Industry Resources

Welcome to Chroma's Industry Resources page. Here, you will find a comprehensive collection of certifications, standards, educational resources, job and career listings, publications, and societies that are essential for professionals in the optics and photonics industry.

Whether you are a student, researcher, engineer, or business professional, these resources are designed to support your work and enhance your knowledge in this rapidly evolving field. Explore the sections below to discover valuable tools and information to help you stay at the forefront of the optics and photonics industry.

Certifications and Standards

Resource

Description

B Corporation

An organization that recognizes and certifies companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

ISO (International Organization for Standards)

An organization that creates global standards for trusted goods and services.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

A private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Division of the U.S. Department of Commerce dedicated to measurement science, traceability, and the development and use of standards.

Education

Resource

Description

Photonics.com List of Universities and Research Centers

An organized list of universities and research centers working on optics and photonics technology.

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

A database for published research on astrophysics.

SPIE Student Resources

Courses, professional development, and networking opportunities for optics and photonics students.

Jobs and Careers

Resource

Description

European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) Jobs

Directory of postings for photonics jobs in Europe.

IEEE Photonics Society

IEEE Photonics Society's page where they feature jobs available in the industry.

Optica

Explore careers, resources for employers, and professional development information.

SPIE

Resources for career and professional development in optics and photonics.

Publications

Resource

Description

BioPhotonics

The latest news and information regarding fluorescence, spectroscopy, microscopy, imaging, and more life science technologies.

Electro Optics

News, trends, and opinions as well as editorial content covering the photonics industry .

Journal of Biomedical Optics (SPIE)

Journal containing research related to optics in the life sciences field.

Laser Focus World

A monthly magazine providing comprehensive global coverage of optoelectronic technologies, applications, and markets.

Microscopy Today

Technical magazine focused on advanced microscopy techniques, innovations, and applications.

Optica Publishing Group

A series of journals and articles covering the various topics and applications of optics and photonics.

Photonics Spectra

Industry publication covering optics, lasers, imaging, and photonics technologies.

Vision Spectra

Trade magazine focusing on machine vision and imaging technologies for industrial and scientific applications.

Societies and Organizations

Resource

Description

American Astronomical Society (AAS)

Provides access to publications, meetings, and resources for professional astronomers.

American Society for Cell Biology

Offers resources, publications, and information on cell biology research and techniques, including microscopy and imaging methods.

Association for Advancing Automation

An organization promoting automation technologies across various industries, including robotics and machine vision.

Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine

Professional society dedicated to advancing the field of laboratory medicine and diagnostics.

Biophysical Society

Provides information on the latest research and developments in biophysics, including imaging and spectroscopy techniques applied in life sciences.

European Microscopy Society

Provides resources, conferences, and publications on microscopy techniques and applications used in life sciences research.

European Optical Society

Resources and information for professionals in optics and photonics in Europe.

European Space Agency (ESA)

Information on space missions, scientific discoveries, and educational resources for astronomy and space exploration.

Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies

An organization dedicated to advancing knowledge in analytical sciences, particularly in spectroscopy.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

A global professional organization supporting professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and related disciplines.

IEEE Photonics Society

Professional home for a global network of engineers and scientists who represent the photonics community.

International Astronomical Union

A comprehensive platform providing information on the latest research, news, and events in astronomy.

International Commission on Illumination (CIE)

An international organization that establishes standards and guidelines for colorimetry.

International Society for Advancement of Cytometry

A global society focused on cell analysis technologies and applications in research and clinical settings.

Microscopy Society of America (MSA)

Offers resources, publications, and information on various microscopy techniques.

NASA

Offers a wealth of information on space exploration, aeronautics, space science, and technology developments.

Optica

A society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field of optics.

Royal Microscopical Society

Resources, publications, and information on microscopy techniques, applications, and advancements.

Society for Developmental Biology

An organization promoting research and education in developmental biology across various model systems.

Society for Neuroscience

A large professional society dedicated to advancing understanding of the brain and nervous system.

Society of Biomolecular Imaging and Informatics

Organization focused on advancing high-content imaging and informatics in drug discovery and development.

SPIE (International Society for Optics and Photonics)

An organization bringing engineers, scientists, students, and business professionals together to advance light-based science and technology.

Vermont Biosciences Alliance

A regional association supporting and promoting bioscience research, development, and commercialization in Vermont.

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