Events

VCSELs are becoming the dominant light source technology in different markets such as consumer electronics, automotive, illumination, aerospace, drones and robots. Currently we observe an amazing virtual loop where VCSELs, due to their stability, small size, simplicity and low cost of manufacturing and testing, are both widely used and finding new applications. Let’s discuss with the leading companies how is evolving the use of these devices, taking into account the vision and the requirements of the end-users as well the volume production challenges in terms of design, fabrication, and packaging.

Everyone wants a LiDAR! Users are asking this extraordinary technology for solutions in application fields such as automotive, mapping, Earth observation, or surveillance/security. Main technical requirements are typically related to the specific use but there is a general request for compact and light devices. During the meeting we discuss, mainly with the end-users and the packaging experts, how steer the whole supply chain from laser manufacturers to detectors, passing through optics, electronics, scanners & image-processing devices.

The traditional silicon platform cannot provide all of the functionality required for fully integrated photonic circuits and, therefore, the last decade has seen a strong increase in research and development of hybrid and heterogeneous photonic integrated circuits. The aim of this meeting is to discuss how the record breaking experimental demonstrations will address entirely new approaches for precise mass manufacture of PICs with unprecedented variety and flexibility.

Photonic developments on the Mid-IR region (2.5um-15um) have demonstrated amazing high potential for utilization in different markets such as healthcare, communications, environmental, security and industry while, every days, new exciting applications. In this meeting, the entire MidIR community will discuss how answer the requests and challenges coming from the end-users needs.

The EPIC B2B Roundtable on Smart Optronic Detectors for Challenging Targets will focus on the challenges for UV, VIS and IR detectors in present and future applications such as ghost imaging, hyper and multispectral system or 3D LIDARs. The event will also discuss their applicability in harsh environments for terrestrial, aerospace or subsea applications, such as for example, locations with unpredictable or inclement weather conditions, sand and dust storms or radioactive areas.

The 5th PIC International conference will build on the success of its predecessors, with industry-leading insiders delivering more than 30 presentations spanning five sectors.

Attendees at the two-day conference will gain an up-to-date overview of the status of the global photonics industry, and will have the opportunity to meet many other key players within the community.

PIC International is part of AngelTech, which delivers a portfolio of insightful, informative, highly valued chip-level conferences. Bringing together 3 conferences, 700+ delegates, 80+ exhibitors, 120+ presentations and numerous networking opportunities, AngelTech is the number one global event covering compound semiconductor, photonic integrated circuit and sensor technologies. With a strong over-lap between the three conferences, attendees and exhibitors are exposed to the full relevant supply chains and customer and supplier bases.

Photonic developments on the Mid-IR region (2.5um-15um) have demonstrated high potential for security and defence industry. Applications such as anti-missile systems operating in difficult environments and dust conditions, poisonous or flammable gases detection, and detection of explosives from large distances (100-400 m) are some of the applications that Mid-IR technology can provide to this industry.  In this meeting, the key players in the Mid-IR ecosystem will discuss about potential applications for security and surveillance, considering the challenges and requests from the end-users of this technology.

You can attend the LIVE event via YouTube.

Overview

A wide range of topics including the following will be covered:

• Infrared optoelectronic materials development, growth, and characterization
• Infrared optoelectronic devices, components, and systems
• Infrared emitters and detectors
• Interband and intersubband materials and devices
• Novel architectures based on new materials and low-dimensional structures
• Non-linear infrared optoelectronics
• THz materials and devices.

The Mid-IR spectrum covering wavelengths from ~2 µm up to THz has become a region of increased interest in recent years.

Mid-IR technologies find applications in different markets such as healthcare, communications, environmental, security and industry. This meeting will discuss the current and future applications with special focus on connecting the manufacturing supply chain. https://www.epic-assoc.com/epic-online-technology-meeting-on-mid-ir-photonics/