PhotonVentures

MicroAlign pioneering Fiber Alignment solutions with NXTGEN Hightech 🔬 As part of Semicon 09 within the Dutch NXTGEN Hightech program, we are working on optimizing the alignment of optical fibers in fiber arrays, achieving sub-micron precision through an innovative micro-electromechanical system (MEMS). This system enables simultaneous core-based alignment of each optical fiber, making MicroAlign the only company worldwide capable of this level of accuracy.   Recent progress and achievements:   ⏺️ Developed and operationalized the 250 µm pitch alignment tool ⏺️ Produced the first lab versions of fiber arrays with 12 channels with ±100nm pitch accuracy  ⏺️ Optimized actuator technology for enhanced alignment precision ⏺️ Established a strong foundation for supporting demanding applications like photonic and quantum computing.   Our journey continues! Stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epjwfeM7

🔬 Scaling Down OCT: A Path to Miniaturization & Mass Adoption The demand for compact, cost-effective Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) systems is growing. But how do we maintain high-resolution, deep-tissue imaging while making these systems accessible beyond specialized labs? At LioniX International, we’re enabling the next step in OCT evolution with our TriPleX® photonic integration platform, combining an external cavity swept-source laser with an on-chip optical processing unit to streamline and miniaturize OCT systems. What makes this possible? 🔹 Ultra-low insertion loss (<1 dB/facet) ⚡ Minimal power loss, maximum signal integrity. 🔹 Broad transparency (405–900 nm) 🔍 High sensitivity across key biomedical wavelengths. 🔹 Wavelength-independent directional couplers 🔄 Efficient optical processing without performance loss. 🔹 Integrated balanced photodetectors 📡 Enhanced signal-to-noise ratio for sharper imaging. By leveraging photonic integration, we’re making OCT systems smaller 📏, more efficient ⚙️, and ready for scale 📦—driving new possibilities in ophthalmology, dermatology, and point-of-care diagnostics. Is miniaturized OCT part of the near future? We think so. Let’s make it happen. 🚀 #Photonics #OCT #SweptSource #PICs #Biophotonics #MedicalImaging #LioniXInternational

Chiara Greganti, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Vitrealab, will take the main stage at SPIE AR | VR | MR on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:40 AM PST. She will present “The Light Matrix: Unlocking Everyday AR Glasses”, where she’ll showcase Vitrealab’s groundbreaking Quantum Light Chip technology and its transformative potential for smart glasses. Be sure to join us for this exciting session and learn how we’re shaping the future of AR! SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

🌟 Exciting News from Brilliance RGB! 🌟 We’re excited to share the release of our first whitepaper: 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘙𝘎𝘉 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. This whitepaper explores: 🔍 Current status and challenges in AR technology 💡 How Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and laser-based AR can tackle these issues and bring a new paradigm to AR ✨ Our ultimate solution - the Neptune Laser Engine - an advanced combination of RGB laser diodes and PIC technology designed for the next generation of indoor and outdoor AR wearables Read how our Neptune can redefine AR possibilities with: ⚡Ultra-compact design for seamless integration ⚡ Energy efficiency to power the future of AR devices Join us as we pave the way for scalable, consumer-ready AR solutions powered by cutting-edge laser technology. 📄 Read our whitepaper also available on our website: brilliancergb.com #BrillianceRGB #Innovation #AugmentedReality #LaserEngine #TechnologyLeadership #AR

🚀 Ultra-High-Accuracy Fiber Array is on its way to our client! A few weeks ago, we made a big leap by demonstrating our first Ultra-High-Accuracy Fiber Arrays. This innovation has the potential to boost the development of quantum photonic computing by making photon transmission between fibers and optical chips as efficient as possible! … and just today, we already delivered samples to one of our valued clients! It’s exciting to see the urgent interest in advanced fiber array technology, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

📢 🌟 We are excited to announce that SMART Photonics has been recognized as one of Europe’s top 50 growth companies in the prestigious Tech Tour Growth50 Listing for 2025! This recognition, voted on by Europe’s leading growth investors, highlights our unicorn potential and our efforts to drive innovation and progress.   This achievement is not just about growth – it reflects our dedication to bring your innovation to life, that tackle real-world challenges. As a key player in Europe's tech ecosystem, we are more motivated than ever to continue innovating, exploring, and paving the way toward a better future.   Discover more about the Tech Tour Growth50 List here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRWZX3e9   At SMART Photonics, we are proud to represent European innovation on this global stage, and this acknowledgment fuels our drive to achieve even greater milestones. We thank Tech Tour, the investment community, our ecosystem and our peers for this privilege.   🚀 Here’s to a future full of growth, collaboration, and innovation!   #Growth50 #TTGE #TTGE25 #TechTour #FutureUnicorns #Innovation