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Coherent Corp. reports news on a vertically integrated photonics business that develops lasers, transceivers, optical and optoelectronic components, modules, systems and engineered materials. Its updates commonly focus on financial results, capacity expansion and technology demand tied to datacenter communications, industrial applications and broader communications markets.
Recurring product news covers AI datacenter infrastructure, co-packaged optics, pluggable transceivers, multi-rail optical transport and materials platforms such as Indium Phosphide, silicon photonics, VCSELs and silicon carbide epitaxy. Company announcements also describe optical building blocks including lasers, modulators, photodiodes, pump lasers and monitoring components used in network and power applications.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) announces its participation at Photonics West 2025, scheduled for January 26-29, 2025, at San Francisco's Moscone Center. The company will present expert talks, workshops, and technical presentations focusing on photonics innovations. Key highlights include presentations by executive leaders: Dr. Chris Dorman discussing photonics manufacturing excellence, Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi speaking on materials-inspired photonics, and Dr. Gerald Dahlmann addressing AR/VR experiences.
The event features technical presentations covering diverse topics including high-power diode lasers, ultrafast lasers for microscopy, semiconductor laser solutions, UV laser cutting for OLED displays, and diamond-like carbon coatings. These sessions aim to showcase innovations across industries such as AR/VR, micro-processing, display manufacturing, and energy applications.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has announced enhancements to its FACTOR Series of fiber-coupled diode pumps. The upgraded product line features increased output power up to 220W at 200µm core diameter for 880nm wavelength, improved power efficiency, and wider VBG stabilization locking range.
A new 793nm, 200W module has been introduced, specifically designed for Thulium fiber laser pumping. The series now covers wavelengths of 878.6nm, 885nm, and 888nm, targeting medical and industrial applications.
Key features include automated micro-optics assembly for consistency, user-friendly integration for OEM laser systems, and scalable production capabilities. Production ramp-up is scheduled to begin in spring 2025.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers, has scheduled its second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release for Wednesday, February 5, after the NYSE market close. The company will host a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results.
Investors can access the webcast through coherent.com/company/investor-relations/financial-webcasts. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the company's website within 24 hours after the live event.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has launched new pin-hole array biochips for medical diagnostics, primarily focusing on gene sequencing applications. The company has developed a comprehensive in-house production process that integrates custom wafer processing, Cr patterning, advanced semiconductor photolithography, and high-precision assembly.
The biochips are designed for various applications including medical diagnostics, disease prediction, clinical treatment, drug development, and food safety testing. They are available in multiple formats, from bare wafers to fully assembled modules, offering flexibility for different customer needs.
Coherent also provides complementary products such as EX/EM filters, dichroic mirrors, light engines, objectives, and tube lenses, creating a complete ecosystem for imaging and diagnostic applications. This integrated approach aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and simplify operations for researchers and clinicians.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has launched its Ultrabroadband UV-VIS and VIS-NIR Diffraction Gratings, setting new standards in optical system performance. These gratings use finely spaced grooves to diffract light into its constituent wavelengths, enabling precise spectral analysis and control.
The new gratings are designed for multiple applications including flow cytometry, Raman spectroscopy, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and laser diode stabilization. Key advantages include enhanced spectral resolution, broad wavelength compatibility, and simplified system design that reduces costs and complexity while improving throughput.
The product offers a compact and high-performance alternative to traditional optical setups, replacing complex assemblies like discrete dichroic filters in flow cytometry modules. The gratings are immediately available for order and will be showcased at the upcoming BIOS and Photonics West conferences.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has released its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for FY2024, highlighting significant sustainability achievements. The company now sources 78% of its global electricity needs from renewable sources, utilizing over 550 million kWh of renewable electricity annually, which resulted in avoiding 234,000 metric tons of CO2e emissions in FY2024.
Key accomplishments include receiving the Sapphire level Certification Champion recognition from the Board of Safety Professionals for employee safety commitment, and joining the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in 2024, demonstrating dedication to responsible business conduct in global supply chains.
The report provides comprehensive insights into Coherent's ESG initiatives, covering sustainability performance, employee management, governance practices, risk management, customer commitment, and community engagement. These efforts align with the company's mission to create a safer, healthier, closer, and more efficient world through breakthrough technologies in materials, networking, and lasers.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has unveiled its next-generation adjustable ring mode fiber laser, ARM FL, featuring a 50% smaller footprint while maintaining all functionalities of its predecessor. The new platform includes an advanced controller for improved integration and faster communications.
Key features include internal active power control, back reflection insensitivity, and compatibility with Coherent process heads, including HighMotion 2D. The system is designed for various applications, from EV battery foil welding to high-power cast aluminium welding. A new option enables connection to multiple scanner units, optimizing laser utilization.
Production ramp-up is scheduled to begin in spring 2025, ensuring smooth transitions for customer production lines.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) announced it will evaluate strategic alternatives for its SHARP™ (Streamlined Hydrometallurgical Advanced Recycling Process) technology, which efficiently recovers and recycles critical metals from lithium-ion batteries. The technology achieves over 97% recovery of critical metals (Ni, Co, and Li) and offers significant cost advantages including 55% lower CAPEX, 45% lower plant footprint, and 60% lower reagents/utilities compared to common processes.
SHARP™ technology produces cathode precursors directly from battery waste, eliminating extensive metal separation steps. The process features zero liquid discharge and no toxic waste production. The company has successfully scaled up the technology, with test results showing performance comparable to pristine materials in battery applications.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) has launched the Chameleon Discovery LX, a new femtosecond laser designed for nonlinear microscopy and ultrafast spectroscopy research. The laser delivers 100 fs pulses with tunable wavelength range from 680 to 1080 nm and industry-leading output powers of 3.2 W at peak tuning curve.
The Discovery LX features built-in wide dispersion precompensation and fast power modulation for deep, high-speed imaging optimized for multiphoton microscopy. It joins the existing Discovery NX with dual-output capabilities and the Axon product line in Coherent's laser portfolio.
The product targets the growing nonlinear microscopy market, serving applications in neuroscience, immunology, and disease research, with increasing clinical applications.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) announces the general availability of the industry's first 100G ZR QSFP28 digital coherent optics (DCO) transceiver with Industrial temperature range operation (-40°C to +85°C). The device features Steelerton™ DSP technology, operating at 5.5W power consumption.
The transceiver integrates silicon photonics and Indium Phosphide-based tunable laser technology. It supports both SFF-8636 and CMIS management interfaces, offering 300 km dispersion- reach and Flextune™ auto-tuning for zero-touch provisioning. This solution enables network operators to upgrade from 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps in edge and access networks.