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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.

02 Sep 25
Singapore's MetaOptics looks to raise cash for metalens development

Startup working on tunable and rectangular components is hoping to realize S$4M through local stock market listing.

28 Aug 25
Thermal imaging and sensing sector hits $7 billion milestone, driven by China

Yole highlights regional market dynamics; new event at CIOE 2025 to focus on thermal imaging developments.

28 Aug 25
Inertia Enterprises formed to commercialize fusion energy

Founders include Twilio ex-CEO Jeff Lawson, fusion target designer Andrea Kritcher, and fusion plant designer Mike Dunne.

27 Aug 25
UK venture group acquires microLED developer Plessey

Expansion planned after Chinese tech manufacturer Goertek finances Haylo Labs takeover with $100M loan.

26 Aug 25
Lockheed Martin aims to source germanium from Korean metals producer

Memorandum of understanding plans for China-free supply of critical element for thermal imagers and night-vision goggles.

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