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World’s most precise measurement tool made small.

Optical frequency combs are vital for modern science, turning electronic signals into light waves, enabling precision sensing, accurate optical clocks and advanced comms.

ANZOS Photonic and Quantum Technologies Industry Report 2026

Latest report on the photonics and quantum market in Australasia demonstrates a deepening digital divide between the two countries as our global competitors streak ahead.

Orbis Diagnostics – Growing the Business

The Chief Executive of a med-tech business, spun out of Te Whai Ao — Dodd-Walls Centre says a focus on the regulatory and commercial aspects of the company are key to success.

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A Revolutionary New Machine to Understand how Brains Work

Neuro-imaging systems such as MRI scanners are expensive, imagine if you could build one for animal testing from off-the-shelf components for under $10000USD?

New Zealand's Space Pioneers on Target for Greatness

Representatives of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) have been visiting some of New Zealand's best photonic researchers within the Centre.

Symposium 2024

We happy to announce that our annual Symposium will be held at the University of Canterbury in 2024, and we warmly invite you to attend.

Prof Cather Simpson leads research into protecting Aotearoa's bees from pests

Award-winning Te Whai Ao researcher Prof Cather Simpson has their research highlighted

EPS-QEOD Prize for Research into the Science of Light awarded to Prof. John Dudley

Prof. John Dudley and Prof. Goëry Genty are celebrated with the EPS-QEOD Prize for Research into the Science of Light

ONZM awarded to Te Whai Ao member Prof. Frank Bloomfield

Professor Frank Bloomfield, DVCR of the University of Auckland and member of Te Whai Ao, received an ONZM for services to neonatology in the New Year's Honours.