Photonics Innovators Swap Members to Dodge Antitrust Woes
Published Date: 1/31/2025
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AIM Photonics, a group working on cool light-based tech, just updated its team by adding six new members and saying goodbye to seven others. These changes help keep their special legal protections against big lawsuits in place. If you’re part of this tech world, watch for more updates as AIM Photonics keeps growing and innovating!
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