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18 Dec 24
imec group launches SWIR sensor with lead-free quantum dot photodiodes

Technology is a step toward “greener” IR imagers for autonomous driving, medical diagnostics.

18 Dec 24
Amplitude and Focused Energy agree $40 M high-energy laser deal for fusion

Aim is to develop two kilojoule-class high-rate lasers for new Focused Energy facility in San Francisco.

18 Dec 24
Aurora opens Bozeman lidar facility as Volvo begins Texas truck tests

Investment in historic photonics development location to support testing of 'FirstLight' sensing system.

18 Dec 24
ICFO near-IR platform sees details of thyroid pathologies

Platform incorporating diffuse optics assesses thyroid blood flow and neck anatomy from one probe.

17 Dec 24
Chip giants again back Ayar Labs for optical interconnects

AMD, Intel, and Nvidia return to join $155M series D funding round intended to revolutionize AI computing infrastructure.

17 Dec 24
Thermal imaging helps vehicle makers comply with U.S. standards

Flir and VSI Labs show how “Fed MVSS 127” assessment for emergency braking benefits from IR sensing, but some new cars fail.

17 Dec 24
Zeiss doubles down on research spending amid 'challenging' market

Continued strength of semiconductor lithography sector pushes sales to another new record.

17 Dec 24
University of Edinburgh blood test identifies breast cancer signs

Raman spectroscopy plus machine learning points to effective screening for multiple cancers.

12 Dec 24
KTU Lithuania and Japanese researchers develop silver nanolaser

Based on silver nanocubes; promises applications in medical diagnostics, data comms, security.

12 Dec 24
2025 SPIE-Franz Hillenkamp Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded to Morgan Fogarty…

…and Paul Corkum awarded American Physical Society’s 2025 APS Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research.

12 Dec 24
University of Cambridge surface imaging offers improved quality control

Directional reflectance microscopy assesses microstructures of safety-critical components.

11 Dec 24
IBM claims co-packaged optics ‘breakthrough’ for data centers

Polymer optical waveguide design achieves 5x reduction in power consumption when scaling GenAI.

Beam Shaping for Enhancing Electric Vehicle Welding Applications 23 Oct

PowerPhotonic

Demand for use of laser beam welding in the manufacture of EV batteries and fuel cells is increasing, with growth in demand expected. This white paper has featured a case study in which PowerPhotonic freeform beam shaping technology brings advances in key aspects of laser welding for EV applications: improving the weld process, making welds stronger and with lower spatter: ultimately making EV systems safer for all. Contact PowerPhotonic to start your collaborative journey to improved laser welding.

Free Manufacturing Readiness Checklist 16 Oct

Optikos

Is your build-to-print project build ready? Find out with this free Optikos Manufacturing Readiness Checklist. This checklist from Optikos Corporation is intended to be a planning tool to help you gauge the build-to-print readiness of your product. Download the checklist here

Measure How We See – The Way to Perfect Display Colors 28 Oct

ADMESY

In recent years new display technologies have emerged. OLED displays, TFT’s with quantum dot technology or laser projectors offer brighter and more saturated colors than possible before. To achieve consistent colors across different displays, colorimetric calibration of the displays is essential.

Embracing the future with smart manufacturing 11 Nov

Hamamatsu

Discover how integrated photodetectors and near-infrared LEDs impact factory automation to increase factory efficiency. Our recent publication offers an insightful exploration of the latest technologies advancing Industry 4.0, boosting productivity, and reducing operational costs. Enhance your manufacturing operations with better precision, safety, and reliability.

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