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10 Jun 25
Two US-based optics firms reveal manufacturing expansion plans

LaCroix Precision Optics invests $14M in Arkansas; Precision Optics Corp expands production in Massachusetts.

04 Jun 25
Pasqal and IonQ extend photonics expertise for quantum systems

Paris-based Pasqal acquires PIC developer Aeponyx; IonQ adds diamond-based interconnect startup Lightsynq.

04 Jun 25
Defense demand pushes up G&H profits

UK-listed optics and photonics firm reports strong demand for components used in ring laser gyroscopes.

03 Jun 25
AMD gets into co-packaged optics with Enosemi deal

Chip giant aiming to develop a variety of photonics and co-packaged optics solutions for future AI computing systems.

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
Hesai claims patent battle win as lidar sales continue to soar

Chinese firm says case brought by rival Ouster two years ago has been dismissed; meanwhile revenues rise a further 50%.

27 May 25
Zeiss ponders job cuts in subdued outlook

Optics giant says economic uncertainty may also result in overtime reductions and shorter working hours.

21 May 25
LIS Technologies targets proprietary lasers with latest funding round

Laser isotope separation specialist is working on 5.3 µm sources for uranium enrichment.

20 May 25
Luminar CEO resigns following inquiry

Company founder Austin Russell departs the automotive lidar pioneer; private equity advisor Paul Ricci appointed as replacement.

20 May 25
Wi-Charge gets $20M to scale infrared wireless chargers

Tel Aviv startup says series C venture round includes support from European Innovation Council Fund.

19 May 25
Aeva reports improved Q1 2025 results and announces collaborations

The 4D lidar company cuts deals with sensor firms SICK and LMI Technologies, as well as Airbus.

15 May 25
MicroLED interconnect developer Avicena raises $65M in Series B Funding

To support development of low power optical interconnects for AI data centers and memory fabrics.

 
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