A selection of new launches and demonstrations from this week’s event in San Diego.

Separate agreements both aimed at 'revolutionizing' space communications with free-space optical networking.

German start-up K-Lens develops special conversion optics for photography and film applications.

Cameron Piron of Synaptive Medical sees advances in optics and computing power coming together to benefit patients.

BridgeSat is building a laser-based ground network to link with satellites in both low-Earth and geostationary orbits.

Fraunhofer IWS has developed laser-based "HeatPressCool-Integrative" process; replaces complex adhesive processes.

'MATISSE' system combines mid-infrared wavelengths captured by up to four different telescopes, providing astronomers with unprecedented image detail.

Denim giant says new digital production process for finishing distressed-look jeans will also cut chemical usage dramatically.

Spanish project uses diffuse correlation spectroscopy to observe blood vessels and oxygen supply.

Wearable photodynamic therapy system said to improve patient experience in addressing acne, psoriasis and AK.

With its wavelength of 940 nm, the Synios P2720 reduces distracting problem of red glow.

State-of-the-art systems able to distinguish between leaves and wood, and help monitor effects of climate change.