Photonics stories

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

KETS Quantum Security appoints Stuart Woods as executive chair to scale its chip-sized quantum key distribution products, boosting quantum-safe communications.

Xanadu partners with DISCO to enhance wafer processing, aiming to boost production of ultra-low loss photonic chips for quantum computing.

Xanadu and HyperLight have set a new standard in quantum computing with thin-film lithium niobate photonic chips featuring record-low losses in scalable production.

PacketLight and NEC have successfully demonstrated quantum key distribution over a 400G DWDM network in Japan, enhancing secure data transmission without affecting performance.

MoU formalises a three-year alliance in semiconductor supply, boosting innovation and security for G7 nations.

The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.

Cisco unveils a prototype Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens a dedicated quantum research lab in Santa Monica to advance quantum networking tech.

Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.

Ahead of the Chancellor's budget, Techworks, the UK Deep Tech and Semiconductor Trade Association, urges HM Treasury to support the domestic semiconductor sector.

Intel Labs makes significant breakthrough in integrated photonics research, paving the way for increased communication bandwidth in data centers and networks.