Focus is on smart manufacturing and automation based on optical and photonic technologies.

China drives market as global PV generating capacity approaches the terawatt level.

Carlo Rizzuto, Director General ELI-DC, gives an update on latest developments at Eastern Europe's high energy laser facilities.

Following success of year-long festival in 2015, IDL aims to promote and share the benefits of light projects worldwide.

Carol Monaghan MP, who has a degree in laser physics and optoelectronics, says exit from European Union presents major concerns for the UK’s photonics industry.

Frank Brückner and Mirko Riede (IWS) and Dan Roth-Fagaraseanu (RR) win 2018 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize of the Year.

US foundry offers small companies a unique asset: sharing a multi-project wafer (MPW) on a state-of-the-art production line.

Collaboration with Volkswagen and Scansonic delivers improved brazing process for auto industry.

Zhujun Shi awarded top score for her presentation on metamaterial-based waveguide displays.

Multi-purpose QCL gas spectrometers and vital sign monitors inside MRI scanners among the optical technologies transferring out of European labs.

European Commission and industry commitment means Europe has not ‘missed the quantum train’.

Directed energy weapons are ideal for the military but more development and investment is needed, says Trey Obering in a defense plenary in Orlando.