Fraunhofer HHI does research on communications since nearly 90 years. Nowadays, about every second bit transported in the internet touches HHI technology on its way to the receiver. With a strong focus on InP, we also develop polymer waveguide based hybrid integration and silicon photonics. We focus on Telecom and Datacom, with strongly increasing activities in sensor systems. HHI offers foundry services with or without design support in InP, and custom designed Polymer Hybrid PICs.
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.
Optica serves and represents organizations engaged in the business of optics and photonics—from start-ups to Fortune 500s. In support of our member companies, we promote and protect the business of optics and photonics in driving innovation, creating jobs, and accelerating growth around the world. We provide exclusive roadmap reports and market data for the industry, serve as the voice of the industry to government and academia, act as a liaison with several trade associations worldwide and provide a network for the exchange of ideas and information within the optics and photonics community.
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ficonTEC is an innovative high-tech company that has rapidly established itself in a highly-specialized market. With continued growth and innovative development since 2001, we are the recognized market leader when it comes to automated assembly and testing of opto-electronic components and (hybrid) photonic devices.
The core team at ficonTEC consists primarily of development engineers from the specialist fields of optics and photonics, from electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering, as well as from software development. These developers are supported by experienced technicians possessing a wide variety of skills.
Our technical competence, global customer base, and – importantly – the will to understand our customer’s needs and to find individual and optimum solutions, together make us a competent business and development partner.
The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) can fabricate devices in a variety of materials including:
• gallium arsenide (GaAs);
• indium phosphide (InP); and
• gallium nitride (GaN).
We offer foundry services or end-to-end fabrication of photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits and gallium nitride electronics. The CPFC can also develop new process technologies for our client's devices.
The CPFC is a 40,000 square foot facility with 11,000 square feet of class 100/1000 clean room space providing a comprehensive suite of key processes and supporting activities.
ISP System is a machine builder with more than 25 years of experience in high precision mechatronics system. We can provide you with both standard and customized photonics packaging & micro-assembly equipment based on leading-edge technology.
The PHOTOMATIQ equipment is a customizable assembly platform which perfectly suits the requirements of demanding photonics systems. It includes active alignment, glue dispensing, in situ UV curing, eutectic soldering, as well as high precision positioning capabilities (+/-0.1µm resolution).
Typical applications are laser module assembly, laser diode stacking, LIDAR manufacturing, optical components such as lenses, filters, prisms alignment, optical connectors assembly and so on.
ASMPT AMICRA GmbH is a worldwide leading supplier for ultra-high precision die attach systems. The AMICRA systems specialize in submicron placement accuracy to ±0.2μm@3s for the photonics and semiconductor market. The systems also support die attach, flip chip, eutectic, epoxy, and X-Celeprint’s Micro Transfer Printing (MTP) processes. Markets served include silicon photonics, optoelectronics, active optical cable (AOC), VCSELs, laser diodes, 2.5D/3D ICs, wafer level packaging (WLP), large panel fan-out/embedded wafer level packaging (EWLP), and automotive sensors/LiDAR. Headquartered in Regensburg, Germany, ASMPT AMICRA is a subsidiary of ASMPT Ltd., a leading global supplier of hardware and software solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics that is based in Singapore.
Based in France, SET is a world leading supplier of Flip-Chip Bonders, excelling in high-end and demanding applications.
Since 1975, we have accompanied laboratories and industries looking for a high precision and an important reliability in the assembly of their components.
We accelerate their developments of the chips of the future thanks to our robust and precise Flip-Chip Bonders.
With equipment installed worldwide, we are globally renowned for the high post-bond sub-micron accuracy and the high flexibility of our Flip-Chip Bonders.
Ranging from manual loading version to fully automated version, our systems cover a wide range of applications and offer the unique ability to handle both fragile and small components onto substrates and wafers up to 300 mm.
VPIphotonics provides professional design software and services for integrated photonics, optoeletronics and fiber-based components, optical transmission systems and networks. VPIphotonics off-the-shelf and customized solutions are valued for their powerful and comprehensive simulation capabilities and high degree of flexibility. They are applied in research and development, product design and marketing by hundreds of companies, and for teaching and research at over 160 academic institutions worldwide.
Lightium AG is a Swiss startup offering Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) foundry & design services based on its proprietary, production-grade, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform. Our unique solution facilitates and accelerates the photonic breakthroughs of our customers, enabling ultra-fast modulation and reduced power consumption. As Europe’s first production-grade TFLN foundry, Lightium empowers the next generation of photonic solutions in a wide range of industries, including Telecom, Datacom, Quantum Computing, AI, and Space.
