Photonics West News

  1. Coatings on large optics for laser fusion and petawatt systems 1/13/2026

    LASEROPTIK offers coatings made by IBS (ion beam sputtering) on large substrates up to diameter 550 mm or equivalent rectangular shapes.

  2. LUMIBIRD showcases a NEW Compact Nanosecond Optical Parametric Oscillator 1/13/2026

    LUMIBIRD introduces a new compact nanosecond Optical Parametric Oscillator: the Q-OPO. Powered by Continuum technology, it is a natural extension of the Q-smart family towards tunability.

  3. Universal Photonics Celebrates a Century of Surfacing at Photonics West 2026 1/13/2026

    Universal Photonics Incorporated (UPI), global leader in advanced surfacing materials and process solutions, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026.

  4. G&H to Demonstrate Integrated Photonics Platforms for Scaled Deployment at SPIE Photonics West 1/13/2026

    G&H will return to the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, from January 20–22, 2026, to exhibit at SPIE Photonics West.

  5. Accumold Brings Micro Molding Precision To Photonics West 2026 As Optical Innovation Accelerates 1/13/2026

    Accumold, a global leader in precision micro molding, will exhibit at SPIE Photonics West 2026 (January 20-22, San Francisco, USA), the premier event for lasers, biomedical optics, optoelectronics, and technologies supporting biophotonics, quantum, and vision applications.

  6. 6 Conference Tracks, 60 Courses Anchor Photonics West 2026 12/16/2025

    Photonics West 2026 offers over 100 technical conferences, 60 courses, and networking events spanning biomedical optics, lasers, quantum tech, and Vision Tech.

  7. Your Guide To Photonics West 2026: Conferences, Exhibits & Networking In San Francisco 11/11/2025

    Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco offers technical conferences, courses, and a major photonics exhibition, plus networking and career events for optics professionals.

  8. How To Make The Most Of Automate And The CLEO Conference 4/9/2025

    It’s almost show time with both Automate 2025 and the CLEO Conference just around the corner. Let’s take a look at two of the photonics industry’s most-anticipated shows.