Mitigating impact of atmospheric turbulence leads to improved ground-space laser communications.

Researchers at Hubei Optical Fundamental Research Center claim “safer” quantum-secured networks for AI era.

Photonics “big beasts” lead warning that Europe risks falling further behind China and US.

€1 million in European funding will help bring handheld medical device to market.

Funding to to drive uptake of Barcelona firm’s CV-QKD cybersecurity technology.

Autofluorescence plus white-light approach could support early detection and referral decisions.

EU-funded project testing novel approach to reveal finer detail in the eye than before.

USP laser forms and structures via ablation then polishes tool surfaces in single clamping operation.

Electrowetting prism steers laser without moving mechanical parts.

Technique could accelerate development of materials in demand for GPS systems, solar panels.

A round up of investment and take-overs from sectors as diverse as military sensing, components, and machine vision.

“Trading momentum sustained during second half of the financial year that ended in September 2025,” states firm.