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07 Nov 24
New lab at University of Central Florida focuses on ‘healing power of light’

To provide opportunities for students, researchers, and physicians to do interdisciplinary research.

07 Nov 24
Hamamatsu announces acquisition of BAE Systems’ Imaging Solutions

Rebranded as Fairchild Imaging, purchase is intended to strengthen opto-semiconductor segment, and boost growth.

07 Nov 24
AI momentum boosts Coherent as CEO looks to raise margins

Photonics giant posts higher sales revenues amid continued strong demand for high-speed data center transceivers.

06 Nov 24
Teledyne agrees to buy Excelitas aerospace and defense divisions for $710 million…

…and acquires optoelectronics systems developer Micropac for $57.3 million.

06 Nov 24
Poland’s ICTER advances two-photon vision

New approach offers great potential for ophthalmic diagnostics and AR/VR applications.

06 Nov 24
Siloton OCT photonic chip takes sub-surface image of human retina

Miniaturized OCT platform should improve diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

06 Nov 24
New UK air defense laser engages multiple missiles at once

RAF pilots closer to being equipped with laser system, after successful live-fire trials in Sweden.

05 Nov 24
EU project Hyperimage developing hyperspectral camera

Paired with AI and drones, system could boost farm yields by 20%, while cutting costs, and producing less waste.

05 Nov 24
AI data center build-out continues to drive record sales at Fabrinet

Photonics contract manufacturer smashes prior guidance as quarterly revenues top $800M for the first time.

04 Nov 24
MIT microparticles deliver phototherapy and chemotherapy

Multimodal light-activated cancer therapy would benefit patients in need of recurring treatments.

31 Oct 24
Focused Energy to build laser fusion development facility near San Francisco

$65 million investment in Bay Area intended to build on NIF breakthrough achieved in 2022.

31 Oct 24
German partners launch DioHELIOS project as part of the Fusion 2040 program

To boost performance of high-power laser diodes, a key component of future fusion power plants.

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