Prism Awards honor innovations in ‘ubiquitous’ photonics technology

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The 2013 Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation were announced at this year’s SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco.

Entirely new approach to develop micro-electromechanical systems

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New design methodology may pave the way for micro-electromechanical sensors and actuators – robots will be able to see and feel more effectively in future.

Laser Measurement with High Accuracy under Hostile Ambient Conditions

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A novel laser measurement system aids the alignment of strand guide rollers in casting plants.

Integrated carbon nanotubes improve laser power measurement

The circular patch of carbon nanotubes on a pink silicon backing is one component of NIST’s new cryogenic radiometer, shown with a quarter for scale. Gold coating and metal wiring has yet to be added to the chip. The radiometer will simplify and lower the cost of disseminating measurements of laser power. Image: Tomlin/NIST.

NIST make “play for leadership in laser power measurements” with new chip design.

New Head of Sales in Jenoptik’s Lasers Business Unit

Michael Fichtner is the new Head of Sales in the Lasers business unit of the Jenoptik’s Lasers & Material Processing division.

Southern Photonics Strengthens International Presence in Japanese Market

New Zealand firm partners with Japan’s I-Wave.

SUSS MicroOptics S.A. moves into new production facility

New cleanroom expected to be in full operation by mid-December.

NKT Photonics wins 2012 Pasteur Award for new super-laser

NKT Photonics’ Project Manager Lasse Leick has received the 2012 Pasteur Award.

New Chairman of Supervisory Board at Carl Zeiss AG

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Dr. Dieter Kurz elected as new Chairman, effective immediately.