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06 Feb 25
InP output triples as Coherent sales bounce on AI demand

Photonics and materials company reports record-breaking quarter as sales beat prior guidance.

05 Feb 25
ICFO diffuse optics improves blood transfusion monitoring

Hybrid optical system observes blood flow and oxygen levels for patient safety.

05 Feb 25
Fraunhofer IMWS microlenses help slow development of myopia

Laser swelling technique modifies surface of eyeglass lenses to create surface structures at low cost.

05 Feb 25
Industrial laser sales aid Fabrinet push

Contract manufacturer reports a jump in demand as data center boom continues to dominate wider business.

05 Feb 25
University of Crete creates "uncrackable" optical encryption

Combination of holograms and AI enhances security for currencies, healthcare, communications.

04 Feb 25
MicroLEDs could benefit as VueReal wins series C funding

Canadian firm says $40.5 million round will help its partners integrate microLEDs in commercial production.

04 Feb 25
Lumentum appoints Michael Hurlston as new CEO

Current Synaptics boss is set to replace the retiring Alan Lowe later this week.

03 Feb 25
Schott wins SPIE Catalyst Award for glass production trials with hydrogen gas

Industrial-scale first as 100% hydrogen used to produce optical glass without compromising quality.

03 Feb 25
Omnitron lands $13M for step-scanning MEMS mirror

Los Angeles startup's 'microelectromechanical origami' expected to find applications in data centers, lidar, and XR headsets.

03 Feb 25
ASML bounces back on strong bookings

Confidence in AI boom remains solid as company delivers record revenues in latest quarter, and for 2024 overall.

30 Jan 25
Photonics West Show Daily: Thursday issue

SPhotonix brings 'Superman' memory tech to optics applications.

29 Jan 25
Photonics West Show Daily: Wednesday issue

How to build a quantum workforce.

Measure How We See – The Way to Perfect Display Colors 28 Oct 2024

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.

Beam Shaping for Enhancing Electric Vehicle Welding Applications 23 Oct 2024

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 2024

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

Advancing Beam Shaping in the 2 µm Spectral Window 07 Feb

Hamamatsu Photonics Europe

Precision is crucial in laser technology, with advancements in beam shaping, essential for enhancing efficiency. Explore the capabilities, applications, and technical specifications of Hamamatsu Photonics’ Liquid Crystal on Silicon Spatial Light Modulator (LCOS-SLM) X15213-19. Optimized for Thulium lasers and designed specifically for the 1850-2050 nm spectral range, explore how this technology has the potential to transform industrial and medical applications.

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