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Delft Circuits Shares I/O Roadmap Delft Circuits, a provider of high-density connectivity solutions for quantum computers, has released a roadmap overviewing and detailing its approach to overcoming dynamic bottlenecks related to...
Coherent Sells Unit Dedicated to Tools for Materials Processing to Bystronic Coherent Sells Unit Dedicated to Tools for Materials Processing to Bystronic Coherent has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its product division that makes and sells tools for materials processing to Bystronic, a provider of sheet metal processing technology....
Vermeer Closes $10M Series A Round Vision navigation and autonomy defense tech startup Vermeer has closed a $10 million series A funding round. The funding positions the company to expand its partnerships, including with the U.S....
Q.ANT Secures Further Funding: Week in Brief: 10/31/25 Q.ANT Secures Further Funding: Week in Brief: 10/31/25 Applied Optoelectronics Inc., a provider of advanced optical and hybrid fiber coax networking products, revealed plans to onshore part of its international manufacturing to Sugar Land, Texas. The...
NVIDIA Bridges Classical and Quantum Computing with NVQLink NVIDIA Bridges Classical and Quantum Computing with NVQLink NVIDIA has unveiled its NVQLink high-speed interconnect, an open system architecture for tightly coupling the extreme performance of GPU computing with quantum processors to build accelerated quantum...
GlobalFoundries to Invest $1.2B in Dresden Site GlobalFoundries has revealed plans to invest €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) to expand its manufacturing capabilities at its Dresden, Germany site. The investment will enable a production capacity...
Optica Adds to Leadership, Board Optica has added four members to its board of directors. Alexander Gaeta of Columbia University was elected by Optica’s membership to serve as 2026 Optica Vice President. Thomas Brown of the...
MetaOptics Expands to U.S., Achieves 127-µm Device MetaOptics Ltd, a developer of metalens technology, has established its U.S. entity, MetaOptics Inc., registered in Nevada. The entity’s formation is a key milestone in the company’s global strategy...
European Southern Observatory Appoints Director General: People In the News: 10/29/25 European Southern Observatory Appoints Director General: People In the News: 10/29/25 Voyant Photonics, a company that specializes in on-chip frequency modulated continuous wave LiDAR, appointed Clément Nouvel as CEO. Nouvel joined during the company’s transition from...
Anduril Industries Acquires American Infrared Solutions Defense technology company Anduril Industries has acquired American Infrared Solutions (AIRS), a designer and manufacturer of high-performance cooled infrared cameras and components. The acquisition...
Rheinmetall and MBDA’s Laser Weapon System Nears Market Readiness Following the successful completion of a one-year trial phase at sea, defense companies Rheinmetall and MBDA have transferred a laser demonstrator for the German Navy to the Laser Competence Centre...
Photonic Encryption Startup Exits Stealth with Fiber-Based Security Platform CyberRidge, a security startup developing a new class of photonic encryption, has emerged from stealth with $26 million in total funding. The round includes a $10 million seed investment led by...
ELI’s L4 ATON Laser Reaches 5 Petawatt Output ELI’s L4 ATON Laser Reaches 5 Petawatt Output The L4 ATON Kilojoule laser at the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) - ELI Beamlines Facility achieved a peak power exceeding 5 petawatts (PW). The demonstration showed that the L4 can be operated...
SoftBank Partners with Cisco on All-Optical Network Deployment in Japan SoftBank Partners with Cisco on All-Optical Network Deployment in Japan SoftBank Corp. has partnered with Cisco Systems G.K. to begin deployment of its all-optical network in Japan’s metro networks. The technology significantly reduces energy consumption by...
Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales to Pool Space Resources into Standalone Company Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company. The company could be operational by 2027, pending...
Pensievision's 3D Imaging Tech Shines at Luminate Finals Pensievision's 3D Imaging Tech Shines at Luminate Finals Pensievision, a creator of 3D imaging technology for industrial applications and medical devices, received the Company of the Year Award at the Luminate NY Finals 2025, held yesterday evening in...
Photonics in Transition: Strategic Insights from the Global Photonics Economic Forum Photonics in Transition: Strategic Insights from the Global Photonics Economic Forum With most of northern Europe already gray and wet, early October still felt like summer on Spain’s Costa del Sol. That warmth seemed to match the mood at the Global Photonics Economic Forum...
TRUMPF Cautiously Optimistic for Recovery Following 16% Revenue Drop TRUMPF Cautiously Optimistic for Recovery Following 16% Revenue Drop At the close of the fiscal year 2024/2025, the TRUMPF Group posted a decline in revenue of 16% to €4.3 billion ($5 billion), compared to the previous year’s revenue of €5.2 billion. Order intake fell...
ams OSRAM Extends CFO’s Contract: People In The News: 10/22/25 ams OSRAM Extends CFO’s Contract: People In The News: 10/22/25 The board of ams OSRAM has approved a contract with chief financial officer Rainer Irle, effective immediately, running until October 15, 2030. The current contract would have expired in June 2026....
