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  1. Phys.org Optics & PhotonicsOptics industry69

    Hybrid Diamond Chip Enhances Light-Qubit Interaction

    Researchers have developed and demonstrated a GaP-on-diamond hybrid nanophotonic platform enabling controlled interaction between photons and silicon-vacancy (SiV) centers in diamond. Using stamp transfer, the team fabricated more than 600 nanophotonic cavities on a diamond substrate with a yield of 99.5%, achieving cooperativity above 1 and a spin relaxation time exceeding 0.4 milliseconds, enabling single-shot readout of SiV electron spins. Next steps include connecting multiple devices on the same chip and demonstrating entanglement.

    Why we recommend it: A transfer process that avoids etching the diamond balances device yield with spin-photon coupling, offering a concrete example of how quantum network interfaces could move toward scalable manufacturing.

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Oct 16Fri
  1. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industryOptics and AI61

    Fanchuangwei High-Transparency Optical AR Lens Project Lands in Taizhou with Total Investment of About RMB 550 Million

    Shanghai Fanchuangwei Technology's high-transparency optical AR glasses lens project has settled in Huangyan, Taizhou, to be carried out in two phases by Fanke Technology (Taizhou), with total investment of about RMB 550 million. Phase one, at about RMB 150 million, plans to complete an innovation center and pilot production line by 2027. Phase two, at about RMB 400 million, targets annual output of 100 tonnes of high-purity silicon carbide optical material by 2028. Aimed at AI glasses and AR terminals, the project covers the full chain from optical materials and etching processes to optical devices.

    Why we recommend it: The source gives the investment figures for both phases, production line timelines and a target of 100 tonnes of silicon carbide optical material per year, useful for gauging the pace of silicon carbide waveguide industrialization.

  2. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry57

    Honglei Optics Secures Volume Orders for TGV Glass Substrate Direct-Write Lithography Equipment

    Honglei Optics has delivered volume orders of its direct-write lithography equipment for TGV glass substrates. Glass substrates show transmission loss of about 0.3dB/mm at 10GHz and dielectric loss more than 50% lower than organic substrates, making them suitable for CPO optical modules, Micro LED, and Chiplet packaging. The industry generally regards 2026 as a critical validation period for glass substrates, with initial commercial adoption expected around 2028.

  3. Photonics.comOptics industry49

    Photonics.com Weekly Briefs: U.S. Army Research Office Awards $19.2 Million Grant to UCF

    Photonics.com's October 16 weekly briefs roundup covers multiple photonics industry developments, including a $19.2 million grant from the U.S. Army Research Office to the University of Central Florida. The briefs also note that GF will reallocate $955 million from existing CHIPS Act funding to accelerate investments in silicon photonics, silicon germanium, and advanced packaging at its Malta and Burlington fabs.

  4. Photonics.comOptics industry62

    ZEISS Acquires Holography Company Ceres Holographics

    ZEISS has acquired holography company Ceres Holographics. Upon completion of the deal, Ceres will be integrated into the ZEISS Microoptics business unit, which focuses on volume production of holographics. ZEISS said the acquisition will advance the industrialization of holographic windshield display applications and accelerate entry into broader holographic markets such as retail, near-eye displays and public transportation.

    Why we recommend it: After the acquisition, Ceres will be integrated into ZEISS Microoptics, providing a view of how holographic windshield displays move from technology to volume production.

  5. Light: Science & ApplicationsOptics industry60

    Sliding Metasurface Achieves Frequency Filtering and Beam Steering Simultaneously in One Device

    A review article in Light: Science & Applications describes sliding metasurfaces developed by H. Shi, W. Zhu, G. Hu and colleagues. Relative lateral displacement of two complementary metasurface layers generates an effective phase gradient, enabling passive beam steering while retaining frequency-selective filtering. The authors argue that this geometry-driven passive approach is simpler and more scalable than tunable metasurfaces that depend on active components, and could extend to terahertz and optical bands.

    Why we recommend it: The article contrasts tunable metasurfaces that rely on active components such as PIN diodes, explaining the idea of replacing per-unit cell control with interlayer translation.

Oct 15Thu
  1. Optica News CenterOptics industry63

    Gallium Phosphide-Diamond Hybrid Platform Enhances Quantum Light-Matter Interaction

    Researchers integrated gallium phosphide (GaP) nanophotonic cavities onto a diamond substrate using a stamp transfer process, enhancing quantum optical interaction with diamond color centers. The devices are first fabricated by electron-beam lithography in a GaP thin film on a carrier, screened by spectroscopic testing, and then transferred. Experiments achieved cooperativity above 1. The platform can serve as a light-matter interface in quantum networks.

