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Photonics Systems Group Announces Exclusive After-Hours Tech Event at productronica 2025
November 5, 2025 | Photonics Systems GroupEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Photonics Systems Group (PSG), a leading expert in laser micromachining specifically for the electronics industry, announced its inaugural after-hours technical event, the Photonics Tech Evening, to be held on November 19, 2025, during Productronica 2025.
Complementing PSG’s exhibit at the trade show (Hall B2 – Booth 419), the exclusive evening event will take place at the company’s state-of-the-art laser application center at its Munich headquarters, conveniently located just minutes from the Messe München venue. Attendees will gain in-depth insights and hands-on access to PSG’s advanced laser systems engineered specifically for electronics manufacturing, featuring live demonstrations of key electronics manufacturing processes such as microvia drilling, PCB depaneling, precision ceramic cutting, as well as laser trimming for thin-film and thick-film chip resistors and sensors.
The Photonics Tech Evening offers a unique opportunity to explore these cutting-edge capabilities in a focused, interactive environment, with direct access to PSG’s engineering experts for technical discussions and real-world application guidance. “We’re excited to open our advanced applications center and provide industry professionals with hands-on interaction with our latest production-ready laser systems and one-on-one access to our technical specialists,” said Marcus Rennekamp, Photonics Systems Group’s CEO. “This event extends the Productronica experience with unparalleled depth and practical insight into high-precision manufacturing solutions for electronics.”
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