'OPALS' system - launching on 16 March - will enable 50Mbit/s, later 1Gbit/s, transmissions from Earth orbit.

Versatile, rugged processor and scanner take analysis into field and production line.

“More efficient methods” of printing 3D objects from large spectrum of materials.

Now delivering hi-res astronomical images, probing early Universe.

Economical, disc-based optical technique from Spain adapted for diverse commercial applications.

Infrared scanning system spots hydrocarbon leak threats up to 500m away.

For identification and characterization of "circulating cancer cells".

Purdue University uses laser scattering to identify specific bacteria.

German optics giant's semiconductor technology unit captures first images of EUV photomasks with prototype system.

Many application areas moving away from traditional manufacturing towards generative 3D manufacturing on an industrial level.

Spectroscopic imaging technique based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering identifies bacteria.

Researchers from Australia's UWA triumph with new approach to breast cancer detection.