BiOS Expo news and updates from San Francisco as new VR/AR conference pulls in the crowds.

Optoelectronics Research Centre to link with universities, industry partners to develop people and skills associated with fabrication of photonics devices.

Selected startups to present their photonics ideas to panel during SPIE Photonics West for share of the $85,000 in prizes.

Solar Energy Industries Association slams White House decision to impose 30% tariffs on imported solar cells and panels.

Lockheed Martin confirms that scan-and-stare sensors payload is communicating with US Air Force following Florida launch.

University of Glasgow professor led development of suspended mirror technology used by LIGO and Virgo facilities.

Announces measures to tackle sale of unsafe pointers – following last month’s Misuse of Lasers bill.

Proliferation of the laser ranging technology in Las Vegas, as multiple developers showcase autonomous vehicle utility.

Australian Renewable Energy Agency announces new funding round at UNSW’s new Solar Industrial Research Facility in Sydney.

Analyst quantifies impact of digital lighting revolution on emissions from power plants.

New devices are tailored to particular applications; from chips to ready-to-use systems.

Under proposed new law, directing a laser at aircraft, road vehicles or ships could lead to a prison sentence, an unlimited fine – or both.