Czech Optical Cluster

Over 1️⃣ 3️⃣ 0️⃣ curious minds gathered at Vysoké učení technické v Brně for the Day with Optics on October 24, 2024. The event, organized by Czech Optical Cluster and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Brno University of Technology, asked big questions: 💡 Is optics the career of the future? 💡 How are advances in optical systems shaping industries today? The program featured an impressive lineup, from insights into optics as a study discipline to a fascinating session on holographic endoscopy by Prof. Tomas Cizmar, fresh from his 2024 European Microscopic Award win. Cluster representatives shed light on cutting-edge optical technologies and their applications, emphasizing the powerful reach of optics across sectors. Networking was at the heart of the event. Companies like Meopta s.r.o., TELIGHT Co., ZEISS Group, HiLASE Centre, Narran, FORVIA HELLA, EVPÚ Defence, esc Aerospace, ROBE Lighting s.r.o., Magna Lighting Czech and the Young Czechoslovak Microscopy Society engaged attendees through interactive booths and presentations, sparking lively discussions and collaboration. For those who missed out, all presentations are now available on the Czech Optical Cluster’s website: https://lnkd.in/deHqYwbr Inspired by the event’s success, we look forward to making this an annual gathering, sparking innovation and new perspectives in optics 📈 🌟! Radim Chmelik Petr Dvořák Petr Jakl Lukáš Průcha Petr Přikryl Pavla Skácelová Vojtěch Zálešák Aneta Křížová Pavel Krist Martina Řeháková Ondřej Schreiber Martin Kutáč Michal Čajánek Jan Vilém Adam Marek CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology #OpticsFuture #DayOfOptics #InnovationInOptics #CzechOpticalCluster #STEMEducation #NetworkingInTech #BrnoTech #OpticalEngineering

Clusters in Action: Empowering Innovation and Technology Transfer 🌐 On October 16, 2024, Czech Optical Cluster Petr Přikryl took part in the Cluster Day in the South Moravian Region, held at Mendelova univerzita v Brně. Organized by National Cluster Association - CZ and CREA Hydro&Energy, z.s., the event centered around “Technology Transfer in Practice: The Role of Clusters as Facilitators of Innovation and Technology Transfer.” Participants had the chance to hear from leading experts and government representatives, including Marek Ženíšek (online) - the Minister for Science, Research, and Innovation, Petr Očko - Deputy Minister for Digitalization and Innovation, Martin Klimánek - Vice-Rector of Mendel University, Jiří Herinek, President of the National Cluster Association of the Czech Republic and others.💡 ZEBR s.r.o. from Milovice in #brnoregion, a valued member of Czech Optical Cluster, presented its groundbreaking collaboration with Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci and Meopta s.r.o. on the development of a state-of-the-art Raman spectrometer. This technology promises to revolutionize pharmaceutical research by precisely analyzing molecular structures, with applications ranging from drug development to virus research. The project highlights how ZEBR's expertise in precise engineering has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in optics. 🔬 Czech Optical Cluster played an important role in bringing this innovation to life by connecting its members, enhancing supply chains, and supporting technology commercialization. With global reach and local expertise, the cluster demonstrates how such organizations can be the driving force behind technological breakthroughs and business growth. 🚀 Clusters don’t just create connections; they build bridges between research and industry, helping bring the best ideas to market and turning vision into reality. Brnoregion Microscopy #TechnologyTransfer #Innovation #ClustersInAction #CzechExcellence #Optics #ZEBR #CzechOpticalCluster 

❓Is it worth studying optics? ❓Where is optics applied today, and what are the current trends in research and applications? ❓What potential do optical systems have across different fields? Find answers to these and more questions at the Day with Optics, organized by Czech Optical Cluster in collaboration with VUB Faculty of Engineering at Vysoké učení technické v Brně 🎓. 📅 When? 24. 10. 2024, 13:30 📍 Where? Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2, Brno During the event, students will have the opportunity to meet top scientists Radim Chmelik Tomas Cizmar Petr Dvořák Petr Jakl Lukáš Průcha and employers from the field Meopta s.r.o., TELIGHT Co., ZEISS Group, HiLASE Centre, Narran, FORVIA HELLA, Magna Lighting Czech, who will present the world of optics and photonics from different perspectives. In addition to inspiring lectures, there will be space for personal meetings, answering questions, and establishing contacts or collaborations ☕ 🤝. 📄 Program and registration here: https://lnkd.in/gmJHhUPp Petr Přikryl Brnoregion Microscopy CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i. Československá mikroskopická společnost #brnoregion in.brno.cz #DayWithOptics #CzechOpticalCluster #Photonics #Optics #BUT #FacultyOfMechanicalEngineering #Networking #Innovation #Education

🚀 Tech in schools: What’s holding us back? 💡 Bringing modern technology into classrooms is no small feat. From making sure every student has access to the latest gadgets 🎓, keeping them focused on learning (and not scrolling!) 📱, teaching critical thinking 🤔, helping teachers master new tools 👩🏫, connecting education with practice to making sure student data stays safe 🔐—there’s a lot to figure out! That’s exactly what today’s conference, Dynamics and Potential of Modern Technologies in Education and Employment, is all about. We’ve got big brains from employers, schools, Národní pedagogický institut České republiky, Svaz průmyslu a dopravy ČR / Confederation of Industry CZ, all in one place - Pevnost poznání in Olomouc! It’s not all talks, though! There are fun presentations and hands-on activities lined up for students 👩🎓 👨🎓 , teachers, and the general public in the field of AI, 3D printing, or just how robots can help in the classroom. Czech Optical Cluster Petr Přikryl Pavla Skácelová is here too as co-organizer, bringing our expertise and tech know-how! We have also prepared a special project. We will lend 20 sets of "Photonics Explorer" kits 🔬 to schools. These are optical experiments for students full of interesting teaching materials that make technical education and science much more fun! These kits were purchased with the contribution of ZKW Plastic Omnium FORVIA HELLA Magna Lighting Czech Inovační centrum Olomouckého kraje Autoklastr Roman Chvátal Ondřej Ferdus Miloš Rathouský Klára Polášková Milan Křižák Pavel Krist Milan Zdvyhal Pavel Tuček Jaroslav Plešinger Michal Kučera #STEMeducation #ModernTechnologies #PhotonicsExplorer #DigitalSkills #CzechOpticalCluster

