Finger navigation, cosmetic lasers and atomic clocks can help Oclaro to build a more balanced business, says corporate strategy boss Yves LeMaitre.

At its fifth annual meeting, the organization presented its vision for future photonics innovation to European Commissioner Neelie Kroes.

The UK's new technology and innovation centers will be called "Turing Centres", after the World War II code-breaker.

The European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) cautions the UK government to act very carefully to avoid creating market uncertainty.

With a best-ever attendance, warm sunshine and busy show floors, Photonics West 2011 reflected a strong mood of optimism.

Alliance between member society OSA and trade association OIDA to focus on lobbying government; memberships to remain separate entities.

Nine awards handed out at the glitzy Photonics West 2011 event represent the cutting edge in optics and photonics technologies.

Option exercised for contractor to build fourth geosynchronous satellite for the Space-Based Infared Systems program.

Photonics West attendees are invited to help shape the future direction of photonics through a new version of the seminal Harnessing Light report.

Your favorite articles included progress in laser fusion, implanted telescopes and new uses for forgotten laser materials.

As the competition hots up, new Osram Opto Semiconductors CEO Aldo Kamper says that the LED revolution is only just beginning.

European Commissioner Neelie Kroes will make a keynote address at the annual meeting of the Photonics21 European Technology Platform.