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30 Sep 25
LightPath optimistic as demand for germanium-free infrared optics takes off

US-based provider of optical components and imaging systems cites border control and drone defense as key applications.

25 Sep 25
Quantum Computing Inc lands $500M

Private placement means US startup pursuing thin-film lithium niobate photonics now has $850M cash on its balance sheet.

25 Sep 25
Czech imaging firm Tescan gets into lasers with FemtoInnovations

Deal to acquire Connecticut startup will create new business unit dedicated to ultrafast laser technology.

24 Sep 25
IonQ claims quantum wavelength conversion breakthrough

Rapidly expanding US company finds a way to convert visible light to telecom wavelengths for long-distance quantum networking.

17 Sep 25
Cailabs set for expansion with €57M finance deal

Support from the European Investment Bank and private equity will aid roll-out of optical ground stations for satellite data links.

16 Sep 25
Hesai to boost R&D and manufacturing scale after $500M listing

Move to raise money on the Hong Kong stock exchange should see investment in production lines and robotics sensors.

11 Sep 25
Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale its tech for AI factories…

…and Lithuanian optics startup Astrolight wins €2.8 million seed funding.

10 Sep 25
PsiQuantum closes $1BN equity round

Developer of optical quantum computers prepares to break ground on utility-scale sites in Australia and the US.

09 Sep 25
Ayar to scale co-packaged optics with TSMC and AIchip

Partnership 'unlocks' high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for extended memory and computing resources.

09 Sep 25
MicroLED AR display developer Mojo lands $75M to help drive commercialization

Californian startup is developing a full-size GaN-on-silicon wafer platform for microLED fabrication.

04 Sep 25
LightPath boosted by potential $40M infrared camera system bookings

Florida firm's Nasdaq-listed stock price jumps to long-time high on news of major purchase order.

03 Sep 25
Buyer sought for M Squared Lasers

Administrators explore options to sell business and key assets as the UK firm ceases trading.

 
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