We will be in Singapore for Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026)
From February 4 to 6, 2026, global photonics innovation will gather at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, and Tecnottica Consonni is ready to take center stage. We will be exhibiting at the Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026), Asia’s leading platform for emerging…
Tecnottica at SPIE Photonics West 2026: where complex optical projects take shape
SPIE Photonics West is where the photonics industry comes together to discuss real technical challenges, emerging applications, and the technologies that will shape the next generation of optical systems. For Tecnottica, attending SPIE Photonics West 2026, means being exactly where these conversations happen.
Aspheric Lenses: Benefits, Processes and a Checklist for Designers
Aspheric lenses have established themselves as a key component across multiple sectors from photography to smartphones, from medical devices to aerospace because they deliver superior optical performance with reduced mechanical complexity. But what does it really mean to adopt an Aspheric lens in a design,…
SPIE Optifab 2025: Meet Us at Booth #1102
SPIE Optifab 2025: Meet Us at Booth #1102 October 21–23, 2025, we will take part in SPIE Optifab 2025, the largest North American exhibition and technical conference dedicated to optical manufacturing. Join us in Rochester, NY, and find us at Booth #1102 to explore how…
SEAFUTURE 2025: with Lombardia Aerospace Cluster
At SEAFUTURE 2025 with Lombardia Aerospace Cluster From September 29th to October 2nd, we will take part at SEAFUTURE, the international exhibition focused on maritime, defense, and dual-use innovation, hosted at the Naval Base of La Spezia, Italy.
Tecnottica at the EPIC Technology Meeting
Tecnottica hosts a key stop of the EPIC Technology Meeting on Industrial Laser Processes On September 9, 2025, Tecnottica Consonni opens the doors of its headquarters to welcome an international delegation of photonics professionals as part of the EPIC Technology Meeting on Industrial Laser…
Multiple Exposure: When Optics Meets Art
Tecnottica lenses featured in a light sculpture by Shigeru Saito Lenses have always been instruments to observe the world, but in some cases, they also become a medium to narrate it. This was the occurrence in the recent collaboration between Tecnottica Consonni and Shigeru Saito,…
Tecnottica at Laser World of Photonics 2025
From June 24 to 27, 2025, Tecnottica Consonni will exhibit at the 27th edition of Laser World of Photonics, the world’s leading trade fair for laser and photonics technologies, held at Messe München in Munich, Germany. Visit us at Booth B1.523 – Hall B1
Space Meetings Veneto: to strengthen our presence in the Aerospace Sector
After making its debut last year, Tecnottica Consonni will once again take part in the Space Meetings Veneto – SMV25, scheduled to take place in Venice from May 20 to 22, 2025.
Ongoing innovation investments aligned with Industry 4.0 and 5.0
Tecnottica Consonni continues to strengthen its production and metrology departments through targeted investments in advanced technologies. The latest additions, supplied by XONOX Technology GmbH, represent a significant step forward in the precision and automation of optical quality control, both in production and laboratory environments.
Investment in Aspheric lens Manufacturing & Metrology
At Tecnottica, we are committed to staying at the forefront of precision Optical manufacturing and metrology. As part of this ongoing effort, we are participating in the upcoming Seminar on Aspheric Lenses Production and Measurement, organized by AMETEK Taylor Hobson & Optotech. This event, taking…
Tecnottica Consonni invests in innovation: introducing the LUPHOScan 420 for high-precision optical measurements
Thanks to the LUPHOScan 420, Tecnottica Consonni has significantly expanded its measurement range and metrology department, increasing its ability to measure large-diameter Spherical Lenses, Aspheric Lenses, non-continuous optics, and freeform surfaces. Additionally, it allows for localized 3D corrections across the entire lens surface during the…
Tecnottica on National Television: Our Story on RAI’s “Officina Italia”
A Journey Through Made in Italy Excellence. RAI’s “Officina Italia”, the TGR segment dedicated to exploring Made in Italy excellence, visited our offices and production facility in Calco to highlight the story of Tecnottica.