    Why we recommend it: The source details the heterogeneous integration process and the screening-and-transfer workflow, offering useful reference for fabrication routes for diamond color center quantum photonic devices.

  4. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry53

    SVG breaks ground on micro- and nano-optical manufacturing excellence center with total investment of about RMB 557 million

    SVG broke ground in Suzhou on its Micro- and Nano-Optical Manufacturing Excellence and Innovation Center, with total investment of about RMB 557 million, including about RMB 353 million for construction and about RMB 204 million for equipment, on a 25,000 square meter site. The center will establish an AI plus integrated nano-manufacturing platform for semiconductor lithography, optical inspection and novel displays, undertaking basic research, key technology development and pilot-scale translation.

  5. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry51

    Labsphere acquires ultra-precision optical systems maker Photon Gear

    Integrating sphere and light measurement specialist Labsphere announced the acquisition of Photon Gear, which focuses on the design and manufacture of ultra-precision custom optical systems and lens assemblies and has multi-wavelength interferometric testing capabilities. The deal value was not disclosed. Combined, Labsphere will pair its light generation, control and measurement platforms with custom lens assembly and interferometric testing capabilities to serve customers in semiconductors, aerospace and defense.

  6. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industry55

    Dongbai Group terminates acquisition of InP photodetector chip maker Kuailing Photonics within three days

    Dongbai Group announced on October 12 that it planned to acquire a 52.6667% stake in Hangzhou Kuailing Photonics for RMB 316 million to enter the indium phosphide photodetector chip market. On October 15, it announced the termination of the deal because the parties failed to agree on key terms. Dongbai Group's share price fluctuated sharply over the three days.

  7. OFweek Laser Network · NewsOptics industryOptics and AI56

    Hesai launches Kosmo, extending from LiDAR to robotic joints and physical AI infrastructure

    Hesai held the global launch of Kosmo at its Maxwell super factory in Shanghai on October 14, unveiling a 3D world data engine and disclosing that it has entered robotic motion modules and begun commercial deliveries. Li Yifan said that LiDAR units that sold for more than RMB 300,000 back then can now be produced for around $200, with the production cycle shortened to one unit every five to six seconds.

  8. Photonics.comOptics industry53

    Dynamic Scattering Method Suppresses Speckle Noise and Aberrations in OCT Imaging

    Researchers propose using dynamic scattering to control speckle noise and aberrations in optical coherence tomography (OCT). Speckle arises from spatially coherent light; removing coherence eliminates speckle but also sacrifices the interferometric imaging capability that OCT relies on. The method strikes a balance between the two to improve detail in high-resolution imaging.

  9. AuganixOptics industry61

    Kopin Wins USD 18.6 Million Sole-Source US Government Contract to Develop Color MicroLED Microdisplays

    Kopin has received a USD 18.6 million sole-source IBAS contract from the US government to develop two additional MicroLED microdisplays for ground soldier equipment and pilot head-up displays. The contract will help Kopin accelerate localization of MicroLED manufacturing.

    Why we recommend it: The source highlights military demand for color MicroLED in head-up displays and soldier systems, making it a useful case for observing microdisplay localization policy.

  10. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industry65

    Advanced Fiber Resources to Acquire 99.97% of Passive Optical Component Maker Anjiexun for RMB 1.64 Billion

    Following Sha Shuli's withdrawal from the transaction, Advanced Fiber Resources will adjust the acquisition target to a 99.97% stake in Suzhou Anjiexun, with a transaction price of about RMB 1.6395 billion and an appraised value of about RMB 1.650 billion for all of Anjiexun's equity. Consideration will be paid through share issuance, convertible bonds and cash, with the cash portion at about RMB 492 million.

    Why we recommend it: The source provides the valuation, pricing and payment structure, helping to understand M&A valuations in the passive optical components sector.

  11. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industry53

    Passive Optical Component Maker Xinyu Technology Responds to BSE IPO Inquiry, Plans to Raise CNY 550 Million

    Henan Xinyu Guang Technology and its sponsor have disclosed responses to the first round of inquiries for its Beijing Stock Exchange IPO, covering 12 questions across 614 pages. Xinyu Technology focuses on passive optical communication components and precision structural parts and plans to raise CNY 550 million. Revenue in 2023, 2024, and 2025 was CNY 152 million, CNY 259 million, and CNY 508 million, respectively, with net profit of CNY 86.591 million in 2025.

