AI-designed diffractive optical processors pave the way for low-power structural health monitoring

A team of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has introduced a novel framework for monitoring ...

TransnetBW Implements Prisma Photonics' to Evaluate AI-Driven Dynamic Line Rating Technology on Three Power Circuits

Prisma Photonics, a pioneer in grid monitoring technology using advanced optical fiber sensing, today announced an evaluation program in partnership with TransnetBW GmbH, one of Germany's four ...

Coherent Launches WaveMaker® 4000A for Super C-Band DWDM System Testing

SAXONBURG, Pa., March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, today introduced the WaveMaker 4000A Programmable Optical Spectrum Synthesizer, designed ...
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Monolithic Power Systems signals floor of 50% enterprise data growth for 2026 amid leadership transition and record Q4 revenue

Blegen stated that, "whereas last quarter, I talked about a range of between 30% and 40%. Maybe I can increase that to a floor of 50% growth for 2025" in Enterprise Data. CEO Michael Hsing responded, ...
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High-powered laser beams could keep drones flying indefinitely

The next frontier in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is all about keeping these aircraft fueled indefinitely. If we can crack it, drones could stay in the air longer, avoid landing to ...
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From “optical synapses” to a “photonic brain” --- integrated photonic neural networks toward low-power general-purpose

A new publication from Opto-Electronic Technology; DOI 10.29026/oet.2025.250011, discusses integrated photonic synapses, neurons, memristors, and neural networks for photonic neuromorphic computing.
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The end of the copper age? Lightmatter builds an alliance to power the optical future

In a major coordinated push to reshape high-performance computing, Lightmatter has announced strategic collaborations with Global Unichip Corp. (GUC), Synopsys, and Cadence. Save my User ID and ...
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Anker's new whole-home backup system frees you from power outage woes

Anker says the latest offering from its power solutions division is the first-ever smart hybrid backup system for your entire house. The company claims its sophisticated equipment and installation ...
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Microsoft works with major US electric grid operator to modernize the Midwest power system

Jan 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Midwest grid has teamed up with Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab, it said on Tuesday, in the latest instance of Big Tech turning to collaboration to help ensure the massive ...
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Lockin Unveils Optical-Charging Smart Lock at CES, Promising a Lifetime of Power Without Batteries

CES Best of Innovation winner V7 Max combines wireless optical charging, triple vein biometrics, and AI-driven security to eliminate maintenance from the smart lock equation. The V7 Max is guaranteed ...
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Lockin Debuts First-of-Its Kind Optical-Charging Smart Lock with Eternal, Zero-Maintenance Power at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 4, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lockin, opens new tab, the #1 bestselling vein recognition smart lock brand worldwide, announced the launch of the first-ever vein recognition smart ...