法兰克福国际光技术及组件系统和制造博览会（OPTATEC）是未来的光学技术、元件、系统和制造的专业国际贸易博览会，两年一届，在法兰克福国际展览中心举行。该展是国际领先的展览会议，不仅强调其作为一个领先的行业盛会的定位，而是标志着一个经济转折点和人性化的上升趋势。特别是在光学技术领域，发展是突飞猛进，是对外开放以前所未有的规模应用的多样性的机会 - 无论是现在和未来。光学技术，毫无疑问，在大部分的能源，医疗，制造和光学进程中发挥关键作用 - OPTATEC这些事态发展提供了一个非常出色成立的，国际尊敬的论坛。
该展会是德国Schall展览公司最著名的展会之一，在法兰克福展览中心举办。它已经成为了全世界该领域的最重要专业贸易展会，包含了整个光学、光学电子、雷射技术、纤维光学技术、光学传播技术和信息技术。自从1992年起，OPTATEC展就是工业光学界的世界级领导展览，也是光学工业制造商发表新产品的最佳场所，其展出产品不只包含光学成品，也包含零组件及半成品。
世界一流的信息，并到了分钟的产品
独特的混合的一个术语，与实际需求相吻合，实际的产业导向和国际公认的信息，通信和应用光学技术的硬件和软件的采购平台特点OPTATEC超过20年的成功故事。调度时间考验的每两年举办一次，来自世界各地的知名市场领导者，以及新兴的年轻的公司，从光学行业的基础上，目前，伴随着的是向公众介绍新产品和创新的波光粼粼的显示自己的产品，或甚至在OPTATEC庆祝世界首演。
展品范围(Show Products):
光学元件，材料，涂料和系统；光学机械和光电组件和设备；光纤光学/光纤技术；光源；激光源，激光系统部件，激光器件，激光安全；光伏组件；光学转换/信息技术；光学工程；红外技术；紫外线技术；光学传感器；薄膜技术；应用软件和方法，制造光学；光学计量和检测方法及其应用；软件；新技术；协会，融资，发行商；光学技术；应用。
展会报告(Show Reports):
The 17th Optatec, held from 5 to 7 May 2026, was marked by three intensive days of top-tier professional content – featuring numerous technological innovations, a well-founded exchange of information with a total of 3407 highly qualified visitors and valuable insights for the industry. 265 exhibitors from 25 countries showcased impressive products, solutions and applications covering all aspects of the technical use of light.
This year’s international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems in Frankfurt focused on the transfer of knowledge and professional communication on an equal footing. “Right from the very start, the significant importance of face-to-face dialogue was apparent, in order to discuss new developments and challenges directly with customers,” concludes project manager Fabian Krüger. “The trade fair was characterised by targeted questions, practical answers, and thought-provoking discussions. There’s no doubt that the quality of communication has become a key focus,” emphasises Krüger. Many exhibitors explicitly stressed the importance of the trade fair as a communication platform: “For us, Optatec is always a special opportunity – not only to showcase our technologies, but above all to engage with customers, partners and new contacts.” Precisely this type of exchange is crucial today, because demands in the field of optics are continuously increasing,” stresses Dalibor Mikulic, technical director at Schneider. For Dr. Torsten Diehl as well, head of field of business at Carl Zeiss Spectroscopy, primary focus was on the discussions: “Optatec is an important platform for us in order to engage directly with international expert visitors.” “A very good place to be and so nice to meet the entire optical community,” says Rens Heselmans enthusiastically, director of technology at QED Technology International.
Successful “Photonics Talks” Featuring the Latest News from Industry and Research
“Optatec was a tremendous opportunity for bringing industry and research together in order to discuss specific issues,” says Robert Fisher, head of sales and marketing at optics.org, in summing up the results of the “Photonics Talks.” For the first time, trade fair promoters P. E. Schall organised the “Photonics Talks” in cooperation with industry portal optics.org (SPIE), a platform for discussing current developments and applications in photonics. The new format, with technical presentations and panel discussions at the core of the event, was very well received by expert visitors. Topics covered by the trade fair included photonics in the security and defence sectors, optical technologies in semiconductor manufacturing and quality assurance, automotive sensors and sensors for autonomous vehicles, as well as life sciences and biophotonics with insights into optical technologies for medical diagnostics, imaging, and life science applications.
Photonics – a Key Technology for the Future: Research and Industry Converge on a Fascinating Topic
“We had a truly fascinating Optatec in 2026,” concludes Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “National and international industry players created a vibrant trade fair with exciting new products, world-class presentations and valuable contributions to important discussions. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone involved,” says the managing director. “Milestones for further developments across a wide range of applications have once again been set for the community at this exclusive business platform. Science and industry come together here to explore the exciting and fascinating field of photonics. The in-depth exchange of expert know-how confirms the importance of acquiring knowledge, communication and networking. Optatec 2026 fulfilled this need to a great extent.”
The inaugural presentation of the prestigious 2026 Photonics Frontiers Award at Optatec also served as an excellent thematic supplement to the trade fair programme. Applications-oriented photonics projects that address real-world challenges were recognised on the second day of the event in six categories including biophotonics and medical applications, industrial imaging, industrial laser systems, optical communication and data transmission, quantum technologies and optical computing, sensor and measuring applications, as well as defence, aviation and aerospace. Not least of all, talented young people and individuals with an interest in the field visited Optatec on the third day of the trade fair within the framework of the Technology Park to find out about various areas of application, as well as study and career opportunities.
Save the Dates: 18th Optatec in Frankfurt from 9 to 11 May 2028
Manufacturers and users meet at Optatec once every two years to swap ideas on the latest developments in optics and photonics. The technical event, held at its traditional venue in Frankfurt, is the place to experience cutting-edge innovations in the fields of optics and photonics. Save the dates – we extend our cordial invitation already today: The next Optatec will take place from the 9th through the 11th of May, 2028.
