Post by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 #SPIE Prism Awards and Catalyst Award! Last night, we celebrated photonics innovation and raised our glasses to those who are bettering the world through light-based technologies. 🥂 Meet our 2026 winners: 🥼 Biophotonic Instruments: Helix Surgical (Ilasis Laser), Rx 📸 Cameras and Imaging Systems: metalenz, Polar ID 💥 Lasers: IPG Photonics, YLR-8000-SM ⚙️ Optical Materials and Components: Seagate Technology, HAMR Hard Drive ⚛️ Quantum Tech: TOPTICA Photonics AG, TOPTICLOCK 💡 Sensors: Phlux Technology Ltd., Aura Noiseless InGaAs® APD 📐 Test and Measurement: 4D Technology Corporation, 4D InSpec SR 👓 XR Tech: LightTrans International GmbH, VirtualLab Fusion 🌍 Catalyst: Cerca Magnetics Limited, Quantum OPM-MEG Read and share the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gpcGbMRd #PhotonicsWest #PhotonicsPrism