As a medium for transmitting laser and solid source outputs to industrial manufacturing, space applications, and environmental sensing, fiber optics is reaching industries with Art Photonics GmbH. In the year 1998, this venture started its journey in the fiber optics sector through the pioneering Polycrystalline IRfibers technology to manufacture unique cables for Mid InfraRed range 3-16μm – to be used in medicine, process-spectroscopy and space research. Since then, the company has experienced exponential growth and emerged as a leader in the global fiber photonics domain. Art Photonics, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Viacheslav Artyushenko, of 25 years in fiber photonics, has transformed fiber photonics production from the “Advanced Research and Technology” (ART) to its mission of delivering “broad spectra fiber solutions” – to meet the broad spectra of customer needs through customized fiber products. Since the end of 2023, the business partnered with NYNOMIC GROUP to futureproof the growth of the company.
A Visionary Leadership
As the founder and CEO of Art Photonics GmbH, Dr. Viacheslav Artyushenko showcased exemplary leadership and has established itself as a beacon for advanced specialty fiber optic production.
A Tale of Inception and Growth
Art Photonics, since its inception in Berlin in 1998, has traveled a long journey of organic growth to establish itself as a pioneer of specialty fiber production for Mid IR-range. With expertise in technology and innovation, Dr. Artyushenko conceptualized and implemented a breakthrough extrusion technology of Polycrystalline Silver Halide PIR-fibers with this venture that he and his team later upgraded to the production of Mid InfraRed fiber cables, bundles and spectroscopy probes. A highly skilled team has developed innovative design of various fiber products and their groundbreaking assembly technologies.
This business excels in designing and manufacturing diverse spectroscopy probes suitable for remote industrial process control, medical diagnostics, and environment monitoring. With an experience in leadership skills and a profound educational background in scientific studies, and under the influence of Prof. Alexander Prokhorov, one of three Nobel Prize winners for laser invention, Viacheslav excelled in the fabrication of Polycrystalline PIR-fibers – forming their unique nanocrystalline structure by high pressure extrusion of Thallium and Silver Halide crystals with high optomechanical parameters. His journey from an academic researcher to an industrial entrepreneur is remarkable. Envisioning the promising future of mid-IR fiber technology in the market, he incepted Art Photonics to take this technology to new levels.
Nowadays, Art Photonics is the only company worldwide owning the full vertical technology of Silver Halide crystals purification and growth, core/clad preforms fabrication, and producing polycrystalline PIR fibers by an innovative extrusion process. A self-made entrepreneur, Artyushenko has emerged as an inspiration to many aspiring entrepreneurs and researchers. He was nominated in 2013 to #ThePhotonics100 leaders in 2024 due to his visionary leadership in changing the picture of the photonics industry. Artyushenko was also awarded the “EPIC Lifetime Achievement Award” from the EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM in the same year.
His leadership philosophy articulates his belief in cultivating a familial team environment where each creative potential is nurtured with greater responsibilities. Artyushenko believes in delegating ownership to his employees to transform them into great leaders. This leadership approach instills innovation and excellence in team members to secure a sustainable future for the company.
Unwiring Product Ranges
The skilled professionals of Art Photonics have diligently invested their dedication in developing high- quality and cost-effective optical fiber solutions through technological integration. Keeping technology and innovation at the forefront of its product delivery, the makers design and manufacture thousands of various fiber components. The product array of the company encompasses the production of Mid-Infrared Fiber Cables & Bundles, Multispectral Fiber Bundles, High Power Laser Cables, High-Temperature Assemblies, Spectroscopy Fiber Probes, and more. By deploying unique technology, the business crafts customized fiber systems for a broad spectral range from UV to Mid InfraRed: 300nm to 16μm.
Among the diverse product range, the FlexiSpec® product line is the most innovative and latest generation collection of Fiber Probes used for all key spectroscopy methods: Attenuated Total Reflection to measure media absorption, Reflection in UV-Vis Near & Near & Mid IR-range, Raman scattering and Fluorescence. This product line circumscribes innovative optic probes, fiber couplers, and bundles of a wide spectral range. FlexiSpec® Probes are designed for spectrometers, photometers, and spectral sensors – to enable medical diagnostics for tumor margins detection in oncological operation or to use them for remote process-control in-line – instead of common sample collection and their time-consuming tests in labs.
Apart from that, Photonics also offers several other product lines, such FlexiRay®, to enable flexible power delivery by high power cables or complicated fiber catheters used for different lasers – from emitting UV-light Excimer or solid-state lasers to high power Diode and other laser types emitting light in Near IR and Mid IR-range – like CO-, CO2 or various Inter Cascade, Quantum Cascade and other lasers.
Alongside product delivery, Photonics serves its customers with technical support and guidance to ensure effective product installation, troubleshooting, training, and others.
Combating Challenges
The pandemic put a toll on many businesses; however, the cost-saving strategy and resilience empowered Art Photonics to sail through the turbulent waves of the pandemic. The visionary leadership altered the pandemic-driven setbacks into growth opportunities. Extensive investment in proprietary technologies resulted in improved product offerings for the company in times of challenges. Regardless of many troubles in 2020 Art Photonics has successfully invested in start of the new technologies – like own growth of Silver Halide crystals and production of Hollow Waveguides, maneuvered itself through pandemic-directed uncertainties. As a global leader, the company thrived through adaptability and resilience.
Innovating through Technology
Technological advancement lies at the bottom of Photonics’ innovation, propelling the company to the leading position in the optic photonics industry. Working in compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 standards in its production, the business has uniquely crafted optimal-performing products. Artyushenko’s contribution to the field of photonics has infused Art Photonics with all the innovation capabilities required to meet diverse customer demands. The latest achievement was resulted after intensive work with partner at Nynomic Group – awarded by very rare A-3 Certification achieved by Art Photonics for its Hygienic probes with supe parameters to match high demands of food and biopharma industries.
“We not only share our knowledge and experience about the products we produce, but also carefully examine the customer’s application to find the optimal combination of performance, characteristics, and cost of the task.”
Art Photonics’ innovation goes beyond its product offerings as it attains the love of its customers through exemplary customer service. Continuous investment in research and development has also innovatively empowered the company. As a trailblazer in mid-IR fiber optics technology, Dr. Viacheslav is taking forward the legacy of excellence and innovation with his business.
Accolades Worth Mentioning
Art Photonics has received many accolades for its sweeping success in the realm of photonics. Let us have a look at some of its achievements:
- Recognized by EU-Eurostar and DARWIN program of the European Space Agency
- German Business Award for its leadership in mid-IR fiber optics
Envisioning the Future
Artyushenko’s vision is dominated by his relentless pursuit of excellence. He centers his focus on trailblazing technical solutions that surpass existing archetypes. Intending to engineer timeless solutions to stay ahead of the curve, he emphasizes the need to find innovation and growth out of challenges. Pushing the boundaries of possibilities, he dreams of achieving stars through hardships.
With over 26 years of experience in the development and production of optical fiber solutions, Art Photonics is your prime partner in the fiber photonics market – from research to industrial needs.
