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

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

24 Mar 26
Duke University uses OCT and AI for new glimpse into wound healing

Custom-built imaging platform accurately measures progress of healing over time.

24 Mar 26
University of Warwick applies terahertz imaging to real-time diagnostics

A compact platform could help translate THz technology into clinics.

19 Mar 26
OFC 2026: new launches round-up, part II

Another selection of significant announcements from the optical communications expo in Los Angeles.

18 Mar 26
How Ukraine is developing battlefield-proven fiber-optic drones

In UAV strike and reconnaissance operations, optical communication systems are delivering a decisive advantage.

12 Mar 26
OFC 2026 to showcase high-speed optical networking and interoperability

“Sold-out exhibition, as AI-driven network demand fuels surge of major product debuts and breakthroughs.”

09 Mar 26
Fraunhofer ILT and Cailabs partner on wire-based laser material deposition

Cailabs is contributing new compact process head based on its MPLC beam shaping technology.

05 Mar 26
IPG Photonics, PPG and Whirlpool partner to commercialize laser powder curing

To enable faster, more energy-efficient curing than conventional processes.

05 Mar 26
Anello Photonics and Mythos AI collaborate on marine sensing solutions

Aim is to advance resilient navigation for maritime autonomy.

03 Mar 26
Keck Medicine laser therapy improves survival rate for brain cancer

Laser modifies blood-brain barrier to enhance efficacy of medication fighting disease.

02 Mar 26
University of Basel optimizes laser cutting of bone for faster surgery

Varying beam shape lets laser cut bone deeper than previously possible.

25 Feb 26
U.S. Navy approves Raytheon’s StormBreaker ‘smart’ weapon for Super Hornets

“Tri-mode” seeker – laser, infrared, and mm wave radar – enables missile to strike targets in all weathers.

 
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