  12. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industryOptics and AI67

    Silicon Photonics Chipmaker Xihe Technology Files Registration Version of STAR Market Prospectus

    Shanghai Xihe Technology has released the registration version of its STAR Market IPO prospectus, describing itself as one of the world's major suppliers of silicon photonic integrated chips. Its customers include leading optical module makers and cloud service providers, and its products are already shipping at scale into AI clusters and hyperscale data centers. According to estimates by optical module makers, at the same speed and distance, silicon photonic solutions can reduce total cost by nearly 20% and cut the volume of components within a module by nearly 30%.

    Why we recommend it: The source provides cost and volume data for silicon photonics versus discrete components, helping to understand the domestic supply chain for AI data center optical interconnects.

  13. Optics & Photonics NewsOptics industry65

    Optogenetic Therapy Partially Restores Vision in Early Clinical Study

    Optics & Photonics News reports that an early clinical study showed optogenetic therapy can partially restore vision in patients with severe vision loss. Most adverse events were mild to moderate, with only one transient severe event after injection that resolved within minutes. First author Jose-Alain Sahel of the University of Pittsburgh said the results show that the visual system retains the ability to process new information even in people with severe blindness.

    Why we recommend it: Optogenetic therapy applies light stimulation directly to visual restoration, and the source article provides early clinical safety results that can serve as a reference for biophotonics applications

  15. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry56

    2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded for Optogenetics, Giving Brain-Computer Interfaces a Precision Writing Tool

    The Karolinska Institute has announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel for the discovery of light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. The article explains how the channelrhodopsin ChR2 is activated by blue light and discusses how optogenetics adds precision writing capability to brain-computer interfaces.

  22. optics.org (SPIE Industry News)Optics industry59

    Siloton Secures GBP 8.4 Million from Innovate UK to Advance GiraffeOCT into Clinical Use

    Siloton will receive GBP 8.4 million in funding from Innovate UK over two years to advance GiraffeOCT, an OCT technology based on quantum photonic integrated circuits, toward clinical use. The funding is expected to shorten the development timeline by about two years.

    Why we recommend it: The source article describes the funding path for taking photonic integrated OCT from the lab to the clinic, serving as a reference for the industrialization of medical optics devices

Oct 14Wed
  1. Electro OpticsOptics industryOptics and AI61

    Photonic Chip Company Salience Labs Raises GBP 95 Million to Expand US Production

    Salience Labs, a University of Oxford spinout developing photonic chips for AI data centers, announced GBP 95 million in funding to scale mass production of optical circuit switches and expand its presence in Silicon Valley.

    Why we recommend it: The source article explains the positioning of optical circuit switching chips for AI data centers, helping understand where optical switching fits in compute networks

  2. Optica News CenterOptics industry66

    Chip-Scale Optical Ring Laser Gyroscope Measures Slow Rotations of 37 Degrees per Hour

    A team from UC Santa Barbara and Caltech published in Optics Letters a chip-scale optical ring laser gyroscope capable of measuring rotations as slow as 37 degrees per hour, approaching Earth's rotation rate of 15 degrees per hour. The device is based on a low-noise Brillouin laser in a silicon nitride waveguide photonic integrated circuit, can be fabricated with standard CMOS processes, requires only milliwatt-level optical power, and offers nearly 2,000-fold higher sensitivity than the team's earlier device.

    Why we recommend it: Compared with the team's earlier silicon nitride Brillouin gyroscope rated at 72,000 degrees per hour, this is nearly a 2,000-fold improvement, helping gauge how far on-chip optical gyroscopes are from navigation applications.

  3. Phys.org Optics & PhotonicsOptics industry59

    Quantum network test verifies entanglement without trusting detectors

    Researchers have built a fully connected four-user quantum network, distributing time-frequency entangled photon pairs over six links using a broadband integrated lithium niobate photon source. Using the polarization of the same photon as a trusted quantum input, they can verify and quantify entanglement without trusting the measurement devices.

  4. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry55

    Hengmai Optics surpasses 1,000 ultra-precision optical processing systems shipped

    Hengmai Optics recently shipped eight ultra-precision optical processing systems with apertures of 2.2 m, 1.6 m and 1.8 m, and delivered 14 systems with apertures from 1.2 m to 3 m in September, pushing cumulative shipments past 1,000 units. Annual shipments have grown by an average of 100% over the past three years. QYResearch data show the global ultra-precision optical processing equipment market was worth about USD 126 million in 2025.