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06 Jun 13
Laser-driven neutrons detect nuclear booty

Los Alamos researchers show that laser-neutrons are a useful tool against nuclear smugglers.

05 Jun 13
UEF Institute of Photonics teams up with Luxexcel on 3D printing

Academic-commercial partnership to progress “3D printing” of optical components.

31 May 13
UVB LEDs ‘extend strawberry shelf life’

Studies show doubling of refrigerator storage time, says LED maker Sensor Electronic Technology.

28 May 13
Open Photonics partners Qualcomm on XPRIZE

$10 million 'Tricorder' competition expected to rely heavily on photonics technologies for health diagnostics.

22 May 13
Laser uranium enrichment project completes test phase

Technology demonstration step triggers milestone payment to Silex Systems.

15 May 13
LASER 2013: carmakers report on copper processing

Dual-laser approach uses green and infrared wavelengths to weld copper parts.

15 May 13
LASER 2013: moving towards 'smart' endoscopy

Surgeons tell an application panel about the tissue-discriminating tools that they need to move endoscopy to a new, smarter level.

14 May 13
LASER 2013: packed panel updated on advanced SSLs and fiber lasers

Focus on technologies, trends and markets leaves standing room only.

14 May 13
LASER 2013: Polybright workshop reviews laser polymer processing

Conference hears developments in emerging sector of laser welding of polymers.

14 May 13
LASER 2013: matching biophotonics with clinical needs

Panel session on “unmet needs” at Munich show highlights the wildly different challenges of diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

09 May 13
PowerPhotonic launches LightForge: micro-optics rapid fabrication service

Two week turnaround to manufacture custom designed micro-optics devices.

08 May 13
Optical asbestos detector boosts workplace safety

Portable, real-time airborne asbestos detector based on laser scattering, developed at UK's University of Hertfordshire.

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