Semiconductor laser company II-VI is partnering with Lite-On Technology for the volume manufacturing and commercialisation of packaged semiconductor lasers for mass-market lidar
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Plan with China in mind, says EPIC's Carlos Lee
19 September 2019
Carlos Lee, director general of EPIC, notes the importance of the Chinese market for European photonics firms
Hamamatsu to supply silicon sensors for CERN upgrades
19 September 2019
European particle physics laboratory CERN has signed three contracts with Hamamatsu for the supply of silicon sensors for its ATLAS and CMS trackers
Researchers enhance laser-based ultrasound for non-destructive testing
11 September 2019
A team of researchers has developed an improved non-contact, laser-based method for generating ultrasonic waves for non-destructive testing applications
Laser printing produces waterproof e-textiles cheaply and rapidly
05 September 2019
The cost-efficient and scaleable method can produce textiles embedded with energy storage devices in minutes
LBP Optics acquires Symons Mirror Technology
05 September 2019
British Optics manufacturer LBP Optics is has purchased UK-based Symons Mirror Technology (SMT), a diamond machining company
European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) partners with virtual reality association
03 September 2019
The agreement between EPIC and the VR/AR Association (VRARA) aims to strengthen both the photonics and augmented/virtual reality industries
SPIE launches $2.5m educational-funding initiative
16 August 2019
The SPIE Endowment Matching Programme will enhance educational capacity in optics and photonics
Thorlabs acquires Raman spectroscopy company
13 August 2019
Coda Devices is a manufacturer of laboratory and portable Raman spectrometers used for non-destructive chemical analysis
UK-India laser programme to target global challenges
12 August 2019
The UK and India will collaborate under a new programme to develop laser technologies for economic and societal impact
Horizon 2020 projects show five-fold leverage on EU investment
12 August 2019
According to a new report, European photonics PPP projects funded under Horizon 2020 have shown five-fold leverage on the money invested by the EU
Terahertz technique to identify sub-surface damage in wood
09 August 2019
The method could catch insect infestation at early stages, helping to prevent further damage to trees and forests
