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 NEWS & ANALYSIS
Smethods initiative puts focus on optical design 17 May
A Support Action of the Europe's FP7 program sees seven institutions provide training in design and simulation.
Picosecond machining tool wins laser award 16 May
Ultrafast system designed for embossing and printing applications scoops the 2012 Innovation Award for Laser Technology.
Andor shortlisted for top UK engineering award 15 May
Developer of high-performance cameras one of three firms nominated for the Royal Academy of Engineering’s MacRobert Award.
3D holographic imaging explores Egyptian mummy 15 May
Pioneering 3D visualisation technique reveals details of Egyptian mummy hidden for two millennia.
Steady Jenoptik in 'wait and see' mode 11 May
Sales and orders look healthy but CEO expresses concern over ongoing debt crisis.
Synopsys extends photonics reach with RSoft buy-out 10 May
Giant engineering software firm complements its 2010 acquisition of Optical Research Associates with RSoft Design Group.
GSI urged to accelerate fiber laser development 09 May
Subsidiary has just released a 2 kW product, but GSI says that Chinese customers want to see even higher powers.
Asia LED lamp sales ‘to grow 100% per year’ to 2016 08 May
Demand for LED lamps for lighting in the Asia-Pacific region will hit 3.4 billion units in 2016.
DSS 2012: Anti-dazzle protection for pilots 08 May
KiloLambda unveils a solid-state optical filter that blocks incoming laser light based on power rather than wavelength.
Rofin-Sinar slips back despite fiber laser traction 04 May
Company now has a backlog of 86 high-power fiber lasers, but share price drops sharply on weak guidance.
Newport cuts forecast on weak research orders 03 May
But the laser and photonic subsystem provider sees an upturn in demand from the semiconductor market, and long-term potential in defense.
Luminus, Fraen optimize LED lighting output 02 May
Novel LED optics delivers high center beam power and uniformity for retail lighting.
Linear LED ‘revolutionizes’ retail, industrial lighting 02 May
Cree integrates high efficacy, advanced optics and architectural design, to challenge linear fluorescent technology.
IPG brushes off competition as sales rise 23% 01 May
Onwards and upwards for the fiber laser specialist, whose products are directly boosting the productivity of US auto manufacturers.
Rusnano backs NeoPhotonics in $40M deal 30 Apr
Russia’s sovereign technology investment corporation pays $8 per share for stake in photonic chip developer.
 IN DEPTH
Laser pre-pulse proves key to EUV ramp 18 May
ASML has begun assembling EUV tools for high-volume chip manufacturing. But are the troublesome light sources ready?
Anania eyes European photonics opportunities 16 May
In a wide-ranging interview, seasoned industry battler Giorgio Anania contrasts Photonics 21's flexibility with Europe’s business sluggishness.
European photonics body plans accelerated growth 18 Apr
Panel discussion at Photonics21's annual meeting considers how to boost photonics sector prospects.
IDEX interview: mega-trends and silicon moments 26 Mar
Seasoned photonics industry executive and now president of IDEX's optics and photonics business, Mike Cumbo talks exclusively to optics.org.
Silicon photonics forges ahead 22 Feb
Key figures from the world of silicon photonics update optics.org on the latest progress in this perennially hot topic.
‘Dependable innovator’ looks to go global 17 Feb
As the UK government strives to rebalance its economy towards manufacturing, M Squared Lasers shows the way with photonics innovation.
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