...as Lockheed Martin and Ayar Labs collaborate to develop sensory platforms for military, based on optical I/O chips.

…and Lumentum expands its manufacturing operations and R&D in Slovenia.

New entity is intended to address “asymmetric threats” in the modern battlespace.

Developer of event-based sensors recently raised €50 million in series C round backed by Xiaomi and Saudi Aramco venture fund.

But 16% growth rate in 2021 expected to slow on macro uncertainty and work-through of stockpiled components.

Amsterdam startup has developed fiber-optic instruments for use in drug development and regenerative medicine.

Micro-optics and imaging firm posts sharp increase in annual revenues, thanks largely to Lighthouse Imaging acquisition.

MIT spin-out is developing a microscope platform for label-free imaging of human blood cells as they flow through capillaries.

Funds will accelerate development of headset-free display for enterprise and metaverse users.

Analyst report shows duo have cornered 80% of the market, largely thanks to Apple’s iPhones.

SPAC-funded lidar firm reducing headcount by around 30 as part of wider ‘streamlining’ effort to preserve cash.

Competition open to startups working in healthcare and ‘deep tech’ fields will take place during next year’s Photonics West event.