Innoviz Technologies, maker of solid-state lidar sensors and perception software, has closed its series c funding round with $170 million, bringing the total raised to $252 million
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Innovation Award finalists announced
04 June 2019
The award recognises technology that could advance areas such as manufacturing, imaging and biophotonics
Project seeks to increase uptake of large-scale AM
03 June 2019
An ongoing collaborative project is looking to drive the adoption of large-scale metal additive manufacturing
Laser to melt moon dust for additive manufacturing in space
03 June 2019
A group of scientists are looking to send a laser to the Moon in order to melt moon dust and use it to create structures via additive manufacturing
The forest illuminated at night. Credit: Albert Porcar-Castell
Illuminating the link between plants and carbon sinks
23 May 2019
Researchers have developed a remote sensing device that provides a more thorough way of monitoring photosynthesis in plants and trees
Fibre-based imaging spectrometer captures record amounts of data
22 May 2019
Designed for remote sensing, the spectrometer can capture 30,000 sampling points each containing more than 60 wavelengths
MicroLED technique overcomes production barriers
20 May 2019
French research institute Leti has developed a new technique for fabricating microLED displays that overcomes existing limitations to commercialisation
ASML president recognised for microchip innovations
14 May 2019
Martin van den Brink has been awarded the Imec Lifetime of Innovation Award 2019
Researchers 3D print portable microscope
10 May 2019
Researchers have used 3D printing to produce a high-resolution microscope small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside
Light advances horticulture research
10 May 2019
A lighting system has been developed to provide control over the spectral distribution of colour used to stimulate plants in horticulture research
Thorlabs acquires Cirtemo for 'unique' optical technologies
02 May 2019
Thorlabs has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Columbia-based Cirtemo, allowing Thorlabs to add two 'unique' technologies to its portfolio
EPIC advocates for photonics funding
30 April 2019
EPIC is advocating for a photonics contractual public private partnership to be selected under the future Horizon Europe programme
