Edmund Optics adds to catalogue SMT devices. Edmund Optics has expanded its off-the-shelf product portfolio with LumenFlow Surface-Mount Optics, giving engineers easier access to SMT-compatible and heat-resistant LED optics for prototyping, evaluation, and PCB integration. Available in both single-unit and reel quantities, the optics eliminate the large minimum order quantities often associated with SMT-compatible optical components, helping engineers move more quickly from evaluation to integration. Designed for standard pick-and-place assembly workflows, the optics feature integrated solder pads and tape-and-reel packaging for reliable PCB assembly and precise optic-to-LED alignment without secondary mounting hardware, adhesives, or manual alignment steps. LumenFlow's patented silicone compound optics deliver durable performance, precise beam shaping, and greater than 90% optical efficiency from UV-A through near-infrared wavelengths. Unlike conventional thermoplastic optics, the silicone-based optics maintain optical and mechanical performance under high-temperature reflow conditions, prolonged UV exposure, and harsh operating environments. This makes them particularly attractive for thermally demanding applications or near heat-generating sources. With off-the-shelf availability, fast global delivery, and expert technical support, Edmund Optics(R) helps customers simplify optical development and accelerate integration of SMT-compatible optical technologies.

Edmund Optics welcomes Judy Kelley as Chief Human Resources Officer. Posted May 29, 2026 by GoPhotonics Editorial Team Edmund Optics, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of optical components, imaging systems, and photonics solutions, announced the appointment of Judy Kelley as Chief Human Resources Officer. Kelley joins Edmund Optics with extensive experience in global human resources leadership across the life sciences and financial services industries. She brings deep expertise in talent strategy, organizational development, and transformational leadership, supporting organizations through periods of growth and innovation. "Judy's experience and leadership style make her an excellent addition to Edmund Optics as we continue to grow our global organization," said Marisa Edmund, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Edmund Optics. "Her background in building high-performing teams and supporting organizational transformation will be highly valuable as we continue to evolve as a company." Kelley succeeds Jeanne Davie, who previously announced her retirement after several years of leadership at Edmund Optics. During her tenure, Davie played a key role in advancing the company's people strategy, strengthening its global HR organization, and supporting the company's continued international growth. Also Read: What is an Optical Filter? "Jeanne has made a lasting impact on Edmund Optics through her leadership, dedication, and commitment to our employees worldwide and our global company culture," added Edmund. "We thank her for her many contributions and wish her all the best in her retirement." Human Resources plays a central role in the company's growth and future success by helping shape and strengthen a people-focused culture across global teams. This remains an important driver of strategic and organizational decisions as Edmund Optics continues to invest in its workforce, expand its capabilities, and support customers in the rapidly evolving photonics industry. About Edmund Optics With over 80 years of experience, Edmund Optics(R) is a leading provider of optical components and photonics solutions for industries including Life Sciences, Biomedical, Semiconductor, Industrial Inspection, and R&D. The company employs more than 1,300 people across 19 global locations. They serve customers through two specialized solutions: a Marketplace offering more than 34,000 off-the-shelf products and Advanced Manufacturing focused on custom and volume production of precision optical and imaging components. Supported by global design centers and specialized manufacturing facilities. Click here to learn more about Laser Optics. Latest Optical Filters * 425 nm - 675 nm, Neutral Density Filter for Imaging Applications Midwest Optical Systems, Inc. * 629 nm Fluorescence Emission Filter for Microscopy Applications MKS | Newport * 400 nm - 2500 nm, Laser Line Tunable Filters for Spectroscopy Applications Photon etc. * 800 nm Interference Bandpass Filter for Imaging Applications Knight Optical (UK) Ltd View More Products