Tecnottica Reports Solid Performance in 2024 and Outlines Strategic Goals for 2025
Despite a complex international context, Tecnottica closed 2024 with a turnover of 6.95 million euros, maintaining a stable performance compared to the 7.1 million euros recorded in 2023. Thanks to a strategy of diversification of customers and technological sectors, the company was able to counteract…
Tecnottica and Optec Join Forces at SPIE Photonics West 2025
Tecnottica will be sharing Booth #3475 with Optec at this year’s SPIE Photonics West 2025, the world’s premier event for photonics, optics, and lasers. The event takes place from January 28th to 30th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Explore the floor plan and…
Confocal Microscope Lenses and Non-Invasive Diagnostics in Dermatology
The Confocal Microscope market, along with its essential lenses, is experiencing significant growth driven by increasing demand for high-resolution imaging in medical research, pharmaceuticals, and bioengineering. By 2024, the global confocal microscope market is evaluated $1.23 billion, with an annual growth rate of 4.38%, projected…
Tecnottica Aims for 26% Aerospace Revenue Growth in 2024 with Participation at Space Tech Expo Europe
In 2023, Tecnottica Consonni achieved a significant milestone, with 13% of its total revenue generated from the Aerospace sector. Looking ahead, the company is set to reach even higher goals, forecasting 26% of its revenue to come from optical solutions for Space applications by the…
Optical Systems for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS)
Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is transforming the medical field, enabling increasingly precise and minimally invasive procedures.
Optical Mirrors for Astronomical Observations: Materials and Production Techniques
The Universe, object of study since always, continues to be a mystery that attracts scientists’ attention through Astronomical Observations. To discover the secrets of stars, galaxies, and other celestial bodies, powerful instruments are employed: telescopes.
Tecnottica Enters Lombardia Aerospace Cluster: A New Chapter in Aerospace Innovation
Tecnottica has officially joined the Lombardia Aerospace Cluster, a significant milestone in the Company journey towards becoming a key player in the Aerospace Market. This strategic move reflects the commitment to advancing in the Aerospace Sector, where Tecnottica have recently made substantial investments to enhance…
Designing Optics for Satellite and Space Communications
In the universe of telecommunications, Satellite Communication stands out for its ability to transform the way the world connects, communicates, and interacts. By transmitting signals to and from artificial satellites orbiting the Earth, this form of communication has revolutionized our ability to communicate on a…
For the first time, Tecnottica will be participating in Space Meetings Veneto, from May 20th to 22nd
The company is preparing to present its precision Optics and Systems for Aerospace applications to the entire sector. Already well-known in the global Optics market, Tecnottica has invested significant resources in recent years to enhance its technical capabilities in Coating and the production of Optical…
Save the date: 14 – 16 May meet us at the 16Th Optatec
OPTATEC is an International Trade fair for Optical technologies, components and systems where the most important players from the industry come together at a wide exhibition area. Optatec is an event with a highly specialized focus on harnessing the innovation potential within the Optical…
Tecnottica Celebrates Extraordinary Growth: +12.6% Revenue in 2023
Behind the Scenes of Tecnottica’s Success and What to Expect for 2024 Tecnottica, a leading company in the Optics sector for Industrial, Imaging, Lighting, Biomedical, and Aerospace applications, is thrilled to share the outstanding results achieved in the past year.
Unveiling Innovations at SPIE Photonics West: Join us in San Francisco
SPIE Photonics West, San Francisco, California, from January 30th to February 1st, 2024 Our annual participation in the event is approaching, and we extend a warm invitation to our customers and partners to join us at Booth #3324 Hall D. Our dedicated team, including…
Aspherical Lens Manufacturing: Advanced Technologies and Precision Processes at Tecnottica
Optical lenses are primarily classified based on their shape distinguishing between Spherical Lenses and Aspherical lenses (ASF). Each type presents unique characteristics, and the primary differences lie in the geometries and the complexity of production and measurement.
The Evolution of a Family Artisan Business into an International Manufacturer of Precision Optics
Angelo Fasoli, Chief Sales Officer of Tecnottica, detailed the evolution of the Company during an interview with La Provincia, a historic local Italian newspaper, and during the event organized by Confartigianato Lombardia: “IMPRONTE D’IMPRESA. Un’identità d’avanguardia per le PMI”. Angelo shared how Tecnottica has evolved…
Manufacturing Infrared Optics and Fields of Applications
The global Infrared Optics market has witnessed significant growth in recent years and is projected to continue expanding between 2023 and 2030, according to the recent study titled “Global Infrared Optics Market Trends and Insights”. In the last 2 years, we at Tecnottica have…
The Next Generation Microsatellite’s Optics for Earth Monitoring and Observation is Made in Italy
NEMO-HD, Microsatellite for Earth Monitoring and Observation – High Definition, is a high performance multispectral Earth observation microsatellite that enables frequent and cost-effective remote sensing applications, exploitable in ecology, agriculture, forestry, land cover mapping, urbanism and maritime, as well as for monitoring climate changes, natural…
Climatic Chamber and Coating Test for Space Application
In Tecnottica, we have recently introduced a Climatic Chamber for environmental testing to ensure higher reliability of our Coating for Aerospace applications.
