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.

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.