Seagate invests £115m in Derry plant, advancing next-generation nanophotonics R&D
£115m investment from Seagate and Invest Northern Ireland is set to strengthen nanophotonics research in Derry, NI, creating 30 new highly skills jobs
How photonics is revolutionising medical diagnostics and treatment
From laser dementia screening to 3D-printed lenses and non-invasive monitoring, UK-developed photonics are transforming both diagnostics and treatment
EU backs €5m Phortify network to strengthen Europe’s photonics workforce
A new pan-European training network is being set up with €5m EU investment to link academia and industry, addressing the photonics skills gaps
Mbryonics to create 125 jobs in Galway at Photon-1 satellite optical communications facility
Photon-1 will scale the production of photonic satellite communications terminals, says Mbryonics, marking the company’s shift from R&D to manufacturing
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