Announcing a new publication from Opto-Electronic Manufacturing; DOI   10.29026/oem.2026.260002.

In one of the largest studies of its kind, surgeons successfully completed 39 complex lateral abdominal wall hernia repairs using robotic surgery, without converting any procedure to open surgery. Most patients returned home after just one day, and no hernias recurred during a median follow-up of approximately 14 months. The approach may offer an important improvement over conventional techniques by giving surgeons greater precision and flexibility in a particularly difficult-to-reach area, while enabling smaller incisions, low postoperative pain, and faster recovery.

Announcing a new publication from Opto-Electronic Manufacturing; DOI   10.29026/oem.2026.260005

Announcing a new publication from Opto-Electronic Manufacturing; DOI   10.29026/oem.2026.260001.

Announcing a new publication from Opto-Electronic Manufacturing; DOI   10.29026/oem.2026.260003.

Researchers have developed an electrically controlled flat lens that can switch between conventional imaging and edge-enhanced imaging, revealing structural details that may be difficult to distinguish using ordinary optical techniques. The technology could contribute to more compact microscopes and future optical imaging systems.

As the semiconductor industry pushes towards smaller, faster and more powerful microchips, researchers have developed an innovative 3D-printed copper mirror that could help overcome a critical challenge in advanced chip manufacturing: preventing powerful lasers from overheating and damaging precision optical components.