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#Sustainability has become an increasingly economically relevant and competitive differentiator for companies. Challenges such as a #reduction in #climate-damaging #emissions and environmentally harmful substances, the increased use of #renewable #energies, increased transparency in #supplychains and ensuring adequate #workingconditions in terms of #EDI (#equality, #diversity, and #inclusion) are essential for companies, their employees as well as in private life. Driving the transition towards a #smart and #sustainable society is one of the key requirements to reduce #greenhouse gas emissions and move closer towards a sustainable future. Among all technologies, #Photonics as key enabling technology plays a crucial role to reducing environmental impact, among many other applications, through: - Solid-State Lighting and Displays - Laser-Assisted Manufacturing and Micro/Nano Fabrication - Digital learning using XR - Renewable energy generation - Energy-efficient optical communication - Providing Environmental Monitoring and Analyses Methods Mark your calendar to join our Workshop on Green Photonics on May 27 - 29, 2024 at Fraunhofer IOF in Jena to learn and to discuss about the different aspects of implementing photonics-driven solutions for a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more information. The agenda will be online soon. Driven by #ThinkMade, Society6.0 Network for Socio-Economic Disruption, Fraunhofer IOF, Optence e.V. Join our community to drive #GreenPhotonics Developments for a better world and a #sustainable #future. SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics Peter de Groot Bernard Kress Optica Elizabeth Rogan Jose Pozo Chad Stark The Aerospace Corporation FluIDect Tobias Schröter Akhetonics Michael Kissner PhotonDelta Photosynthetic Alexander Kostenko EOS Björn Hannappel (he/him) Volker Kunze Magdalena Kurzyp, PhD Elisa Hurwitz Society6.0 Network for Socio-Economic Disruption FabuLens GmbH mcd - modern camera designs GmbH Frank Wippermann Jacques Duparré Sven Kreigenfeld SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen #ThinkMade Fraunhofer IOF Andreas Tuennermann Simon Bretschneider Optence e.V. IVAM Microtechnology Network Photonics21 SPECTARIS Photonik EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM JENOPTIK Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ZEISS Group Anke Siegmeier Senat der Wirtschaft Deutschland

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 '𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲' 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 Photonics has been designated by the European Commission as a "strategic core technology" and essential for Europe's competitiveness and future. The National Growth Fund has allocated 471 million euros to the photonics sector in the Netherlands. Of this, 89 million has been disbursed so far. The private sector has pledged another 630 million. Laurens Weers of the PhotonDelta foundation: "The investments in this industry are large, but so is the added value for the Netherlands. With technology, and certainly with deep tech, it is essential that you invest for the longer term." A promising development given the #medical applications of photonics. For example, consider point-of-care diagnostics using biosensor technology based on integrated photonics. Together with a consortium around the University of Twente, ChipTech Twente received 100 million euros earlier this year for innovation and the development of a photonic chip factory. ➡️ More about New Origin BV's plans and the photonics sector's promising future in Nieuwsuur (from 21:05): https://bit.ly/3T5IDA4 ➡️ More on Dutch investments in photonic chips: https://bit.ly/3uMb1ND Douwe Geuzebroek, Brilliance RGB | Martijn Heck, Eindhoven University of Technology | Guus Rijnders, MESA | Arne Leinse, LioniX International | Johan Feenstra, SMART Photonics

10 Years of Innovation @ Futurechromes S.L.   A decade revolutionizing the Smart Glass Market. On this day in 2014, Futurechromes S.L. was born from groundbreaking nanotechnology with the mission to transform the smart glass industry. For the past decade, we have worked tirelessly to meet the commercial demands for photochromic products in several applications.   A Journey of Excellence. What an incredible journey it has been! We have collaborated with amazing partners, customers, and dedicated individuals who have shared our mission, vision and values. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey. Thanks to technology centers, companies, investors, and especially the past and present team of Futurechromes. Your support and collaboration have made this incredible journey possible.   The Best is Yet to Come. As we look ahead, the future seems even more promising. We continue to improve our materials to integrate our cutting-edge technologies into commercial photochromic products—whether it is inks, coatings, glass for building and vehicle windows, lenses, and beyond. We look forward to continuing our innovation and leadership in the smart materials market across broader spectrum of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of this evolving industry. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as we push the boundaries of what is possible. Happy 10th Anniversary, Futurechromes S.L.   The Futurechromes Team

🌟 Exciting News Alert: We are hosting the Optica Industry Summit at Focuslight Switzerland! Join us for two days of meeting and networking where experts will gather to explore the frontiers of advanced optics and photonics manufacturing. 📍 Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland 📅 Date: 25-26 June 2024 What's on the Agenda? Tech talks from Google, ams OSRAM, SABIC, DELO Industrial Adhesives, Heidelberg Instruments, Sumitomo Electric, Dispelix, Focuslight Technologies Inc. and many more. High energy level moderation by Jose Pozo and Olga Raz from Optica. Topics addressed: • Nanoimprint Lithography • Maskless Technology • Metaoptics • AR Waveguides • Wafer-level Optics Who Should Attend? This summit is tailor-made for experts and innovators in industries like AR/VR, telecommunications, automotive, space exploration, and more. Ready to expand your network? We focus on live interactions and meaningful connections. Exchange business cards, ideas, and expertise with fellows in the field.  But wait, there's more! Witness history in the making as we launch the Advanced Manufacturing Alliance! 🚀 This initiative is set to revolutionize the optics and photonics community by addressing developmental needs, exploring new applications, and fostering industry-wide collaboration. Be a part of the journey towards innovation and progress! Reserve your spot now. More details and registration link in the comment section. #OpticaIndustrySummit #AdvancedManufacturingAlliance #PhotonicsInnovation

Keep innovating and stay focused.