A Special edition of LASER World of PHOTONICS
LASER World of PHOTONICS, the Leading international Trade Fair with Congress for Photonics, Components, Systems and Applications, is celebrating its 50th year, and this special edition of the event will be co-located with another leading exhibition focused on future-oriented trend technology.
Prototype Consulting for our Clients
Prototype Consulting for our Clients Tecnottica offers a Prototyping Consultancy service to support Clients who do not have internal designers or optical knowledge, but need to create systems or optics from scratch to perform a function without knowing the system specifications, or who need to…
Prototyping and Optomechanical Design
Prototyping and Optomechanical Design Tecnottica’s production targets various application sectors, including Aerospace, Biomedical, Machine Vision, Automotive, and Lighting. It develops customized optical solutions by creating products that are modeled based on the needs and quality requirements of its clients. Prototyping and Optomechanical Design are two…
Raw Glasses shortage?
Come and visit MEETOPTICS, we are one of their 40 trusted Optics suppliers, and we can provide you small blocks of glasses. Meetoptics MEETOPTICS is a specialized Optics and Photonics search engine for off-the-shelf products in the market. Manufacturers, Companies, Researchers, and Universities can search,…
Ready for W3+ FAIR WETZLAR
In the Optics region of Wetzlar in the German state of Hesse researchers, developers and producers, from the four key technologies of Optics, Photonics, Electronics and Mechanics, network with each other and meet top international experts from important application areas such as MedTech, Life Science,…
2022: A Great Financial Year That Leads To Expansion Objectives For 2023
A full-year growth for Tecnottica Consonni, the family business based in Calco, and specialized in the customization of precision Optics for Industry, Machine Vision, Biomedical and Aerospace.
Meet Us at SPIE Photonics West in California, USA.
31 January–2 February 2023 San Francisco, California Plan now to visit our booth at SPIE Photonics West, the world’s premier lasers, biomedical optics and biophotonic technologies, quantum, and optoelectronics event! This event attract every year the biggest names in the sector and give attendee…
The importance of Optical Metrology
Optical Metrology is the science of measuring with light the properties of optical components and systems, and it is crucial for ensuring optics consistently meet their desired specifications and function. Optical Metrology is a keystone in the manufacturing of high-precision optical components necessary to measure…
Six months after the new Department opened, the Coating already contributes +20% to production
The global optical coatings market reached a value of US$ 13.7 Billion in 2021 and it is expected to reach a value of US$ 21.5 Billion by 2027[1]. The optical coating market is growing due to increasing adoption of optical coatings by end-use industries such…
The family business that started in a garage 65 years ago
To celebrate its 65th year Tecnottica is organizing a tour for all employees at Florence, with a cultural visit to the historic center to remember that “we are our tradition”. Tecnottica was officially formed in 1957 by Angelo Consonni, the grand father of the…
Meet us at OPTATEC 2022 at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre
OPTATEC is the world’s leading Trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems with a clear focus on content attracting more than 500 exhibitors from 32 nations and almost 6.000 visitors.
EPIC Meeting on Photonics at the Final Frontier at European Space Agency (ESA) 13-14 september
Over the years, photonics is becoming a key enabling technology in space engineering, particularly in the field of earth observation. It is expected that in the next decade, photonics will gain an important role in other sub-system such as data processing/handling and the communications ones….
COATING – Surface Treatments
Optical Components must have different properties based on the application and interference effect they are intended for; the shape, surface quality, and coating determine the performance of the component.
A new membership in SIOF
A new membership agreement has been signed with SIOF, the Italian Society for Optics and Photonics, the national branch of the European Optical Society (EOS). Founded in 1991, SIOF is a non-profit cultural society with the goal of promoting the research activities in the field of optics…
OPTICAL SURFACE QUALITY
In the Optic and Photonic industry, the Optical Surface Quality is a fundamental evaluation parameter that describes the cosmetic appearance of the surface of optical components and can be considered as a tolerance for imperfections.
Photonics: a key-technology in the innovation and digitization of the Aerospace sector
EU Photonics industry, with a growth rate of 7% (CAGR), is growing faster than many other High-Tech Industries, as example the IT industry (4.5%), Medtech (4.9%) and Microelectronics (4%). *
Important message
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Christmas Holidays
Dear valued partner, Tecnottica will be closed for Christmas Holidays from December 24th up to January 9th. Our production and office will regularly reopen starting from Monday, January 10th. Happy Holidays!
Summer Holidays 2021
Tecnottica will be closed for summer holidays from August 2nd up to August 22nd.
