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LITILIT Opens Femtosecond Laser Factory in Vilnius with the World's Highest Potential Production Capacity

On Friday, October 16th, femtosecond laser manufacturer LITILIT opened a new laser factory in Vilnius which, according to the company, has the highest potential femtosecond laser capacity in the world.

20 Oct 2026

New Robust White Light Interferometer with 90° Beam Path Enables Stable Inline Thickness Measurement of Semiconductor Wafers

Precision sensor supplier Micro-Epsilon has further developed its interferoMETER range of white light interferometers to include a sensor with a 90 ° beam path that enables stable thickness measurement of silicon and silicon carbide semiconductor wafers.

From Micro-Epsilon UK 20 Oct 2026

MKS Inc. to Sell its Ophir® Optics Business to TTM Technologies, Inc.

MKS Inc., a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Ophir® Optics business to TTM Technologies, Inc. ("TTM") in an all-cash transaction for $650 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.

From MKS Instruments, Inc. 20 Oct 2026

Quantum Computing Inc. Announces Dirac-3S, Scaling to Nearly 10,000 Variables

Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi"), a vertically integrated quantum systems company pioneering photonics and semiconductor manufacturing, today announced Dirac-3S, the next-generation of its Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment of QCi's quantum optimization technology.

From Quantum Computing Inc. 12 Oct 2026

Optikos Acquires Omega Optical to Deliver Complete Optical Workflow Under Single Ownership

Optikos®, a provider of engineering, manufacturing, and metrology services in optical systems, has acquired Omega Optical, a precision optical coatings and component designer and manufacturer.

From Optikos, LLC 30 Sep 2026

Forge Nano Secures Semiconductor Wafer Fab Equipment Order from Leading Photonics Technology Company for Commercial Integrated Photonics Manufacturing

Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S. based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition ("ALD") technology for artificial intelligence ("AI")-era chip manufacturing and defense battery applications, which has signed an agreement to merge with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co. ("Archimedes II"), today announced that a leading commercial photonics technology company has selected Forge Nano's TEPHRA™ semiconductor wafer fabrication platform to support the manufacturing of advanced integrated photonic devices.

From Forge Nano 12 Jun 2026

Ultrafast Electron Pulses Reveal Nonlinear Optical Semiconductor Response

Researchers observe ultrafast optical changes in semiconductors induced by MeV electron pulses, enabling advancements in radiation detection technologies.

29 Apr 2026

O-PTIR Detection of Plastic Films: Influence of Layer Thickness

This research highlights the use of O-PTIR to determine the minimum detectable thickness of PA6 and PET films, crucial for improving plastics recycling.

6 Feb 2026

Excelitas Announces Closing of Luxium Solutions Acquisition

Excelitas®, a leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Luxium Solutions, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners and Edgewater Capital Partners.

3 Feb 2026

Quantum Computing Inc. Completes Acquisition of Luminar Semiconductor, Inc.

Quantum Computing Inc. ("QCi"), an innovative, quantum optics and integrated photonics technology company, today announced the completion of acquiring Luminar Semiconductor, Inc. ("LSI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Luminar Technologies, Inc. ("Luminar"), in an all-cash transaction valued at $110 million (the "Transaction").

3 Feb 2026

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