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MicroLED startups challenging heavyweights, says Yole report Analysis includes details on commercialization of first microLED displays, which are “around the corner”.Lynred detector to help monitor individual field temperatures from space French sensor specialist to develop SWIR linear array for Airbus-led Copernicus contract.Covid-19 update: 08 April 2021
A round up of this week's coronavirus-related news and countermeasures from the photonics industry.Quix sells first quantum processor to Qontrol Spinoff from University of Twente, Netherlands, developing quantum processors, sells to UK research company.Nonlinear route to super-resolution points to new applications Shanghai project creates sub-wavelength imaging in new near-field manner.Quantum technologies for computing, comms and imaging at Hannover Messe At next week's virtual expo, Fraunhofer IOF to showcase quantum imaging system, entangled photon source; and “Qu-NET” optical modules.First patient receives retinal implant in pivotal trial Pixium Vision says that study on an anticipated 38 patients represents final clinical step before seeking market approval.Zeiss opens new Bay Area innovation center Located in California entrepreneurial region; new site houses research labs and demo facilities.Innoviz joins SPAC lidar gang with latest Nasdaq listing Israeli technology developer raises $371M as it becomes the latest lidar firm to go public via a private equity merger deal.STED microscopy reveals sub-cellular details in living mice Yale project achieves super-resolution 3D imaging in native tissue environment.Nuburu awarded US patent for copper welding with blue laser Expands firm's IP portfolio, covers all potential apps of copper welding in automotive and e-mobility.Trioptics and TechnoTeam to co-develop AR/VR display metrology Partners aiming to develop a measuring system integrating photometric and imaging processes in single device.Frequency comb sniffs out cow emissions Field-deployed spectroscopy system able to monitor methane and ammonia to low concentrations with high precision.WeLASER project refines laser-based weed control European group developing “chemical-free, technical alternative in crop management” using lasers, AI and Internet of Things.Tokyo researchers devise new way to observe laser-material interactions Achievement could have wide-ranging implications in laboratory, commercial and industrial situations.Confident Basler sees earnings rise Machine vision firm optimistic on continued growth in semiconductor and logistics markets, and robust demand from China.Zeiss launches crystallographic CT system Enables 3D crystallographic imaging such as for AM, ceramics, and pharmaceutical samples.Monitoring blood constituents points to more effective health monitoring LMU Munich and MPQ find spectral fingerprints stable enough to serve as individual biomarkers.Lucence to commercialize laser microfluidics for cancer biopsy Palo Alto startup is working with Waseda University group on a new way to identify circulating tumor cells at an early stage.Polarization reveals more details of M87 black hole EHT collaboration makes black hole breakthrough, while European astronomy networks merge.