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Add-On 3D Imager Enables Affordable Treatments for Eye Conditions
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 25, 2022 — An ophthalmological device developed at the University of Strathclyde supports low-cost screenings for eye disease. The device captures 3D images of the retina and the back of the eye, as well as the cornea — which is an important feature for cornea transplant patients. The initial prototype was funded by the UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering and Physics Research Council. The next step for the R&D team is to make the technology available to the medical
ABB to Exit Russian Market, Opens Machine Automation Campus
ZURICH, July 22, 2022 — ABB released its second quarter 2022 earnings amid multiple announcements this week. The company said it planned to exit the Russian market, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine and the impact of related sanctions. ABB shared its decision one day after...
TRUMPF Strengthens Industrial Software Position: Week in Brief: 07/22/22
JENA, Germany, July 22, 2022 — Carl Zeiss Meditec and Precise Bio, a regenerative medicine company focused on bio-printed tissues and organs, entered a partnership to develop and commercialize fabricated corneal tissue for transplants in patients that require endothelial...
NIST Lays Groundwork for Vacuum Measurement Standards
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 21, 2022 — A quantum-based vacuum gauge system developed by researchers at NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) passed what scientists considered to be its first step to become a primary standard. Measurement tests showed the system to be...
CoaXPress Developer, Former EMVA President Retires: People in the News: 07/20/22
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 20, 2022 — Ra Medical Systems, a medical technology company focused on developing an excimer laser system for vascular disease treatment, appointed Brian Conn interim CFO, effective immediately. Conn served as a consultant to the company since May. He replaces...
Joint Research Lab for Smart Glasses to Launch With $50M Investment
MILAN, July 20, 2022 — Politenico di Milano and Milan-based lens technology and eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica will establish a joint smart eyewear lab, aimed at designing smart glasses technology. The partnership provides initial investments of over €50...
Raytheon UK Makes Moves in Laser Weaponry and Space Surveillance
HARLOW, England, July 20, 2022 — Raytheon UK will open an advanced laser integration center in Livingston, Scotland. The center will be focused on testing, fielding, and maintenance of defensive high-energy laser (HEL) weapons. According to Michael Hofle, senior director of High...
Space Development Agency Awards 2 Missile-Tracking Contracts
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20, 2022 — The Space Development Agency awarded two prototype agreements with a potential value of more than $1.3 billion for the establishment of the Tranche 1 Tracking Layer. The projects will provide the initial missile warning/missile tracking warfighting...
II-VI, Artilux Demonstrate 3D Camera for Metaverse
PITTSBURGH, July 19, 2022 — Semiconductor laser specialist II-VI and imaging technology company Artilux demonstrated a next-generation 3D camera with longer range and higher image resolution, geared toward enhancing user experience in the metaverse. Investments in the...
IQE Files IP Lawsuit Against Tower Semiconductor
CARDIFF, Wales, July 18, 2022 — IQE filed a lawsuit against Tower Semiconductor, alleging theft of intellectual property. A press release from IQE stated it has “significant evidence that Tower misappropriated IQE’s trade secrets to unlawfully obtain patents on...
Biosensor Startup Delta Diagnostics Sees Cash Injection
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 18, 2022 — Biosensor research and development startup Delta Diagnostics has received a seed investment from The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and PhotonDelta, an ecosystem of photonic chip technology organizations. The...
Teledyne Acquires Majority Stake in NL Acoustics
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 18, 2022 — Teledyne Technologies has acquired a majority stake in Noiseless Acoustics Oy (NL Acoustics). Located in Helsinki, Finland, NL Acoustics designs and manufactures acoustic imaging instruments and predictive maintenance solutions. The company has been...
TroGroup Acquires Innolas Photonics
WELS, Austria, July 15, 2022 — TroGroup acquired Innolas Photonics, allowing the company to establish the Laser Sources Group as a distinct business field alongside its stamp company Trodat and its laser company Trotec. TroGroup intends to merge Innolas Photonics with U.S....
Visitech Acquires Keynote Photonics: Week in Brief: 07/15/22
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., July 15, 2022 — Northrop Grumman Corp. completed the preliminary design review for a high-energy laser prototype that will feature an architecture scalable to more than a megawatt for the U.S. Department of Defense. In March 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense...
SiPhox Receives Grant to Develop Photonic Biochips
BURLINGTON, Mass., July 14, 2022 — SiPhox Inc. received a $681,631 grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative to support development of a facility to boost production capacity for its photonic biochips from 100 biochips per month to roughly 5000 biochips per...
BIOLASE Appoints CFO, COO: People in the News: 07/13/22
LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 13, 2022 — Dental laser supplier BIOLASE appointed Jennifer Bright CFO and Steven Sandor COO. Bright served as the company’s vice president of finance beginning in April 2021. Sandor joined the company in 2019 and served as the company’s senior...
Headwall Acquires Holographix, perClass BV
BOLTON, Mass., July 12, 2022 — Headwall Photonics has acquired Holographix LLC, a manufacturer of custom diffraction gratings, microlens arrays, diffusers, waveguides, and other custom replicated optics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Headwall’s holographic...
Photonics Technologies at the Fore as First James Webb Space Telescope Images Released
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2022 — The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope are being released today, following an initial release of a “teaser” image July 7, and a subsequent preview image released July 11 during a press conference by U.S. President Joe...
Corning Ramps Up NY Operations to Address Semiconductor Demand
ALBANY, N.Y., July 11, 2022 — Corning Inc. will expand operations through two locations in Monroe County, N.Y. The expansion project includes the establishment of a Laser Optics production facility and a Development and Engineering Center of Excellence. Corning will also expand...
3 Quantum Startups Receive Cash Injections
GARCHING, Germany, July 8, 2022 — Quantum computing startup planqc closed a financing round of €4.6 million ($4.67 million) led by UVC Partners and Speedinvest. With the funding, planqc will develop a highly scalable quantum computer operating at room temperature and based on...
Polytec Exits Machine Vision Space
WALDBRONN, Germany, July 8, 2022 — Optical measurement company Polytec will end sales of components for industrial image processing on July 31, the company said. The related product portfolio comprising the company’s machine vision division will be taken over by Jumavis GmbH....
Headwall Acquires Hyperspectral Imaging Software Company perClass BV
BOLTON, Mass., July 7, 2022 — Hyperspectral technology company Headwall Photonics has made a strategic growth investment in perClass BV, developer of the perClass Mira spectral analysis software package. With the investment, perClass becomes part of the Headwall Group, of which...
Petawatt System Generates Gamma Rays for Industrial Applications
SAN DIEGO, July 7, 2022 — A project that aims to demonstrate the efficient generation of dense gamma-ray beams will include experiments that are expected to provide the first statistically relevant study of gamma-ray generation using high-powered lasers. The researchers on...
Matt Eichenfield Named SPIE Endowed Chair: People in the News: 07/06/22
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 6, 2022 — Matt Eichenfield, a specialist in quantum photonics and distinguished member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories, has joined the University of Arizona’s Wyant College of Optical Sciences as the inaugural SPIE Endowed Chair...
II-VI Finalizes Coherent deal, Names Combined Company Coherent
PITTSBURGH, July 5, 2022 — II-VI has finalized its acquisition of laser developer and manufacturer Coherent. The closing follows II-VI’s announcement last week that the company obtained antitrust clearance from the State Administration for Market Regulation of the...

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