Kickstarter, the well-known online fund-raising tool, has a few interesting photonics-related projects interspersed among its other funding schemes. Avoiding certain light-related devices (Rockin' Party Lights, for one), here's a short list:
John Wallace was with Laser Focus World for nearly 25 years, retiring in late June 2022. He obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and physics at Rutgers University and a master's in optical engineering at the University of Rochester. Before becoming an editor, John worked as an engineer at RCA, Exxon, Eastman Kodak, and GCA Corporation.
