Transforming Multichannel Active Alignment for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) Production

Jan. 30, 2026 This edition of Following the Photons features Brian O’Connor, vice president of Growth and Strategy at Aerotech, a globally reaching developer of advanced precision motion control and automation technologies for industries including optics and photonics, precision manufacturing, and life sciences. He recently sat down with our host Justine Murphy at the SPIE Photonics West exhibition in San Francisco to talk about the company and its innovative products, as well as his thoughts and insight into the industry overall, what the future may hold, and Aerotech’s place in it. Sign up for our eNewsletters Get the latest news and updates Sign Up Voice Your Opinion! To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Laser Focus World, create an account today! Join today! Newsletters The top stories, industry insights and relevant research, assembled by our editors and delivered to your inbox. Sign Up