ABOUT US
Welcome to Photonics Industry Monthly
Photonics Industry Monthly is a global B2B e-news site, covering the latest news, innovations, insights, and trends in photonics, optoelectronics, machine vision, and quantum technologies, with a particular editorial focus on small business advocacy, supply chain diversity, and sustainability.
Published by Components Source, LLC—an independent, 100% U.S.-based, woman-owned and -led, WBE/WOSB/DOBE-certified small business—Photonics Industry Monthly connects a global network of photonics engineers, manufacturers, researchers, distributors, and other industry stakeholders across the photonics and optoelectronics value chain.
With more than 25 years of direct industry experience, our award-winning team understands the unique challenges of driving innovation within the niche areas covered by our publication. This unique insight informs every aspect of our coverage. It’s also what we draw from to help our advertisers and contributors succeed.
Our Mission
To inform, educate, and connect a global community of professionals driving innovation in photonics, optoelectronics, machine vision, and quantum technologies.
To serve as a trusted platform for companies to share technical expertise, breakthrough innovations, and sustainability success stories with a highly focused and engaged technical audience.
To actively advocate for:
- Small business visibility and growth
- Supply chain diversity and inclusive partnerships
- Sustainable innovation and eco-conscious manufacturing practices
- Practical ESG adoption across the global photonics industry
- Circular economy strategies in design, manufacturing, and distribution
Who We Serve
Our editorial content is tailored to support professionals in:
- Optical engineering, photonic design, and laser/LED development
- Machine vision, imaging systems, and sensor integration
- Fiber optic communications and network engineering
- Research and development in photonics, optoelectronics, machine vision, and quantum technologies
- Manufacturing and testing
- Supply chain management
- Global sales and distribution networks
We amplify the success stories of:
- Startups, small businesses, and emerging innovators
- Manufacturers and OEMs championing supplier diversity
- University labs and government research teams
- Industry consultants, technical service providers, and integrators
- Global sales representatives and distributors
- Technical service providers and integrators
- Underrepresented and “unsung” heroes in photonics, optoelectronics, machine vision, and quantum technologies
What We Cover
Photonics Industry Monthly publishes timely, technically rich, original content spanning:
- Laser, LED, and photonic light source technologies
- Optical sensing and detector systems
- Precision optical components and imaging optics (lenses, filters, modulators, etc.)
- Imaging systems and CMOS image sensor advancements
- Fiber optic communication networks and applications
- Electro-optic and acousto-optic devices
- Photonics-related software, AI/ML, and data acquisition tools
- Advanced photonic materials science and nanotechnology (including silicon photonics)
We also cover photonics innovations across diverse markets, including:
- Academic and government R&D initiatives
- Automotive and transportation systems
- Aerospace, defense, and avionics
- Biophotonics and agriculture
- Cybersecurity
- Energy
- Industrial Automation and Robotics
- Manufacturing (laser processing, cutting, welding, and material inspection)
- Telecommunications
What We Publish
We accept and showcase:
- Expert guest editorial
- News and product announcements
- Sponsored content and technical videos
- Company profiles and supplier spotlights
- Thought leadership and white papers
- Technical application notes and case studies
Our Values
- Integrity in publishing: All content is fact-checked, technically reviewed, and source-attributed.
- Expertise in voice: Contributors are seasoned industry professionals and trusted innovators.
- Inclusion in practice: We elevate underrepresented voices from across the photonics, optoelectronics, machine vision, and quantum technology supply chain.
- Advocacy in action: We champion small business visibility and supplier diversity in everything we do.
Our Impact
- Reaching a growing global audience of industry decision-makers
- Serving as a media partner for major photonics industry events and initiatives
- Helping launch, scale and connect new technologies, products, services, and companies across photonics, optoelectronics, machine vision, and quantum computing
Whether you’re a reader, contributor, or sponsor—welcome. Let’s illuminate the future of photonics innovation, together. To learn more, contact us at: hello@photonicsindustrymonthly.com.