Markets for VCSELs are proliferating rapidly as this advanced laser is becoming the device of choice for many high volume applications including:

• Gesture recognition, for gaming and non-contact navigation (e.g TV, smartphone, tablet)

• Depth imaging for 3D vision , driving next wave of handset innovation for must have new phones

• Low energy optical storage and fast switching in high capacity data centres, servers and ultra-high speed computing

• High speed datacomms, including Active Optical Cables (AOC)

• UltraHigh Density magnetic Storage using Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR)

• Illumination for IR cameras for security, safety, night vision

• Industrial heating including paint curing and commercial print shops

• Cosmetics and healthcare including hair removal, antiwrinkle, blemish reduction