Summer Robotics Closes Series A, Partners with VoxelSensors Summer Robotics closed a series A financing round to accelerate development and commercialization of the company’s Kortx machine vision platform. Summer Robotics said it has launched pilot programs...
Ultrashort-Pulse Laser Shapes, Polishes in a Single Operation Ultrashort-Pulse Laser Shapes, Polishes in a Single Operation Tools made from ceramic hard materials like drills, milling heads, rollers and even punch inserts are highly resistant to wear, but the tools used to manufacture them wear out rather quickly. A...
Kopin and THEON International Advance Partnership Kopin Corporation closed its previously disclosed $15 million strategic investment agreement with THEON International. In addition to the $15 million investment from THEON, the companies are in talks...
Exail Tech to Feature in SOLiS Laser Communications Project Exail will deliver advanced micro-optical modules and fiber-based amplification systems to Thales Alenia Space for integration into SOLiS, a very-high throughput space laser communications...
Prisma Photonics Raises $30M to Scale AI-Driven Fiber Sensing Platform Prisma Photonics, a deep-tech company adapting existing optical fiber into an advanced infrastructure monitoring platform, closed a $30 million growth round. The financing brings the company's raised...
LuxQuanta Raises $9.3M for Quantum Security Tech LuxQuanta Raises $9.3M for Quantum Security Tech LuxQuanta, a deep-tech company specializing in quantum cybersecurity, closed an €8 million ($9.3 million) series A funding round. The funding will allow the company to scale production, advance R&D...
Aerotech and Light Conversion Collaborate on U.S.-based R&D Lab Aerotech Inc., a specialist in precision motion control and automation, is collaborating with Light Conversion, a developer of femtosecond lasers and laser systems, in a state-of-the-art 4300 sq ft...
Excelitas to Acquire Luxium Solutions Excelitas has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions, a provider of high-performance materials, substrates, components, and assemblies, headquartered in Hiram, Ohio. The deal is...
Theon International Acquires Stake in Exosens Theon International has reached an agreement to purchase a 9.8% stake in Exosens SA for €268.7 million ($311 million). Following the transaction’s close, Theon will become the second...
Basler AG Acquires Stake in Alpha TechSys Automation Basler AG Acquires Stake in Alpha TechSys Automation Basler AG has acquired a 76% stake in its Indian distribution partner Alpha TechSys Automation. Moving forward, Alpha TechSys will operate under the name Basler India. The remaining 24% of the...
SAXFUSION Initiative to Advance Germany’s Fusion Energy Road Map SAXFUSION Initiative to Advance Germany’s Fusion Energy Road Map The German State of Saxony is launching a competence network for future technologies in nuclear fusion. The aim is to advance fusion as a clean, safe, and base-load capable energy source, to build...
TiHive Raises $9.3M to Advance Terahertz-AI Vision TiHive Raises $9.3M to Advance Terahertz-AI Vision TiHive, a deeptech company focused on Terahertz-AI vision systems, has raised €8 million ($9.3 million) to accelerate growth and expand internationally. The company’s technology combines...
POET Technologies Closes $75M Investment POET Technologies closed a non-brokered financing with a single institutional investor. POET issued and sold 13M common shares and one share purchase warrant in a private placement for proceeds of...
Industry Leaders Invest in Monroe Community College Industry Leaders Invest in Monroe Community College Monroe Community College (MCC) in Rochester, N.Y. has received three philanthropic investments, supporting the nation’s first associate degree program in optical systems technology awarded by a...
TOPTICA Appoints Vice President of Production: People In the News: 10/8/25 TOPTICA Appoints Vice President of Production: People In the News: 10/8/25 Energetiq Technology appointed Vikram Singh president. Singh will oversee daily operations and lead initiatives across all product lines. Debbie Gustafson will remain CEO of Energetiq and take on a...
PINC Technologies Emerges from Stealth PINC Technologies Emerges from Stealth PINC Technologies, a Caltech Nonlinear Photonics Laboratory spinout developing advanced integrated nonlinear photonic devices and circuits, has emerged from stealth with a raised-total of $6.8...
FRAMOS & Restar Establish Joint Venture FRAMOS announced a realignment with Restar Corporation, a long-term partner, created RESTAR FRAMOS Technologies, a joint venture that will replace SONY image sensor and display distribution across...
Collaborations, Demonstrations Shine Spotlight on ECOC 2025: Event Roundup Collaborations, Demonstrations Shine Spotlight on ECOC 2025: Event Roundup ShunYun Technology, an optical transceiver manufacturer, and NewPhotonics, an integrated photonics manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership for volume manufacturing of the NewPhotonics NPG...
imec Announces CEO Transition: People In the News: 10/1/25 imec Announces CEO Transition: People In the News: 10/1/25 Imec’s board of directors appointed Patrick Vandenameele chief executive officer. He will succeed current CEO Luc Van den hove, who will then assume the role of chair of imec’s board of...
