The ubiquity of smart devices and the telecommunications networks on which they rely is raising demand for electromagnetic beamforming technologies. The wide range of applications that make use of beamformers can be grouped in two main domains, namely 3D sensing and communications. Within the 3D sensing sector, light detection and ranging (lidar) is one of the dominant markets. Mainly propelled by assisted driving and autonomous vehicle applications, the overall lidar market is expected to grow from $1.6 billion to $3.8 billion between now and 2025, according to a market report by Yole...Read full articleRelated content from Photonics MediaARTICLESIntegrated Photonics Opens New Frontiers for Chemical SensingSmart devices enable us to take and share pictures, gather songs and sounds, and measure temperatures. We take such features for granted now, but they have triggered a dramatic change in our habits....Photonics Spectra March 2021 IssueFrom Innovation to Reality: 400G Approaches Market ReadinessThe new decade has brought with it the growing anticipation of a complete transformation of data center networks. This trend is expected to evolve networks and revolutionize the potential for new...Photonics Spectra August 2020 IssueThe Russia-Ukraine War Shifts Risks in Global Supply Chains and MarketsThe Russian military invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 activated a global narrative that could unfold over months and even years. While the eventual scale and outcome of the war remain open questions,...Photonics Spectra May 2022 Issue