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Best New Photonics Products at the 18th Annual Prism Awards
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, recognized the top-rated new optics and photonics products with the industry-focused Prism Awards. The gala evening, held during SPIE Photonics West, marked the... -
SPIE and UNC Charlotte Announce $1-million Endowed Fund for Doctoral-Research Scholarships
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) announced the establishment of the SPIE Emerging Innovators in Optical Science and Engineering... -
Aerotech Opens Laser Laboratory in Furth, Germany
Motion control specialist Aerotech is significantly expanding its capacity at its Fürth site. In addition to setting up a state-of-the-art laser laboratory, assembly of controls and drive products will also take place there... -
French Startup Agreenculture Raises 6 Million Euros to Grow its Autonomous Farming Technology
Agreenculture, a Toulouse-based startup specialising in the autonomy and safety of agricultural machinery and tractors, has raised €6 million in a Series A equity round to enhance, standardise, and industrialise its... -
TOPTICA Expands Presence in Japan with New Osaka Office
TOPTICA Photonics, a leading global provider of high-end laser systems, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Osaka, Japan. This expansion demonstrates TOPTICA’s commitment to the Japanese market and its... -
Vianode to Build Large-Scale Synthetic Anode Graphite Plant in Ontario
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that its first large-scale production facility for low-emission synthetic anode graphite will be developed in Ontario, Canada. Synthetic graphite is an... -
Meyer Burger Technology AG Shares To Be Delisted
The Regulatory Board of SIX Group has approved the delisting of Meyer Burger Technology AG shares at the request of SIX Exchange Regulation AG. The final trading day on the SIX Swiss Exchange will be January 13, 2026, with the...
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Spotlight on Cambridge Raman Imaging
In this interview, Antonio Castel, EPIC’s Technology Manager for Bio-Medical and Lasers, talks to Francesco Crisafi, Interim CEO and CTO at Cambridge Raman Imaging, an Italian company developing high-speed, label-free imaging systems for... -
Spotlight on Oxxius: French Manufacturer of Advanced Laser Systems
In this article, Jérémy Picot-Clémente, EPIC’s Photonics Technologies Program Manager, talks to Thierry Georges, President and Technical Director at Oxxius, a French designer and manufacturer of advanced laser systems.... -
Spotlight on Quside: Designer and Manufacturer of Quantum Random Number Generators
In this article, Ivan Nikitski, EPIC’s Technology Manager for Quantum and PICs, talks to Carlos Abellán, CEO at Quside, a Spanish designer and manufacturer of quantum random number generators and related quantum-based cybersecurity... -
Spotlight on Chilas: Dutch Manufacturer of Tuneable Narrow Linewidth Lasers
In this article, Ivan Nikitski, EPIC’s Technology Manager for Quantum and PICs, talks to Dimitri Geskus, CTO at Chilas, a Dutch manufacturer of widely tuneable, narrow linewidth lasers based on state-of-the-art PIC technology. What’s... -
Spotlight on Prophesee: Developer of Advanced Neuromorphic Vision Systems
In this article, Jérémy Picot-Clémente, EPIC’s Photonics Technologies Program Manager, talks to Luca Verre, Co-Founder and CEO at Prophesee, a French developer of advanced neuromorphic vision systems. What’s the... -
Spotlight on Tematys: Providing Strategic and Technical Services to Photonics Companies and Research Institutions
In this interview, Lidia Briquets, Programme Manager at EPIC, talks to Benoît d'Humières, Founder of Tematys, a French company providing strategic and technical services to companies and research institutions aiming to develop and... -
Transparent Polycrystals for Lasers and Semiconductor Systems
In this interview, Antonio Castelo, PhD, EPIC’s Technology Manager for Bio-Medical and Lasers, talks to Jan Hostaša, co-founder and head of R&D at Zenit Smart Polycrystals, an Italian producer of transparent polycrystals for...
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Stanford's Guosong Hong Inaugural Recipient of the SPIE Biophotonics Discovery's Impact of the Year Award
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, is celebrating the inaugural Biophotonics Discovery's Impact of the Year Award as well as its first recipient, Stanford University Associate Professor of materials science and... -
Edmund Optics Chairman and CEO Marisa Edmund Appointed to Optica's Board of Directors
Edmund Optics®, a leading global provider of optical and imaging technology solutions, is pleased to announce that its Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Marisa (Mari) Edmund, has been appointed as a Director at Large for Optica... -
Basler AG CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley To Step Down
The Supervisory Board of Basler AG announces changes to the Management Board. The contract of CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley will expire at the end of 2025. After more than 25 years as CEO, Dietmar Ley has expressed his wish not to extend his mandate for... -
Dr. Matthias Hohenleutner Appointed as Vice President of Production at TOPTICA
TOPTICA Photonics SE is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matthias Hohenleutner as Vice President of Production, effective October 1, 2025. This strategic leadership transition comes in response to TOPTICA’s continued growth and the... -
Active Silicon Appoints Brian O'Connell as General Manager
Active Silicon has appointed Brian O’Connell general manager. In this role, Brian will focus on expanding existing customer relationships and uncovering new opportunities for growth. Brian will work closely with Active Silicon Co-Founder and... -
Lehigh University researcher Cristian-Ioan Vasile earns NSF CAREER Award For Robotics Research
Lehigh University’s Cristian-Ioan Vasile has earned an NSF CAREER Award to make robots more predictable and reliable. His research will help improve how autonomous systems, from drones to delivery robots, learn, adapt, and work together in... -
Edmund Optics Appoints New Board Member and Extends Two Esteemed Advisors
Edmund Optics® a family-owned leader in optics and imaging, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Moore to its Board of Directors, following the June Shareholders Meeting. Moore brings over two decades of experience driving innovation...
