➀ The Photonmatrix crowdfunding campaign offers a LiDAR-guided laser device that kills up to 30 mosquitoes per second, with a 6-meter kill zone and 3ms detection capabilities;
➁ Priced from $498 (Basic) to $698 (Pro), it’s portable, smartphone-power-bank-compatible, and claims safety for humans/pets, though TV screen risks remain unaddressed;
➂ Despite overfunding (1,300% of goal), backers face risks as this is the creator’s first project, with prototypes yet to reach mass production.
➀ Germany's laser industry faces supply chain risks due to dependence on rare-earth elements from third countries, jeopardizing technological sovereignty;
➁ Fraunhofer Institute researches alternative laser crystals, nonlinear optical materials, and fiber optics to enhance self-reliance, including novel crystal growth methods and damage threshold measurement technologies;
➂ Applications span quantum tech, medical systems, and defense, with innovations in short/mid-infrared fiber lasers and customized optical components showcased at LASER 2025 trade fair.
➀ China has achieved a breakthrough in semiconductor research by establishing a fully functional EUV light source experimental platform;
➁ The Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics has reached a peak energy conversion efficiency of 3.42% in their EUV development efforts;
➂ This progress underscores China's commitment to technological independence despite increasing US export restrictions;
➃ China has become ASML's largest single market, accounting for 36.1% of total sales.
➀ Eutect has introduced an advanced galvo scanner that enhances the efficiency and precision of laser soldering in electronics manufacturing.
➁ The scanner features high-precision positioning, fast circular beam movement, and minimal heat exposure, making it ideal for processing complex soldering geometries and reducing thermal damage.
➂ It supports selective preheating and can eliminate the need for additional movement modules in some applications, simplifying assembly and improving productivity.
➀ Researchers from Seoul National University of Science and Technology have developed a laser surface texturing (LST) technique to enhance the strength and durability of lightweight vehicle joints.
➁ The method improves the performance of metal-polymer joints by applying specific LST patterns to the surface of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS).
➂ This technique can lead to lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles while supporting global sustainability efforts.
