PhotonDelta

It's Friday, and you know what that means – a new weekend read to start your weekend off right! 📚✨ Medical implants have recently benefited from established photonics manufacturing processes, such as laser cutting and marking, as well as emerging ones like additive manufacturing and surface structuring. The orthopedic sector has long used these technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, traceability, and quality control. Their application has expanded to many new implants, improving the overall quality and safety of medical devices. Medical implants and other implantable devices must function properly in the human body and not cause any harm to the patient. Initially, manual processes ensured the quality of the products to comply with the extremely high requirements of manufacturing a medical component. However, photonics processes soon established themselves as a great alternative to meet the demands of mass production. Both passive (such as stents, heart valve frames, and bone nails) and active implants (such as pacemakers, defibrillators, or neural sensors) have benefited from the advantages offered by laser technology. Apart from the well-known characteristics of speed, efficiency, and accuracy, there are some other specific advantages in the case of medical implants. Lasers can perform precise and automated 3D tasks, which is essential for the development of complex structures like stents and for welding electronic components in active implants. Additionally, laser processes maintain tight tolerances, offering significant advantages in producing lossless electrical connections and stable weld seams, ensuring the proper operation of active implants. Another interesting property is the bio-compatibility offered by laser processes, making them an ideal tool to process bio-compatible materials and ensure the proper integration of implants with living tissues or organs. 👉 See the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dYAWPAFD #WeekendRead #Photonics #MedicalImplants #LaserTechnology #AdditiveManufacturing #Healthcare

Exciting news from the PhotonDelta ecosystem! ALUVIA Photonics expands leadership team and opens first office at the High Tech Factory on the University of Twente campus. 🎉 Appointment of Steve Stoffels as CEO: With nearly 20 years of experience in the high-tech, deep-tech, and medtech sectors, Steve is ready to lead Aluvia Photonics to new heights of innovation and growth. 🏢 Aluvia Photonics' new office at the High Tech Factory on the University of Twente campus marks a significant milestone. This strategic location will enhance their collaboration with top-tier academic and industrial partners and further their mission to develop cutting-edge aluminium oxide-based photonic integrated circuits (PICs). 🔬 Welcoming Michiel de Goede as Principal Engineer: Michiel brings his extensive expertise in photonics and integrated optics to Aluvia Photonics, positioning the team to drive innovation and excellence in the photonics industry. 📄 See the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gPwD8PfY #HighTech #Photonics #PICs #TechNews #PhotonDeltaEcosystem

📚 Time for another fun weekend read! Dive into this insightful article by EFFECT Photonics on "Reducing the Cost per Bit with Coherent Technology." 📶 The cost per bit is a crucial metric for network operators, directly impacting their economic viability and competitive positioning. Lowering this cost enables providers to offer more data-intensive services at competitive prices, attracting more customers and increasing revenue. Additionally, optimising this metric helps achieve higher efficiency and sustainability in network operations. The article breaks down how different segments of a telecommunication network—core, metro, and access—prioritise the cost per bit based on their distinct roles and technical requirements. For instance, the core network focuses on high-capacity, long-haul technologies to handle vast data volumes efficiently, while edge networks prioritise flexibility and scalability. Discover how an initial investment in coherent technology, often seen as more expensive than direct detection (IM-DD), can actually help networks reduce their cost per bit. 💡 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3WnXYfv #Telecom #NetworkOptimisation #Photonics #CoherentTechnology #TechInnovation #WeekendRead

Attention all Bachelor's students in applied physics or electrical engineering seeking a multidisciplinary and industry-oriented Master's programme! Discover the new MasterPlus in Optics & Photonics programme! Offered by three prestigious Dutch universities (Delft University of Technology, University of Twente, and Eindhoven University of Technology) in collaboration with PhotonDelta and Optics Netherlands ecosystems, this programme features specialised courses, industry internships, challenge-based projects, and vibrant scientific and social activities. Shape the future of technology and innovation in diverse industries with promising career prospects. While applications for the academic year 2024-2025 have closed, you are welcome to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year! 👩🎓 Explore the programme options at the three universities and find the one that suits you best 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF6BXEfr #MasterplusProgramme #MPOP #ElectricalEngineering #AppliedPhysics  

