The chip shortage is a long term problem for the photonics industry, according to those attending the Electro Optics roundtable on supply chain issues.
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Matthew Dale learns that focusing too heavily on quantum technologies could create long-term risks for the UK
Rob Roe details how lasers and optics have enabled recent breakthroughs at the National Ignition Facility
Carlos Lee, EPIC’s director general, talks to Rick Mannello, CEO of Boston Electronics, which specialises in UV and IR detectors and signal processing electronics for photodetection
Quantum clocks, computers and data networks could all benefit from photonics advances, it was told at Photonics West on Demand last week
Intel's purchase of Tower Semiconductors could advance silicon photonics manufacturing, says Jose Capmany, founder of iPronics Programmable Photonics
Matthew Dale speaks with ESA to learn about the opportunities arising for photonics in the space sector
Europe’s volume silicon photonics manufacturing capacity has not been directly addressed in the Commission's plan, which could limit overall digital sovereignty
Recruiting at historically Black universities is just one way companies are working to create a more diverse workforce, finds Jessica Rowbury
Carlos Lee of EPIC talks to Dominique Lupinski, CEO and founder of Cristal Laser, which grows and fabricates nonlinear optical crystals
EPIC’s Antonio Raspa speaks with Electro Optics on the intentions and impact of the new photonics index
Justin Nussbaum, CEO and founder of SPIE Startup Challenge finalist Ascend Manufacturing, details his journey as a new entrepreneur - such as how to improve confidence and the importance of mentorship
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Carlos Lee on the European Photonics Industry Consortium’s latest advocacy efforts
Per Karlsson, CEO of NorthLab Photonics, discusses his career path, the key to effective management, and his advice for future entrepreneurs
Superluminescent LED drivers can help us understand ocean turbulence, here’s how
A look at the market for lidar and some of the systems, products and solutions available
A look at the market for hyperspectral imaging and some of the products and solutions available
How optical designers can realise the benefits of using freeform optical elements from the R&D stage when designing for illumination applications
A look at the current market for Neurophotonics and some of the products and solutions available
How solid-state light engines can meet the exact needs of many biotech and industrial applications
The ongoing commercialisation of the space sector is creating numerous opportunities for photonics technologies, Matthew Dale learns
Susan Curtis explores the new breed of quantum gravimeters finding their way onto the slopes of Mount Etna and into tunnels deep under Birmingham
Multi-junction vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers are likely to displace LEDs and edge-emitting lasers in sensing, finds Andy Extance
At this year’s EPIC AGM Matthew Dale learned that increasing advocacy efforts is a must to ensure an ideal future for European photonics