News from the optics and photonics industry
University of Exeter studies imaging of fungal diseases
Funding from Wellcome Trust will support new bioimaging tools to fight lethal pathogens.
01 April 2026
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 April 2026
Fraunhofer develops Laser Direct Plating to better protect metal moving parts
Improves wear- and corrosion-resistance for hydraulics, forming rollers, bearings.
01 April 2026
Laser-etched synthetic skin resists icing at -50 °C
Jiangsu University creates light-absorbing material for use in low temperature environments.
30 March 2026
LZH to study 3D printing of underwater steel
25 March 2026
imec installs advanced high NA EUV system
25 March 2026
AV unveils Locust X3 modular directed energy weapon...
25 March 2026
OFC 2026: new launches round-up, part II
19 March 2026
Mantis Space lands $10M for laser-based space 'grid'
18 March 2026
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