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  2. TRUMPFOptics industry59

    TRUMPF has reported results for FY 2025/26, with sales of about €4.3 billion, roughly flat year on year, and orders up nearly 7% to €4.5 billion. The EBIT margin improved significantly to 11.1%. The linked press release headline notes that global semiconductor and data center demand drove the business.

    Why we recommend it: Order growth coincided with rising margins; combined with the semiconductor and data center demand cited in the press release headline, this offers a read on shifting conditions for laser equipment makers.

  4. XREAL 👓Optics industryOptics and AI63

    XREAL has launched the XREAL 1 Pro+, improving on the XREAL One Pro in brightness, 3D performance, and wearing comfort. The new model offers a perceived brightness of 1,200 nits and supports AI HDR, with native REAL 3D conversion at up to 60 fps. It features a redesigned nose pad and uses the X1 chip to keep the virtual screen stable during head movement. It is currently sold only through the official store.

    Why we recommend it: The post lists upgrades including brightness, 3D frame rate, and the X1 chip, which can be compared with the previous-generation XREAL One Pro to see the focus of this iteration.

  8. XREAL 👓Optics industryOptics and AI39

    XREAL AURA has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026. It brings immersive spatial experiences to lightweight glasses, with a 70° field of view, hand tracking, and spatial anchoring. Lightweight, wired spatial computing glasses powered by Android XR. Read TIME's coverage: https://t.co/KJnFBypy2O Pre-order XREAL Aura now: https://t.co/DOYECoE5Qa #XREALAURA #AndroidXR #SpatialComputing Android XR is a trademark of Google LLC.

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 550 Million Yuan

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

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

  2. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry57

    Honglei Optics Wins Batch Orders for TGV Glass Substrate Direct-Write Lithography Equipment

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

  3. Photonics.comOptics industry49

    Photonics.com Weekly Briefs: US Army Research Office Awards $19.2 Million to UCF

    Photonics.com's October 16 weekly briefs roundup covers multiple photonics industry developments, including a $19.2 million US Army Research Office grant 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, which will be integrated into the ZEISS Microoptics business unit, focused on volume production of holographics, once the deal closes. 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: Following the acquisition, Ceres will be integrated into ZEISS Microoptics, offering 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 in a Single Device

    A review article in Light: Science & Applications presents the sliding metasurface developed by H. Shi, W. Zhu, G. Hu and colleagues. Relative lateral displacement between 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 dependent on active components, and could be extended to the terahertz and optical bands.

    Why we recommend it: The article contrasts tunable metasurfaces that rely on active components such as PIN diodes, highlighting 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 diamond substrates via a stamp-transfer process, enhancing quantum optical interactions with diamond color centers. The devices were first fabricated in a GaP thin film on a carrier using electron-beam lithography, screened spectroscopically, and then transferred; the experiments achieved cooperativity greater than 1. The platform could serve as a light–matter interface in quantum networks.

    Why we recommend it: The original article describes the heterogeneous integration process and the screening-and-transfer workflow, offering useful guidance for fabricating diamond color-center quantum photonic devices.

  4. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry53

    SVG Micro-Nano Optical Manufacturing Center of Excellence Breaks Ground with Total Investment of About RMB 557 Million

    SVG's Micro-Nano Optical Manufacturing Center of Excellence has broken ground in Suzhou with a total investment of about RMB 557 million, including about RMB 353 million for construction and RMB 204 million for equipment, on a 25,000-square-meter site. The center will establish an AI + nano integrated manufacturing platform targeting semiconductor lithography, optical inspection, and novel displays, and will undertake 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 has announced the acquisition of Photon Gear, which designs and manufactures ultra-precision custom optical systems and lens assemblies and offers multi-wavelength interferometric testing. Deal terms were not disclosed. The combination will bring together Labsphere's light generation, control and measurement platforms with custom lens assembly and interferometric testing capabilities for customers in semiconductor, aerospace and defense markets.

  6. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industry55

    Dongbai Group Abandons InGaAs Photodetector Chip Maker Kualing Optoelectronics Deal Within Three Days

    Dongbai Group announced on October 12 that it planned to acquire a 52.6667% stake in Hangzhou Kualing Optoelectronics for RMB 316 million to enter the indium phosphide photodetector chip market. On October 15, it announced the termination of the transaction after the parties failed to agree on key terms. Dongbai Group's share price swung sharply over the three-day period.

  7. OFweek Laser Network · NewsOptics industryOptics and AI56

    Hesai Launches Kosmo, Extending from LiDAR to Robot 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 once sold for more than RMB 300,000 can now be produced for around USD 200, with one unit rolling off the line every five to six seconds.

  8. Photonics.comOptics industry53

    Dynamic Scattering Method Suppresses Speckle Noise and Aberrations in OCT Imaging

    Researchers have proposed 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 interferometric imaging capabilities such as OCT. The method strikes a balance between the two to improve detail in high-resolution imaging.

  9. Rokid GlobalOptics and AI43

    Rokid's first global flagship store has officially opened in Hong Kong! 🇭🇰👓 It is also the world's first self-service AI glasses experience store. You can try Rokid Glasses and Rokid Style at your own pace, then watch a robotic arm in the store retrieve the product you selected. Come to Harbour City to discover a new way to experience AI glasses. 📍 Shop 323A, 3/F, Ocean Centre, Harbour City, Hong Kong #Rokid #RokidGlasses #RokidStyle #AIGlasses #WearableAI #HongKong

  10. AuganixOptics industry61

    Kopin Wins USD 18.6 Million Exclusive US Government Contract for Color MicroLED Microdisplays

    Kopin has received an exclusive USD 18.6 million 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 the localization of MicroLED manufacturing.

    Why we recommend it: The original article highlights the demand for color MicroLEDs in military HUDs and soldier systems, making it a useful case for observing microdisplay localization policies

  11. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industry65

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

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

    Why we recommend it: The original article provides the valuation, pricing and payment structure, helping readers understand M&A valuations in the optical communications passive components sector

  12. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industry53

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

    Henan Xinyu Optoelectronics 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 RMB 550 million. Revenue was RMB 152 million, RMB 259 million and RMB 508 million in 2023, 2024 and 2025, respectively, with net profit of RMB 86.591 million in 2025.

  13. C114 Communications Network · Optical CommunicationsOptics industryOptics and AI67

    Silicon Photonics Chip Maker Xihe Technology Files Registration Version of STAR Market Prospectus

    Shanghai Xihe Technology has released the registration version of its IPO prospectus for the STAR Market, describing itself as one of the world's leading 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, silicon photonics solutions can reduce total cost by nearly 20% and the volume of components within the module by nearly 30% at the same data rate and distance.

    Why we recommend it: The original article provides cost and size data for silicon photonics versus discrete components, helping readers understand the domestic supply chain for AI data center optical interconnects

  14. 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 José-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 vision restoration, and the original article provides safety results from an early clinical study, serving as a reference for biophotonics applications

  16. OFweek Optics Network · NewsOptics industry56

    2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Goes to Optogenetics, Giving Brain-Computer Interfaces a Precision Write 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 write capability to brain-computer interfaces.