New Investments Flowing Into Photonics
“The most pronounced trend in recent photonics investment is its deep integration with the AI and high-performance computing sectors. The central problem is not a lack of processing power but rather the physical limitations of moving vast amounts of data between processors and servers. Photonics provides a direct solution by using light to transfer data at higher speeds and with greater energy efficiency than traditional electronics.”
A surge of public and private investment is transforming photonics from an emerging technology into a critical enabler for manufacturing advances in light-based technologies across multiple sectors.
This article traces how investments from major technology companies, public funding and Department of Defense initiatives are accelerating innovation in AI, communications, healthcare and national security.
Among the efforts highlighted is AIM Photonics’ work to develop low-cost, photonics-based diagnostic tools that bring laboratory-grade testing to accessible point-of-care formats, helping to democratize healthcare through scalable and affordable technology.
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New Investments Flowing Into Photonics—Part 1: Trends Pointing Upwards