Numerous notable photonics-related announcements were made this week during ECOC 2026, in Málaga, Spain.

Acquisition adds 3D robotic perception platform, grows markets and diversification.

Polymers also serve as photoresists; can be precisely patterned by photolithography.

At Thuringia’s largest technology trade show, W3+ Fair this week in Jena, Germany, new Jenoptik CEO Dr. Dominic Dorfner introduced himself to the photonics industry. In a keynote speech, he shared ...

British photonics start-up Siloton has announced that a collaboration with UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health ...

Major' capital investment in Denmark and the US reflects global demand for optical communications infrastructure.

It's a deal: the signing ceremony between ESA and TNO to develop Low Earth Orbit IRIS². Photo: TNO / ESA. “Europe needs communication networks that are powerful, resilient and built on home-grown ...

In October 2025, MCC sent students in the optical systems technology program to SPIE Optifab to experience the scale of the global optics industry. Students were able to see more than 170 exhibitors, ...