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Persistent photonics

Aug. 23, 2023
The growth rate across the entire photonics community has been nothing short of astonishing.
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Photonics M&A activity is off to a slow start in Q1 2024

April 22, 2024
Metrology (advanced manufacturing) and surveillance and navigation (defense, security, and transportation) had the most merger and acquisition activity this quarter.
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Why it’s vital to push government statistical agencies to track the photonics industry

April 15, 2024
How standardized data can help address the photonics skilled workforce shortage.
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A practical step to increase the awareness of photonics

April 8, 2024
It’s time to push for government economic statistical agencies to track photonics industries.
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First impressions of and takeaways from Photonics West

Feb. 8, 2024
While the focus at the show was on advances in research, technology, and commercialization, I’m taking some time first to consider the people and the community’s vibe.
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Making photonics more visible

Oct. 11, 2023
When the Nobel Prize recognizes researchers in photonics—in two categories in one year, no less—it’s more than a cause for celebration. It’s an opportunity to raise the field’...
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Keeping an eye on critical value streams

Sept. 19, 2023
With ever-accelerating scientific and technical advancements, it’s more critical than ever to understand the state of innovation value streams — especially those poised to catalyze...
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Evolving landscape

July 10, 2023
It is interesting to watch company behaviors as robust markets, like photonics, mature.
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Disruptors are the ultimate innovation

June 26, 2023
When innovation is also disruptive in nature, the ripple effect can quickly turn into waves.