Richardson fibre optic unit
23 May, 2002Richardson Electronics has announced the formation of a Fibre Optic Communications business unit.
SONET/SDH equipment to revitalise optical market
28 March, 2002In-Stat/MDR finds that manufacturers of synchronous optical network (SONET) and synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) equipment suffered heavily in 2001, due to a sharp cut back on capital expenditures by telecommunications carriers and the demise of many competitive local exchange carriers.
Redfern Polymer Optics launches
25 September, 2001Redfern Polymer Optics, a developer and manufacturer of polymer planar and fibre components and polymer optical fibers, has just announced its formal launch. The company has raised $7.5 million in seed funding, mainly from Redfern Photonics.
Fund injection for Integrated Optics
10 April, 2001Redfern Integrated Optics has received its first external investment funding worth $23.5 million. Tallwood Venture Capital and New Zealand-based TMT together with the original investor Redfern Photonics also participated in the round.
Modules for Optical Networks
10 April, 2001Tektronix has announced what it claims is the industry's first solutions for testing 40 Gbps optical networks.
Optical Networks for China
10 April, 2001Marconi has expanded its penetration of the Chinese communications market, with a wave of new contracts to supply leading-edge solutions to provincial telecoms operators, regional utility companies and a cable television enterprise which is moving into internet technology.
AEEMA Identifies Photonics Opportunities
01 December, 2000To develop a strong vertically integrated photonics industry in Australia, maximum cumulative 'value-add' needs to be retained here, according to Angus M Robinson, Executive Director, AEEMA.
Optical Control Chip
01 December, 2000Dallas Semiconductor has announced the DS1846 NV tri-potentiometer, memory and micromonitor, an integrated chip that enhances laser control and design flexibility in optical transceiver modules.
Opportunities for Australian Photonics Industry
10 November, 2000There is an opportunity for Australia to build a strong, wealth-creating photonics industry, but only if start-up photonics companies focus on the requirements of their customers, shareholders and staff, according to Mr Kevin Kalkhoven, recently retired chief executive of JDS Uniphase.
Photonics Forum
18 October, 2000The Australian Photonics Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), in association with the Australian Electrical & Electronic Manufacturers' Association (AEEMA), is holding two forums on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th November, at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
