Focus switches to reduced US program after Japanese shutdown narrows market; Silex hopes for resumption when conditions pick up.

Leicester, UK-led project opens the door to development of novel nano-materials.

Shown at July's Integrated Photonics Research meet in San Diego; Belgian R&D center's next fab-runs in fall 2014 now open for registration.

Research project at Caltech shows terahertz oscillations possible for diverse electronics applications.

Discovery promises novel synthetic bioadhesives for medical implants, micro-electronics.

Much-trailed $350 accessory puts infrared imaging hardware in the hands of the consumer.

Laser light modulates properties of copper-based superconductor, in Italian-led R&D project.

Swiss and German laser lightshow specialists join forces.

UK's TruLife Optics launches device for augmented reality devices; hologram technology creates industry-disruptive applications.

Technique for faster welding using a 16kW disk laser under development at Laser Zentrum Hannover.

Use of iSTAR platform in criminal trial proves benefits of new approach to 360-degree images and video.

Brighter, more economical illumination of art and treasures; Osram board is rejigged.