Founded in 2014 and based in Ílhavo (Portugal), the company has been developing disruptive and unique solutions for the telecommunications market through its multidisciplinary team, offering innovative products and services such as design, development, and testing in the different components of electronics, optics, photonics, digital signal processing and packaging, to several national and international clients. Through its full stack innovation, PICadvanced aims to provide cutting edge solutions for the PON market starting with NG-PON2 transceivers - including innovation in the optics, electronics and in the blending of the two - while maintaining a compromise with quality and high performance.
Since 1967, Photonics Spectra magazine has defined the science and industry of photonics, providing both technical and practical information for every aspect of the global industry, and promoting an international dialogue among the engineers, scientists, and end users who develop, commercialize, and buy photonics products. Visit www.photonics.com for more information and to subscribe for free to our magazine, podcast, and YouTube channel.
PhotonDelta is an ecosystem that researches, designs, develops, and manufactures solutions with integrated photonics technology. Connecting pioneers in the field with investors, and viable markets, PhotonDelta helps to take the industry forward with funding, investments and R&D roadmaps. PhotonDelta is located in the Netherlands but connects and collaborates around the world.
EPIC is the industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organisations working in the field of photonics in Europe. We foster a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement. EPIC publishes market and technology reports, organizes technical workshops and B2B roundtables, coordinates EU funding proposals, advocacy and lobbying, education and training activities, standards and roadmaps and pavilions at exhibitions.
CCRAFT manufactures photonic chips on a cutting-edge thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform, built on over six years of R&D at CSEM. Now scaling production through an expanding in-house manufacturing facility, we offer monolithic TFLN PICs, TFLN chiplets for heterogeneous integration, and processing of TFLN-enhanced silicon photonic wafers. Our technology, supported by robust process design kits (PDK), combines proprietary innovations with proven scalability to deliver superior optical performance. By matching technology push with market pull through a clear roadmap, CCRAFT empowers breakthroughs in telecom, datacom, quantum computing, AI, 5G/6G and aerospace, delivering next-generation photonic solutions with exceptional quality and reliability.
Microwave Journal is the go-to resource for RF, microwave, wireless engineers and industry professionals worldwide. With in-depth coverage of technology, market trends and industry happenings, we deliver valuable insights to help readers stay ahead in a fast-moving, competitive landscape. From product spotlights to industry events, Microwave Journal provides a comprehensive platform to connect, learn, and grow within the RF and microwave community. Whether you prefer a printed or digital magazine, newsletters, podcasts, webinars, or events, Microwave Journal has you covered.
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Power Electronics (PE) refers to devices that convert electrical energy from one form to another, such as DC to AC inverters, or from one voltage to another. Power electronics is used in various industries such as automotive, electricity generation and distribution, ICT, consumer electronics, aviation/aerospace and defence; consumer electronics and power distribution infrastructure are key growth segments. The global power electronics market is expected to reach USD $39.22 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, Inc.
Technological advancements offering greater power efficiency and increasing applications for power electronics are driving widespread PE market growth. On-going digitilisation programmes enabling greater PE adoption, paired with growth in renewable energy (power inverters/grid connectivity, etc.) are additional growth drivers. The increasing demand for higher density power devices in consumer and commercial electronics are also positively impacting growth.
The applications of power electronic devices are expanding across various sectors, especially in the automobile industry. The evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), higher EV adoption levels to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and their use in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are important factors increasing PE demand by automotive manufacturers. In addition, the increase in infotainment and ADAS applications within automobiles creates greater demand for sophisticated on-board energy and control systems. Power electronics continues to play key roles in defence and aviation sectors in addition to healthcare, datacom and telecom applications.
Today, global PE manufacturers expect real breakthroughs and growth opportunities to come from the continuing development and evolution of wide bandgap (WBG) technologies including Silicon Carbide (SiC), Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), with most PE expansion utilizing GaN and SiC technologies. GaN is expected to be the major WBG semiconductor for the replacement of silicon-based applications less than 600 volts, while SiC-based devices are already seeing widespread applications at higher voltages. GaN products are expected to gradually replace incumbent silicon technologies within radio frequency (RF) and power supply applications. At the same time, IC manufacturers focused on new silicon PE solutions continue to improve their offerings. While some challenges remain in bringing the high efficiency/smaller size promise of GaN and SiC solutions to market with high reliability at competitive costs, the hurdles that held back GaN and SiC are rapidly falling by the wayside.
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The PIC portfolio (magazine, website, newsletters, and event) provides multiple platforms to strengthen the links between all major players within the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) ecosystem. The magazine explores advances by major manufacturers that focus on photonic integration as well as the work of researchers and PIC start-ups. PIC magazine regularly chronicles new research including initiatives sponsored by the European commission and international institutes. PIC magazine details exciting new products while offering insightful market analyses and details about ways that existing and emerging standards are helping to create a development environment built to help PIC research and manufacturing to thrive. we explore underlying technological advances tied to silicon photonics (SiP), III‐Vs, photonic materials science, test & measurement as well as manufacturing automation.
