CNRS, l’Institut d’Optique, Pasqal inaugurate AtomIQ-Lab December 01, 2025 This collaboration between academic research and business aims to push back the technical limits of laser-cooled atom manipulation. The goal is to considerably increase the performance of quantum processors based on this technology.
Phix teams up with Taiwanese firms to advance optical engines November 24, 2025 The companies have entered into a collaboration to advance the hybrid integration and packaging of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for next-generation optical transceiver development.
IBM, University of Dayton to jointly research next-gen chip tech November 21, 2025 To support the collaboration, IBM will contribute state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment to the University of Dayton for a new semiconductor nanofabrication facility on the university’s campus.
Alter launches US semiconductor testing facility in Minnesota November 20, 2025 Alter, a provider of assembly, testing, qualification, and radiation services for high-reliability semiconductors and microelectronics, has officially opened a new semiconductor testing facility in Plymouth, Minnesota.
X-Fab and Fraunhofer ENAS join forces to speed microtechnology to market November 19, 2025 X-Fab and the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS) have launched a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating the transition of microtechnology innovations from research to industrial production. The partnership uses a so-called “Lab-in-Fab” model that integrates research, development, and manufacturing processes under one framework.
GlobalFoundries acquires Singapore-based photonics foundry AMF November 19, 2025 GlobalFoundries has acquired Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), a Singapore-based silicon photonics specialist, in a move that significantly expands the company’s manufacturing footprint and its technology portfolio for optical communications and AI-driven data infrastructure.
POET, QCi to co-develop 3.2 Tbps optical engines November 17, 2025 Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) will leverage its expertise with TFLN to integrate the high-performance 400G/Lane modulators with the POET Optical Interposer platform technology.
Sivers Semiconductors partners With POET Technologies November 06, 2025 Swedish photonics and wireless technologies specialist, Sivers Semiconductors, has released additional details on the strategic partnership with POET Technologies Inc., a specialist the design and implementation of highly integrated optical engines and light sources for artificial intelligence networks. The collaboration will combine Sivers’ lasers with POET’s optical interposer to deliver scalable, energy-efficient light sources.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 – Europe’s electronics community meets again October 24, 2025 During Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October, the conference halls at PGE Narodowy Stadium were filled with conversations in English, German, Chinese, Italian, Korean, Czech—and, of course, Polish. This confirms Poland’s growing role in the European electronics industry and highlights the significance of Evertiq Expo Warsaw.
5 promising technologies: directions shaping the future of industry October 23, 2025 The European technology sector is currently undergoing a profound transformation. Changes in global supply chains, public investments, and the growing role of industrial innovation are making advanced technologies one of the cornerstones of regional economic development strategies.
Astera Labs to acquire aiXscale Photonics October 23, 2025 Astera Labs has signed a definitive agreement to acquire German photonics company aiXscale Photonics GmbH.
Inside the industry: the future of Polish technologies October 22, 2025 In the global story of technology, some nations have long been cast in supporting roles — providing manufacturing muscle, engineering talent, or cost-efficient development. But Poland’s story is beginning to shift. Increasingly, it is no longer about following innovation, but about forging it.
From Polish photonics to European EMS insights October 17, 2025 Evertiq Expo Warsaw returns on 23 October 2025, bringing together Poland’s vibrant electronics community for a day dedicated to advanced technologies, manufacturing, and innovation.
ShunYun Technology & NewPhotonics enter volume PIC manufacturing deal October 07, 2025 ShunYun Technology Ltd (SYT), a manufacturer of optical transceivers, and NewPhotonics, a designer of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chips for data centre optical interconnect, have entered into a strategic OSAT partnership for volume manufacturing of the NewPhotonics NPG product line.
Aegiq commissions photonic quantum computer at UK’s NQCC September 29, 2025 Aegiq’s on-premises system at NQCC enables exploration and validation of photonic quantum computing use cases through co-development with UK partners, de-risking key technical milestones, and reducing time to commercial impact.
