Full-sized tandem PV module with 25 percent efficiency
A research team from the Fraunhofer ISE has produced a PV module using perovskite silicon tandem solar cells from Oxford PV.
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Evolution of light within photonic chips
New approach is paving the way to new applications in communication, imaging and quantum computing.
Spiral-shaped lens provides clearer vision
New optical device could help those with cataracts or age-related vision problems.
3D printing for space travel
Trumpf and The Exploration Company are cooperating on the construction of core components for spacecraft for missions in the earth’s orbit and to the moon.
Siemens buys Inspekto
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft has acquired Inspekto, an AI-supported image processing software company headquartered in Heilbronn.
Innolume expands quantum dot laser diode production
Company ramps up capacities to meet growing connectivity demands in the optical communication market.
Photonic chip generates and measures customized light fields for the first time
New device opens doors for many new applications in sensor technology, communication and imaging.
“What does the future of Raman look like?”
New Wasatch Photonics X series to accelerate OEM product development.
LCOS technology from JDC purchased by Holoeye
Holoeye Photonics has acquired assets from Jasper Display Corp’s (JDC) technology portfolio.
NRW quantum roadmap established
German state of North Rhine-Westphalia bundles activities for Quantum Technology 2.0, Fraunhofer ILT coordinates.
Environmentally friendly quantum dots for fast photodetectors
A novel method for synthesizing InSb/InP colloidal quantum dots stable under ambient conditions.
Showcasing a robust and expanding industry
The largest annual optics and photonics event of the year, which includes the rapidly growing Quantum West conference and the co-located SPIE AR|VR|MR, encompassed more than 1,500 exhibitors and over 5,000 technical presentations.
New sensor enables energy harvesting and imaging simultaneously
Single-pixel imaging successfully achieved for the first time using an organic-based photoelectric photodetector.
Synopsys to acquire Ansys
Merger joins leaders in semiconductor design technology and simulation and analysis to address customers’ needs for fusion of electronics and physics, augmented with AI.
New general manager for Menlo USA
Jens Schumacher takes over the helm of the frequency-comb specialized company’s American branch.
Tailored solutions for the e-mobility market
The cornerstone of a new collaboration is the integration of Cailabs’ beam shaping modules into Precitec’s laser beam welding heads.
New lasers for digital holography
MultiLambdaChip project gets underway with Hübner Photonics, Carl Zeiss, Cybertechnologies, University of Freiburg, and the Fraunhofer IPM.
Turning glass into a transparent light-energy harvester
A novel way to create photoconductive circuits directly patterned onto a glass surface.
Focuslight completes the acquisition of Suss MicroOptics
Chinese photonics company is further strengthening its position in micro-optics solutions.
Lightning-fast photonic coupling
Improving speed by an order of magnitude – Physik Instrumente introduced an AI-based real-time first light search method at this year’s Photonics West.
“Multicolor vision” for drone flight, vertical farming, and autonomous driving
European research project HyperImage launched with twelve partners from industry and academia.
Visible light transmits data 100 times faster than Wi-Fi
A novel light source reduces light interference improving wireless communication.
A faster, more efficient imaging system for nanoparticles
A new technique pushes back some of the limits of the infrared imaging of rare-earth doped nanoparticles.
Pilot project for recruiting skilled workers at international trade fairs
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) and Spectaris test new concept at SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco
PI introduces new automated alignment systems
Physik Instrumente’s offering of automated alignment systems for assembly and packaging of silicon photonics chips expanded.
Winning products, companies, and startup challenge contestants
The photonics industry-focused Prism Awards honor innovations in technology areas such as lasers, biomedical, quantum, AR/VR/MR, sensors, and imaging.
High-NA-EUV for global microchip production
The first machine for the new lithography technology includes an optical system from Zeiss and was recently delivered by ASML.
E-Book: The Power of Geoarchaeology in Understanding Our World
Advanced Optical Metrology, with the support of Evident, has now presented an e-book on the subject of geoarchaeology.
ITIS Holding buys Vitronic
The Vitronic Group is to be taken over by ITIS Holding. ITIS is a company of the PPF Group, an international investment company.
Maxlab introduces new brand identity and logo
Maxlab, a Canada-based tech company specialized in embedded vision solutions, unveiled its new logo and brand claim
Scaling up to 4-inch wafer production
Smart Photonics’ transition from three to four inch doubles the production capacity, realizing a lower price per chip.
EMVA brings machine vision solutions to Logimat 2024
The association will be represented at the logistics trade fair with a stand and a forum
Slump overcome: The machine vision market is growing again
According to a study by market research company Interact Analysis, the market for industrial machine vision will grow again in 2024.
Organic electronics lead to new ways to sense light
A new soft, flexible, and wireless optical sensor based on carbon nanotubes and organic transistors.
Alex Waser retires from Bystronic
Domenico Iacovelli takes over the role effective July 1, 2024, from long-time CEO who decided to step down.