Our mission is to provide a platform for semiconductor industry insiders to share their experiences, challenges, and insights on leveraging technology to provide best-of-breed solutions for designing, testing, integrating, and manufacturing semiconductors, semiconductor devices, and applications. Through our websites, magazines, and newsletters, we provide a unique medium to semiconductor industry insiders to pool their knowledge and wisdom to continue the rapid pace of innovation that has enabled this industry to produce exponentially more advanced products at a lower cost.
As the pioneer and market leader in high-precision additive manufacturing, we are your reliable partner for microfabrication systems, software, and solutions. Our 3D Microfabrication technology with high-precision alignment capabilities is driving photonic packaging by auto-aligned printing freeform microoptics directly onto optical fibers or photonic chips. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), we are a vibrant, award-winning company and part of the BICO Group since June 2021. With our field-proven systems, straightforward 3D printing workflows and all-in-one solutions, our more than 3,000 system users are driving future-shaping applications that are published in over 1,300 peer-reviewed journals.
Luceda Photonics is a leading provider of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design software and services headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. Luceda Photonics allows photonic IC designers to enjoy the same power as electronic IC designers. Luceda Photonics’ PIC design software, The Luceda Photonics Design Platform, enables designers to design, simulate, and optimize PICs and empowers photonic designers to quickly achieve their tape-out, getting their designs right the first time. The company leverages more than 50 years of photonic experience to help its customers create manufacturable designs and supports a wide range of foundry PDKs, ADKs, and TDKs from around the world. Luceda Photonics also offers various specialized modules that you can complement Luceda IPKISS with and design advanced photonic components. Luceda Photonics is active in various application areas, such as the data & telecom market, lidar for self-driving cars, quantum computing, sensing and biosensing, and more. For more information, visit www.lucedaphotonics.com.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is pioneering the next generation of quantum photonic innovation through the development of the first-of-its-kind dedicated foundry for thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) and other advanced transition metal ferroelectric materials. Located in Tempe, Arizona, our state-of-the-art facility supports both standard and highly customized PIC projects, offering end-to-end capabilities in design, fabrication, and characterization.
PHIX offers assembly services and contract manufacturing for devices based on photonic integrated circuits (PICs). We build optoelectronic modules based on all major PIC technology platforms, such as indium phosphide, silicon photonics, silicon nitride, and lithium niobate. We specialize in chip-to-chip hybrid integration, coupling to (lensed or spot size converting) fiber arrays, interfacing of DC and RF electrical signals, and integration with free space optics. By offering our knowledge already at the chip design stage, we help optimize performance, cost, time to market, and ease of scale-up towards volume manufacturing. PHIX provides a one-stop-shop for PIC assembly, from design to volume production. We have a state-of-the-art production facility located in Enschede, The Netherlands, and can also support our North American customers directly from our PHIX Inc. facility in Bozeman, MT.
Pioneers in Next-Generation Optical Test and Measurement Equipment. Since 2001, APEX Technologies has been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing ultra-high-performance equipment tailored for fiber optic telecommunication applications. Our journey began with the creation of an ultra-high-resolution Optical Spectrum Analyzer that quickly became a market leader. Building on this success, we have continuously evolved, crafting our own Tunable Laser Sources (TLS) spanning the near-infrared spectrum.
Our latest innovation, Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometry (OFDR), provides precise reflection and transmission measurements. With a market-leading dynamic range, it excels in accuracy and reliability.
Our versatile solutions find applications across diverse sectors, including optical communications, optical sensing, and quantum physics.
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies. Leveraging its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and the expertise of over 6,000 employees, imec drives innovation in semiconductor and system scaling, artificial intelligence, silicon photonics, connectivity, and sensing.
Imec’s advanced research powers breakthroughs across a wide range of industries, including computing, health, automotive, energy, infotainment, industry, agrifood, and security. Through IC-Link, imec guides companies through every step of the chip journey - from initial concept to full-scale manufacturing - delivering customized solutions tailored to meet the most advanced design and production needs.
Imec collaborates with global leaders across the semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec has research facilities across Belgium and in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Spain, and the USA, with representation on three continents. In 2024, imec reported revenues of €1.034 billion.
For more information, visit www.imec-int.com
LIGENTEC is a leading B2B manufacturer of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), serving customers across high-tech industries including telecommunications, space communications, quantum technologies, LiDAR systems, and biosensors. Specializing in proprietary all-nitride-core technology, LIGENTEC empowers organizations to develop next-generation photonic solutions for Industry 4.0 applications. Our advanced silicon nitride platform delivers exceptional performance for customers requiring reliable, scalable photonic integration in demanding environments.
As a foundry for integrated photonic circuits, SMART Photonics offers solutions for data and telecommunication, as well as for sensing – such as Lidar – and medical applications. And it doesn’t stop there.