Imec installs High NA EUV system. LEUVEN, Belgium, March 20, 2026 - imec installed the ASML EXE:5200 High NA EUV lithography system at its NanoIC pilot line in Leuven. The system will enable the development of 2 nm logic and high-density memory for AI and high-performance computing applications. Imec expects the EXE:5200 High NA EUV lithography system to be fully qualified by Q4 2026; meanwhile, the ASML-imec High NA EUV lithography lab in Veldhoven will remain operational. BARRINGTON, N.J. - Edmund Optics partnered with Teledyne Photometrics to develop scientific-grade cameras. The partnership aims to address Edmund Optics' need for quantitative, low-light data capture solutions for applications in life science and research applications. Teledyne Photometrics' cameras are designed to capture weak signals, even in demanding environments, and purpose-built for applications in quantitative scientific imaging. Newly developed models made available through Edmund Optics include the Prime BSI Express USB 3.2 Cameras, the Iris USB 3.0 Camera, Iris PCIe Cameras, Moment USB 3.2 Cameras, and Reiga E USB Cameras. OXFORD, England - Infleqtion developed the UK's only operational 100-qubit quantum computing system at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) with its Sqale platform. The system will enable researchers to work with large-scale quantum systems, enabling performance evaluation, benchmark applications, and the study of how neutral-atom systems scale. NQCC's installation of the Sqale platform is part of its quantum computing testbed initiative. Additionally, the platform is also designed to fast-track skills development, supply-chain readiness, and application exploration across the UK quantum ecosystem. EAST YORKSHIRE, England - Iradion and Luxinar, laser technology companies, rebranded as Luxinar. The Luxinar laser portfolio provides pure ceramic CO[2] lasers engineered for stability, long life, and continuous wave productivity. The portfolio supports short and ultrashort-pulse laser manufacturing and automotive production. Luxinar was acquired by Iradion's parent company in August 2024. STUTTGART, Germany - Q.ANT deployed its second-generation photonic processors in a high-performance computing (HPC) environment at the Leibniz Supercomputing Center (LRZ). The photonic processors, the Gen 2 Native Processing Units, act as photonic AI accelerators, delivering higher computational throughput and improved energy efficiency. The Gen 2 Native Processing Units integrate into existing HPC systems and operate alongside CPUs and GPUs under AI and scientific simulation workloads. The installation at LRZ will tackle industrial challenges in drug discovery, materials design, and adaptive optimization, where nonlinear complexity and energy efficiency are critical. TORONTO - Photonic computing company Xanadu and TELUS, a communications technology company, collaborated to advance sovereign quantum computing infrastructure in Canada and to explore the development of a quantum data center integrated with TELUS' infrastructure. The collaboration will explore how quantum processors can be combined with HPC systems to create a sovereign hybrid quantum-classical computing infrastructure in Canada. Xanadu will contribute its expertise in photonic quantum computing with TELUS' sovereign AI expertise, advanced data center operations, and coast-to-coast PureFibre network. This collaboration holds implications for fields like AI, drug discovery, materials science, cybersecurity, and national security. WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - Kopin Corporation, an optical systems and micro-display provider, has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research contract from the U.S. Government to advance full color, smaller format micro-LED display technology. The contract supports the creation of a second full-color micro-LED display purpose-designed for several soldier-borne applications. These displays can be used in near-eye systems such as helmet-mounted visual information systems, advanced weapon sights, and other precision targeting devices. BOSTON - Flexcompute, a physics company, collaborated with GlobalFoundries (GF) to integrate GF's silicon photonics technology stack into PhotonForge, a photonic design and simulation platform. The collaboration will make it easier for engineers to align their device simulations with the intended manufacturing process. With GF's stack integrated, designers can work directly within PhotonForge to design and simulate devices using process-aligned layer definitions and material parameters. PALO ALTO, Calif. - PsiQuantum integrated NVIDIA's CUDA-Q with Construct, PsiQuantum's software suite for fault-tolerant quantum application development. CUDA-Q is the NVIDIA platform for hybrid quantum-classical computing, designed to enable developers to build and simulate quantum algorithms alongside GPU-accelerated classical workloads. The integration results in GPU-accelerated state-vector simulation of large-scale quantum algorithms, delivering up to 450x faster performance compared to CPU-based simulation. Integrating CUDA-Q into Construct enables tunable acceleration based on specific application needs. HILLSBORO, Ore. - Lattice Semiconductor has joined the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab ecosystem, which is the first American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board-accredited inspection lab for AI-driven physical systems. NVIDIA Halos is a comprehensive full-stack safety system for physical AI that merges safety elements across vehicle and robotics architectures. Also part of the ecosystem, the NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge is a hardware-accelerated, low-latency sensor-over-Ethernet technology built to enable scalable physical AI systems.