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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.

25 Feb 26
CEA demonstrates ‘dynamically-routed’ optical router for photonic interposers

ISSCC 2026 presentation shows 28 nm CMOS router achieving 18 ns frame-level path setup.

23 Feb 26
Taara launching photonics communications platform for high-speed internet

Silicon photonics-based approach to make its debut at MWC 2026 in Barcelona.

18 Feb 26
OncoRes closes funding round for breast cancer imaging system

Quantitative micro-elastography approach identifies cancerous tissues remaining after surgery.

17 Feb 26
Dxcover blood test boosts early detection of brain cancer

Liquid biopsy technique combines IR spectroscopy and AI for rapid analysis of samples.

09 Feb 26
Trumpf and Lidrotec accelerate laser wafer dicing for chip industry

Clean edges and 3x faster than regular sawing; process makes debut at Semicon Korea 2026.

04 Feb 26
Zeiss-led alliance to drive holographic windshield display mass-production

An “end-to-end supply chain solution” to be available to automotive OEMs.

28 Jan 26
PW2026: SPIE announces best new products at its 18th annual Prism Awards

Winners span lasers, quantum, sensors, optical materials, components, and XR technologies.

21 Jan 26
Leadoptik announces FDA approval for lung biopsy procedures

OCT-guided LIA device is "missing link in bronchoscopy workflow."

15 Jan 26
Kyocera develops meta-lens enabling wavelength-controlled focusing

Company has also created wearable aerial display that “reproduces images with natural depth perception”.

08 Jan 26
Fraunhofers to develop gas chromatograph system to spot bogus food products

To reduce costly, lengthy lab analyses and need for specialists to interpret complex data.

 
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