Notable discoveries include that the Earth and Moon are slowly drifting apart – at “fingernail growth” rate.

Photonic component maker recovers from Covid-related constraints; reports strong demand across its communications portfolio.

Indiana University and partners develop new route to fluorescent polymers.

Automotive lidar specialist Ibeo will deploy VCSELs for ‘Level 3’ semi-autonomous driving in cars built by China’s Great Wall Motors.

Imaging platform allows new study of cardiac biomechanics.

Consortium led by Fraunhofer ILT completes Scancut project to enable laser cutting of thin-walled metal strips.

Pressurizing gas method can be applied to any wavelength from infrared to ultraviolet, and to any gas.

Orders for equipment used to screen people for elevated skin temperature remain at high levels.

Light & Production division business slumps due to pandemic; but some positive demand from semiconductor industry and public sector.

Combined group to offer lasers for medical, electronics, academic and luxury goods markets.

A round-up of this week's coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry.

Build-out of 5G networks and related handsets helps fiber and semiconductor laser firm to post highest-ever quarterly revenues.