Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOFILA Berlin | June 10–14, 2026
Fraunhofer IOF at ILA 2026
Visit the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF from June 10–14 at ILA Berlin. We cordially invite you to experience our research in the field of aerospace. You’ll find us at the joint Fraunhofer booth in Hall B, Booth 240.
On this page, you can find out everything about our exhibits at ILA 2026.
We look forward to meeting you in person at the trade show. Come talk directly with our experts or visit them during the ILA Berlin Speakers Corner!
Our exhibits at ILA 2026
Fraunhofer IOF develops high-precision optical components in the IR to UV spectral range for telescope and spectrometer applications in Earth observation and remote sensing missions.
Rainbow — Hyperspectral imaging system for Earth observation
Metal mirror telescope to demonstrate the spectrometer-on-chip concept for spectral Earth observation
Rainbow is a compact space spectrometer designed for resource-efficient smart farming. It is optimized for use on small satellites and is used to determine soil moisture and nutrient availability from space.
The Ritchey-Chrétien telescope required for the overall system was developed at Fraunhofer IOF and, in combination with the selected detector, achieves a spatial resolution of less than 20 m in the spectral range from 400 nm to 1700 nm.
Disperser for the ESA CO2M mission
The disperser splits the light reflected from the earth. Shown here is the disperser for the SWIR 2 channel.
ESA’s CO2M mission is designed to measure CO2 emissions worldwide in the future. For the mission, Fraunhofer IOF has developed a unique disperser for the onboard spectrometer. The disperser will be showcased for the first time at ILA 2026. It enables high-resolution, quantitative measurements of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, thereby providing reliable data for climate protection and monitoring. These high-precision measurements are made possible by the optical gratings built into the disperser, which were manufactured at Fraunhofer IOF in Jena. These gratings have a particularly high efficiency of >90% and a low polarization degree of <10%.
The CO2M mission is part of the European Copernicus program. It is one of six extension missions developed to expand the Earth observation capabilities of the Copernicus program. The series of missions is being implemented by ESA on behalf of the European Union.
Disclaimer: Views and opinion expressed are however those of the author(s) only and the European Commission and/or ESA cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained here.
ILA Berlin Speakers Corner – Hall B, Booth 240
Learn more about the latest developments at Fraunhofer IOF through a series of engaging presentations.
June 10, 1:30–1:45 p.m.
Florian Müller: “Ultra-precise optical systems for Earth observation - Optical Dispersers for the CO2M Instrument”
June 11, 2:30–2:45 p.m.
Dr. Peter Kühmstedt: “Optical 3D sensor systems for aerospace applications”
Keynote speech at the EPIC Technology Meeting
On the day before ILA Berlin, Dr. Stephanie Hesse-Ertelt will speak at the EPIC Technology Meeting on Photonics for Space and New Space at AIP.
June 9, 11–11:30 a.m.
Dr. Stephanie Hesse-Ertelt: “Optical Instrumentation for Various Earth Observation Missions and Beyond”
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