Most-Read Stories of 2025 from Vision SpectraVision Spectra is your global resource for the latest happenings in the vision community. We're recapping some of the biggest stories of the year, counting down the top five most-read stories of...
12/30/2025
Luminar Files for Bankruptcy, Using Light to Communicate with the BrainLeading our stories, Luminar has filed for bankruptcy and has entered an agreement to sell its semiconductor subsidiary, LSI, to Quantum Computing Inc. for $110 million. Edmund Optics has appointed...
12/18/2025
Testing Nuclear Deterrents at NIF, A Cool Solution for Thulium Fiber LasersResearchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering have found a way to beat the heat in thulium fiber lasers. An integrated photonic memory chip from scientists at the...
12/11/2025
Royal Navy Turns to Laser Drone Defense, Imaging 3D Chaotic MicrocavitiesSemiconductor company Marvell Technology announces that it will acquire Celestial AI Inc. for $3.25 billion. Another top executive from Jenoptik announces their departure. xLight has signed a $150...
12/4/2025
Color Converting Chips Could Solve a Long-Standing Problem, SPIE adds the AR AllianceTopping headlines, GlobalFoundries says acquiring Singapore-based Advanced Micro Foundry will expand its technology portfolio and market reach. SPIE is adding the AR Alliance as its newest division,...
11/20/2025
Universal Coupler Cuts Cost to Quantum Computers by Hundreds of Millions of DollarsChina is rolling back restrictions on its exports of rare earth materials and critical minerals to the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy is investing millions to advance the next phase of National...
11/13/2025
New Technique for Mirrorless Lasers, Quantum-Ready Cyber SecurityIn 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...
11/6/2025
Trio of Companies to Create Europe's Biggest Space PlayerAirbus, Leonardo, and Thales are pooling their space expertise to form a new company that could become Europe’s biggest force in space. University of Arizona researchers have discovered a path toward...
10/30/2025
SPIE Optifab 2025 Recap, Touring Laser Labs at the University of RochesterPhotonics Spectra Now is on location with complete coverage of SPIE Optifab 2025! Join us as we walk the floors to check out the latest innovations from the industry's leading players. We'll learn...
10/23/2025
Industry Leaders Tackle Geopolitical Volatility at the Global Photonics Economic ForumA 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...
10/16/2025