MBDA-led consortium aiming for field trials in 2019 and future deployment on Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers.

First prototype component to be produced from two different metal alloys using laser additive technique.

Engineers at the Japanese firm push single-photon encryption method with new high-speed detectors.

Fraunhofer IWS develops flexible laser materials processing and control system for metals, polymers and more.

Photonics-heavy head-up display solution offers interactive gaming, allowing users to play SteamVR games.

Results from European consortium could reduce the risk of brain lesions in preterm babies.

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.