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01 Apr 26
Swiss group achieves ‘record’ 30% efficiency for triple-junction solar cells

Approach by EPFL and CSEM combines two thin-film perovskite cells and one silicon cell.

01 Apr 26
Lumentum to fabricate InP lasers at refurbished US fab

6-inch wafer diameter production line in North Carolina will ramp to volume for data center applications in 2028.

30 Mar 26
Vigo Photonics acquires InfraRed Associates for $ 8.4 million

Deal intended to expand Vigo’s presence in US adding capabilities in defense, industry, and medical.

30 Mar 26
Fraunhofer ILT: the era of multi-kilowatt lasers has begun

Preview of AKL Conference 2026, which includes sessions on high power lasers and novelapplications.

30 Mar 26
Laser-etched synthetic skin resists icing at -50 °C

Jiangsu University creates light-absorbing material for use in low temperature environments.

26 Mar 26
Mojo Vision gains $17.5 M investment from Future Ventures...

...and Mojo and Marvell partner to develop high-density microLED connectivity.

26 Mar 26
Jenoptik forecasts profitable 2026 after ‘difficult’ 2025…

…as firm announces its new CEO will be Dominic Dorfner from Semikron Danfoss.

26 Mar 26
Caltech creates nanoscale metal structures for medical, space applications

Two-photon lithography process leads to enhanced physical properties.

25 Mar 26
AV unveils Locust X3 modular directed energy weapon...

…and Kopin wins more U.S. Government funding for military microLED displays.

25 Mar 26
imec installs advanced high NA EUV system

Describing it as “major milestone toward propelling industry into the Ångstrom era”.

25 Mar 26
LZH to study 3D printing of underwater steel

AI will assist in efficient repairs to damaged submerged steel structures.

25 Mar 26
Advanced Navigation gains $110 M funding to target autonomous systems sector

As demand for non-GPS positioning, navigation, and timing tech “reaches an all-time high”.

 
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