THE WORLD OF PHOTONICS IS NEVER-ENDING. WELCOME TO YOUR INDUSTRY PORTAL.   With the new World of Photonics Portal, the new information and networking platform for the photonics industry, Munich International Trade Fairs addresses the industrial and scientific communities and users of optical technologies, giving them an excellent opportunity to exchange information. The platform provides the virtual photonics community with information about events and covers the topics Business Life, Market, Products and Business Club. You too, your employees and your company can benefit therefrom!  PHOTONICS  PRODUCT INNOVATIONS - Siemens Industry Automation Division New laser scanners safeguard small protection zones and transfer carriage Two new laser scanners extend the product range of the Siemens Industry Automation Division. The Simatic FS660 SR (short range) laser scanner is suitable for safety-related use in small protection zones of up to 2.15 meters. The Simatic FS670 laser scanner for motion monitoring has been specially designed for transfer carriages.  PRODUCT INNOVATIONS more articles ( 310 )  Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology New irradiation method for medical technology and biotechnology  Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS Laser deposition welding and milling in a single machine  Rofin - CO2 Slab laser Continuous cutting and welding - the reliable, low-maintenance CO2 Slab laser  CAREER TIPS Ffull body scanner Passive terahertz imaging for security technology  ANALYSIS-MARKET-TRENDS more articles ( 48 )  Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Micro-Systems Light from plastic- OLEDs light up the future  A fast growing field of research Terahertz method – a technology with a lot of potential for the future  Three-dimensional photonic crystals Crystals and photonics  NEWS more articles ( 131 )  News from the World of Photonics Congress World of Photonics Congress - Facts and Figures  CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2009 World leading researchers to speak at CLEO(r)/Europe-EQEC 2009  Metal-free MID technology New compound: Laser produces electrically conductive structures  APPLICATIONS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lighting Research Center develops framework for assessing light pollution  Fraunhofer and FU Berlin Can a laser scanner drive a car?  EVENTS more articles ( 9 )  LASER World of PHOTONICS 2009 „Light at work“  bayern photonics e.V. - Kommunikationsforum Measuring and controlling high dynamic laser welding processes with Cellular Neural Networks  Optical Technologies Conference Messe München Hosts Technology Show to Kick Off the Innovation League of the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung  PRESS RELEASES Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft - communication laser Satellite communications by laser  PRACTICE TIPS Dragonlasers - green laser Experiments for high power green laser pointers   BUSINESS LIFE  PRACTICE - Lean Manufacturing How eliminating waste will increase your profits California Manufacturing Technology Consultants (CMTC) offers the following advice for increasing your competitive edge:  PRACTICE more articles ( 44 )  Innecto consultants - reward strategies The importance of bonus schemes during recession  Analytics made simple: How to measure, rate, and improve customer acquisition & retention  Affiliate marketing The most cost-effective 6 ways to online wealth  NEWS hide articles  From red tape to e-barriers - changing challenges Commission approves new programme to break down e-barriers  September 2008 compared with August 2008 Volume of retail trade down by 0.2% in euro area - down by 0.1% in EU27   September 2008 compared with August 2008 Industrial producer prices down by 0.2% in both euro area and EU27  Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor New book explores the science of happiness  Janet Bercovitz, Illinois business professor Psst, Boss: Co-workers most powerful influence in organizational change  Psychology professor Dolores Albarracín Action as a goal may be too broad, new research suggests  Internet marketing Google internet marketing news  Commission launches debate on future of universal service Broadband Internet for all Europeans  August 2008 compared with July 2008 Industrial producer prices down by 0.5% in euro area - Down by 0.7% in EU27  World of Photonics Congress The European Conferences on Biomedical Optics (ECBO)  AppleChineseOnline - e-book Fun learning chinese characters e-book - sound embedded  By Wayne Bell Importance Of links...  Clerical Business Solutions - worldwide outsourcing services Outsourcing becomes the solution for business support in a recession  Second quarter 2008 compared with second quarter 2007 Euro area labour costs rose by 2.7% - EU27 up by 3.4%  July 2008 compared with June 2008 Industrial production down by 0.3% in both euro area and EU27   World statistical data WorldStat.org - The new statistical resource  June 2008 compared with May 2008 Industrial producer prices up by 0.9% in euro area - Up by 1.2% in EU27  Labour Force Survey 2007 Employment rate in the EU27 rose to 65.4% in 2007 - Rate for women rose to 58.3%  May 2008 compared with April 2008 Industrial new orders down by 3.5% in euro area - Down by 4.7% in EU27  Doubts about Euro as Germans reject Latin bloc notes Notes printed in Berlin have more currency for bank customers who fear a 'value crisis'  Outsourcing and offshoring industry Can’t afford a full time Chief Marketing Officer? Hire a freelancer  May 2008 compared with April 2008 Industrial producer prices up by 1.2% in euro area - up by 1.3% in EU27   Energy consumption and production EU27 energy dependence rate at 54% in 2006 - Energy consumption stable  Federal Statistical Office 6.2% more insolvencies in April 2008  Green is the new gold Nine environmentally friendly investment tips for a prosperous future  Speech Design - Visual Voice Mai First visual voice mail implementation in Germany  Businesses rely on GPS technology GPS technology is a major asset for business owners  European Commission Electronic Procurement in the EU opens doors to cross-border business  