Petr Přikryl, Manager of the Czech Optical Cluster, participated in the kick-off meeting of the PhotonQBoost project, held on February 26–27, 2025, in Porto, Portugal. This inspiring two-day event provided a unique opportunity for experts in photonics and quantum technologies from across Europe to explore their potential in supporting sustainability, [...]
How can we bring technical education closer to young people and popularize optics? The Czech industry needs top specialists – in optics, engineering, electronics, and other technical fields. But how do we ensure that young people choose these careers? Over the past 5 years in Czechia, the number of students [...]
Jan Vymazal became the new CEO of Meopta, which manufactures optical products for industrial, military and consumer use in Přerov, on 1 February 2025. He replaces Alena Moore, who has been CEO of Meopta since July 2020. […]
A European research team from Germany, the Czech Republic and Belgium, with the involvement of the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the CAS, v.v.i. (ISI), is developing an innovative imaging technology that will enable high precision visualization of neural processes in living organisms. The NEUROGATE project is working on a [...]
The industrial complex in Turnov is home to the technology company Crytur – a manufacturer of artificial crystals that are essential for the global production of chips and laser rods or in experiments in particle physics. And also the Company of the Year according to the Hospodářské noviny award for [...]
Supporting schools is an integral part of our activities. The Czech Optical Cluster provided Fort Science Olomouc with 20 sets of Photonics Explorer Kits, or optical kits. These are optical experiments and educational materials for students that make physics, technical education, and science in general much more entertaining. Photonics Explorer [...]
On November 27 and 28, a member meeting and workshop on "Photonics and Strategic Cooperation" was held at the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Brno, organized by the Czech Optical Cluster. During the meeting, the membership expansion was approved to include three new members [...]
On November 27, we concluded a strategic agreement on mutual cooperation with the Autoklastr. This represents another significant step towards strengthening collaboration. The memorandum aims to utilize the potential of both clusters' members to support secondary education through creating conditions for professional internships, traineeships, and dual education. These activities target [...]
On November 27, we signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster (CNSC). This step promises a revolution in Czech industry, connecting cutting-edge technologies and strengthening the Czech Republic's position in the global market. "This agreement is a key step towards strengthening the innovation potential and competitiveness [...]
You are cordially invited to the Czech Optical Cluster workshop "Photonics and Strategic Cooperation", which will take place on November 27-28, 2024, in Brno at the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The workshop is part of the members' meeting and will follow the general assembly [...]