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31 Dec 12
Sumitomo Electric certified to mass-produce 'Thunderbolt' optical cables

Japanese firm is first to receive clearance from Intel to make cables for 30 meter data transmission.

28 Dec 12
LG set to launch laser TV

Korean electronics firm to unveil giant 100-inch laser-projected screen at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

19 Dec 12
Laser marking systems boosts wiremaking efficiency

French company Laselec develops system to cut manufacturing waste.

19 Dec 12
US Army tests infrared road clearance system

“SCISSOR-G” system prototype uses sensor technology initially developed for aerial threat detection.

12 Dec 12
Precious metals boost performance of LEDs, chips

Copper, gold and tin-based deposition processes aid manufacture, functionality of integrated electronics devices.

07 Dec 12
JK targets remote welding with 3 kW fiber laser

UK-headquartered subsidiary of GSI Group also has plans to launch a 6 kW version next year.

06 Dec 12
IQE bags laser order; hits CPV cell production milestone

Advanced semiconductor wafer foundry is boosted by progress in two photonics applications.

04 Dec 12
Iridex laser delivery system gets transatlantic clearance

Multi-spot “TxCell” system is designed to improve laser treatment of serious retinal diseases.

04 Dec 12
European EUV developments are 'world beaters'

German and Dutch researchers and companies are refining short wavelength techniques that promise innovative chips and applications.

28 Nov 12
Fraunhofer unveils additive manufacturing breakthroughs

A new software system and a deal with Daimler promote incorporation of the technology into manufacturing cycles.

28 Nov 12
Lockheed laser downs rocket targets

US defense contractor’s 10 kW fiber laser system is latest to demonstrate real-world potential.

28 Nov 12
OptaSense supplies pipeline security technology to Iraq

The company's distributed fiber sensing system will be installed along a 180 km oil pipeline corridor.

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