Lumentum Unveils 150W PicoBlade Core and 500µJ NQ-Series UV Lasers at Photonics West
Lumentum will exhibit its PicoBlade Core ultrafast laser platform delivering up to 150 watts of average power with sub-12 picosecond pulses, the NQ-Series UV lasers offering up to 500 µJ pulse energy at 60 kHz, and its 3D-sensing VCSEL portfolio at SPIE Photonics West Jan. 20–22 in San Francisco. The demonstrations target precision micromachining for printed circuit boards, battery and solar cells, and advanced 3D sensing applications.
1. Lumentum Unveils Next-Generation Laser Platforms at Photonics West 2026
At SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Lumentum showcased three advanced laser solutions targeting precision manufacturing and 3D sensing. The PicoBlade® Core ultrafast platform delivers up to 150 watts of average power with sub-12 picosecond pulses across NIR, green and UV wavelengths, enabling high-throughput micromachining for PCB, battery and solar cell production. The NQ-Series nanosecond-pulsed UV laser provides up to 500 microjoules per pulse at repetition rates up to 60 kilohertz, offering exceptional beam quality and reliability for next-generation processing challenges. Additionally, its 3D Sensing VCSEL portfolio supports scalable, high-volume manufacturing for depth sensing and driver assistance systems, combining consistent performance with power efficiency.
2. Power Inflow Signal Drives Intraday High and Positive Close
On January 13, Lumentum triggered a Power Inflow alert—a bullish order-flow indicator that highlights strong institutional buying—following an initial pullback earlier in the session. The signal corresponded with a more than 30% surge in traded volume compared with the prior day, propelling shares to an intraday high and securing a solid gain by market close. Traders cited the alert as confirmation of renewed buying interest in optical and photonic equities, reinforcing positive sentiment around Lumentum’s advanced manufacturing growth prospects.