📚 Technical education in the Czech Republic is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid advancement of technologies such as digitalization, automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. These innovations are not only reshaping the way we learn but also defining the future of employment 🚀 . What are the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in this field? 👉 Join us at the conference "The Dynamics and Potential of Modern Technologies in the Context of Technical Education and Employment" at Pevnost poznání Olomouc. The event will feature discussions on - the current trends and challenges in education and workforce development, - practical demonstrations of how technologies impact various industries, - and opportunities for sharing best practices and fostering partnerships between schools and companies 🤝 💼 . Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (additional program until 4:30 PM) 📍 Venue: Pevnost poznání, 17. listopadu 7, Olomouc Language: Czech 🇨🇿 Registration: https://lnkd.in/gwUsKv69 The event is organized by Czech Optical Cluster, Autoklastr, Pevnost poznání and Svaz průmyslu a dopravy ČR / Confederation of Industry CZ. The event is supported by the Inovační centrum Olomouckého kraje. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect education with cutting-edge technologies for a better future 🌟 !

🚀 Correlative Materials Characterization Workshop 2024 🚀 We´re excited to announce a unique opportunity to connect experts from Materials, Life, and Computer Science! This workshop will focus on cutting-edge topics such as Light Microscopy, Electron Microscopy, X-ray Microscopy, and Atomic Force Microscopy. 📅 Dates: November 6-7, 2024 📍 Venue: Fraunhofer IKTS, Dresden (Germany) The event will host scientists, researchers, company representatives and participants from the European School for Young Material Scientists. 💡 Highlights: Correlative in-situ & on-surface analysis Semiconductor failure analysis Correlative tomography & cryo-EM Multiscale correlative analysis Participation Fee: Free (registration required) More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/dQt5iiz4 Organizers: Fraunhofer IKTS, GlobalFoundries, NenoVision, CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology, Czech Optical Cluster Imina Technologies SA TESCAN point electronic GmbH Infineon Technologies Brnoregion Microscopy Bruker

🚨 #PLCZPhotonics 2024 postponed to autumn 2024!🚨 Due to the recent floods in Czechia and southern Poland, PPTF - Polish Technological Platform on Photonics and Czech Optical Cluster have decided to postpone the event planned for this week. Safety is our top priority - please take care! We'll be back soon with a new date.

🇨🇿 Czech republic is making waves in the photonics industry! Germany Trade & Invest recently published an article highlighting the success of Czech photonics, with input from Czech Optical Cluster. Here are some some key takeaways: 🔬 Strong tradition and cutting-edge research have made the Czech republic a global leader in photonics. 🚗 The automotive industry drives demand for advance lighting technologies. 🌎 The Czech republic is the world leader in electron microscopes, with Brno and Turnov plants contributing to a third of global production. 🚀 Innovative Czech start-ups are also at the forefront of new laser technologies. 💶 With a market value of 1.6 billion EUR and growth on the horizon, the future of Czech photonics looks bright! 🤝 Czech Optical Cluster brings together more than companies and research institutes that specialize in developing and producing advanced devices for a wide range a applications, from healthcare to industrial technologies. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d__FBmBx Photo: #brnoregion #photonics #technology #czechindustry #czechresearch

🗓 On September 24th, the University of Defence in Brno will host a conference on "Optics in Weapon Systems: Collaboration in Military Optics." The aim of this event is to present innovative uses of optical technologies to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Czech Republic. We will focus on key areas such as detecting, locating, and neutralizing drones using optical means. 🚁🔍 The program will also include presentations of research, development, and production capabilities from companies and institutions within Czech Optical Cluster and our partners. 🤝 We will introduce new opportunities for collaboration and ways to access support through financial programs. 📌 Participation in the workshop is free of charge upon registration by September 17th, 2024, 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHifFJMg We look forward to inspiring discussions and building new partnerships! The event is part of the project „Czech Optics for the future“ co-funded by the European Union. Czech Optical Cluster University of Defense, Brno EVPÚ Defence Pramacom-HT Photonics Cluster Ukraine CRYTUR, spol. s r.o. Technologická agentura České republiky Ministerstvo obrany České republiky Asociace obranného a bezpečnostního průmyslu ČR #Optics #DefenseTechnologies #Collaboration #Innovation #Security #CzechOpticalCluster #Research #UniversityOfDefence

📢 Registration Open for Polish-Czech Photonics Workshop! We are excited to announce that registration is open for the Polish-Czech Photonics 2024 🇵🇱 🇨🇿 ! 🗓 When? September 19-20, 2024 📍 Where? Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Wroclaw, Poland Join us for two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration in the field of photonics, organized by PPTF - Polish Technological Platform on Photonics and Czech Optical Cluster. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and peers from across the region! 🔗 Register now and save your spot! https://lnkd.in/d7s-_NDQ We look forward to seeing you there! 👥 #Photonics #Workshop #Networking #PolandCzechCollaboration #Innovation #Technology #CzechOpticalCluster