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01 Apr 26
AR Alliance grows as Meta launches prescription 'AI' eyewear

Big-hitters including ams-Osram, Infinera, Kyocera, Seagate, and Ushio join SPIE's development ecosystem.

01 Apr 26
University of Exeter studies imaging of fungal diseases

Funding from Wellcome Trust will support new bioimaging tools to fight lethal pathogens.

01 Apr 26
Fraunhofer develops Laser Direct Plating to better protect metal moving parts

Improves wear- and corrosion-resistance for hydraulics, forming rollers, bearings.

01 Apr 26
Monarch lands $55M for 'quantum light engines'

Californian startup has developed integrated photonics systems aimed at a variety of quantum applications.

01 Apr 26
Swiss group achieves ‘record’ 30% efficiency for triple-junction solar cells

Approach by EPFL and CSEM combines two thin-film perovskite cells and one silicon cell.

01 Apr 26
Lumentum to fabricate InP lasers at refurbished US fab

6-inch wafer diameter production line in North Carolina will ramp to volume for data center applications in 2028.

30 Mar 26
Vigo Photonics acquires InfraRed Associates for $ 8.4 million

Deal intended to expand Vigo’s presence in US adding capabilities in defense, industry, and medical.

30 Mar 26
Fraunhofer ILT: the era of multi-kilowatt lasers has begun

Preview of AKL Conference 2026, which includes sessions on high power lasers and novelapplications.

30 Mar 26
Laser-etched synthetic skin resists icing at -50 °C

Jiangsu University creates light-absorbing material for use in low temperature environments.

26 Mar 26
Mojo Vision gains $17.5 M investment from Future Ventures...

...and Mojo and Marvell partner to develop high-density microLED connectivity.

26 Mar 26
Jenoptik forecasts profitable 2026 after ‘difficult’ 2025…

…as firm announces its new CEO will be Dominic Dorfner from Semikron Danfoss.

26 Mar 26
Caltech creates nanoscale metal structures for medical, space applications

Two-photon lithography process leads to enhanced physical properties.

 
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