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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

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

✨ Light Up the World! ✨ May 16th marks the International Day of Light, a day we celebrate the first demonstration of the laser and recognize the impact that optics and photonics have on our world! 💡 Wishing you an inspiring day filled with light! 💡 #InternationalDayOfLight #LightDay2024 #FutureOfPhotonics

LASER World of PHOTONICS China 2024: Interview with Titan Electro-Optics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. At Laser World of Photonics China 2024, our partner Titan Electro-Optics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. met with our colleague Christian Gerlach to discuss CODIXX AG and their #colorPol® polarizers, which are known for their outstanding properties and applications. Another topic of discussion was the Chinese market. China remains strategically important for CODIXX. TitanElectro-Optics and Christian Gerlach explored opportunities, challenges, and tailored solutions for this market. Lastly, future products and innovative technologies from CODIXX were discussed, generating significant interest from Titan Electro-Optics. For more Information about our colorpol® polarizers check www.codixx.de

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

Lightning-fast dual-sided waveguide alignment with PI’s latest alignment algorithms and mechanisms at the PI booth at #SPIE Photonics West Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUSm4E5V

Lightning-fast dual-sided waveguide alignment with PI’s latest alignment algorithms and mechanisms at the PI booth at #SPIE #PhotonicsWest Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUSm4E5V

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics #photonicswest investor round table snippet: US investors invest in non US companies because of the numbers they will make in the USA market.

Compact Fast Alignment System for Photonics and Fiber Optics, the new F-141 Cost-Optimized 4-DOF/6-DOF System with Fast Alignment Algorithms — Ideal for PIC Array Test & Assembly. #Photonics #Array_Alignment #PIC #precision #speed

Our own Alexandra Niemiec and Erica Samios are working hard at Photonics West, securing exclusive interviews with some of the industry's biggest movers and shakers. Today's newsletter shares six of these conversations, starting with Iridian Spectral Technologies' Jason Palidwar's discussion of optical solutions focusing on the future of controlled light. Nikta Jalayer of PI (Physik Instrumente) Group explores several motion control solutions and new technologies while Shannon G. of Mad City Labs provides insight into piezo nanopositioning systems and their uses across multiple fields. KrellTech's Al Cheswick discusses a variety of photonic component polishing and inspection techniques and Keith Liese of Schneider-Kreuznach looks at the uses of lenses and filters by various industries over the past century before Canon USA's Kevin Fogarty wraps things up with his look at high-imaging sensors and applications used in industrial imaging and surveillance. https://lnkd.in/eUHmz2wm