Optics and Photonics

Find Arizona optics and photonics expertise in the Optics Valley Resource Directory

May 10, 2023

Optics Valley, a committee of the Arizona Technology Council, recently launched the Optics Valley Resource Directory to help manufacturers find optics and photonics expertise and suppliers located in Arizona. Arizona is home to world-class businesses with decades of innovation and leadership in the optics and photonics industries. This new directory aims to build awareness of these companies and connect the growing US advanced manufacturing sector to these Arizona resources.

New laser technology from Leonardo could lead to breakthroughs in green energy, novel medical therapies and advanced imaging capabilities

May 10, 2023

Leonardo has delivered a new technology for ‘extreme photonics’ research that will allow scientists and engineers to accelerate the development of research projects with potentially world-changing implications. Future applications of the technology developed under this research could revolutionize medical treatment, enable new forms of green energy, and advance imaging capabilities.

Public Invited to Explore the Universe and the Science of Light for Free at Flandrau on May 21

May 9, 2023

May 8, 2023 — Tucson, Arizona — Families, teachers and science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on Sunday, May 21, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for free planetarium shows and optics activities to celebrate the International Day of Light. The International Day of Light is a UNESCO […]

Applied Energetics announces appointment of Dr. Stephen W. McCahon, as chief science officer

May 9, 2023

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a leader in the advancement of ultrashort pulse laser (USPLTM), announced today that Dr. Stephen W. McCahon, age 63, has been appointed as Chief Science Officer (CSO), effective May 1, 2023. Dr. McCahon was an original co-founder of Applied Energetics, Inc., and in May of 2019, he returned to the company to serve as its Chief Scientist in a consulting role. Since that time, he has provided strategic direction to the Company’s research and development activities in the areas of advanced optical technologies and USPL Directed Energy solutions.

Tucson tech: Longtime optics firm part of growing sensor business

February 1, 2023

When tech entrepreneur Matt Pobloske bought longtime Tucson optics firm Breault Research Organization about five years ago, the idea was to rejuvenate and grow the somewhat stagnant company. He has done that and more, hiring new engineers and key senior staff and expanding the company’s defense business. Most recently, Breault won a Navy small-business research contract to develop a next-generation missile warhead, and the company is also working on landing lights for a U.S. aircraft carrier.

Manufacturing co. boosts Arizona economy with opening of optical production facility and new headquarters

November 22, 2022

Viavi Solutions Inc. announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona. The company has added to U.S. manufacturing capacity as it has grown its presence in the state, including the move of its global headquarters. Since preparations to move its global headquarters from California began in 2021, the company has already made significant contributions to the business and technology community.

Arizona company gets big grant to develop optical defense systems for Marines

June 14, 2022

AZ Inno With a two-year, $3.89 million grant from the U.S. Navy, Tucson-based laser and optical technology company Applied Energetics Inc. will be working on an optical defense system to be used by the U.S. Marines. The grant comes from the Navy’s Office of Naval Research (ONR) and will accelerate already ongoing research by Applied […]

Edmund Optics expands with new facility in Tucson

February 21, 2021

Edmund Optics, the premier provider of optical and imaging components, announced that it has opened a new assembly and advanced design facility in Tucson, the second Edmund Optics location in the state. This 21,225-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will support advanced design efforts and high-volume manufacturing services, including cleanroom assembly and incoming inspection with numerous testing capabilities such as MTF, straylight, thermal cycle, shock and vibration.

A Better Way: UArizona researchers develop photovoltaic system

December 1, 2020

University of Arizona researchers from the College of Science and the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences have been developing a highly efficient
photovoltaic system that captures more heat and energy from sunlight than current solar panel models.

University of Arizona awarded $26 million to architect the quantum internet

August 10, 2020

The University of Arizona will lead a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center, called the Center for Quantum Networks, with core partners Harvard, MIT and Yale.

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