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27 Feb 25
IonQ set to acquire ID Quantique

Quantum computing firm signs deal to gain controlling stake in the Swiss quantum networking pioneer.

27 Feb 25
PsiQuantum claims silicon photonics breakthrough for quantum computing

Nature paper details manufacturable platform with silicon nitride waveguides and barium titanate switches.

26 Feb 25
RoboSense delivers millionth lidar unit, equips Qinglong humanoid robot

Manufacturer Humanoid Robot intends Qinglong for general purpose use and open source development.

26 Feb 25
French team reports novel orange laser

Paper claims the first diode-pumped samarium laser emitting in the visible range.

26 Feb 25
First Solar sues Jinko over 'TOPCon' technology acquired via TetraSun

US photovoltaics company also agrees licensing deal with Talon PV and issues positive sales outlook for 2025.

25 Feb 25
Marine Biological Laboratory images cell components in full 3D

Combination of polarized and light-sheet methods reveals unexpected cellular coordination.

25 Feb 25
Evaluation of low-level light therapy assists Alzheimer's research

Chinese project develops optical imaging technique to monitor plaque aggregation.

25 Feb 25
Dublin spin-out seeks funding for 'shape-shifting' lens

LirOptic says that its solid-state but tunable component can meet the evolving demands of smartphones and AR/VR devices.

25 Feb 25
Exail to build ultra-stable laser for gravitational wave observatory

French photonics firm wins contract to deliver source for Laser Interferometer Space Antenna's ground station.

24 Feb 25
HySpex secures hyperspectral camera contract with European Space Agency

Aim is to make methane detection technology more widely accessible, with 'off-the-shelf' satellite imaging payload.

24 Feb 25
Quantum dots meet perovskite with UbiQD deal to buy BlueDot

New Mexico startup UbiQD acquires key assets belonging to the University of Washington spin-out.

20 Feb 25
STMicroelectronics to ramp new silicon photonics process

Chip giant's first PIC products to provide customers with independent volume supply of two key components for optical modules.

 
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