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16 Apr 25
TU Graz detects nanoplastics in body fluids

Process combining Raman with optofluidic force induction now being applied to ophthalmology.

15 Apr 25
Omnivision launches smart phone sensor that takes ‘movie-grade’ video

High dynamic range of 110 dB is said by developer to be “best in the industry”.

10 Apr 25
LightPath wins initial $2.2 million IR camera contract for U.S. Navy...

...and Poland’s Vigo Photonics and PCO partner to develop cooled infrared detector arrays for military.

08 Apr 25
Northwestern University controls pacemaker with wearable light source

Design of world's smallest pacemaker will suit fragile hearts of newborn babies.

01 Apr 25
Hannover Fair: LZH partnership gives insights into AI in photonics and AM

While partnership with Jade University yields new take on hydrogen production.

01 Apr 25
University of Missouri simplifies lidar assessment of road traffic

Single lidar system and AI analysis could remove need for multiple light sources.

26 Mar 25
InSiDe project applies laser vibrometry to cardiovascular disease

Development of silicon photonics-based device moves on to clinical feasibility studies.

20 Mar 25
Trumpf to present AI-enhanced laser cutting system at InTech

“Cutting Assistant” uses AI to determine parameters; can be fitted to all 6 kW+ TruLasers.

12 Mar 25
iToBoS project improves early detection of skin cancer

Fraunhofer HHI and partners develop full-body scanner linked to AI diagnostic platform.

06 Mar 25
Zeiss launches Lightfield 4D microscopy for ‘instant volumetric high-speed imaging’

Novel technology specified to “redefine how researchers observe living organisms”.

06 Mar 25
IBAIA develops multi-sensing platform monitoring water pollution

EU project will help meet goals of European Green Deal

05 Mar 25
Spire achieves two-way laser communication between satellites in space

Company to launch further satellites with optical inter-satellite link tech on Transporter-13 Rideshare Mission.

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