19 March 2026 / 10:00 - 11:00 CEST
EPIC TechSession on New Developments for Defense & Security Applications at W3+Fair (Wetzlar)
Wetzlar, Germany

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The EPIC TechSession on New Developments for Defense & Security Applications at W3+ Fair Wetzlar will showcase advancements at the intersection of photonics, electronics, and mechanical technologies, tailored to the evolving needs of defense and security sectors. Industry experts will present recent innovations, emerging solutions, and practical insights that address current and future challenges in high-performance systems. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how photonic components, electronic subsystems, and mechanical integration are shaping next-generation capabilities for defense and security applications. This focused session offers a strategic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among technology developers, integrators, and end users.

 The TechSession takes place on 19 March at the W3+ Fair WetzlarIt is free of charge for those who have tickets for W3+ Fair, which you can get on the W3+ Fair website or please ask us for support.

Agenda

Welcoming words by Antonio Castelo, Photonics Technology Expert at EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium

  • art photonicsFrom UV/VIS to MidIR: Broad Spectra Fiber Solutions for High-Performance Laser Applications – Joachim Gerike, Product Line Manager (Germany)
  • DIAMONDUltra Low Loss Fiber Optic Interconnects for Defence & Security Applications – Matthias Hedrich, General Manager (Germany)
  • Märzhäuser WetzlarEnabling Security Technologies through Ultra-Precise Motion and Positioning – Andreas Loehr, Managing Director (Germany)
  • OptoSigmaExamples of Optical Technologies for Defense, Sensing and Quantum Communication – Axel Haunholter, Area Sales Manager (Germany)

Closing remarks by Antonio Castelo, Photonics Technology Expert at EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium

Venue

en-tech.Stage, Buderus Arena Wetzlar (Wolfgang-Kühle-Straße 1, 35576 Wetzlar)

Speakers
Product Line Manager at art photonics

Ultra Low Loss Fiber Optic Interconnects for Defence & Security Applications

General Manager at DIAMOND

Enabling Security Technologies through Ultra-Precise Motion and Positioning

Managing Director at Märzhäuser Wetzlar
Area Sales Manager at OptoSigma
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Antonio Castelo, PhD
Antonio Castelo, PhD
Technology Expert for Bio-Medical and Lasers
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