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xLight, a US startup aiming to commercialize particle accelerator driven free electron lasers (FELs) for use in semiconductor production, says it has raised $40 million in a series B round of venture funding.The Palo Alto, California, firm said that the support would enable it to develop a prototype next-generation light source capable of emitting at extreme ultraviolet (EUV) wavelengths that are ...

3D printer manufacturer Raise3D has launched a new Fused Manufacturing (FFF) 3D printer series called Pro3 HS and a supercore filament series.The Pro3 HS series is equipped with a motion control system, which improves speed, accuracy, and simplifies the manufacturing of large composite components. Raise3D's Hyper Core filament has a dense fiber core and well arranged carbon fibers, which can enha...

It is reported that Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced on February 2nd that it has received a $120 million investment from Fortissimo Capital, an Israeli private equity firm. This transaction directly purchases 11.65 million newly issued shares at a price of $10.30 per share, representing a premium of 10.6% compared to the company's closing price on January 31, 2025. As of press time, it has ...

Scientists at the University of Chicago have demonstrated a way to create infrared light using colloidal quantum dots. The researchers say this approach shows great promise; Although the experiment is still in its early stages, these quantum dots are already as efficient as existing conventional methods.These points could one day form the basis of infrared lasers, as well as small and inexpensive ...

Ortel belongs to the Photonics Foundries group and has launched its latest innovative product - the 1786 1550 nm laser module, aimed at significantly improving optical sensing in various applications. This laser module is designed specifically for continuous wavelength operation and is a key component of systems that require coherent light sources for precise sensing in environments with fluctuati...