Industry news

SPIE exec elected to Edmund

8 August 2008
Eugene G. Arthurs, executive director of SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Edmund Optics. As a board member, he will serve on the company's Executive Search, Nominating and Sales and Marketing Committees.

Pirelli and CyOptics launch integrated photonics alliance

28 July 2008
PGT Photonics, the Pirelli Group's photonics company, and CyOptics, a privately-held US company that manufactures optical components based on Indium Phosphide technology, have formed a strategic alliance in integrated photonics.

Aculight secures funding for laser-based nerve stimulator

25 July 2008
Aculight, a developer of innovative laser technologies, has been awarded $125k from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund the development of a handheld laser-based nerve stimulator.

3rd Primes workshop to take place in September

23 July 2008
The 3rd Primes workshop, covering developments in beam sources and optical systems, will take place in Pfungstadt on 9 and 10 September.

Optis appoints Pete Moorhouse as vice president of sales and marketing

News image16 July 2008
Optis, a provider of light simulation solutions, has appointed Pete Moorhouse as vice president of sales and marketing.