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04 Dec 24
G&H hopeful of 2025 rebound

UK photonics company says recovery in industrial and medical laser markets is taking longer than previously expected.

03 Dec 24
SatVu gears up for 2025 launches with £10M equity round

Space-based thermal imaging startup also bolstered by insurance payout following ‘HotSat-1’ setback.

28 Nov 24
POET takes control of Chinese venture

Canadian developer of photonic integrated circuits explores contract manufacturing options in Malaysia.

26 Nov 24
Hesai heads for profit as shipments soar

Chinese maker of automotive lidar sensors expects to post net earnings of $20M in closing quarter of 2024.

20 Nov 24
Exosens eyes further expansion with Noxant deal

French imaging and analytical technology group aiming to add MWIR camera specialist to growing portfolio.

20 Nov 24
Element Six backs newcomer Lightsynq with diamond color centers

Startup raises $18M; aims to aid efforts to scale quantum computers with interconnects based on synthetic diamond.

13 Nov 24
nLight finalizes 50kW laser design for air defense

Fiber laser firm says it recently began delivering key components for high-power weapon source.

12 Nov 24
IonQ to advance quantum computers with NKT Photonics and imec

US-based developer of trapped ion systems eyes new fiber lasers and chip-scale photonics in shift away from bulk optics.

12 Nov 24
Jenoptik pushes back 2025 sales target

Weak automotive market and delayed semiconductor equipment upturn weigh on order intake.

08 Nov 24
Lumentum reports positive first quarter results and outlook

CEO Alan Lowe explained firm’s “three-pronged strategy” to grow cloud data center business.

07 Nov 24
Hamamatsu announces acquisition of BAE Systems’ Imaging Solutions

Rebranded as Fairchild Imaging, purchase is intended to strengthen opto-semiconductor segment, and boost growth.

07 Nov 24
AI momentum boosts Coherent as CEO looks to raise margins

Photonics giant posts higher sales revenues amid continued strong demand for high-speed data center transceivers.

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