Optatec 2026 in Frankfurt

Optatec is the world's leading trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems. Every two years it presents a comprehensive range of products and services in the field of development and production as well as industrial application of optical components, optomechanics, photovoltaics, LED solutions, optoelectronics, safety and manufacturing systems, fiber optics, optical fibers, laser components as well as production and medical technology. Optatec works closely with ideal sponsors, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF and technology and institutional partners of the SPECTARIS Association for Photonics and Precision Engineering, thus ensuring an internationally significant information, communication and business platform at the highest level.

The exhibition areas of Optatec 2026 are:

• Optical components
• Optomechanics / Optoelectronics
• Fiber optics / optical fibers
• Laser components
• Manufacturing systems

The supporting program of the trade show includes numerous technical presentations, the Start-Up Area, the Exhibitor Forum, as well as the Technology Park "Education and Research - Study Photonics".

At the last Optatec in 2024, 422 exhibitors from 24 countries presented their products and services on around 18,000 m² and offered 3,962 visitors a comprehensive overview of the industry.