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies.

In addition to providing in-depth articles written by BioOptics World editors, the magazine accepts articles, news stories, and new product information for publication from qualified outside contributors.


Our Goal

Provide you with easy access to the content you trust, organized in a way to help you find the information you are looking for quickly. We will achieve this through:

  • Topic Centers- here you will find industry information organized by specific topic and available in variety of formats such as editorial articles, blogs, white papers, webcasts, videos, etc.
  • Topic Newsletters- designed to update you on the latest products, technologies and trends in your industry, based on a specific technology topic. 
  • Opto Q-munity - this self monitored community is designed to connect you with other professionals in your industry where you can share your challenges and benefit from each others solutions. Who better to learn from than those who go through what you go through every day.
  • Test your OptoIQ – a frequently updated quiz on industry technologies/applications, followed by a topic based test, allows you to see how informed you are on what is going on in your market. Users are encouraged to visit the site regularly to see the latest optoelectronics IQ questions posed. By answering questions correctly, you will be awarded points toward your own IQ score.

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