Proposed multi-billion dollar and euro packages look set to increase uptake of leading-edge lithography, including for photonic technologies, finds Andy Extance
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Nanoscribe launches Quantum X align
25 January 2022
Nanoscribe, is debuting the Quantum X align, a new high-performance 3D printer at the Photonics West Conference and Exhibition. The Quantum X align is the first 3D printer with 3D alignment capabilities that enables the printing of freeform microoptical elements directly onto optical fibres and photonic chips, as the company aims to set new standards in the design and fabrication of microoptical elements.
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Enhanced-performance PM fibres for fibre optic gyroscopes
23 October 2018
Fibercore, a UK developer and manufacture of specialty optical fibers, has announced the release of two, enhanced-performance PM fibers developed specifically for next generation fibre optic gyroscopes
FGC-GT and FGC-GS
14 September 2017
The new FGC-G range of high speed automated measuring systems from Arden Photonics enables optical fibre manufacturers to quickly assess the geometry of their products
Fiber to Fiber Coupler
6 July 2017
A new Fiber to Fiber Coupler (FFC) from Coherent enables the use of replaceable, process fibre optic cables so that integral components of the fibre laser are not exposed to opto-mechanical damage
ModeStrip
6 July 2017
Laser Components has introduced ModeStrip assemblies for effective transmission of high-power laser light through optical fibres
RQB fibre optic cables
30 June 2017
Coherent has introduced a fibre-to-fibre coupler and RQB fibre optic cables
Thulium doped fibre optic components
24 May 2017
A new range of Thulium doped fibre optic components from Coherent | Nufern enables construction of fiber lasers and oscillators operating at ~ 2 µm with higher output power than was previously possible
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Benjamin Skuse asks why, after 400 years of polishing optics, the process hasn’t been automated
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Abigail Williams speaks to scientists tracking marine plastic using satellite spectral imagery
James Webb: A technician inspects the primary mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope. The team’s improvements involving a Shack-Hartmann sensor have opened up applications for eye doctors examining human eyesight (image credit: NASA/Chris Gunn)
How the Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing technique can be used to simply and quickly assess the quality of optical systems
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A look at the market for spectroelectrochemistry and some of the products and solutions available
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A look at the current market for Raman spectroscopy and some of the products and solutions available
The panel discussion at Laser Munich, with Leibinger holding the microphone (credit Messe Munchen)
Laser firms could really benefit from quantum computing, which should not just be reserved for the world's big challenges, finds Jessica Rowbury
Credit: Ayar Labs
As Ayar Labs secures investment to develop its silicon photonics technology, Robert Roe speaks to Hugo Saleh about the firm's plans
GasSight is a low-cost imager based on quantum technology that can produce real time video of methane gas. (Credit: QuantIC)
Matthew Dale asks whether quantum technologies are ready to be seen on the global stage at one of the world’s largest photonics exhibitions
