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PhotonFirst and Curtiss‑Wright are joining forces to bring integrated fiber optic sensing (FOS) into mainstream Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI), combining PhotonFirst’s Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) and photonic expertise with Curtiss‑Wright’s leading FTI platforms and global aerospace reach.

Lens R&D and PhotonFirst join forces to bring space grade photonic innovation from concept to scalable production, starting with the MAUS CubeSat sun sensor and its custom PIC package. This partnership combines Lens R&D’s heritage in high reliability sun sensors with PhotonFirst’s PIC packaging capabilities for harsh environments.

Amsterdam’s historic canals and bridges were never built for today’s 30‑ton trucks, yet they carry them every day. To keep quay walls and bridges safe without shutting the city down, Amsterdam needs reliable data on what really drives over its infrastructure – not just assumptions.

For years, optical frequency combs have been one of those photonics technologies that promised a lot, but rarely made it out of the lab. The concept is powerful: A single light source that delivers dozens of perfectly spaced laser lines. But in practice, most combs were big, power-hungry, and far too inefficient for industrial use.

A satellite orbiting Earth, while collecting key data on temperature, pressure, and radiation, is becoming a reality thanks to the efforts of a dedicated student team and PhotonFirst

It was recently announced that the Netherlands will benefit from a substantial investment in the photonics industry by the EU. Out of a total investment of 380 million Euros across the European Union, the Netherlands will receive a share of 133 million Euros for the development of a pilot photonic chip factory.