STARLight to position Europe as leader in silicon photonics tech September 29, 2025 The STARLight project brings together a consortium of leading industrial and academic partners with the aim of establishing a high-volume manufacturing line, developing leading-edge optical modules, and fostering a complete value chain.
Applied Materials, GF to set up waveguide fabrication plant at Singapore September 26, 2025 The collaboration marks a milestone in the evolution of photonics as a foundational technology for next-gen AI applications, including AR and human-centric digital experiences that require ultra-efficient, lightweight and high-performance optical systems.
IQE lowers 2025 forecast, explores potential sale September 11, 2025 Compound semiconductor specialist IQE plc says it expects weaker full-year revenue and has expanded its ongoing strategic review to include the potential sale of the company.
Jenoptik invests in expanded optics manufacturing in Jena September 11, 2025 A high-end manufacturing facility for semiconductor optics will be expanded at Jenoptik’s production campus in Jena. The photonics group will invest a sum in the low double-digit million euro range starting at the end of 2025.
Scintil raises €50 million to scale integrated photonics for AI factories September 10, 2025 The funding enables France’s Scintil Photonics to expand hiring, accelerate production and deepen its international presence as it delivers the industry’s first single-chip DWDM light engine, integrating multi-wavelength lasers with silicon photonics, aligned with next-generation CPO.
izmomicro ‘achieves breakthrough’ in silicon photonics packaging August 25, 2025 The Bengaluru-based company has developed a high-density silicon photonics packaging platform capable of supporting 32-channel fiber input and output with an insertion loss of less than 2 dB.
OKI develops Tiling crystal film bonding technology August 22, 2025 The Tiling crystal film bonding (CFB) tech developed by Japanese firm OKI allows for 52 repeated tiling operations over the entire surface of a 300 mm silicon wafer using a single 2-inch InP wafer, enabling efficient use of InP-based materials.
Indian startup Olee Space secures $3 million in seed funding August 19, 2025 Olee is a photonics and defense tech startup that builds next-generation systems in Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC), quantum-encrypted networking, and directed energy weapons.
Metro Weather raises $5.7M to advance Doppler LiDAR tech August 19, 2025 The Japan-based startup will use the funds to continue the development of Doppler LiDAR technology to observe wind conditions in real time, and to accelerate commercialization efforts aimed at expanding into defense and civilian sectors.
QCi awarded TFLN photonic chip contract by US’s NIST August 18, 2025 Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has been awarded a contract by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the US Department of Commerce, for the design and fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Exail to supply navigation systems for naval UUVs to US firm August 15, 2025 Offering precise navigation capabilities, the Phins Compact Inertial Navigation System (INS) ensures reliable performance in demanding environments and remains resilient to external signal disruptions.
Coherent sells aerospace & defence unit to Advent for $400M August 14, 2025 Photonics specialist Coherent has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Aerospace and Defence business to Advent, a private equity investor, for USD 400 million.
Coherent opens first datacom R&D centre in Penang August 06, 2025 US-based photonics manufacturer Coherent has opened its first Datacom R&D centre in Malaysia, expanding its global footprint to advance optical transceiver technologies for AI and cloud computing.
Teramount raises $50M to advance optical connectivity solutions for AI July 31, 2025 Israeli company Teramount’s TeraVerse solution is a detachable, serviceable connector that links optical fibers coming from outside the rack to the silicon photonics chips inside Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) systems.
Sivers Semiconductors reports 38% increase in Q2 revenue July 21, 2025 Adjusted EBITDA improved by 32% YoY and 45% YTD while wireless BU revenues grew by 71% YoY, the Swedish company announced.
Cambridge chooses Aixtron tool for next-gen 2D-based photonic devices July 16, 2025 Aixtron’s Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) system is set in a 200mm configuration and is currently being installed at the Cambridge Graphene Centre to be used for the UK’s Layered Materials Research Foundry (LMRF).
iPronics partners with Ansys to bring reliability to AI workloads July 08, 2025 iPronics integrates Ansys solutions across its core development workflow — from optical layout to packaging and thermal simulations — enabling robust, full-stack design and validation of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) that perform reliably despite fabrication variability.