<p>➀ Fraunhofer IPMS introduced upgraded evaluation kits for spatial light modulators (SLMs), now supporting both tilting and sinking mirror actuators, enhancing versatility in high-precision light pattern generation for lithography, medical tech, and quantum computing;</p><p>➁ The kits operate across UV to near-infrared spectra, feature kHz-level modulation frequencies, and aim to expand to deep-UV wavelengths, with nanoscale calibration enabling ultra-precise analog control;</p><p>➂ Applications span microscopy, semiconductor lithography, 3D holography, adaptive optics in astronomy, and quantum computing, showcased at Laser World of Photonics 2025.</p>