Research & Technology
Spectral Shaper Controls Over 10,000 Laser Frequency Comb Lines Spectral Shaper Controls Over 10,000 Laser Frequency Comb Lines Researchers developed a technology that can shape the spectrum of light emitted from a laser frequency comb across the visible and near-infrared wavelengths with more precision than previously...
Mimicking the Brain's Patterns for Neural Mapping Mimicking the Brain's Patterns for Neural Mapping University of Toronto scientists gathered insights into brain function with a novel pattern-based approach to the stimulation of neurons. In optogenetics, researchers genetically modify brain cells...
Display Resolution Reaches Limit of Human Perception Display Resolution Reaches Limit of Human Perception Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University, Sweden, have demonstrated a technology with the smallest pixels to date, in a screen with the...
A Step Toward Indoor Light Photovoltaics A Step Toward Indoor Light Photovoltaics Researchers from Simon Fraser University proposed an innovative standardization framework to overcome long-standing inconsistencies in testing indoor solar technology — enabling reliable efficiency...
Fiber-Coupled Photon Source Meets Compute's Demands With the rise of quantum computers, the security of our existing communication systems is at risk. Quantum computers will be able to break many of the encryption methods used in current communication...
Photonics in Transition: Strategic Insights from the Global Photonics Economic Forum Photonics in Transition: Strategic Insights from the Global Photonics Economic Forum With most of northern Europe already gray and wet, early October still felt like summer on Spain’s Costa del Sol. That warmth seemed to match the mood at the Global Photonics Economic Forum...
Freeforms Power Ultrathin 3D Display Architecture Freeforms Power Ultrathin 3D Display Architecture Three-dimensional display technologies aim to provide 3D visualization with a wide viewing angle, high resolution, and expansive display volume. However, current displays fall short of this goal...
Dark Matter May be Measured by Color Fingerprint It Leaves on Light Dark Matter May be Measured by Color Fingerprint It Leaves on Light Scientific belief has held that dark matter, the strange substance that comprises more than one quarter of the universe’s energy, is invisible and does not interact with light. New research...
Team Applies Wavelength Imaging to Cancer Diagnoses, Treatment Team Applies Wavelength Imaging to Cancer Diagnoses, Treatment Researchers at the University of Arizona will pursue the development of optical imaging technologies capable of deeper, clearer views into biological tissues, such as skin or soft tissue linings...
Waveguide Allows Multiple Nonlinear Functions on One Chip Waveguide Allows Multiple Nonlinear Functions on One Chip For the first time, researchers have developed a programmable, nonlinear photonic waveguide that allows users to implement and switch between different nonlinear optical functions on a single device....
Computational Method Streamlines Spectral Imaging, Cuts Costs Computational Method Streamlines Spectral Imaging, Cuts Costs The versatility and precision of hyperspectral imaging make it an indispensable tool in numerous scientific and industrial applications, from medical imaging to environmental monitoring to quality...
Hand-held Sensor Detects Alzheimer’s Markers Hand-held Sensor Detects Alzheimer’s Markers A newly-developed, handheld optical sensor could make Alzheimer’s disease easier to detect in its early stages, when treatments for the disease are most effective. The photonic resonant sensor...
Implanted Waveguide Photodiode Promises Programmable Photonics Implanted Waveguide Photodiode Promises Programmable Photonics A silicon waveguide photodiode, designed by a team at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, addresses many of the challenges that affect existing on-chip power monitors for programmable...
Fiber Photometry Hastens Development of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapies Fiber Photometry Hastens Development of Alzheimer’s Disease Therapies Use of mouse models to test new interventions for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a cornerstone of AD therapeutic development. Current preclinical evaluation of AD pathology relies mostly on...
Lipson Team Develops Microcomb Source On-Chip for Data Centers Lipson Team Develops Microcomb Source On-Chip for Data Centers Researchers from Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a method to create a high-power frequency comb that avoids the need for large and expensive lasers and...
Molecular Coating Cuts Quantum Noise, Promises Scalable Single-Photon Sources Molecular Coating Cuts Quantum Noise, Promises Scalable Single-Photon Sources Tiny deviations in photon quantity or energy can derail devices in quantum technology, affecting the performance of quantum computers. Researchers at Northwestern University developed a novel...
USC Team Holds Key to Universal Routing of Light USC Team Holds Key to Universal Routing of Light In nonlinear, multimode optical environments, light is typically too chaotic to be routed in a predictive way. Conventional optical routers require complex arrays of switches and electronic controls...
Sophisticated Spectroscopy Shows Valleytronics' Potential in Quantum Information Management Sophisticated Spectroscopy Shows Valleytronics' Potential in Quantum Information Management Using advanced spectroscopy techniques, researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) observed the evolution of dark excitons in tungsten disulfide (WS2), an atomically-thin...
Products
High Refractive Index Nanocomposites BALTIMORE, Nov. 7, 2025 — The PixMicro family of micro-imprintable formulations from Pixelligent Technologies is designed to enable high-performance sensors, microlens arrays, waveguides, 3D printed optics, co-packaged optics, and diffractive optical elements. The products are compatible with both glass and plastic substrates, as well as commercially available stamps and industry-standard manufacturing processes, for a...
