Spotlight: All Eyes on Munich for Laser World of Photonics 2025 with Exhibition Director Anke OdouliLaser World of Photonics is one of the top trade shows for the laser and photonics industry. Tens of thousands of visitors from around the world will travel to Munich to take part in this year’s...
6/24/2025
High-Precision Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors by Avantier | Advanced Optics for Space & DefenseDiscover the unmatched performance of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Mirrors, engineered by Avantier for precision and reliability in the most demanding environments. SiC mirrors are revolutionizing optical...
6/23/2025
High-Precision RC TelescopesDiscover Avantier’s advanced RC Telescope (Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope) solutions—trusted by aerospace engineers, researchers, and astrophotographers. Our in-house capabilities span hyperbolic mirror...
6/23/2025
High-Precision Optical Design for Wide Spectrum Star TrackersAvantier video about optical design for wide spectrum star trackers.
6/23/2025
New Players in Photonic Chips, Laser World of Photonics Prepares for Record AttendanceTNO announces plans to develop a manufacturing line for photonic chips with help from the PIXEurope initiative. Chinese media reports the nation's first production line for thin-film, niobate...
6/19/2025
Billion-Dollar Acquisitions Position Qualcomm and IonQ for Continued GrowthQualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion to boost data center ambitions. IonQ is in the process of acquiring trapped-ion quantum computing technology company Oxford Ionics for $1.08 billion....
6/12/2025
Pushing the Bounds of Industrial Laser Performance — With Aldas JuronisAldas Juronis, CEO of EKSPLA, discusses key parameters in the design and manufacture of industrial laser systems in this final episode before the start of Laser World of Photonics 2025. EKSPLA’s...
6/10/2025
Spotlight: Today’s Federal Policies Shape Tomorrow’s Photonics Landscape With Rep. Joe MorelleOptics and Photonics Caucus. In this Spotlight conversation, Morelle offers his insight on the policies impacting our industry and shares the concerns of New York’s leading photonics companies.
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6/9/2025
AMD Acquires Enosemi for AI Systems, Penny-Sized Laser Has Limitless ApplicationsAMD is announcing it acquired silicon photonics startup Enosemi for its evolving AI strategy. The European Machine Vision Association has awarded Rolandos Alexandros Potamias the Young Professional...
6/5/2025
NIF Breaks Records for Laser Fusion, PSN Helps Secure Neal Award for Photonics MediaThe U.S. Department of Energy’s National Ignition Facility is reportedly setting new records in power output for laser-based fusion. Teams at DARPA have surpassed several milestones for power...
5/29/2025