Xiaoke Yi’s group at the University of Sydney in Australia designed and built an AI nanophotonic chip prototype that manipulates light to perform calculations at a picosecond timescale (trillionths of a second)—the time it takes light to travel through its nanostructures (each one is tens of micrometers). The group’s combined on-chip nanostructures form a neural […]
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The regulatory landscape for medical devices is shifting quickly, and for UK manufacturers and contract engineers, the pressure to implement permanent, traceable marking on components and instruments has never been greater. Laser marking is increasingly the technology of choice and for good reason. On the EU side, the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) has already begun
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Automation has transformed the efficiency of sheet metal laser cutting machines, making them indispensable in modern manufacturing. ZLTECH, a leading Laser Machine Factory, integrates advanced automation features in its sheet metal laser cutting machines, including auto-loading/unloading systems, smart sensors, and intelligent software controls. These systems not only increase precision and throughput but also reduce labor
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This episode features Vivek Raghunathan, cofounder and CEO of Xscape Photonics, a Columbia University spinoff focused on silicon photonics and artificial intelligence (AI). He has nearly two decades of experience in the silicon photonics sector, including at Intel. In this chat, he talks with host Justine Murphy about Xscape Photonics and its innovative work, as
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If you’re evaluating industrial laser marking technology and searching for Sisma laser marker UK, Sisma laser machines or a Sisma models comparison, this guide will help you understand the range of systems available through Lase Lines Limited — and how to choose the best option for your application. Sisma has built a reputation for robust,
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Pulse laser cleaning machines, particularly those developed by ZLTECH, offer a non-contact, precise, and environmentally friendly solution for cleaning delicate surfaces. Unlike traditional abrasive or chemical methods, pulse lasers use short, controlled bursts of energy to selectively remove contaminants without damaging the underlying material. This makes them ideal for sensitive applications, such as historical artifact
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In this episode of Photonics Hot List: Existing fiber-optic cables underground and under the sea in much of Europe could soon become more than just lines of communication. Thanks to a new initiative, they could someday double up as environmental monitoring sensor networks, too. Business news roundup: Strategic partnerships are in the works between Oxide
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About Thornbury Manufacturing Thornbury Manufacturing Ltd (TML), founded in 1995 and based in Plymouth, is a UK specialist in precision engineering and manufacturing. Operating from a 20,000 sq. ft facility, TML offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop service that includes thermoplastic injection moulding, ferrous and non-ferrous metal pressings, tooling, printing (pad and laser), assembly and packaging. The
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ZLTECH‘s Laser Machine Factory is redefining sheet metal fabrication with its advanced laser cutting machines, engineered specifically to deliver minimal heat distortion. The unique blend of fiber laser technology, automated motion control, and real-time temperature management ensures precision cuts and preserves the structural integrity of metal sheets. This innovation addresses a longstanding industry challenge—heat distortion—by
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As electronic devices shrink and computing power demands soar, chip designs must become even more compact. This requires lasers with tighter beam stability, higher pulse‑to‑pulse energy consistency, and nanometer‑scale positioning accuracy. Bloom Laser, based in Pessac, France, designs and produces pulsed lasers of exceptional beam quality—with laser beam quality factor (M2) values <1.2. To achieve
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