SMART Photonics aims to be the leading foundry for integrated photonics, creating innovative products that improve people’s lives.
Next gen FTTx
- 10-50G PON solutions
- SOA-PIN receiver
- Enabling 5G/6G mobile
Datacenter & AI
- DFB/EML/SOA arrays
- Integrated (1.6-3.2T) FR4 Tx-PIC
- CW-WDM AI solutions
- Modulator 100 GHz and beyond
Coherent
- C- and L-Band Tunable Lasers
- High Speed Modulator (800G/1.6T)
- Passive optical chip elements
Vanguard Automation (VA) combines a decade of research in integrated photonics with 20 years of experience in building high-precision assembly machinery to propel photonic integration and packaging. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, VA develops process technology and machines for creating low-loss photonic connections between passive and active optical components leveraging its unique IP portfolio for Photonic Wire Bonding and facet-attached micro-optics. Augmenting nano-print technology, VA’s solutions enable high packaging density, increased design flexibility and fabrication throughput.
With the exponential rise of PICs, VA serves a growing global customer base helping to solve next generation photonic integration and packaging challenges.
KrellTech manufactures advanced polishing systems and equipment for processing photonic components for markets ranging from telecom/datacom to industrial, and bio-medical to avionics. Our innovative approach to optical processing incorporates polishing with in-line inspection techniques for immediate quality feedback, reduced material handling and increased throughput. Krell’s experience spans all termination disciplines for bare fiber, connectors and waveguides/PICs, addressing application requirements from high volume production to the stringent demands of harsh environment industrial and aerospace. The company works closely with customers from concept to process development through implementation, resulting in products that comply and exceed industry standards including Telcordia and rigorous Mil-specs.
Electro Optics is the leading resource for the photonics industry, delivering in-depth analysis, technical insights, and the latest innovations in optics and photonics. Our marketing solutions include targeted digital campaigns, sponsored content, webcasts, and print advertising, ensuring maximum visibility among researchers, engineers, and key decision-makers shaping the future of photonics technology.
Electropages is an online news platform focused on the global electronics industry. Founded in 1999, it publishes daily updates on components, semiconductors, embedded systems, IoT, power, and related technologies. The site provides engineers with information on new product launches, design trends, and industry developments, helping them keep track of changes in a fast-moving sector. Content is written by an editorial team that covers both established manufacturers and emerging players, aiming to give readers a clear view of what’s available in the market and how it fits into current design needs. Electropages is read by engineers, designers, and professionals involved in sourcing and product development, and continues to serve as a straightforward source of technical and industry news.
Signal Integrity Journal is the only peer-reviewed media brand for engineers working on signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/ EMI issues. Our powerful and searchable online resource is paired with a bi-annual print edition, providing you with dynamic content that offers expert opinions, analysis, news, and product reviews. Our content is delivered through various channels such as the website, newsletters, webinars, white papers, podcasts, and panels. Whether you are a seasoned engineer or just starting in the industry, Signal Integrity Journal offers the latest curated content to keep you informed and up-to-date.
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PI with headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany, is the market and technology leader for high-precision positioning technology and piezo applications in the market segments of Industrial Automation, Photonics, Semiconductor, and Microscopy & Life Sciences. Working closely with customers around the world, PI's more than 1,700 specialists have been continuously pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible for more than fifty years. Various drive technologies, internally developed sensor technology, electronics, and control technology provide the basis for this. PI’s portfolio ranges from components to subsystems, to tailor-made complete solutions. More than 560 granted and pending patents underline the company's claim to leadership in the fields of precision positioning and piezo technology. PI operates on a global scale, with nine production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, as well as sixteen sales and service subsidiaries.
Accelerate your path to innovation with confidence and ease using Ansys Optics. Accurately and quickly solve multi-scale and multiphysics optics and photonics problems via a comprehensive, interoperable, consistent tool flow powered by best-in-class optical, thermal, electrical, and quantum physics solvers.
Elevate final product quality with accurate and efficient design of complex optical systems and photonics devices, such as lasers, waveguides, photonic crystals, lens modules, and more, considering component optimization, system integration challenges, performance trade-offs, and tolerance analysis. Optimize and appraise virtual prototypes of high-accuracy lithography processes and optical metrology for smart manufacturing, a wide range of laser-based systems, optical sensors and machine vision systems, and more – all with the diversity Ansys Optics offers.
Founded in 2013, scia Systems is the technology leader in thin-film process equipment based on advanced ion beam and plasma technologies. The systems are used for coating, etching, and cleaning processes with nanometer resolution. That enables our customers to design new and innovative products with unique functional properties. Machines made by scia Systems have been successfully implemented in various high-tech industries worldwide, including microelectronics, MEMS, and precision optics industries.
