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12 Jun 25
Xcimer Energy completes first private-sector electron-beam excimer laser

Denver-based inertial fusion startup’s laser is first of its kind built by any organization in more than 20 years.

11 Jun 25
Trumpf presents solutions for all production stages at the Battery Show

Beam shaping safely welds heat exchangers; laser processing recycles valuable materials.

29 May 25
Coherent execs outline growth strategy

'Investor Day' presentations highlight market opportunities in both data centers and industrial laser applications.

27 May 25
Messe München previews World of Photonics Congress 2025

To host five conferences, 3,000 presentations, and two Nobel Laureates – Anne L'Huillier and Ferenc Krausz.

26 May 25
Hannover clusters PhoenixD and Quantum Frontiers win significant investment

Both LZH-connected groups to receive “several million euros” each for another seven years from funding body DFG.

22 May 25
Zeiss and Tesa partner on large-scale holographic technology

Agreement targets mass production of functional holographic films, with key aim being automotive windshields.

19 May 25
UK’s CLF laser facility achieves first light after £17 million transformation

Success for HiLUX “ultra infrared” laser; Artemis EUV system set to switch on later in 2025.

15 May 25
G&H boosts aerospace & defense capabilities with acquisition of Global Photonics

Deal follows opening of new Life Science Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York.

14 May 25
Laser World of Photonics 2025 ‘to set exhibitor record’

At least 1,350 companies from 43 countries will present in Munich, between June 24th-27th.

08 May 25
New €100 million Jenoptik fab officially opened in Dresden

“State-of-the-art plant” to manufacture of micro-optics for semiconductor sector.

11 Mar 25
Schott leads project SHARP to develop new mirrors for laser fusion

Partners include LZH, Layertec, Asphericon, 3DMicromac, OptiXfab, Cutting Edge Coatings, Robeko, and Fraunhofers.

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