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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 is fundamental for a strong - dare I say return to dominance? - manufacturing infrastructure in the United States. The ability to produce semiconductors in the US is absolutely critical for our national defense. Additionally, burgeoning and nascent market segments - AI, silicon photonics, quantum, semiconductor manufacturing line widths pushing towards 2nm - are being enabled by innovative suppliers to these industries such as PI (Physik Instrumente) of Massachusetts. Check out this video, and consider attending Photonics West in San Francisco from 1/28 - 1/30/2025 to see these PI innovations in action. #semiconductor #AI #quantum

Take a look at Pixel Photonics' product and company video featuring the amazing Dena Detector Series, which comes as an easy-to-use turnkey system in two different form factors that host waveguide-integrated SNSPDs. A technology that has the potential to be a key element in the realization of new technologies such as #quantumcomputing or #quantumcommunication. #snspds #deeptech #quantumtechnologies

Syntec Optics at the Global Photonics Economic Forum 2024! We're excited to share that our Chairman, Al Kapoor, delivered a thought-provoking keynote address at the recent Global Photonics Economic Forum in Malaga, Spain! A Shared Vision for the Future of Photonics Kudos to Optica and its CTO, Jose Pozo (An amazing ambassador for the photonics industry!), for sparking valuable discussion within the photonics community. Al Kapoor's Keynote: Pushing the Boundaries of Light Al, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry, discussed the exciting future of photonics. As the Chairman of Syntec Optics, the largest independent custom manufacturer of polymer optics in the U.S., Al has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Key Parallels Emerge (What a Coherence!) The event brought together brilliant minds, and some fascinating parallels emerged between keynotes: Change Takes Time: Both Al Kapoor and Chuck Mattera (Former Chair and CEO, Coherent Corp.) highlighted that innovation often takes longer than expected before reaching a tipping point. Light is Everywhere: Al echoed the sentiment of Reinhard Voelkel, CEO of Focuslight Switzerland, emphasizing the pervasive and transformative power of light. Watch Al's Keynote Now! You can watch Al's full keynote alongside other insightful sessions from the forum on Jose Pozo's YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/g5hiN5jw Join the Conversation! We invite you to delve into Al's insights and the future of photonics with us. #Photonics #EconomicForum #Optica #Keynote #Innovation #Light #SyntecOptics

Al Kapoor, the Chairman and co-founder of Spark Photonics Foundation, delivered a powerful keynote at the recent Global Photonics Economic Forum in Malaga. We're excited to share his insights from "Photonics Evolution: Current Trends and Future Growth Areas." Here are some key takeaways: 🌟 Photonics is Everywhere: Kapoor highlights how optical and photonic technologies are embedded in everyday life, from communication to healthcare, and shows a growing market with endless possibilities. 🎓 Education & Awareness: Kapoor emphasizes the need for educational initiatives to engage young minds in photonics, ensuring a skilled workforce for future industry growth.  At Spark Photonics Foundation, we're doing just that—introducing students to cutting-edge fields through programs like SparkAlpha Explore to inspire future innovators in STEM. 🔬 Advancements in Technology: From quantum computing to AI and autonomous vehicles, photonics is set to play a pivotal role in groundbreaking technological advancements. 🤝 Collaboration is Key: Kapoor stresses that working together will be vital to navigating the evolving landscape of photonics, encouraging innovation through diverse perspectives. 🛠️ The Future is Bright: Kapoor envisions a tech-driven world shaped by integrated photonics technologies that enhance daily life. Watch the full keynote for more on these exciting topics! #Photonics #IntegratedPhotonics #Innovation #STEM #TechFuture #Education #Collaboration #SPFstem #SparkAlphaExplore

Laser Photonics Commences Pre-Orders for Industry-Leading Pulsed Laser Cleaning System https://lnkd.in/e9v8dHDa Laser Photonics Corporation #LaserPhotonics #LaserCleaning #PulsedLaser #TechInnovation #IndustrialCleaning #SurfaceCleaning #CleanTech #ManufacturingSolutions #SmartTech #SustainableTech #PreOrders #NextGenTechnology #IndustrialAutomation #LaserTechnology #TechForGood #InnovationInIndustry #CleanEnergy