From piece-to-piece to mass manufacturing in Photonics As we chart the course of innovation in photonics, the leap from R&D to mass production isn't just a step - it's a giant leap. The meticulous, piece-by-piece assembly that fueled our explorations no longer meets the evolving demands of production. The quest for more - more products, more variants, more volume - is relentless. Enter the modular machine platform by Etteplan. It's not just a solution; it's a revolution in photonics production. Designed for flexibility, it caters to various automation levels and throughput requirements, ensuring your production scales seamlessly with your ambitions. Whether you're at the dawn of your production journey or ready to amplify your output, Etteplan's platform evolves with you. Imagine a production line where one robotic arm does the heavy lifting of component loading and unloading. Now, picture this setup effortlessly integrating one, two, or three automated alignment processes. This isn't just efficient; it's transformative. With Etteplan, upgrading your production line is not just cost-effective; it's a strategic move toward future-proofing your operations. Let your system grow with your production volume requirements. Let innovation be your constant. This is more than a call to action. It's an invitation to join a movement. To pioneer change. To redefine what's possible in photonics production. Etteplan is leading the way. Are you ready to step up and join the journey? Let's make history. Together. https://lnkd.in/dxtTDfaT #Photonics #Innovation #ForTheBetter #Etteplan

EKSPLA, a #Lithuanian 🇱🇹 laser innovator, won the prestigious SPIE Prism Awards 2024 for the groundbreaking FemtoLux30 – the 🏆 'Oscar of the laser industry.' FemtoLux30 is a game-changer, the first #laser-cooled by Freon, not water, breaking ➡️ new ground in industrial and scientific applications. Over 30 years of dedication led to this achievement. CEO Aldas Juronis emphasized teamwork, saying, 💬 "Great victories are achieved by working together." Prism Awards, the 'Oscars of photonics,' recognized Ekspla's innovation. This win solidifies #Lithuania's global 🌐 leadership in lasers. More information - link below in the comments. #PrismAwards2024 #lithuaniacocreate #CoCreateSolutions #LTinEU

𝐋𝐒𝐄´𝟐𝟒: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫 🚗⚡️ Electromobility plays a key role in the mobility turnaround. Fraunhofer ILT is therefore working closely with industrial partners to research a wide range of #lasertechnology solutions to make the production of #electricvehicles more #sustainable and cost-efficient. For example, research is being carried out into how high-performance #electronics for electric vehicles can be laser-welded reliably, stably and quickly. 🔋 ♻️ Among others, nLIGHT Plasmo, Precitec - Laser Material Processing and 4D Photonics GmbH will be demonstrating the monitoring of #laser welded joints. They will show live on site how their process monitoring ensures flawless welding processes. Find out more about the latest developments and trends in electromobility at the LSE - Laser Symposium Electromobility 2024 from January 23 and 24, 2024 in Aachen, Germany. #SavetheDate Register here 👉https://s.fhg.de/mfq More information: http://s.fhg.de/vRi Dr. Alexander Olowinsky, Prof. Dr. Arnold Gillner, Samuel Fink, Matthias Trenn | Fraunhofer ILT | Laser joining and cutting at Fraunhofer ILT nLIGHT Plasmo | Precitec - Laser Material Processing | 4D Photonics GmbH | Pulsar Photonics GmbH | Aurora Powertrains | Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon | TRUMPF | Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | Lehrstuhl für Lasertechnik LLT - RWTH Aachen University | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #LSE #electromobility #emobility #battery #sustainability #innovation #lasers #photonics #aachen #lasercongress #batteries #WeKnowHow

Another application of Photonics to advanced manufacturing for Space! Once again, Photonics all around, and above!

🌌 Introducing Our Microgravity Package for In-space Manufacturing! 🚀  This Info and Product Sheet provides the essential details about this our product. 💡 Why This Matters? Our Microgravity Package is designed to harness the unique conditions of space to enable innovative manufacturing processes that are not possible on Earth. Whether it's creating superior materials or advancing biomedical research, our solution is at the forefront of space technology. 📥 Download Now! Access the Info and Product Sheet here to learn more about how our Microgravity Package can propel your in-space manufacturing capabilities. 📢 Join the Conversation! We'd love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you might have. Comment below or send us a message to start a conversation! #Microgravity #SpaceManufacturing #Innovation #SpaceTech #AdvancedMaterials #BiomedicalResearch #SpaceIndustry