Czech Optical Cluster

🗓 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

A Proud Moment for the Czech Republic at European Microscopy Congress 2024 in Copenhagen!🔬 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Vladislav Krzyzanek, President of the Czechoslovak Microscopy Society and the representative of the Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i., has just been elected President of the European Microscopy Society. This marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first representative from Central Europe to be elected to this esteemed position. 🏆 Adding to our pride, Professor Tomas Cizmar from Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i. has been awarded the prestigious European Microscopy Award. His pioneering work in developing deep tissue endo-microscopy in vivo has revolutionized medical imaging and neuroscience research. Congratulations to Professor Čižmar and Dr. Krzyžánek for these incredible achievements! 👏👏 🤝 The congress CMC 2024 also features a vibrant community of companies, universities, and research institutions from Brno, united under Brnoregion Microscopy. This collective effort is a testament to the growing impact and innovation coming out of Brno in the field of microscopy. Československá mikroskopická společnost #EMC2024 #Microscopy #CzechOpticalCluster #Czechrepublic #brnoregion

🚀 Czech Scientists Break New Ground: First to Visualize 3D Structure of Organic Material Older Than Earth 🌎. Czech Optical Cluster is proud to share that Czech researchers have become the first to observe the 3D structure of organic matter from the asteroid Ryugu— material older than our planet itself. This breakthrough, achieved using advanced microscopic techniques by a team from the Ústav fyzikální chemie J. Heyrovského AV ČR Hitesh Changela, Lukas Petera at CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology, and TESCAN facilities, reveals crucial insights into organic compounds preserved for 4.5 billion years. The findings, published in Nature Communications, deepen our understanding of the early Solar System's chemical composition and the origins of life on Earth. This milestone was made possible through international collaboration, with contributions from leading institutions in Europe and Japan. Photo by Ústav fyzikální chemie J. Heyrovského AV ČR #Science #Research #CzechScience #OpticalCluster

We are fostering collaboration with young talents by connecting them with companies in the field of optics 👩🎓 👨🎓 . Czech Optical Cluster, along with its members FORVIA HELLA, Rigaku, ELI Beamlines, and CRYTUR, spol. s r.o., supported the student conference OPTO 2024, held from July 22-26, 2024, in Prague. This conference, dedicated to optics, photonics, and related fields such as spintronics, is the perfect platform for young researchers to network and share their latest scientific achievements. Petr Přikryl represented the Czech Optical Cluster and showcased the activities of the cluster and the optical community in the Czech Republic. Marek Rozehnal from Lightigo s.r.o. participated in a panel discussion on startups. Pavel Tuček introduced Forvia Hella as a technological leader in the automotive industry. A big thank you to the main organizers of OPTO 2024 - the Optical Society of Matfyz, Charles University in Prague. Special thanks to Lukas Nowak and others 👏 👏 👏 . We are currently preparing more collaborative projects with high school and university students. Stay tunned 😉 ! Photos by OPTO 2024 team and Czech Optical Cluster #Optics #Photonics #Spintronics #StudentConference #OPTO2024 #YoungResearchers #Networking #CzechOpticalCluster 

🌟 A great success for Czech science and electron microscopy! 🌟 Scientists from Brno have become the first in the world to image the surface structure of a chromosome in its natural state! 🧬 This groundbreaking discovery in electron microscopy brings worldwide recognition and highlights the top-tier level of research in the Czech Republic.🔬 This is all thanks to the new advanced environmental scanning electron microscopy method (A-ESEM), developed by the Brno team at the Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i. led by Vilém Neděla, in collaboration with colleagues from Ústav Experimentální Botaniky Av Čr, V.v.i. The method opens up the possibilities for investigating non-living, but especially living matter. Czech Optical Cluster Brnoregion Microscopy #Science #Research #ElectronMicroscopy #Innovation #CzechRepublic #ChromosomeImaging #brnoregion Photos by Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i.

🚀 Military optics form a crucial pillar of the Czech Optical Cluster, and several of our member companies are bringing significant innovations to the defense industry. 🌟 EVPÚ Defence, which focuses on the development, production, and servicing of electro-optical technologies for the defense and security industry, has seen significant growth in recent years, not only due to an expanding product portfolio but also due to the increasing volume of major contracts it successfully fulfills. 📈 The most significant news for EVPÚ Defence is the successful conclusion of several years of negotiations with Swedish BAE Systems Hägglunds AB, the manufacturer of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, which has led to the company's inclusion in the industrial cooperation program for the Czech contract for these vehicles. The Czech Army will have a total of seven versions of the CV90 (command, combat, reconnaissance, artillery observer, engineering, recovery, and medical). The combat, command, and reconnaissance versions of the vehicle will be equipped with the CMS-1 command sight from EVPÚ Defence, providing the vehicle commander with complete situational awareness on the battlefield in any tactical environment and under all weather and lighting conditions. #innovation #optics #defense #security #industrialcooperation

🌟 Welcome New Cluster Members! 🌟 In June, Czech Optical Cluster grew by 2️⃣ more innovative companies: 🔵 IQS nano develops and manufactures cutting-edge products in safety synthetic holography, optics, fine mechanics, biomedicine, and precision additive manufacturing technologies. 🔵 DOCTER OPTICS SE focuses on the development and serial production of optical components and systems for enhanced security in everyday life. With these new additions, the Czech Optical Cluster now proudly boasts 4️⃣ 3️⃣ members! Let's continue to innovate and advance the field of optics together. #Optics #Innovation #ClusterGrowth

👉 Laser applications and technologies are an important pillar of the Czech Optical Cluster. The international workshop "Laser Innovative Technologies" held on 5 and 6 June in Dolní Břežany confirmed that the cluster members are among the world leaders in the field of innovation 🌎🔝. The event also allowed us to get acquainted with the Lithuanian laser ecosystem and its representatives 🇱🇹. Many thanks to our members ELI Beamlines and HiLASE Centre, who helped organize the meeting and allowed us to use their state-of-the-art facilities. Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i. Institute of Photonics and Electronics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Network Group, Narran, VUB B-PHOT Brussels Photonics, Laser & Engineering Technologies Cluster (LITEK), I-Photonics UAB, OPTOMAN, Altechna, CRYTUR, spol. s r.o., LaserTherm Charles University CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology Brain4Industry #Innovation #LaserTechnology #OpticalCluster #Networking

120" Meet Brnoregion Microscopy event held on May 30 was a success 👍! It was a pleasant afternoon in CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology full of interesting presentations, establishing cooperation and discussion. All this with the active participation of Czech Optical Cluster members Ústav přístrojové techniky AV ČR, v.v.i., Vysoké učení technické v Brně, NenoVision, TELIGHT Co., Thermo Fisher Scientific and IQS nano.