This week, the workshop on Heterogeneous Integration in Integrated Photonics organized by ePIXfab - the European Silicon Photonics Alliance took place in Paris-Saclay. Four photonixFAB partners contributed to insightful training sessions covering almost the entire photonics value chain from design challenges (Luceda Photonics), available integrated photonics (UGhent/imec) and heterogeneous integration platforms (X-FAB) to packaging challenges (PHIX Photonics Assembly). #HeterogeneousIntegration #siliconphotonics

Ever wondered how micro optics are pushing the boundaries of modern technology?   Join me at the EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM Meeting on Photonics for Miniaturised Optics, hosted by Sony DADC where I’ll be diving into this cutting-edge field!  🎤 My talk, titled "Positioning of Micro Optics in Optoelectromechanical Environments," will reveal how micro optics are playing a pivotal role in next-gen systems and applications.  📍 Attending the event? Let’s connect in person—message me to chat or catch me after the session!  Can’t make it? No worries—feel free to reach out, and we can set up a time to dive into this topic in depth.  Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/e7ZjTA_d  #Photonics #Optoelectronics #MicroOptics #EPICPhotonics #SonyDADC #MiniaturisedOptics

Sustainability is the real challenge for data center growth. The core question is, can we engineer data centers, that we know are needed, in a way that we manage the ever-growing power consumption. This is one in a series of articles we have written on this topic, highlighting Marvell Technology's contributions to make optical interconnects energy efficient. We still have more work to do.

🚀 Exciting updates from the 6th Steering Committee Assembly of the ELENA Project, hosted by VPI Photonics in Berlin on December 9–10! 🙌 We are proud of the incredible milestones achieved as we move into the final phase of ELENA. Here are some key highlights: 🔧 Building Block Design: Leveraging our advanced process design kit (PDK), we’ve designed robust demonstrators that showcase our capabilities. 🔬 Front-End Technology: Our efforts are strengthening the LNOI substrate supply chain. With the development of cutting-edge TFLN technology nodes—featuring three waveguide layers and two metallization layers—we are setting new standards in photonics. 📦 Packaging & Integration: Optimized assemblies for SMF-PWB-TFLN and SMF-PWB-InP are now delivering low insertion loss, paving the way for seamless integration. 🛠️ Prototype Development: We are in the final stages of assembling and testing several innovative demonstrators. In summary: We have the PDK, the LNOI substrates, TFLN chip manufacturing, and advanced packaging—all coming together for impactful innovation! 🚀 #HorizonEurope #HaDEA #Photonic #LNOI #PICS #microwavephotonics #optics #h2020elena #ELENA #TFLN #Photonics #Innovation #Teamwork CSEM Thales VPIphotonics III-V Lab L-up SOITEC Vanguard Automation ETH Zürich Rosenberger Group CEA-Leti

🌟 Exciting advancements in linear drive pluggable optics (LPO) were showcased in Optica's recent webinar. A big shoutout to Jose Pozo and all the speakers for a deeply informative session! 🔍 The webinar shed light on the latest developments in LPO, crucial for the ongoing evolution of photonic technologies. Rapid advancements in this area continue to open new possibilities for data transmission and network architecture. 👏 Special thanks to Andy Bechtolsheim from Arista Networks, who highlighted the strong potential of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) for meeting high bandwidth and low power consumption needs—key factors driving innovation in photonics integration. 💡 For those who missed it, this discussion provided valuable insights that could significantly impact our work and future technologies in the photonics industry. We highly recommend catching up on the session to stay informed about these critical developments by Mark Lutkowitz, Ron Swartzentruber, Son Thai Le, and others. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dcjw3vfj Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in photonics! #Photonics #OpticaWebinar #Innovation #Networking #TFLN