2024 has been an exciting year in photonics, even if some of the predicted concerns have come true. Forecasting is challenging, and along with some uncertainty for manufacturing, new technologies are emerging as focus shifts to the new year.
BY ANDREAS THOSS, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
The year 2025 is only just now upon us, but it is already facing many concerns: Politics will change (America) or face instability (Europe), and the threat of various conflicts will alter supply chains. In industry, auto manufacturing is undergoing significant changes. At the same time, the outlook for the semiconductor industry is slightly positive. Nevertheless, some companies fear for their existence. I won’t dive into political discussions, but I would love to share a few trends that I find to be worth watching in 2025.
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