Pixelligent Technologies
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Rugged Infrared Camera Rugged Infrared Camera BERLIN, Nov. 7, 2025 — The Xi 320 MT infrared camera from Optris is a compact imager for noncontact temperature measurement through flames, making it ideal for monitoring workpieces in furnaces, chemical reactors, and...
Optris Infrared Sensing LLC
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Optical Fiber Optical Fiber SAXONBURG, Pa., Nov. 7, 2025 — The PLMA-EYDF-25P/300-XPH-11FA from Coherent is a polarization-maintaining optical fiber that is designed to significantly enhance the performance, reliability, and power scalability of...
Coherent Corp.
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Laser Safety Mechanism Laser Safety Mechanism BOURNEMOUTH, U.K., Nov. 6, 2025 — The DragonDoor from Lasermet is a medical safety door for three-fold protection against laser, x-ray, and fire. The laser blocking material can contain direct and scattered laser radiation. For x-ray...
Lasermet Ltd.
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Ultra-Compact Projection Display Platform Ultra-Compact Projection Display Platform VIENNA, Austria, Nov. 6, 2025 — The Trixel 3 Cube from TriLite is an ultra-compact projection display platform, designed for seamless integration into AR eyewear and automotive display systems. The cube has a total volume of ~1...
TriLite Technologies GmbH
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InGaAs Image Sensors InGaAs Image Sensors HERRSCHING AM AMMERSEE, Germany, Nov. 6, 2025 — The G17225 series from Hamamatsu Europe features high-speed indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) linear image sensors designed specifically for high-performance applications in foreign object detection,...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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Endoscopic Imaging System LEXINGTON, Mass., Nov. 5, 2025 — The ELUXEO 8000 Endoscopic Imaging System from Fujifilm is an advanced endoscopy platform that performs in 4K resolution, triple noise reduction technology, and extended dynamic range, resulting in...
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corp.
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Prism-Based Industrial Area-Scan Cameras Prism-Based Industrial Area-Scan Cameras COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 5, 2025 — JAI released three 5.1-MP models to its Apex series of CMOS RGB prism-based industrial area-scan cameras. The additions to the series are the AP-5100T-CXPA, AP-5100T-MCL, and AP-5100T-5GE, featuring...
JAI A/S
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Pyrometer Series Pyrometer Series BERLIN, Nov. 5, 2025 — Optris added three models to its CTi infrared pyrometer series for industrial noncontact temperature measurement: the CTi 3M, CTi 4M, and CTi LT hot. All three deliver precise and reliable data...
Optris Infrared Sensing LLC
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Continuous Zoom Lens Continuous Zoom Lens ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 4, 2025 — The Ophir SupIR 16-80 mm f/1.2 lens from MKS is a continuous zoom lens designed for super extended graphics array uncooled long-wave infrared detectors with 10-12 µm pixels. The SupIR lens...
MKS Ophir, Photonics Solutions
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Camera Modules MUNICH, Nov. 4, 2025 — FRAMOS’ FSM:UAV-FPV, FSM:UAV-NAV, and FSM:UAV-PAY camera modules are developed for use in drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The FSM:UAV-FPV camera module is suited for immersive...
FRAMOS GmbH
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CMOS Image Sensors CMOS Image Sensors GENEVA, Nov. 4, 2025 — STMicroelectronics’ VD1943, VB1943, VD5943, and VB5943 are 5MP CMOS image sensors designed to optimize image capture with high speed, high detail in a singular product. Designed for high-speed...
STMicroelectronics
Wavefront Sensors Wavefront Sensors ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 — Lumetric’s wavefront sensor product family offers a complete wavefront measurement package with an integrated CMOS camera, wavefront control center software, and easy-to-use wavefront API. The...
Lumetrics
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MIR Continuous Zoom Lens MIR Continuous Zoom Lens ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 3, 2025 — The Ophir SupIR-X 15-300 mm f/4 high resolution mid-wave infrared (MIR) zoom lens from MKS is designed for 10-µm super-extended graphics array detectors, providing clarity, precision, and...
MKS Ophir, Photonics Solutions
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3D Scan and Measurement System 3D Scan and Measurement System BEDFORD, N.H., Nov. 3, 2025 — The 3DS1410 3D from Bold Laser Automation is a 3D scanning and measurement system designed for production quality control, supporting analysis of polymers, textiles, stainless-steel components, and...
Bold Laser Automation Inc.
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Ceramic Adhesives Ceramic Adhesives BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 — Resbond 940LE and Resbond 940SS from Cotronics are fast-setting ceramic adhesives designed to solve all high-temperature bonding, sealing, or encapsulating applications with continuous use to 2800...
Cotronics Corp.
