Unidirectional Imaging Breakthrough
Traditional imaging systems are bidirectional—if I can see you, you can also see me. Researchers at UCLA recently developed a new type of imaging technology that could revolutionize how we... Read More
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Photonics Market to Exceed Market Valuation of $796.46 Billion by 2031
SkyQuest projects that the Global Photonics Market will reach a value of $796.46 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.20% during the forecast period (2024-2031). Photonics market is transforming remarkably with speedy... -
Innovative Photonics Products Selected as Finalists for 2025 SPIE Prism Awards
The best new photonics products have been named finalists for the 2025 SPIE Prism Awards. The 24 products — from companies ranging from emerging innovators to industry stalwarts — selected in eight categories,... -
A3 Appeals to President-Elect Trump to Support U.S. Manufacturing and High-Paying Jobs
We congratulate you on your election as the 47th President of the United States of America. As an association dedicated to leadership in automation, we very much appreciate your emphasis on strengthening American... -
Image Sensors Market Worth $29.62 Billion by 2029
The global image sensor market is expected to be valued at USD 20.66 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 29.62 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024–2029 according... -
Hamamatsu Acquires BAE Systems Imaging Solutions Inc.
Photonics Management Corp. (Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA), a subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Hamamatsu City, Japan), has purchased the stock of BAE Systems Imaging Solutions, Inc. a subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc. (Falls... -
OptoSigma Corporation Relocates to New Facility to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities
OptoSigma Corporation, a leader in precision optical components and systems, is excited to announce its relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Costa Mesa, Calif. This move marks a significant milestone in the... -
Lumentum Releases Fiscal 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report
Lumentum Holdings Inc., a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products, today announced publication of its fourth annual Fiscal 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the... View All
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Scientists Discover Laser Light Can Cast a Shadow
Can light itself cast a shadow? It may sound like a philosophical riddle, but researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow. The discovery challenges the traditional understanding... -
Unidirectional Imaging Breakthrough
Traditional imaging systems are bidirectional—if I can see you, you can also see me. Researchers at UCLA recently developed a new type of imaging technology that could revolutionize how we capture and process visual information:... -
Plasmonic Platform Detects Chirality of Molecules
Promising UCF technology is illuminating new ways to examine molecules with precision, an advancement that can help enhance drug development and new therapies. The new technology, a plasmonic platform that significantly improves the detection of... -
Agricultural Robotics Fights Superweeds
Most corn and soybean fields in the U.S. are planted with herbicide-resistant crop varieties. However, the evolution of superweeds that have developed resistance to common herbicides is jeopardizing current weed management strategies. Agricultural... -
Robot-Assisted Laser Procedure Makes Awake Brain Surgery Less Terrifying
To test complex brain functions during neurosurgical procedures, surgeons must operate on awake, locally anesthetized patients. This allows surgeons to interact with them and test how their intervention affects brain function. However, opening the... -
Ultra-Small Spectrometer Yields Power of a Device 1,000 Times Larger
Spectrometers are technology for reading light that date back to the era of famed 17th-century physicist Isaac Newton. They work by breaking down light waves into their different colors — or spectra — to provide information about the... -
Quantum Lidar Achieves High-Sensitivity Wind Detection
A research team led by Prof. XUE Xianghui from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed a wind sensing lidar theory based on up-conversion quantum interference and successfully... View All
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Silicon Photonics Wafer-Level Test Cell to Enable High-Volume Manufacturing
FormFactor, Inc. and Advantest Corporation announced today a strategic partnership to develop a novel test cell and measurement system designed for high-volume production of silicon photonics (SiPh) and co-packaged optics (CPO) devices. This... -
Spectral Camera Uses Artificial Intelligence to Boost Farm Yields 20%
A team of EU scientists is developing a new advanced camera that uses photonics to reveal what the eye cannot see. This innovative system is being developed to transform various industries, including vertical farming. It will allow farmers growing... -
Precision Lighting Enhances Year Round Strawberry Production
Vertiberry, a specialist in sustainable indoor strawberry farming, has chosen Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new facility in L’Assomption, Québec. Expected to be operational by the end of 2024, the greenhouse will... -
Breakthrough in Laser 3D Additive Manufacturing
Laser direct writing (LDW) employing multi-photon 3D polymerization is a scientific and industrial lithography tool used in various fields such as micro-optics, medicine, metamaterials, programmable materials, etc., due to the fusion of... -
Gantry and Yaw Configurations in Ultra-Precise Manufacturing
In the quest for nanoscale precision, the configuration of gantries has become a key factor in enabling advanced manufacturing processes. What was once reserved for specialized applications has now evolved into a critical component in many... -
Proactive Maintenance in Manufacturing Reduces Unscheduled Downtime
When production halts unexpectedly, it disrupts the entire supply chain, leading to delays in product delivery and potential loss of customer trust. Financially, the costs can be substantial, including lost revenue, overtime pay for workers, and... -
CREVIS Chooses Pleora eBUS Solution for GigE Vision and USB3 Vision Cameras
Pleora Technologies announced that CREVIS, a leading manufacturer of industrial networking equipment headquartered in South Korea, has selected eBUS SDK to provide critical receive capabilities for its new line of GigE Vision and... View All
