Jenoptik opens the doors to its new fab in Dresden
May 07, 2025
After around two and a half years of construction, Jenoptik has completed its largest single investment in recent history and officially inaugurated its new fab in Dresden, Germany.
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NEC achieves Japan’s longest free-space optical communication
April 28, 2025
NEC achieved Japan’s longest terrestrial wireless optical communication over a distance of over 10 km. It also conducted FSO communications between an observation deck at the tallest structure in Japan and a location on the ground 3 km away.
Lightmatter’s photonic superchip advances interconnect innovation
April 18, 2025
With fully integrated fiber attachment supporting 256 fibers, Passage M1000 delivers an order of magnitude higher bandwidth in a smaller package size compared to existing CPO solutions.
Networking solutions provider Nexthop AI launches with $110M funding
April 18, 2025
Nexthop AI specializes in building custom networking solutions for the hyperscalers, which integrate seamlessly into their optimized cloud-stack. The funding was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
ST to cut up to 2,800 jobs in major manufacturing overhaul
April 10, 2025
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics will see up to 2,800 employees leave the company globally over the next three years as part of an overhaul of its manufacturing operations and cost structure.
Mobileye selects Valens’ chipsets for hi-tech driving projects
April 07, 2025
Mobileye selected the VA7000 for this application following extensive testing of the chipset, where the Valens chip was found superior across a variety of parameters, with significant performance benefits.
Aixtron delivers G10-AsP system to Nokia
April 01, 2025
Aixtron will supply its G10-AsP system to Nokia, facilitating the production of 6-inch Indium Phosphide (InP) wafers for Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
EnSilica secures key contract, opens second design centre in Brazil
March 27, 2025
The new design centre is in Campinas, São Paulo State, and complements the company’s Porto Alegre facility in Rio Grande do Sul, in southeastern Brazil.
Sivers teams up with WIN to enhance DFB laser production
March 26, 2025
Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductors will serve as an outsourced manufacturing partner for Sivers Semiconductors, enabling the company to scale production and meet the demand for its photonic solutions.
Ennostar merges EPISTAR and Lextar to drive automotive innovation
March 20, 2025
Ennostar has announced a strategic merger aimed at strengthening its position in the automotive optoelectronics sector. The company will consolidate its subsidiaries, EPISTAR and Lextar, into a single entity, enhancing technological integration and resource efficiency.
Kopin secures $14 million order for thermal imaging assembly
March 19, 2025
Kopin Corporation, a provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays, has received an order valued at USD 14 million to supply custom thermal imaging assemblies from an unnamed defence contractor.
TSI introduces Nano LPM System to enhance UPW monitoring
March 14, 2025
The Nano LPM System delivers true 10 nanometer (nm) nanoparticle detection, providing a continuous, reliable monitoring of UPW quality.
Saab ink MoU with Radionix for sensors and defence electronics
March 13, 2025
Swedish defence and security company Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Radionix have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the intention to form a strategic collaboration relating to sensors and defence electronics, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
Teradyne to acquire Quantifi Photonics
March 12, 2025
Teradyne has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Quantifi Photonics, a privately held company specialising in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing. The acquisition is expected to be finalised in the second quarter of 2025.
ASML and imec team up to advance European research and sustainability
March 11, 2025
ASML and imec have entered into a new five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing semiconductor research and sustainability in Europe. The agreement will leverage both companies' expertise to drive technological innovation and sustainable initiatives in the semiconductor industry.
KIST develops high-performance sensor based on 2D chip
March 10, 2025
Using integral imaging technology, the team at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) achieved the acquisition and reproduction of RGB full-color 3D images.
Toray opens semiconductor R&D centre in Taiwan
March 05, 2025
The new facility will reinforce R&D in advanced semiconductor technologies and materials and provide technical services in the Taiwan market.
Nokia completes its acquisition of Infinera
March 04, 2025
Nokia has finalised the acquisition of optical networking solutions provider, Infinera, to bolster its capabilities in the data center market.
EU green lights Nokia's acquisition of Infinera
February 27, 2025
The European Commission has approved Nokia's proposed acquisition of Infinera under the EU Merger Regulation. Following an investigation, the Commission concluded that the transaction poses no competition concerns within the European Economic Area.
Lumotive raises $45 million to expand sales of LCM tech
February 20, 2025
The oversubscribed round included new investors Swisscom Ventures, East Bridge, EDOM, Grazia, Hokuyo Inc. and TSVC, as well as support from existing investors such as Gates Frontier.
EU funding strengthens semiconductor innovation in Finland
February 19, 2025
The European semiconductor industry is receiving a boost through the APECS pilot line project, which has been awarded funding under the EU Chips Act. This initiative focuses on developing and providing new packaging and integration solutions for the industry.
General Atomics, EDGE partner to produce electromechanical systems
February 18, 2025
A key milestone in the project will be the certification of EPI's facility as a Part 145 repair centre. EPI is an entity of the EDGE Group.
Black Semiconductor launches new HQ – FabONE
February 12, 2025
Black Semiconductor GmbH has officially opened its new headquarters and production facility, FabONE, in Aachen, Germany, marking a major step toward developing graphene-based optical chip technology.
Blue Wave announces ‘breakthrough’ in CVD diamond research
February 07, 2025
According to the company, the DEAR MPCVD system represents the future of CVD diamond research, offering a versatile and efficient platform for exploratory and applied research in diamond-based tech.
AMETEK acquires Kern Microtechnik
February 04, 2025
AMETEK is acquiring Kern Microtechnik, a German manufacturer of high-precision machining and optical inspection solutions.
Teledyne acquires Excelitas aerospace & defense units
February 04, 2025
Teledyne Technologies has completed the acquisition of select aerospace and defense electronics businesses from Excelitas Technologies for approximately USD 710 million.
Omnitron Sensors secures $13M+ series A funding
January 30, 2025
Omnitron Sensors, an inventor of new MEMS fabrication IP, has secured USD 13 million in Series A funding led by Corriente Advisors, LLC, with participation from longtime investor L’ATTITUDE Ventures.
Ortel transfer wafer fabrication to CPFC
January 29, 2025
Ortel, a Photonics Foundries company, has transferred wafer fabrication for its C-Band, High-Power, Continuous Wave Laser Module platform to the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), a pure-play III-V semiconductor wafer foundry.
KD partners with Keysight
January 29, 2025
KD, a fabless semiconductor company, has signed an agreement with Keysight Technologies to partner on optical parameters measurement, including TDFOM based on the IEEE Std 802.3cz physical layer test standard.
Kitron secures EUR 30 million contract
January 21, 2025
Kitron has entered into a long-term contract for the production and services of advanced optical assemblies tailored for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and drone market.
Park Systems buys Swiss optical metrology business
January 13, 2025
Korea's Park Systems has acquired Lyncée Tec SA, a Lausanne-based specialist in digital holographic microscope (DHM) technology.
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