MIT system built largely from off-the-shelf parts is designed to work efficiently in daylight.

MIT group led by Peter So develops optical technique to reduce complications from misplaced anesthetic delivery.

Commercialization of 'HeartLight' system being finalized after successful 350-patient trial.

Component-maker Premium Aerotec installs laser AM systems from Concept Laser.

Mapping neuron activity in live animals is a key step for researchers, but now industry needs to play its part.

Based on the scale of exhibits and attendance, the optical communications sector is on the up.

As the giant optical comms expo, OFC, wraps up in Anaheim, CA, optics.org reviews some of the new silicon photonics developments.

Technology advances, acquisitions, and bulk applications have made the sector a focus of activity, says Barco's Bill Beck.

Michigan and EOS partner to additively-manufacture trachea from polymer. Other implants now in development.

Suite of photonics-based equipment, including the first laser retroreflector to be placed on the red planet, begins journey to Mars.

Multi-disciplinary panel session in San Francisco takes a snapshot of fast-moving additive manufacturing sector.

Ford, Mercedes and Volvo are among the major car firms with vehicles featuring smarter, miniaturized optical sensors.