Semiconductor Processing & Production News

1. How Metrology Drives Innovation In Chip Production 8/28/2025

   Metrology is the science behind precise measurement, and its role in semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly vital as chips get smaller and more complex, powering our digital world.

2. Can All-Optical Chips Achieve Light Speed Computation? 7/15/2025

   Optical computing could be the next big thing in semiconductor production. Light has already become a go-to choice for transmitting data, but most systems still must translate photons into electrical signals to process information. All-optical chips could change that.

3. Photonic Gap Band Materials: Engineering The Flow Of Light 5/7/2025

   Photonic gap materials, or photonic crystals, are structures with a periodic dielectric profile that prevent light from propagating at certain wavelengths. This creates a "gap" where light cannot travel, offering potential for optical devices like filters and waveguides.

4. 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.

5. Photonics' Role In Changing The Way We See Our Universe 3/13/2025

   From high-sensitivity detectors and adaptive optics to integrated spectrographs and space-qualified devices – photonic technologies are transforming our view of the Milky Way and beyond.

6. 25 Reasons To Attend SPIE Photonics West 2025 1/7/2025

   SPIE Photonics West 2025, scheduled for January 25–30 in San Francisco, offers numerous benefits for professionals in the optics and photonics industry. Here are 25 reasons to attend.

7. A Look Back At The Year That Was 12/10/2024

   It’s that time again. Let’s take a look at the most-read articles that appeared on Photonics Online this past year. Why, it’s become an annual event!

8. Improving The Accuracy And Effectiveness Of Nanopositioning Systems 7/31/2024

   The effectiveness and accuracy of nanopositioning systems are being enhanced through advanced control methods, high-resolution sensors, and innovative mechanical designs. These improvements are essential for meeting the stringent requirements of modern nanotechnology applications.

9. 6 Microscopy And Nanopositioning Innovations To Be Aware Of 5/1/2024

   Microscopy and nanopositioning go hand in hand, allowing researchers to see objects too small to see with the naked eye. Let’s take a look at three innovations for each of these tiny technologies.

10. 3 Rock-Solid Predictions (j/k) About What To Expect From Photonics In 2024 12/7/2023

    Before 2023 comes to an end we want to go on record with three things that we guarantee will happen in 2024.

    (Guarantee not valid anywhere, anytime, and/or any place. Void everywhere.)