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Linear Light Linear Light NORTON SHORES, Mich., Oct. 31, 2025 — The configurable SLR300 linear light from Smart Vision Lights is intended for on-site customization. The SLR300 has interchangeable OptiCard lens modifiers and optic windows. The LSR300 offers three...
Smart Vision Lights
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Self-Tuning Transceivers Self-Tuning Transceivers MOORESVILLE, N.C., Oct. 31, 2025 — LambdaTune 25G from Vitex is a self-tuning DWDM SFP28 family comprising two models: the LambdaTune 25G DWDM LR15 (LR15) and the LambdaTune 25G DWDM ER30 (ER30). The LR15 supports distances up to 15...
Vitex
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Portable 3D Laser Scanner Portable 3D Laser Scanner COBHAM, England, Oct. 31, 2025 — The ALTASCAN Pro handheld 3D scanner from Hexagon is for extended sessions with hot-swappable batteries and 2 h of wireless operation. The device is portable, weighing 1 kg, directly scanning parts...
Hexagon
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Centrifuge Cell Windows Centrifuge Cell Windows PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 30, 2025 — Meller’s sapphire centrifuge cell windows are designed for high-speed centrifuges and provide optical clarity along with resistance to chemicals, pressure, and scratches. Clear and robust, the...
Meller Optics Inc.
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Active Copper Cable Linear Equalizers SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 — Marvell’s active copper cable (ACC) linear equalizers are designed for the scale and complexity of AI workloads. The ACC linear equalizers use Marvell PAM4 technology and use the...
Marvell Technology Inc.
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Planetary Gearboxes Planetary Gearboxes ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2025 — Teknic’s planetary gearboxes come in a wide selection of frame sizes, gear ratios, output flanges, and body configurations to accommodate a range of motion control requirements. The gearboxes...
Teknic Inc.
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Microscope Spectrophotometer Microscope Spectrophotometer SAN DIMAS, Calif., Oct. 29, 2025 — The 508PV microscope spectrophotometer from CRAIC Technologies is designed to add advanced spectroscopic measurement capabilities directly to optical microscopes; the 508PV transforms research-grade...
CRAIC Technologies
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Line-Scan SWIR Camera Series Line-Scan SWIR Camera Series VERRIÈRES-LE-BUISSON, France, Oct. 29, 2025 — The LiSaSWIR 2048 v2 from New Imaging Technologies (NIT) is a series of line-scan SWIR cameras. The cameras feature the NSC2301 sensor, which provides enhanced sensitivity, image quality, and system...
New Imaging Technologies (NIT)
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Fiber Marking Lasers SELMSDORF, Germany, Oct. 29, 2025 — The Y.0202 and Y.0602 from FOBA are fiber lasers developed for applications in metal and plastics processing, such as in the automotive, medical, and electronic industries. The lasers have adjustable...
ALLTEC Angewandte Laserlicht Technologie GmbH, FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving
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Optical Quantum Clock Optical Quantum Clock GRÄFELFING, Germany, Oct. 28, 2025 — TOPTICLOCK from TOPTICA is an optical quantum clock based on a single laser-cooled, trapped ytterbium ion. TOPTICLOCK can be used in applications such as time scales and time services, network...
TOPTICA Photonics Inc.
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Optical Transceivers Optical Transceivers SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 — The ZeroFlap (ZF) optical transceivers product line from Credo supports 400G, 800G, and 1.6T network speeds. The transceivers enable better management and mitigation of optical link flaps for network...
Credo Semiconductor Inc.
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Optical Clear Underfill Adhesive ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2025 — UF 66L from YINCAE is an optical clear underfill for silicon photonics, optoelectronic packaging, image sensors, AR/VR modules, and advanced flip-chip assemblies. The optical clear underfill...
YINCAE Advanced Materials LLC
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Neutral Density Filters Neutral Density Filters PALATINE, Ill., Oct. 27, 2025 — NX Series neutral density filters from Midwest Optical Systems are for broadband light control across the visible, NIR, and SWIR spectrums. Developed for CMOS, indium gallium arsenide, and carbon...
Midwest Optical Systems Inc. (MidOpt)
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Metal Additive Manufacturing Materials TURKU, Finland, Oct. 27, 2025 — EOS’ EOS FeNi36, EOS NickelAlloy C22, EOS Steel 42CrMo4, and EOS StainlessSteel 316L-4404 are metal additive manufacturing materials for EOS laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems. FeNi36 is an...
EOS GmbH, Electro Optical Systems
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Optical Fiber Solution Optical Fiber Solution CHESSINGTON, England, Oct. 27, 2025 — The 100S from Fujikura Europe is a dual-fiber preparation system on a core alignment splicer. The alignment splicer features Fujikura’s active fusion control and active blade management...
Fujikura Europe Ltd.
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Embedded Vision Camera System ETTLINGEN, Germany, Oct. 24, 2025 — VC MIPI Multiview Cam from Vision Components is a nine-sensor CMOS camera array featuring onboard field-programmable gate array pre-processing and a single MIPI CSI-2 interface for connection to...
