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25 Nov 25
Tampere University develops optical vortex beams as enabling technology...

...and Paul Scherrer Institute launches technology transfer center for assembly of optical components.

19 Nov 25
Finalists announced for 2026 SPIE Startup Challenge...

...and AR Alliance becomes new division of SPIE.

12 Nov 25
SmaraQ project will integrate quantum optics on chip for ‘next gen’ computers

Fraunhofer IAF, Qudora Tech, and AMO are co-developing new photonic components for ion-trap quantum computers.

11 Nov 25
ESO upgrades GRAVITY+ interferometry with new guide-star lasers

Project milestone unlocks greater observing power and wider sky coverage.

07 Nov 25
PHIX partners with Taiwan trio to advance high-speed optical engines

Plus: Sivers Semi partners with Poet; and photonic chip foundry CCRAFT gets Innosuisse support.

04 Nov 25
Umeå and China group develop ‘random’ laser made from bio-materials

Birch leaf and peanut kernel-based source could be a cheap, accessible tool for diagnostics and imaging.

30 Oct 25
Pensievision named winner of Luminate NY OPI Accelerator competition

Company awarded $1 million in investment; four further companies secure follow-on funding.

29 Oct 25
German Navy could be using Rheinmetall laser weapon ‘by 2029’

Announcement follows successful completion of trial phase at sea with MBDA.

27 Oct 25
Eli Beamlines’ L4 Aton Laser hits 5 petawatts output

Operating safely at this energy level is key for scaling up and for scientific experiments.

27 Oct 25
Prima retinal prosthesis tackles advanced macular degeneration

Stanford Medicine implant restores enough vision to allow reading of books and subway signs.

23 Oct 25
Aston receives £600,000 to tackle growing energy demands of data centers

Research at UK university to examine fiber optic networks and bismuth-doped fiber amplifiers.

21 Oct 25
Photonics21 and European industry campaign to secure photonics’ future

Photonics “big beasts” lead warning that Europe risks falling further behind China and US.

 
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