Weekly newsletter highlighting breaking news, technology developments and product releases in the photonics industry.
Industry Leaders Tackle Geopolitical Volatility at the Global Photonics Economic Forum
A volatile geopolitical landscape was one of several pressing topics on the docket at this year’s Global Photonics Economic Forum from Optica. China has announced new export restrictions on rare earths. The measures are likely to be felt throughout the photonics industry. Covering mergers and acquisitions, Excelitas has just agreed to acquire Luxium Solutions, and Theon Sensors will take over a nearly 10 percent stake in electro-optical company, Exosens. In personnel moves, ASML has appointed Marco Pieters as its Chief Technology Officer, and TOPTICA Photonics has appointed Matthias Hohenleutner as its Vice President of Production. In Rochester, industry leaders are investing heavily in the future of photonics at Monroe Community College. SPIE Optifab 2025 returns next week, and Photonics Spectra Now will be there to bring you the latest developments in optical manufacturing from the trade show floor. Sponsored by Edmund Optics and Thorlabs.
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Handheld Sensor Detects Markers for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
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 is the result of a collaboration among researchers at the University of York, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of São Paulo.
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Tools for Analyzing, Controlling, and Simulating Biological Systems
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Expansion microscopy enables nanoscale imaging with standard microscopes by physically magnifying specimens. Ed’s team also pioneered optogenetics, using light-sensitive proteins to control neuron activity and study brain function. Combined with robotic evolution, fluorescent reporters, and multiplexed imaging, these advances reveal how molecular signals interact within living cells. Sponsored by Zaber Technologies Inc., Jenoptik, and COMSOL Inc.
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Breaking the Manual Barrier: Automated Alignment for Photonics
Mon, Nov 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Manual photonics alignment limits throughput and scalability. Modular, automation-ready systems with multi-axis drives and fast scan technology boost efficiency and precision while integrating measurement workflows. Explore these advances in “Breaking the Manual Barrier: Automated Alignment for Photonics.” Presented by SmarAct.
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Advanced Motion Control for Semiconductor Metrology
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Join our webinar on advanced motion control for semiconductor inspection and metrology. Learn how precision motion systems power wafer inspection, SWLI, SEM/FIB, and AFM— Best for those working in boosting accuracy, speed, and reliability in manufacturing. Presented by Aerotech.
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Call for Articles
Photonics Media is currently seeking technical feature articles on a variety of topics for publication in our magazines (Photonics Spectra, BioPhotonics, and Vision Spectra). Please submit an informal 100-word
abstract to editorial@Photonics.com, or use our online submission form.
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