Vision Components GmbH
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LPBF Metal 3D Printers LPBF Metal 3D Printers MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 24, 2025 — The Vulcan MX Series comprises laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers for industrial-grade additive manufacturing. The lineup includes eight models, including the compact MX100 for...
Vulcan
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Wafer Processing Platform Wafer Processing Platform PHOENIX, Oct. 24, 2025 — Solstice Max from ClassOne Technology is a modular 300-mm single-wafer platform. The system combines electroplating, photoresist strip, and wet etch in a compact, scalable platform supporting both...
ClassOne Technology
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 — Applied Materials' semiconductor manufacturing systems now include Kinex, Xtera, and PROVision. Kinex is a die-to-wafer hybrid bonding system that enables the production of higher-performance,...
Applied Materials
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SWIR Hyperspectral Camera SWIR Hyperspectral Camera OULU, Finland, Oct. 23, 2025 — The Specim SX25 is a SWIR hyperspectral camera for accurate chemical analysis and identification of materials. The camera can be used for coating layer inspection, mineral and ore classification,...
Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd.
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Ethernet Switch with Co-Packaged Optics PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 — Tomahawk 6 Davisson from Broadcom is a co-packaged optics (CPO) Ethernet switch. It is designed for AI networks and delivers 102.4 Tbps of optically enabled switching capacity. It uses a TSMC compact...
Broadcom Inc.
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Rotary Disk Deposition System PHOENIX, Oct. 22, 2025 — The OPTA X300 deposition tool from VON ARDENNE is a rotary disk coating system for subnanometer deposition on demanding substrates. It is purpose-built for electrical and optical layers for memory,...
VON ARDENNE GmbH
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MOCVD System PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2025 — The Lumina+ metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) system from Veeco is for high-volume manufacturing of compound semiconductor devices based on arsenide/phosphide materials. It offers high...
Veeco Instruments Inc.
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Fiber Optic Gyroscope BUDD LAKE, N.J., Oct. 22, 2025 — The TAC-DSP-1750 fiber optic gyroscope from EMCORE includes both single and dual-axis tactical-grade fiber optic gyroscopes designed for demanding commercial and military platforms. It has an...
EMCORE Corp.
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Splice Terminal Splice Terminal Duncan, S.C., Oct. 21, 2025 — The AFL RTD splice terminal from AFL is a high-performance terminal that supports up to 12 fiber-to-the home-drop cables. The terminal has an IP68 rating to 6 ft of water head for below-grade...
AFL
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Fiber Optic Thermometry Converter Fiber Optic Thermometry Converter DENVER, Oct. 21, 2025 — The M-1200 from Advanced Energy Industries is a fiber optic thermometry converter. It has ultrafast EtherCAT communication and flexible probe configurations, and a compact form factor enables easy...
Advanced Energy Industries Inc.
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Linear Stage Linear Stage AUBURN, Mass., Oct. 21, 2025 — The V-573 from PI (Physik Instrumente) is a series of linear positioning stages with excellent guiding precision and frictionless 3-phase linear motors. The stages have 80-nm bidirectional...
PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, Motion Control, Air Bearings, Piezo Mechanics
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Mini Spectrometers Mini Spectrometers BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 20, 2025 — WS series mini spectrometers from Hamamatsu feature customizable spectral coverage and resolution in a compact, lightweight enclosure. The series includes the C16449MA-01 and the C16449MA-02; both...
Hamamatsu Corporation
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Compact Motorized Stage Compact Motorized Stage ROCKLAND, Mass., Oct. 20, 2025 — The H100A XY stage from Prior Scientific is a compact motorized stage that features less than 2-μm bidirectional repeatability. It has a compact design with a 75 × 50 mm travel range for...
Prior Scientific Inc.
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Laboratory Raman Spectrometer Laboratory Raman Spectrometer Riverview, Fla., Oct. 20, 2025 — The i-Raman NxG from Metrohm is a laboratory Raman spectrometer for quality control measurements. The i-Raman NxG uses a fiber probe that can connect with various sampling accessories for the...
Metrohm USA Inc.
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Linear Pluggable Optics Transceiver Solution COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 17, 2025 — The OMDN-107 from Gemtek is a direct redrive linear pluggable optics transceiver. The OSFP module features the NewPhotonics NPG10202 LPO+ (linear pluggable optics+) transmitter-on-chip with...
Gemtek Technology Co. Ltd.
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Coaxial Cable Assembly Solution Coaxial Cable Assembly Solution TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2025 — The MWX0A5 microwave coaxial cable assembly solution from Junkosha is capable of transmitting from distributed current to 250 GHz. The 0.5-mm connector cable is designed for probe stations and...
Junkosha Inc.
Lightwave Component Analyzer COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 16, 2025 — The ML6404 from MultiLane is an instrument for testing photonic engines at mass production. It tests up to eight lanes of an electrical-to-optical transceiver in parallel at frequencies of >60 GHz...
