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Nano-Printed Scaffolds Enable Direct Molecular Access to Quantum Photonics, Advancing Sensing Capabilities
AZoNano Unknown Overview Researchers have developed innovative nano-printed scaffolds that enable direct molecular access to quantum photonics. These scaffolds feature a high numerical aperture, opening new applications in sensing and qu... -
NVIDIA and Broadcom Commence Mass Production of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Switches: Poised to Cut Data Center Power Consumption by Up to 3.5x
Electronics360 USA Overview NVIDIA and Broadcom have initiated mass production of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) switches, designed to significantly reduce data center power consumption and latency. NVIDIA's Spectrum-X CPO switch, co-developed... -
U.S. Representative Moolenaar Warns of Chinese LiDAR National Security Risks in CNBC Report, Proposes Phase-Out Legislation
John Moolenaar (U.S. Representative) USA Overview U.S. Representative John Moolenaar has expressed strong concerns over potential cybersecurity and national security risks posed by Chinese LiDAR technology in a CNBC report. He remains sk... -
Micro-Transfer Printing Unlocks Scalable Heterogeneous Integration for Next-Gen Silicon Photonics: A Ghent University and imec Breakthrough
Photonics Online Belgium Overview Researchers from Ghent University and imec have validated micro-transfer printing (MTP) as a highly promising technique for heterogeneous integration in silicon photonics. MTP effectively merges precisio... -
Luminar Technologies Files for Bankruptcy, Volvo Completely Drops LiDAR from EX90 and ES90 Models, Offers Owner Compensation
Moomoo USA Overview Following Luminar Technologies' Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in December 2025, automaker Volvo has announced it will completely remove LiDAR from its EX90 and ES90 models, offering compensation to affected owners for ... -
Innoviz Technologies Lands Inaugural $3.5M Defense Contract for Counter-Drone LiDAR Systems
The Defence Blog Israel Overview Innoviz Technologies, an Israeli LiDAR sensor provider, has secured its first defense contract, valued at approximately $3.5 million, to supply hundreds of LiDAR units for counter-drone systems and perime... -
Leading Foundries Accelerate Silicon Photonics Mass Production for AI/HPC Demand: UMC Ships First 12-inch Wafers, TSMC’s COUPE Enters Production
TrendForce Taiwan Overview Major foundries including TSMC, UMC, GlobalFoundries, and Tower Semiconductor are accelerating their silicon photonics efforts to meet the growing demand for data transmission bandwidth driven by increasing AI ... -
GlobalFoundries Secures $300M U.S. Department of Commerce Award to Accelerate Silicon Photonics R&D, Bolstering U.S. Leadership
GlobalFoundries USA Overview GlobalFoundries has signed a Letter of Intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million award from the CHIPS R&D Office. This funding aims to accelerate next-generation silicon photonics R&a... -
Scantinel Photonics, Now Part of MicroVision, Commercializes FMCW LiDAR-on-Chip with Over 300m Range for Autonomous Driving
eMove360° Europe Germany Overview Scantinel Photonics, a 2020 eMove360° Award winner, is advancing its FMCW LiDAR-on-Chip platform for autonomous mobility, offering a detection range exceeding 300 meters. Designed for mass production in ... -
Lightmatter Joins NVIDIA NVLink Fusion Ecosystem, Accelerates Photonic Interconnect Strategy for AI Data Centers with $850M Funding at $4.4B Valuation
International Banker USA Overview AI hardware and silicon photonics startup Lightmatter has joined NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion ecosystem, accelerating the deployment of high-performance optical interconnects for AI infrastructure. The company...
