On November 12, 2025, the 44th working meeting of the DUV/VUV focus group of the Optence e.V. photonics network will take place at the Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM) in Leipzig.

The event offers an interestingprogram with presentations from research and industry, and a laboratory tour at the IOM. Dr. Frank Frost (Research Area Ultra-precision Surfaces / Ion Beam assisted Patterning and Smoothing) and Dr. Daniel Spemann (Cross-section Unit Tools) will give a presentation on“Ion beam technologies: tools and applications.”

The traditional evening meeting will take place on November 11, 2025, at the Ratskeller Leipzig, offering an opportunity for informal exchange.

About the DUV/VUV focus group

The DUV/VUV focus group was jointly founded over 15 years ago by PhotonicNet and Optence e.V. It is organized by Dr. Henrik Ehlers and Dr. Michael Kennedy (Laseroptik GmbH, Garbsen) and meets twice a year at different locations. The meetings are hosted by companies or research institutions. In addition to technical presentations, the focus is to give insights into current research and development activities, often supplemented by lab tours of institutes or companies.

About Optence e.V.

Optence e.V. is an innovation network for optical technologies in Germany and has been committed to cooperation and knowledge transfer in the photonics industry for over 20 years. The network connects over 100 members from industry and research along the entire value chain of optical technologies.

The event is organized by the IOM in Leipzig in cooperation with Laseroptik GmbH, Garbsen.