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15 Jul 25
Harvard and Vienna invent tunable laser chip using rings to emit multiple wavelengths

New device could replace existing sources that face tradeoffs in accuracy, range, and cost.

15 Jul 25
EC invests €5.6 M in laser to create film surfaces inspired by shark skin...

...and Photonics21 urges industry members to engage in Board of Stakeholders election 2025.

15 Jul 25
University of Arizona brings precision medicine within reach of more patients

Optical microscopy and AI could make personalized pancreatic cancer treatment faster, more affordable.

15 Jul 25
Dai Nippon Printing targets co-packaged optics research in Eindhoven

Facility due to open in September will represent the Japanese firm's first overseas research center.

14 Jul 25
STMicroelectronics and Metalenz partner to drive metasurface optics adoption

Applications include smart phone, lidar and camera assist, robotics, gesture recognition, and object detection.

14 Jul 25
2026 SPIE Prism Awards open for outstanding photonics developments

Winners, showing excellence in photonics, to be announced in January at Photonics West.

10 Jul 25
QuiX Quantum secures €15 million to deliver ‘universal’ photonic quantum computer

Dutch quantum developer accelerates towards large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

09 Jul 25
Solar power adoption across Europe on the rise during 2025 – Fraunhofer ISE report

But total renewable power generation was down 3.8% due to smaller input from wind.

09 Jul 25
IonQ agrees billion-dollar equity deal

Quantum computing and networking startup sells stock at premium to current market valuation.

09 Jul 25
Trinity College Dublin hosts Ireland's first BioBrillouin microscope

Broader application of Brillouin technique will reveal viscoelastic properties of tissues.

08 Jul 25
Scripps Oceanography microscope studies coral health and behavior

BUMP platform gives color and fluorescence data from underwater observations.

08 Jul 25
Duke develops surgical microscope offering precise 3D imaging with 48 tiny cameras

FiLM-Scope takes lightfield technology into the operating room for better accuracy and real-time depth sensing.

Greener Industry with Advanced Gas Detection 01 Jul

Hamamatsu Photonics Europe

Hamamatsu Photonics is advancing industrial sustainability with cutting-edge infrared solutions tailored for real-time emissions monitoring. Supporting critical applications such as continuous emissions monitoring systems and leak detection and repair programs, Hamamatsu’s photonics technology enables industries to meet strict environmental regulations while improving detection accuracy, operational efficiency, and responsiveness in emission control.

Distribution of light means the distribution of information: the use of piezo technology for optical fiber switches 29 May

piezosystem jena GmbH

Discover the future of optical signal processing: piezoelectric fiber optic switches enable ultra-fast, precise and energy-efficient switching of light signals, for example for bundling process currents. Ideal for quality assurance, measurement technology and laser technology - with minimal signal loss and maximum reliability. Benefit from a compact design, long service life and the latest innovations for demanding applications in research and industry.

Identifying Optical Materials with Precision Accuracy 04 Mar

Knight Optical

Precision accuracy is a critical necessity with any optical component. Rigorous testing to ensure strict compliance with given requirements will always be essential; it is a vitally important demand within any industry sector. Dimensional, surface profiling and optical performance testing are significant aspects of this process, but an additional layer of assurance and quality can be achieved with the use of material verification, employing methods such as refractive index, density testing and transmission measurement. This White Paper explores advanced techniques for precise optical material verification, overcoming the limitations of traditional testing methods.

Choosing the best spectrometer for NIR OCT 02 Apr

Wasatch Photonics

Near infrared optical coherence tomography has traditionally been limited to imaging depths of just a few millimeters, but with our expanded line of OCT spectrometers, up to 12 mm is possible. In this tech note, we explore and compare three different drop-in spectrometer models designed to serve a wide range of resolution, depth, and size requirements in NIR OCT imaging.

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