Workshop: „New Photonics for Spectroscopy and Life Science“

Zusammenfassung

This workshop aims to bring together companies and research institutions to discuss the latest photonics trends in spectroscopy and life science applications.
The aim is to stimulate a lively discussion about the requirements for light sources and related technologies, in order to develop new methods, processes and products in these use applications.

Date                             Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Time                             08:00 - 16:00 (from 08:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee)

Event Organizers         OpTecBB e.V. in cooperation with TQ Engineering

Target groups               Light source manufacturers, suppliers of key components, life science and spectroscopy equipment manufacturers, research institutions

Language                     English                                  

Venue                           Physikalisch-TechnischeBundesanstalt (PTB)

                                      Anna-von-Helmholtz-Bau (seminar room 105 + 106, 1.Floor)

                                      Entrance via Marchstraße/ Fraunhoferstraße

 Address                       Marchstraße12, 10587 Berlin

Directions

Map:                               

https://osm.org/go/0MZvggjek?node=12684646838

Public Transport:

Bus, U-Bahn: Ernst-Reuter-Platz
S-Bahn: Tiergarten or Zoologischer Garten
Regional and long-distance trains: Berlin Zoologischer Garten

Arrival by car:

Marchstraße/Fraunhoferstraße, 10587 Berlin
Parking in the surrounding streets (free of charge) or at Ernst-Reuter-Platz (subject to a charge)
No parking spaces on the premises

Public charging stations: coming from Ernst-Reuter-Platz just behind the Marchstraße bus stop or in Fraunhoferstraße in front of house no. 33-36      

Event costs                  Free of charge

Registration                 As places for the Workshop are limited, we kindly ask you to register by April 1st, 6:00 p.m. at the latest.


Agenda

08:00 - 08:30  
Registration & Welcome Coffee

08:30 - 08:40  
Opening Words, Dr. Adrian Mahlkow, OpTecBB e.V.

08:40 - 09:10 
„LED optimization for life science applications with focus on medical endoscopy“, Hubert Ott, Luminus Devices

09:10 - 09:40  
„Designing Light Systems for Specialized Luminance & Spectral Requirements“, Dr. Gerald Uhlenberg, TQ Engineering GmbH

09:40 - 10:10  
tbd.

10:10 - 10:30 
Coffee break

10:30 - 11:00  
„tba.“, NN, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

11:00 - 11:30  
"From Photon to Insight: LED, Laser, & Imaging Components for Next- Generation Spectroscopy and Life Science", Dr. Marc Krug, JENOPTIK Optical Systems GmbH

11:30 - 12:00  
tbd., Stefanie Foerster, art photonics 

12:00 - 13:00 
Lunch break

13:00 - 13:30 
„Designing Scalable Optical Source Diagnostics for Spectroscopy and Life Science Applications“, Oliver Lischtschenko, Coher Sense UG

13:30 - 14:00  
„tba.“, Jörg Wagner, LEJ

14:00 - 14:30  
„The opening question about a light source search for a choosen water quality instrument spec.”, Dr. Jan Wykhoff, Hach Lange GmbH

14:30 - 14:50 
Coffee break

14:50 - 15:20 
“Optical detection in liquid chromatography: challenges and advances”, Dr. Joanna Urban and Dr. Georg Achazi, KNAUER

15:20 - 15:50 
"Caleidoscan Fluorescence Imaging in Multiplex-Analytics”,  Dr. Werner Lehmann, attomole GmbH

15:50 - 16:00  
Closing remarks, Jürgen Müller, TQ Engineering   

16:00 - 18:00  
Networking with Beer and Pretzels & visiting "BMSR2 - Der Berliner Magnetisch abgeschirmte Raum 2".


In addition to interesting presentations and networking opportunities, food and beverages will be available during the Workshop.
We look forward to your participation and are happy to answer any questions you may have at any time! As places for the Workshop are limited, we kindly ask you to register by April 1st, 6:00 p.m. at the latest. 

Event Organizer/ Contact person:
Frances Günther
guenther@optecbb.de
030 6392 1727