Industrial laser vendors, machine tool firms, and battery makers discuss the latest progress in Munich.

Israeli startup has previously deployed VCSELs in its CMOS-based infrared imagers for cars and industrial robots.

Device integrates LEDs, electrodes, thermal sensors and microfluidic channels.

Collaboration between Pratt & Whitney and Virginia Tech researchers said to represent 'major step forward' in engine metrology.

Third of six observation units capturing 512 bands in the short-wave infrared spectrum arrives in orbit.

...as Airforce Research Lab completes flight tests for directed energy laser system beam director.

Fraunhofer IOF led project MaMeK; compact projection system can be integrated into any car.

Multiplexing approach allows quantum key distribution signals to co-exist with classical signals at distances up to 70 km.

LCM Optical Semiconductor tech for robotics and autonomous systems suited to industrial automation.

Expands access to client firms to advanced testing capabilities for prototypes.

Reducing platform's dimensions should allow new end uses and enhance productivity.

SEMTRASOL project is focusing on PV technology with adjustable absorption properties.