MultiLane
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In-Phase/Quadrature Modulators In-Phase/Quadrature Modulators CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 16, 2025 — 110-GHz IQ packaged modulators are available in both standard and low-Vπ versions through Hyperlight's thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) chiplet platform. Providing 125-GHz operational bandwidth,...
Hyperlight Corp.
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3D Vision Detection System 3D Vision Detection System ST. ALBANS, England, Oct. 15, 2025 — SICK’s Visionary AI-Assist is for people detection, outdoor collision avoidance, and monitoring. It combines 2D and 3D image processing with an integrated AI chip in a single device. It can...
SICK Ltd.
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2D VCSEL and Photodiode Arrays 2D VCSEL and Photodiode Arrays SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 15, 2025 — Coherent’s 2D VCSEL and photodiode arrays feature a high-density 2D array architecture that enables copper link replacement and an optimal degree of parallelism. The arrays are designed to...
Coherent Corp.
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Integrated DFB Laser SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2025 — Innolume's O-band continuous-wave distributed feedback (DFB) laser is designed for integration into silicon photonics and thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN)-based high-speed optical transceivers,...
Innolume GmbH
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Integrated Imaging Colorimeters Integrated Imaging Colorimeters REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 14, 2025 — LumiTop imaging colorimeters from Radiant Vision Systems and Instrument Systems feature integrated spectrometers for complete color measurement in one solution. The LumiTop 3-in-1 concept comprises a...
Radiant Vision Systems, Test & Measurement
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Semiconductor Test Instrument Semiconductor Test Instrument NORTH READING, Mass., Oct. 14, 2025 — UltraPHY 224G for UltraFLEXplus from Teradyne is a comprehensive physical performance testing instrument. The UltraPHY 224G is designed for the UltraFLEXplus and uses Teradyne’s IG-XL software...
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Photonic Integrated Circuit EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Oct. 14, 2025 — Photon Bridge’s integrated tunable laser PIC is designed for use as the laser engine inside integrated tunable laser assembly modules. Powered by cantilever waveguide coupling technology, the...
Photon Bridge
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1.6T Optical Transceivers SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2025 — POET Technologies’ 1.6T receiver optical engines are designed for AI and cloud networks. The architecture targets 1.6T DR8 and 2×FR4 receiver optical engines designed for AI cluster and...
POET Technologies
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Multi-Site Die-Level Tester Multi-Site Die-Level Tester ACHIM, Germany, Oct. 13, 2025 — The DLT-D1 from ficonTEC is a high-throughput, multi-site parallel test handler for double-sided compact optical engines. The system supports distributed current parametric measurements and full...
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Spreader Light Spreader Light DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2025 — The Illusion Spreader Light from Lumitec is a high-quality LED light solution that delivers 1200 lumens of illumination. The product is available in both full-color and single-color options, and...
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Terahertz Platform Terahertz Platform GRÄFELFING, Germany, Oct. 10, 2025 — TeraScan ultra from TOPTICA Photonics is an ultrahigh-precision comb-locked cw-terahertz platform. TeraScan ultra is designed for applications that require the ultimate stability of the frequency and...
TOPTICA Photonics SE
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Thermal Measurement Platform Thermal Measurement Platform CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 10, 2025 — FASTR from Laser Thermal is a thermal measurement platform with flexibility, accuracy, and throughput in a single compact system. FASTR delivers non-contact, micrometer-scale measurements of thermal...
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Wire Grid Polarizers Wire Grid Polarizers SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 10, 2025 — Coherent’s meta-wire-based grid polarizers (WGP) are designed for integration into optical isolators for high-speed datacom transceivers. The WGP with dual-sided antireflective coating has a 50...
Coherent Corp.
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Laser Depaneling Systems Laser Depaneling Systems GARBSEN, Germany, Oct. 9, 2025 — The CuttingMaster 2240 Cx and the CuttingMaster 2246 from LPKF Laser & Electronics are automated laser depaneling systems for large-quantity rigid PCB manufacturing. The CuttingMaster 2240 Cx...
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sCMOS Camera Platform MEYREUIL, France, Oct. 9, 2025 — The CB2 High Speed and the CB2 UV from Oxford Instruments are additions to the Andor CB2 series, a high-speed, low noise sCMOS camera platform. The CB2 High Speed consists of three Sony Pregius...
Oxford Instruments
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LED Retrofit Lamps PREMSTÄTTEN, Austria, Oct. 9, 2025 — The NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H7 and the NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H4 from ams OSRAM are LED retrofit lamps. The NIGHT BREAKER LED SPEED H7 is a previously released solution that has been technically...
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Detection Platform Detection Platform TAMPA, Fla., Oct., 8, 2025 — The StellarScope AM/PA from StellarNet is an analytical platform for automated mapping and particle analysis. The single system uses micron-scale morphological imaging with Raman spectroscopy to...
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High-Speed Filter Wheel High-Speed Filter Wheel ROCKLAND, Mass., Oct. 8, 2025 — The HF108B from Prior Scientific is a high-speed filter wheel for demanding imaging applications. The filter wheel accommodates up to eight 32-mm filters and allows users to configure illumination....
