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31 Oct 24
Focused Energy to build laser fusion development facility near San Francisco

$65 million investment in Bay Area intended to build on NIF breakthrough achieved in 2022.

31 Oct 24
German partners launch DioHELIOS project as part of the Fusion 2040 program

To boost performance of high-power laser diodes, a key component of future fusion power plants.

24 Oct 24
Lynred completes space sensor contract for ESA’s Meteosat Third Generation Mission

Delivery of final infrared detector flight models to Thales Alenia Space wraps up 20-year program.

23 Oct 24
SPIE Photonics West 2025 now open for registration

Networking and Nobel laureates complement technical program and exhibitions.

23 Oct 24
Infinera extends CHIPS Act funding to $93 million...

...and U Michigan develops pulsed, helical laser to control optical communications.

22 Oct 24
Colorado State University breaks ground on laser fusion facility

ATLAS research and development center scheduled to be completed by mid-2026.

16 Oct 24
Giant Magellan Telescope begins primary mirror support system testing

World’s largest optical mirror successfully installed on support system prototype for the first time to validate telescope’s extraordinary performance.

10 Oct 24
VISION 2024 Industry Award presented to Toshiba Teli

Novel method for surface flaw detection on glossy and flat materials impressed the jury, out of more than 60 entries.

09 Oct 24
VISION 2024: VDMA declares German machine vision industry will ‘decline by 10%’

Association’s MV department expects national decline in sales for image processing sector in 2024.

07 Oct 24
SPIE Photonics Summit highlights business opportunities with US Government

Third annual meet-up in Washington DC brings together big hitters from industry and policy-makers.

03 Oct 24
Arizona opens new home for the Center for Quantum Engineering

Wyant College of Optical Sciences has moved the CQN into the new “quantum floor”.

02 Oct 24
Lumicell develops novel flexible endoscope for Barrett's esophagus

Combination of fluorescence and reflected light imaging will help spot precancerous condition.

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