Developer of compact confocal systems seeks collaborators for new biomedical applications.

Trove of data made available by the Environment Agency should also prove useful for archaeology, civil engineering and more.

SOMBRERO project from UC Riverside and Mexican universities develops a transparent skull implant.

Mauna Kea's confocal laser endomicroscope could now be used in millions of cancer surgeries, says the French company.

All relevant laser technologies for additive manufacturing now available from one source, says firm.

ONR funding for Navy laser weapon could extend to $91m; follows successful USS Ponce trials.

University of Michigan Medical School team is the latest to evaluate the utility of Raman spectroscopy for the operating room.

Laser and moving mirror creates large-scale, stereoscopic images outdoors. Developers seeking commercial partners.

Simple and quick test of stone chemistry supports better patient care.

Fraunhofer-devised method halves energy bill by removing need for oven and vacuum technologies.

Firm is latest to offer scrap dealers and others a hand-held laser tool for instant chemical analysis of metals.

Custom multispectral sensors scheduled for manufacture by 2017; benefits for agriculture.