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Weekly News: New Technique for Mirrorless Lasers, SPIE Announces 2026 Prism Award Finalists (11/6/2025)

Weekly News: New Technique for Mirrorless Lasers, SPIE Announces 2026 Prism Award Finalists

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Weekly News

New Technique for Mirrorless Lasers, Quantum-Ready Cyber Security

In the latest installment of Photonics Spectra Now, Coherent is selling its product division responsible for making and selling materials processing tools to Bystronic. Lidar developer Luminar has entered forbearance and is facing some tough decisions as it grapples with an SEC investigation. GlobalFoundries is announcing plans to invest $1.2 billion to expand its facility in Dresden. Optica is announcing the addition of four members to its board of directors. NVIDIA is bridging classical and quantum computing through its new high-speed interconnect. CyberRidge, specializing in photonic encryption technology, has raised $26 million. A team from the University of Innsbruck and Harvard University has developed a new technique for generating laser light without the use of mirrors. Sponsored by Edmund Optics.

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SPIE Announces 2026 Prism Award Finalists

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has named finalists for the 2026 Prism Awards. The 24 products — from companies ranging from emerging innovators to industry stalwarts — selected in eight categories, will be honored during a Jan. 21 gala evening at SPIE Photonics West. The annual event, which will be celebrating its 18th year, recognizes commercialized innovation in photonics, honoring companies that are bringing transformative products to market. Read Article

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 possible. This research could provide an important tool in the hunt for exoplanets, Earth-like planets outside our solar system. Read Article

Leonardo DRS Announces Board and CEO Transitions

Leonardo DRS's chairman and CEO, William Lynn, will retire after 14 years leading the company. John Baylouny was named president and CEO, as well as a member of the board. Additionally, Frances Townsend was elected board chair. All changes are effective Jan. 1. Baylouny has served for more than 35 years at Leonardo DRS, currently as COO, a position he has held since 2018. Read Article

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More News

Amid SEC Investigation, Luminar Cuts Workforce, Weighs Bankruptcy

Computing Company Xanadu Plans to go Public

Coherent Sells Tools for Materials Processing Unit to Bystronic

GlobalFoundries to Invest $1.2B in Dresden Site

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