Photonics

A Looming Transformation The global photonics market—estimated to reach $376 billion in core component revenues by 2025—is undergoing a profound realignment. Once led by Western and Japanese industry titans, this $2.5 trillion photonics-enabled economy is now being rapidly reoriented around China. Since 2005, China has tripled its global market share, …

The Invisible Interface Revolution Imagine reading a novel on a postage‑stamp screen while jogging—this encapsulates the optical engineering nightmare in today’s AR glasses and smartwatches. As wearables shrink, the demand for ultrahigh‑definition (UHD) pixel density explodes: recent advances now reach over 25,000 pixels per inch (PPI), far exceeding the ~460 …

The global biophotonics market is experiencing a meteoric rise, fueled by the convergence of light-based technologies and biomedical innovation. Valued at $60 billion in 2023, this sector is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% through 2033, reaching over $160 billion by the decade’s end. …

The rapid application of infrared detection and image processing technologies has brought unparalleled convenience to civilian domains, revolutionizing areas such as healthcare, security, and industrial automation. However, in the military sphere, the same advancements have presented significant challenges. Infrared technology’s ability to detect and track objects based on heat signatures …

In the evolving domain of space-based intelligence, nations are in a competitive race to develop and deploy sub-metre resolution Earth observation satellites. These satellites, capable of capturing highly detailed imagery, are revolutionizing the military and strategic intelligence landscape, providing unparalleled insights into adversarial activities, infrastructure monitoring, and tactical battlefield awareness. …

Market Size and Explosive Growth Trajectory The global extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography market is undergoing explosive growth, projected to increase from $10.16 billion in 2024 to $26.44 billion by 2030, at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. This surge is driven primarily by the insatiable demand for …

Digital displays are ubiquitous, serving as the primary interface for smartphones, laptops, televisions, and countless other personal electronic devices. While current technologies like LCD and OLED screens have revolutionized how we interact with these devices, their functionality is primarily limited to displaying information. To enhance the interactivity and adaptability of …

Optical profilometry is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful and versatile techniques in surface measurement and analysis. This non-contact, high-resolution technique uses light to measure the topography of surfaces with incredible precision, providing invaluable data in a variety of industries. From semiconductor manufacturing to medical diagnostics, optical profilometry is …

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—the creation of machines with human-like reasoning, adaptability, and problem-solving skills—has long been the ultimate goal of artificial intelligence research. However, the immense computational demands of AGI present a significant challenge. Current silicon-based electronic architectures struggle to handle the volume and complexity of real-time AGI computations, constrained …

In recent years, the demand for faster, more efficient computing systems has surged, driven by the ever-growing needs of industries like artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and high-performance computing. While traditional silicon-based processors have served us well for decades, they are reaching their limits in terms of speed and energy …