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Inrad Optics to Develop Scintinel Stilbene Arrays for Portable Neutron Imaging
The detection and imaging of neutrons is a critical capability for nuclear nonproliferation applications that require identification of plutonium and uranium. There is growing interest in fieldable, pixelated fast neutron... -
PULSATE: Advancing laser-based manufacturing technologies
PULSATE: The new PAN-European Network designed to boost the adoption of laser-based advanced and additive manufacturing technology to empower SMEs digital competences. PULSATE is a new PAN-European Network that aims to connect... -
Surgical Robotics to Grow Nearly 45% through 2030
Surgical robotics systems are designed and created to reach areas that are difficult or out of reach of a surgeon without making a large incision. The advancement in technology has led to an exponential growth in... -
Pleora Expands Commitment to Europe with New Channel Partner OEM Automatic
Pleora Technologies today announced an expanding focus on the European imaging market with new channel partner OEM Automatic. Effective immediately, OEM Automatic is distributing Pleora’s market-proven video... -
InfraTec Invests in Higher Production Capacity
To meet the growing demand for sensor products, the Dresden-based company has considerably expanded its production facilities. On 4th September 2020 the opening event for InfraTec's largest investment project to date took... -
SPIE Announces Webinar Series on Optical Polarization and Related Phenomena
On 29 September, SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, will introduce the Henri Poincaré Webinar Series on Optical Polarization and Related Phenomena via its SPIE.Online program.... -
Virtual RIA Robotics Show and Conference Takes Place This Week
RIA Robotics Week, the world’s largest virtual robotics show and conference, opens on Tuesday morning, September 8 and continues through Friday afternoon, September 11. The event features more than 75 leading...
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Opportunities in Autonomous Technologies
The recent acquisition of Voxtel by Allegro MicroSystems shows just how important photonics is to autonomous manufacturers. Allegro MicroSystems is a specialist in sensing and power semiconductor technology, and Voxtel is a privately held... -
The Financial Implications of Material Selection for Solar Manufacturers
When thinking about solar module optimization, most of the attention goes to solar cells and other visible components; however, underestimating the importance of hidden parts comes at a price. Backsheets are one of those hidden parts, and... -
Lidaris: Laser-Induced Damage Threshold testing specialists
Jose Pozo, EPIC’s CTO, had the opportunity to talk to Andrius Melninkaitis, CEO of Lidaris, a Lithuanian-based specialist in optics characterization services focusing mainly on Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) testing. Early research In... -
LightTrans: Development of fast-physical optics software
LightTrans is a German-based photonics company that offers solutions for the entire development cycle of optical components. Its products and services include optical design software, optical engineering, training and consulting. All the... -
Spotlight on VIGO System: Specialist in MOCVD-based IR detectors
In this article, Jose Pozo, EPIC’s CTO talks to Adam Piotrowski, CEO of VIGO System, a world leader in the design and manufacture of electronic subassemblies for HgCdTe, IR photon detectors and mechanical accessories. Early career As the son... -
Insights from European CEOs: EPIC interviews Oliver Prochnow, VALO Innovations
In this interviews, Jose Pozo, EPIC’s CTO, talks to Oliver Prochnow, CEO of VALO Innovations, a leader in the development and manufacture of unique ultra-fast, sub 50 fs, fibre laser systems. Early research After studying Physics at the... -
Insights from European CEOs: Caspar Clark of Helia Photonics
In this article, Jose Pozo, EPIC’s CTO, talks to Caspar Clark, CEO of Helia Photonics, a leader in coatings for semiconductor devices, optical fibre ends and free space optical components. Early career After graduating with a BSc Physics...
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Silicon Photonics Pioneer Michal Lipson Elected 2021 VP of Optical Society
The Optical Society (OSA) is excited to announce that Dr. Michal Lipson (pictured on left), Eugene Higgins Professor at Columbia University, USA, has been elected by OSA members to serve as the society’s 2021 Vice President.... -
Microsoft's Bernard Kress Elected to SPIE Presidential Chain
SPIE Fellow Bernard Kress, Partner Optical Architect on the HoloLens Team at Microsoft Corp., and formerly Principal Optical Architect at Google X, has been elected to serve as the 2021 Vice President of SPIE, the international society... -
First SPIE Society Award Goes to Robert L. Byer
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has announced the creation of the annual SPIE Maiman Laser Award. Launched to mark the 60th anniversary of the laser's invention, this newest SPIE Society Award recognizes... -
Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning appointed to Expert Council on Climate Issues
Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Professor for Solar Energy Systems at the University of Freiburg, was appointed to the new Expert Council on Climate Issues by the German Cabinet.... -
Mahr Inc. Announces the Appointment of Bill Taylor as General Manager, Sales
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SPIE Welcomes 74 New Senior Members
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, welcomes 74 new Senior Members from 17 countries, across academia, government, and industry, in such photonics-specific areas as astronomical instrumentation, environment, defense,... -
Lighting Industry Association Announces Passing of Peter Denny
The lighting industry lost a true character and stalwart last week with the sad passing of Peter Denny. Peter worked in the lighting industry for 43 years. Starting his lighting career with Crompton Lighting in 1977 as a sales representative, he...
