
Recent News

MPIA Board Member: Joesph Shaw – SPIE Webinar
The MPIA is excited to share Joe Shaw’s recent educational webinar on Lidar Systems. Joe Shaw SPIE Webinar
MPIA Board Member Involvement
The MPIA Board is passionate and active in the Photonics Community….here is a sample of some of the members recent activities. What are you involved in? We would love

University-Related Startups See Shifting Landscape for Capital
A field test of an insect lidar. Under a $225,000 Phase 1 STTR, Integrative Economics of Portland, Ore., partnered with MSU’s Spectrum Lab to develop a lidar system that detects and

Sarah Lukes founder of Agile Focus is a 2020 OSA Ambassador
As emerging leaders in the optics and photonics community, OSA Ambassadors share their experiences and perspectives with students and early career professionals in the field. As we navigate this new environment,

Ascent Vision Technologies acquired by CACI
Expands Capabilities in Multi-Domain ISR and Integrated c-UAS Systems and Solutions ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today it has acquired Ascent Vision Technologies, LLC (AVT), a leading

Bridger Photonics receives $4.5 Million DOE Contract
Bridger Photonics receives $4.5 Million DOE Contract! Check out the Press Release and Article! ARPA-E: Bridger Photonics Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Bridger Photonics