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UV Lasers Turn Paper Into Graphene Circuits for Optical Sensors

UV Lasers Turn Paper Into Graphene Circuits for Optical Sensors

A new UV laser technique transforms kraft paper into conductive graphene, enabling flexible photodetectors that respond to ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

23 Oct 2026

Application Optimized Ruggedized Lenses

Application Optimized Ruggedized Lenses

Resolve Optics is a leading supplier of custom ruggedized lenses built to withstand extreme environments, severe shocks, and constant vibrations.

From Resolve Optics Ltd. 21 Oct 2026

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

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

New Photonic Laser Maintains Stability Without Active Electronic Control

New Photonic Laser Maintains Stability Without Active Electronic Control

A silicon nitride photonic laser achieves stable, narrow-linewidth operation without active feedback control, potentially benefiting LiDAR, optical clocks, and communications.

9 Oct 2026

Optikos Obtains 110 SPRS Score, Validating Supply Chain Security for Defense Programs

Optikos Obtains 110 SPRS Score, Validating Supply Chain Security for Defense Programs

Optikos has officially obtained a score of 110 on the Department of Defense’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessment.

From Optikos, LLC 28 Aug 2026

Technique Could Make Flat Optic Fiber 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Standard Fiber

Technique Could Make Flat Optic Fiber 1,000 Times More Sensitive Than Standard Fiber

Optical fiber has already transformed the modern world. New research now suggests it could do even more.

14 Aug 2026

FSMs, Hexapods and Nanopositioning Technology Featuring at SPIE Defense & Security

FSMs, Hexapods and Nanopositioning Technology Featuring at SPIE Defense & Security

A look at the motion hardware behind satellite antenna testing, laser beam control, and zero gravity-simulation rigs used across aerospace and defense programs.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 14 Aug 2026

Goniometer Designed for 2-Axis Precision Alignment with Common Pivot Point

Goniometer Designed for 2-Axis Precision Alignment with Common Pivot Point

Built for research and industrial test setups, the L-886 goniometer series pairs motorized angular control with encoder feedback.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 14 Aug 2026

6-Axis Fiber-Optics Alignment Platform for Advanced Photonics Packaging

6-Axis Fiber-Optics Alignment Platform for Advanced Photonics Packaging

Combining goniometers, linear stages, and an EtherCAT-ready controller, this system targets high-throughput fiber and chip-level alignment in photonics manufacturing.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 14 Aug 2026

Satellite Laser Links Enabled by PI's Fast Steering Mirror Designs

Satellite Laser Links Enabled by PI's Fast Steering Mirror Designs

In a new podcast, PI engineers break down piezo- and voice-coil-driven steering mirrors built to keep laser links locked between LEO satellites and ground stations.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 14 Aug 2026

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Ritchey-Chrétien Telescopes for Space Applications

Ritchey-Chrétien Telescopes for Space Applications

Avantier's Ritchey-Chrétien telescopes are designed for precise imaging in space optics, scientific research, and aerospace systems.

From Avantier Inc.

Glass Melt Furnaces for Optical Materials Research

Glass Melt Furnaces for Optical Materials Research

Deltech's glass melt furnaces are built for demanding environments and repeated thermal cycling.

From Deltech, Inc

Improving Laser Process Control with BeamWatch and BeamWatch Plus

Improving Laser Process Control with BeamWatch and BeamWatch Plus

BeamWatch and BeamWatch Plus deliver real-time beam profiling to support laser process optimization.

From MKS Ophir

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