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PsiQuantum to Build Utility-Scale Quantum Computer in Chicago
CHICAGO, July 26, 2024 — Under a partnership with the state of Illinois, Cook County, and the city of Chicago, PsiQuantum will build a utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer at the former US Steel South Works property in Chicago. Under the agreement, PsiQuantum will anchor the newly established Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) which aims to catalyze the state’s growing quantum ecosystem. The utility-scale system is expected to consist of 1 million qubits, with a modular architecture
EssilorLuxotica to Acquire Majority Stake in Heidelberg Engineering
PARIS, July 25, 2024 — EssilorLuxotica has reached an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Heidelberg Engineering, a provider of diagnostic solutions and technologies for clinical ophthalmology. EssilorLuxotica is the parent company to ophthalmology equipment suppliers...
NIST Updates UV Calibration System
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 25, 2024 — The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its ultraviolet (UV) calibration facility to ensure accurate calibration of UV detectors. The Ultraviolet Spectral Comparator Facility (UVSCF) measures and calibrates UV detection...
Report Urges European Photonics Investment Amid China’s Progress
DUSSELDORF, Germany, July 24, 2024 — A study published by the European technology platform Photonics21 shows China’s substantial growth in the photonics industry, prompting calls from EU photonics experts for increased funding to close a gap in market share. Over the past two decades,...
SCHOTT Appoints CFO: People in the News: 7/24/24
MAINZ, Germany, July 24, 2024 — SCHOTT AG, a lighting and image transmission solutions developer, has appointed Marcus Knöbel as CFO effective Sept. 1. Previously acting as SCHOTT’s executive vice president of the advanced optics business unit, Knöbel will assume...
STEMMER IMAGING Receives Takeover Bid
PUCCHEIM, Germany, July 23, 2024 — The management board of STEMMER IMAGING has concluded an investment agreement with MiddleGround Capital. MiddleGround Capital plans to submit an offer to acquire all outstanding shares of the company at a price of €48 (~$52) per share, implying...
Quandela, Welinq Partner on Quantum Photonic Computing
MASSY, France, July 23, 2024 &dmash; Quantum computing company Quandela has partnered with quantum networking company Welinq to develop custom quantum interconnects. The collaborators aim to establish clusters of interconnected and error-protected photonic quantum computers by...
Sivers Semiconductors Appoints President and CEO
KISTA, Sweden, July 22, 2024 — Sivers Semiconductors AB, a supplier of integrated chips and photonics modules for advanced communications and sensor solutions, has appointed Vickram Vathulya president and CEO. Vathulya will succeed Anders Storm, effective Aug. 19. Vathulya has...
TRUMPF and SiMa.ai Partner on AI Lasers
DITZINGEN, Germany, July 19, 2024 — TRUMPF has partnered with machine learning system-on-chip developer SiMa.ai to equip TRUMPF laser systems with AI technology, focusing on the acceleration of complex materials processing. This will include systems for welding, cutting, and marking,...
Infleqtion Installs Quantum Computer in U.K.
OXFORD, England, July 19, 2024 — Neutral atom quantum computing firm Infleqtion has installed a quantum computer at the U.K.’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). Infleqtion is the first company to deploy hardware at the NQCC under their quantum computing testbed...
Mahr Group Acquires OptoSurf GmbH: Week in Brief: 7/19/24
GÖTTINGEN, Germany, July 19, 2024 — The Mahr Group, a technologies business, has acquired OptoSurf GmbH, a developer of optical surface measuring devices, in an effort to expand its portfolio in the field of optical surface metrology. According to the company, Mahr is mostly concerned...
Silicon Carbide Wafering Pioneer Halo Industries Raises $80M
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 18, 2024 — Halo Industries, a developer of laser manufacturing technology for the semiconductor industry, has raised up to $80 million in a series B funding round. The company plans to use the funds to scale the commercialization and reach of its technology...
Torrent Photonics Acquires Knight Optical
LARGO, Fla., July 18, 2024 — Torrent Holdings LLC, the parent company for imaging and sensing solutions provider Torrent Photonics, has acquired Knight Optical, a UK-based manufacturer and provider of scientific optical components. The acquisition of Knight Optical expands...
U.S. Departments of Energy, Defense Partner to Ramp Quantum Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 2024 — The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to coordinate efforts to advance quantum computing. The partnership is also expected to enable advances in...
Spectris Acquires SciAps
LONDON, July 12, 2024 — Precision measurement company Spectris has entered into an agreement to acquire SciAps for consideration of up to $260 million, comprising an up-front consideration of $200 million, plus a deferred element of up to $60 million. Once the acquisition...
ZEISS Opens China R&D, Manufacturing Site: Week in Brief: 7/12/24
SUZHOU, China, July 12, 2024 — ZEISS, a developer of optics and optoelectronics, has opened a new R&D and manufacturing site at the Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou, China. The 13,000 sq m site will be used to produce industrial quality solutions, research microscopes,...
Applications Open for 2025 SPIE Prism Awards
BELLINGHAM, Wash., July 11, 2024 — SPIE is accepting applications for its 2025 Prism Awards, which will celebrate their 17th anniversary on Jan. 29 during a gala evening at SPIE Photonics West. The awards, held annually by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics,...
Biden Admin Opens Bidding for $1.6B in R&D for Advanced Packaging
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2024 — In a bid to boost domestic capacity for semiconductor advanced packaging, the U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a notice of intent to open a competition for new R&D activities. The CHIPS for America program anticipates up to $1.6 billion in...
Quantum Startup planqc Raises $54M
GARCHING BEI MÜNCHEN, Germany, July 11, 2024 — Quantum computing firm planqc has secured €50 million (~$54 million) in series A financing. The startup plans to use the funds to establish a quantum computing cloud service and develop quantum software for applications in industries including...
EU-Funded Project Developing NIR Spectrograph "On-A-Chip"
POTSDAM, Germany, July 10, 2024 — The Leibniz Institutes for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP) will lead the PICS4SENS joint project in collaboration with the innoFSPEC transfer laboratory at the University of Potsdam. The project...
Si2 Board Members Elected: People in the News: 7/10/24
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 10, 2024 — Lightmatter, a photonic supercomputing company, has appointed Richard Beyer and Robin Washington to its board of directors. Beyer brings over three decades of previous executive leadership experience across the semiconductor and telecommunications...
PhotonDelta Expands to U.S. with California Office
SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2024 — Netherlands-based photonic chip accelerator PhotonDelta has opened an office in California with the goal of growing the photonic chip industry by facilitating collaboration between European and North American organizations. Backed by $1.2 billion to...
Rogue Valley Microdevices Slated to Receive CHIPS Act Funding
MEDFORD, Ore., July 5, 2024 — Foundry services provider Rogue Valley Microdevices (RVM) has signed a non-binding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce under which RVM would receive $6.7 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. The proposed CHIPS...
U.S. Gov Awards $41M to Montana Tech Hub: Week in Brief: 7/5/24
BOZEMAN, Mont., July 5, 2024 — The Economic Development Administration, a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has awarded a $41 million federal grant to Montana’s Headwaters Regional Technology and Innovation Hub. The Hub is a consortium of organizations including...
onsemi Acquires SWIR Vision Systems
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 3, 2024 — Image sensor technology company onsemi has completed the acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems, a provider of colloidal quantum-dot-based (CQD) short wave infrared technology. SWIR Vision Systems is now a wholly owned subsidiary of onsemi, with the...

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