➀ LPKF refutes Philoptics' claims about its TGV technology; ➁ Philoptics alleged LPKF's technology offers limited hole sizes; ➂ LPKF disputes Philoptics' claim of technological superiority.

➀ Dr. Clara Saraceno at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is developing ultrafast lasers to control plasma properties for efficient light generation; ➁ The ERC Consolidator Grant will fund this research for five years; ➂ The project aims to revolutionize light generation and have significant implications for atmospheric plasma applications.

➀ A new robot-assisted laser procedure for craniotomy is developed to minimize patient stress; ➁ The procedure uses short-pulse laser radiation to ablate skull bone tissue; ➂ The laser cutting process is monitored by an OCT system to ensure precision and safety.

➀ The article discusses the use of laser-based alignment for 3D semiconductor chip manufacturing, achieving precision down to fractions of a nanometer. ➁ Traditional methods using microscopes are limited due to the gap between chip layers, whereas the laser-based method overcomes this by using concentric metalenses to project holograms. ➂ The technology could also benefit advanced displacement sensors and startups in the semiconductor field.

➀ The commercial light source integration solutions are based on bonding technology, with advantages in high-precision alignment but high cleanliness requirements. ➁ On-chip direct growth on large silicon wafers offers potential low cost and CMOS compatibility, but challenges in epitaxy. ➂ A two-step growth technique is used to address fitting issues, with GaAs-on-V-groove Si (GoVs) as the mainstream template technique. ➃ A new bufferless solution with lateral growth is proposed, with advantages in defect limitation and easier coupling with silicon-based devices. ➄ Room-temperature lasing at 1500 nm波段 is achieved under optical pumping conditions, and the laser peak is related to the cavity length. ➅ PDs with excellent performance in terms of dark current, bandwidth, and responsivity are demonstrated.

➀ PI has completed the construction of a new manufacturing building at its Eschbach, Germany site, investing around $22M. ➁ The expansion triples the production capacity of precision motion control and nanopositioning technology products. ➂ The new building aims to meet the demands of customers from the semiconductor, photonics, and life sciences industries.

➀ Prof. Dr. Andrés Fabián Lasagni has been elected as a member of the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Lasertechnik (WLT), recognizing his pioneering work in laser-based manufacturing and sustainable technologies. ➁ Lasagni is a professor at the Technical University of Dresden and the director of the Center for Applied Micro-Photonics at Fraunhofer IWS. ➂ His research focuses on developing functionalized surfaces using laser-based methods and creating optical devices for high-throughput laser structuring.

➀ Prof. Dr. Andrés Fabián Lasagni has been elected as a member of the Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft für Lasertechnik e. V. (WLT), recognizing his contributions to laser-based manufacturing and sustainable technologies. ➁ Lasagni is dedicated to harnessing laser technology for sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes, emphasizing its potential in various applications. ➂ His research focuses on developing functionalized surfaces and optical devices using laser-based methods, with over 500 publications and 30 patents to his name.

➀ Researchers have developed a new laser system that could miniaturize cold-atom interferometers, potentially enabling them to fit into a shoebox. ➁ Cold-atom interferometers are currently lab-scale and have sensitivities in the range of billionths of a g, with potential for even higher accuracy. ➂ The new laser system uses silicon photonic modulators to reduce size and cost, potentially making these sensors more accessible for various applications.

1. The LLR project explores using laser-based techniques to control lightning, offering a high-tech alternative to traditional lightning rods. 2. Lasers create conductive paths through the air, guiding lightning safely to the ground, potentially protecting large structures like airports and wind farms. 3. Successful experiments at Mount Santis have demonstrated the effectiveness of laser lightning rods, with plans to further develop the technology for broader application.

1. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter have discovered a light-induced Meissner effect in YBa2Cu3O6.48 using laser pulses. 2. This effect allows the material to expel magnetic fields, similar to conventional superconductors, even at ambient temperatures. 3. The findings suggest that tailored light pulses could potentially induce superconductivity at much higher temperatures than previously possible.