European Commission - IPv6 An unlimited source of Internet addresses to be on stream in Europe by 2010  BASF IT Services - SAFIR Speech technology for the process industry  Cornerstone OnDemand - workforce technology Convergence 2008 highlights key trends in talent management  Product Safety International Free product safety and standards resource  ID Control - one-time password Password security often bad for environment  EU - unemployment Euro area unemployment stable at 7.1% - EU27 stable at 6.7%  Messe München GmbH Transport logistic China 2008 – Green logistics is an export success  Messe München GmbH Focus on the environment – Most successful IFAT ever  Commission casts ICT in green role We need a high growth, low carbon economy  Immobilienconsulting Poles apart in the German office real estate market  Information on buying residential The Global Property Guide – relaunched  The Knowledge Centre China - an insurance giant  Patent research services from China Non-english patent services gaining ground in China  Tealeaf and Harris Interactive - Consumer survey Personal customer service not extinct on Web  Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities Industrial producer prices up by 0.6% in euro area - up by 0.5% in EU27   Federal Statistical Office Upward trend on labour market undiminished  India's dedicated case post system for consumers Now, lawyers just a click away  Internet Report Search engine marketing on the rise  Consulting Transatlantic Business Gateway established to support overseas business expansion  Ecology concept Messe München expands its commitment to environmental and climate protection  Communications Outsourcing LAN Management  European Commission Boosting growth and jobs by meeting our climate change commitments  A Comprehensive Guide to India’s Fast-emerging Economy “Riding the Indian Tiger”  Munich International Trade Fairs in 2007: All-time records thanks to significant rises in sales, results, exhibitor and visitor numbers and space  How thoughts arise Scientists of the BCCN Freiburg fathom the fundamental components of memory and thought  Broadband Internet available to all EU citizens Commission calls for an all-inclusive digital society  Most-Wanted Gifts What do Entrepreneurs Want This Holiday Season?  EU Network - global warming EEAC launches statement on Energy Efficiency  MMI/ks Disaster recovery business continuity program  MMI/ks Digital tit-for-tat: one in three would take revenge with an email virus  MMI/ks Worldwide corporate investment in R&D grew by 10% last year, according to a new European Commission study  MMI/ks Euro area unemployment stable at 6.9% -- EU27 down to 6.7%  MMI/ks CIOs forcast active technolgy hiring in fourth quarter  MMI/ks As shoppers become more web-savvy - online retailers up the ante  MMI/ks European Commission demands better use of European research, innovation and cohesion funding  MMI/ks Happy, sad, angry or astonished?  MMI/ks EU Tube – Sharing the sights and sounds of Europe on YouTube  MMI/ks Massive €3bn research boost for tiny electronics as Commission, Member States and industry join forces  MMI/ks Staying ahead of the jams  MMI/ks Investment in intellectual property  MMI/ks More than 40% of EU27 enterprises are active in innovation  MMI/ks Commission welcomes political agreement on new Directive for Europe's audiovisual media  MMI/ks Electronic Stability Control to reduce car accidents by 20%  MMI/ks European electronic customs: Commission welcomes progress to reach political agreement  PRNewswire Payments pioneer launches Voice Pay - world's first voice-verified payment processing system  MMI/ks Nanoengineered concrete could cut carbon dioxide emissions  MMI/ks Home appliances producers call for a worldwide approach towards energy efficiency  PRNewswire China Equity Exchange Platform English Version Officially Launched  MMI/ks Commission unveils its vision for the future of the European Research Area  MMI/ks Euro area unemployment down to 7.3% -- EU27 down to 7.4%  MMI/ks The progress and pitfalls of Chinese Technology Standards  MMI/ks Communication with Emotional Body Language  MMI/ks Technology Does Not Matter!  MMI/ks Cutting a path through the bureaucratic jungle  MMI/ks Commission takes important step towards a single market for next generation wireless devices  MMI/ks Meeting today’s wireless communication needs: Commission presents strategy for more flexible use of the radio spectrum  MMI/ks Scientific information in the digital age: Ensuring current and future access for research and innovation  MMI/ks Consumers: Commission acts to boost confidence in digital world  MMI/ks What is the future of packaged media?  MMI/ks 1.2 billion investment to drive European ICT research  MMI/ks Electronic nurses  MMI/ks Media pluralism: Commission stresses need for transparency, freedom and diversity in Europe's media landscape  PRIME NEWSWIRE NASDAQ-100 European Tracker Declares the Amount of Distribution  MMI/ks More interoperability needed to boost the European ICT industry's competitiveness  MMI/ks European companies plan big boost in R&D budgets  MMI/ks Analysis: U.S. taking hard line on options investigations  MMI/ks A preference for domestic holidays, but not in all Member States  MMI/ks Experts tell Congress U.S. e-voting security is flawed   MMI/ks Survey: software, comms, nets drawing most VC funding  MMI/ks Quality of Indian research falling, group finds  MMI/ks EU presidency told to focus on innovation and R&D  ANALYSIS-MARKET-TRENDS more articles ( 101 )  Gartner says Changing the cost structure of IT will become a business imperative for most CIOs  The Mental Codes Are you suck in life because of your mental codes?  Daw Web Hosting Blog Asian consumers drive online economy to growth  CAREER TIPS Global Career Company US talent wanted for boom time Africa  PRODUCT INNOVATIONS more articles ( 19 )  Made in IBM Labs: technology to aid human memory New software helps people struggling with information overload  Gamercize - electronic motivator Fitness machine launched for office workers  Text Internet Marketing Free express web test  APPLICATIONS Data Mining - Software Tool Rapid-I knows, what customers are going to buy