Hamamatsu Corporation

21/05/2026

Excellent week at Pathology Informatics 2026 connecting with colleagues, customers, and industry leaders who are helping shape the future of digital pathology.

Hamamatsu was represented by Anthony Castaneda, Scott Blakely, and Amy Welch as conversations continue around imaging innovation, workflow optimization, and the growing role of pathology informatics in advancing patient care.

Conferences like these reinforce how important collaboration is across healthcare, research, and technology to move the field forward. Thank you to everyone who stopped by booth 7 to share ideas and insights — we’re excited about what’s ahead.

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20/05/2026

Today is the final day to connect with the Hamamatsu team at CLEO 2026. Stop by booth 411 to learn more about our latest photonics and optical technologies enabling advanced applications in spectroscopy, multiphoton imaging, quantum computing, and other emerging areas across research and industry.

Pictured left to right: Corban Murphey, Matt Seeley, and Matt Matsumoto representing Hamamatsu at this year’s event.

You can also preview our featured products and technologies here:
https://ow.ly/XoY750Z2aJt

19/05/2026

See compact spectroscopy in action as Wey‑Wey Su introduces Hamamatsu’s MEMS‑based Fabry‑Perot Interferometer (FPI) spectrometer module and shows how it enables real‑time plastic identification.

By integrating a light source, spectrometer, and electronics into a small, low‑cost package, the MEMS-FPI spectrometer is designed for portable spectroscopy, embedded sensing, and easy system integration, bringing fast, reliable material detection into compact devices.

Watch the full video👉https://ow.ly/KlL550YRXql

16/05/2026

Today we celebrate International Day of Light🌟, recognizing the vital role light plays in shaping our world, from advancing science and medicine to enabling communication, imaging, and discovery across industries.

At Hamamatsu, we’re proud to support researchers, engineers, and innovators using photonics to tackle global challenges and open new paths forward in sustainability.

While our commitment to creating a more sustainable future extends beyond today, we’re excited to be part of a global community shining a light on the power and potential of photonics. 💡 How are you celebrating International Day of Light?

15/05/2026

Meet the NanoZoomer S540, engineered with the lab in mind for seamless slide scanning, flexible workflow control, and improved throughput.

Paired with NZConnect scan software, it offers precision slide handling, remote monitoring, and easy transfer between scanners.

See what NanoZoomer S540 is all about 🎥https://ow.ly/rHeh50YzHYQ

14/05/2026

Heading to CLEO 2026? Make sure this is on your must-see list ⚛️.

Join Andrew S. Van Horn (Duke University) to explore how the new ORCA-Quest IQ is advancing qubit state detection from trapped ions—and now seamlessly integrates with ARTIQ for even greater experimental control.

Don’t miss this look at what’s next in quantum measurement. More on the ORCA-Quest IQ at https://ow.ly/gbP650YW1SV

13/05/2026

Photonics continues to play a critical role in advancing quantum technologies—from sensing and measurement to imaging and system integration.

This article from AZoQuantum explores how emerging optical approaches are shaping what’s next in the quantum landscape and highlights why precision light‑based technologies matter as these applications move closer to real‑world deployment.

Read more about the advancing technologies:
https://ow.ly/H1qp50YRSGO

Integrating nanoscale diamond quantum sensors into drug discovery pipelines offers unprecedented sensitivity for tracking molecular interactions and biomarkers.

12/05/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Osiel Vivar

We’re proud to recognize Osiel Vivar from our Technology – Design Group for his outstanding recent contributions.

Under intense timelines, Osiel delivered critical code improvements that enabled seamless live demos at Photonics West—earning strong confidence from key stakeholders.

He consistently goes above and beyond, even wearing a CGM for extended periods to generate essential data for algorithm development. His unique ability to bridge biological insight with quantitative analysis has made a meaningful impact on customer discussions.

His work has helped establish clear data collection and measurement protocols, while his updates to leadership remain concise, insightful, and balanced. Osiel will also be traveling to our corporate headquarters in Japan to collaborate with engineers—reflecting the trust placed in his technical expertise and business judgment. Osiel’s contributions exemplify our core values: integrity, curiosity, teamwork, customer impact, innovation, collaboration, and resilience.

Congratulations to Osiel and thank you for your dedication and impact!

11/05/2026

How do you choose the right photon-counting detector for low-light applications?

In this latest Ask the Expert feature with Laser Focus World, Hamamatsu’s Joseph D’Amato explores the tradeoffs between PMTs, SiPMs, and SPADs for applications including PET imaging, TCSPC, fluorescence lifetime measurement, and microscopy.

Key insights Joseph shares include:
🔹 When photon counting outperforms analog readout
🔹 How dark counts and quantum efficiency impact SNR
🔹 Why detector selection is always application-dependent

Download the article to learn more:
https://ow.ly/ssjj50YXLLp

The choice of detector is critical to the success of the application. As with many things in engineering, however, there’s no one perfect detector for photon counting, just the...

11/05/2026

From brain imaging to geomagnetic mapping, quantum sensing is unlocking new possibilities. 📺 Watch Michael’s explanation about how OPMs make these ideas a reality.

08/05/2026

At Hamamatsu, we design technologies to make a meaningful difference—supporting better health outcomes, cleaner air and water, and smarter industrial systems.

From advancing scientific discovery to enabling more sustainable and efficient processes, we believe innovation matters most when it delivers real‑world impact. Because progress isn’t just about what’s possible—it’s about improving lives.
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