Fiber-optic technology will provide active combustion control with direct pressure and temperature measurements in hot engine environments.

FDA approval for Second Sight system will allow testing of its ability to assist blind individuals.

Combination of fluorescein and microscope filter should help neurosurgeons see smaller blood vessels more clearly.

Australian study on cow embryos suggests that the photonics technology could improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in both animals and humans.

Japanese start-up FOVE partners with Osram OS to develop infrared-driven eye-tracking VR headset.

Research center showcasing photonics systems at broadcasting and electronics fairs IBC and IFA, in September.

Combination of Jabil’s optics and algorithmic awareness software from partner eyeSight will reduce accidents, claims US firm.

High-speed laser material deposition technique is first certified for use by Dutch hydraulics manufacturer.

Capacity of 118.5 terabits/s achieved with 125µm-diameter fiber – promising simple mass-production.

Low costs, hedged risk and versatility support wider use of technology in Earth observation applications.

New optics to widen field of view critical to next-generation virtual reality, says Oculus research lead.

University of Liverpool project also indicates uses of OCT in industrial quality assurance.