Laser Technology

On February 11th, the Laser Institute (LIA) announced the passing of Dr. Nathaniel R. Quick on February 4, 2025, in Lake Mary, FL, at the age of 75. Dr. Quick was a pioneering figure in laser processing of advanced materials and a dedicated leader within LIA, serving as its executive director from 2017 to 2023. […]

We launched Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast in February 2024—and since its debut, we’ve released 38 episodes! The podcast, hosted by our multimedia director Justine Murphy, brings you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the photonics industry. Our episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary provides some insight into invention. They define “invent” as: 1) to produce (something, such as a useful device or process) for the first time through the use of the imagination or of ingenious thinking and experiment; 2) to devise by thinking.1 In general, this is a pretty good framing of these concepts, although

The drive for higher power lasers in directed energy and production keeps Ophir at the forefront of innovation with measurement systems that deliver accurate and reliable measurements for high-power, ultra-high power, and very-high power lasers. Source link

Jay Kumler, a longtime photonics industry expert, passed away February 10, 2025 at the age of 61. Jay was president of JENOPTIK North America, Inc. and JENOPTIK Optical Systems, LLC for many years. A member of the Jenoptik Executive Management Committee, he consulted on and actively shaped the development of Jenoptik’s photonics-based business in the

QD Laser, Inc. (Japan) proudly introduces “Lantana,” the world’s smallest all-in-one compact visible laser (532, 561, 594 nm) with a built-in driver in its class. Its high-quality elliptical beam is perfect for flow cytometry applications. Source link

SPIE On January 28th at a ceremony held during SPIE Photonics West 2025, Max-IR Labs was announced the winner of the $10,000 top prize at the 15th annual SPIE Startup Challenge, a pitch competition that showcases new optics- and photonics-based businesses, products, and technologies to address critical needs. Max-IR Labs’ AquaCarbon Monitor is set to

On January 29th at a gala during SPIE Photonics West 2025, SPIE announced its Prism Awards winners. The awards reflect the rapidly growing trajectory, exciting latest developments, and rich technical innovations across photonics and photonics-enabled industries. This year, the annual ceremony honored a range of established and emerging companies applying innovative and creative solutions to

January’s photonics-related IP activities include 43 cases concerning various technologies, including cameras, imaging systems, and image processing; displays; lighting and light sources; optical communications; solar cells; automotive applications; sensors; and eyewear. Here are the summaries. Cameras, imaging systems, and image processing On January 3rd, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB, a branch of the

SPIE Photonics The SPIE Photonics West 2025 event, set to take place January 25-30th at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, The event will kick off Saturday and Sunday, January 25-26th, with the Biomedical Optics Symposium (BiOS) and the BiOS Expo, followed by the SPIE Global Business Forum on Monday, January 27th for executives,