Prior Scientific Inc.
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Testing and Validation Platform Testing and Validation Platform CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 8, 2025 — The ONE-1600ER module from VIAVI Solutions is a testing and validation platform for 1.6Tb optical components. The platform has full Ethernet support based on the latest 802.3dj specification,...
VIAVI Solutions Inc.
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VCSEL COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 8, 2025 — TRUMPF’s 100G VSCEL features 850 nm multimode 100 G datacom and can operate in temperatures up to 85 ºC, making it suitable for use in 800G SR8 and 400G SR4 AOCs and transceivers,...
TRUMPF Photonic Components GmbH, VCSEL and Photodiode Solutions
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Hollow Core Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor Hollow Core Linear Voice Coil Servo Motor Van Nuys, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 — The HVCM-095-064-051-01 from Moticont is a hollow core linear voice coil servo motor that features 1.5 in.-stroke and 50.8-mm open aperture. The motor has a continuous force rating of 15.4 lbs. and a...
Moticont
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Optical Circuit Switch SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 — The R64 Platform from Lumentum is an optical circuit switch (OCS) for lower port count applications in AI data centers. It has low power consumption, <150 W, and can carry >100 Tbps of optical...
Lumentum Operations LLC
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InGaAs Detectors MONTREAL, Oct. 7, 2025 — CMC Electronics' InGaAs avalanche photodiode and quadrant PIN detectors are designed for aerospace and defense applications and optimized for laser spot tracking, guidance, and control. The InGaAs...
CMC Electronics Inc., Displays and Sensors
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Optical Sampling Oscilloscope Optical Sampling Oscilloscope VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 6, 2025 — The MP2110A-080 from Anritsu Corporation is a 60-GHz optical sampling oscilloscope option for the BERTWave MP2110A. It uses a sampling front-end designed to capture the spectral components essential...
Anritsu EMEA GmbH
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Integrated Circuits Integrated Circuits SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 6, 2025 — Coherent's CHR2075 is a four-channel driver for silicon photonics Mach-Zehnder modulators designed for 800G and 1.6T pluggable modules. The company's CHR1094 is chipset consisting of a four-channel...
Coherent Corp.
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2D Glass Molded Lens Array 2D Glass Molded Lens Array SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 3, 2025 — Coherent’s high-precision molded 2D lens array utilizes the company's glass molding platform. The array can be used in wafer-level manufacturing to expand the bandwidth of optical channels. It...
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UV and UVA LEDs UV and UVA LEDs LATHAM, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2025 — Optrans Corporation and Marktech Optoelectronics released UV and near-ultraviolet (UV-A) LEDs at 365 nm, 395 nm, and 405 nm. The 3-mm and 5-mm water-clear 365-nm UVA LEDs deliver brightness and...
Marktech Optoelectronics Inc.
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Spectroradiometer Spectroradiometer FAIRPORT, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2025 — The GL Optic Spectis 4.0 M wide-range high-end spectroradiometer series from Saelig is for precision testing of light sources and other applications. This measuring instrument covers an extended...
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Programmable Optical Filters Programmable Optical Filters SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 2, 2025 — The WaveShaper 500B/X from Coherent is a programmable optical filter for production testing of optical transceivers. It can shape signal attenuation across the Super C- and L-Bands, covering >12.4...
Coherent Corp.
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Three-Axis Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Stages Three-Axis Yaw, Pitch, and Roll Stages VAN NUYS, Calif., Oct. 2, 2025 — Optimal Engineering Systems' (OES) series of three-axis high precision yaw, pitch, and roll stages are capable of rotating an object around a fixed point in space on a spherical surface. The yaw axis...
Optimal Engineering Systems Inc.
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Sub-Nanosecond Laser System Sub-Nanosecond Laser System RONKONKOMA, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2025 — SN-1064-250 from Photonics Industries is a sub-nanosecond laser system that delivers 250-W power and 2.5-mJ pulse energy, pulse width from below 100 ps to 5 ns, at 1064 nm, along with its harmonics...
Photonics Industries International Inc.
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Reference Mirror Systems Reference Mirror Systems SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025 — GSE metrology mirrors from Aperture Optical Sciences (AOS) are available in sizes of 18 to 30 in. to enable vertical test conversion of collimators and interferometers. These mirrors are adaptable...
Aperture Optical Sciences Inc.
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Portable Optical Spectrum Analyzer Portable Optical Spectrum Analyzer SAXONBURG, Pa., Oct. 1, 2025 — The WaveAnalyzer 200B from Coherent is a battery-powered portable analyzer that can deliver ≤2 full sweeps per second across the entire Super C-Band with an ultra-fine 650 MHz resolution...
Coherent Corp.
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Testing System Testing System NORWOOD, Mass., Oct. 1, 2025 — Instron’s 100 kN table model for the 6800 and 3400 Series universal testing systems is designed to test high-strength metals, alloys, and composites, which require force capacities of ≥50...
Instron
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