🌟 Exciting News! Our ecosystem partner, QuiX Quantum, has been selected for the prestigious EIC Accelerator funding! 🌟   QuiX Quantum, a European leader in photonic quantum computing hardware, proudly announces its selection by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator program, a major initiative of the European Commission. This recognition highlights QuiX Quantum's innovative contributions and secures financial support for their groundbreaking projects.   💬 "We are honoured to be selected for the blended financing of the EIC Accelerator programme, which can be up to €17.5 million in combined grant and equity," said Kathy Willing, CFO of QuiX Quantum.   💬 "The Accelerator will allow us to advance our objectives and vision of building Europe's leading quantum photonic products,” said Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum.   👉 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3ScQBWK   #QuantumComputing #EICAccelerator #PhotonDeltaEcosystemPartner #TechFunding #EuropeanInnovation

🌟 Just under 3 months to go until PIC Summit Europe 2024 and the excitement is building! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Irene Rompa will be returning as our host this year! This year's event will embrace the concept of Fading Boundaries. As the world faces unprecedented demands on resources and societal challenges, we need smart technological solutions that are efficient, affordable, and high-performing. Have you secured your early bird ticket yet? Don't delay – you don't want to miss out on one of the most influential events in the integrated photonic industry! ✨ Secure your ticket here: https://bit.ly/3QOOOGR #PICSummitEurope2024 #Photonics #IntegratedCircuits #TechInnovation #EarlyBirdTickets

🌟 Friday = an exciting new weekend read! 🌟 This week, we're spotlighting the innovative work of Scantinel Photonics, a global leader in LiDAR sensor technology. Scantinel Photonics has reinforced its position with the introduction of its next-generation Photonic Single Chip, based on standard CMOS technology. This new PIC features a fully integrated, massively parallel detector system for coherent LiDAR. Recently tested at Scantinel, the chip demonstrated a significant improvement in signal-to-noise ratio, about 20dB better than previous solid-state LiDAR scanners. Designed for automotive LiDAR applications, the scanner-detector chip is a fully integrated, automotive-ready device. It includes a photonic chip and a low-noise electronics board. With enhanced SNR, the system has achieved a tenfold reduction in LiDAR power consumption, enabling faster pixel rates. Unlike market systems using proprietary technology or two-mirror scanners, this generation leverages the full advantages of FMCW technology over existing TOF LiDAR systems. The PIC production has been fully transferred to high-volume standard CMOS fabrication, showcasing the advanced maturity of Scantinel’s technology. For more details, click here: https://bit.ly/45YSfB7 #ScantinelPhotonics #LiDAR #PhotonicChips #Innovation #TechNews #AutomotiveTech

Surfix Diagnostics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI), and CRCbioscreen B.V. are proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to advance colorectal cancer (CRC) screening methods. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Surfix Diagnostics' cutting-edge photonic diagnostic platform and novel biomarkers targeting molecularly defined high-risk precursor lesions and cancers discovered by NKI. Supported by a PPP grant from the TKI-program Life Sciences & Health of Health~Holland, this initiative represents a significant advancement in the non-invasive early detection of colorectal cancer. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e7Nqst5b #ColorectalCancer #EarlyDetection #MedicalInnovation #Photonics #HealthTech #CancerResearch

📢 Exciting News! PhotonDelta is opening a new office in North America! As a Dutch photonic chip accelerator, this move aligns with our mission to grow the photonic chip industry by fostering collaboration between European and North American organisations. Both regions are at the forefront of this emerging key enabling technology. Our new Silicon Valley hub will bring the Netherlands' world-class photonic chip capabilities to North American companies, enhancing the industry’s potential to address semiconductor challenges. The PhotonDelta ecosystem, comprising over 70 organisations from design services to foundries and fabless companies, is now ready to expand its reach. Join us in this exciting journey to create a unified and innovative photonic chip industry! Interested in connecting? Contact Jorn Smeets Managing Director - North America. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/egs7AzHm #PhotonDelta #Photonics #SiliconValley #TechInnovation #Semiconductors #NorthAmerica #Europe

🌟 Just a few hours left until SEMICON West 2024! 🌟 PhotonDelta will be represented by Jorn Smeets, who will present at "Photonics on Edge." This session will explore the expanding role of photonics across multiple industries, highlighting its transition from an emerging technology to the future of applied photonics. Dive into recent advancements and key integration challenges in fields such as remote sensing and metrology, LiDAR, autonomous systems, and quantum computing and communications. SEMICON West is the place where the global electronics supply chain comes together to tackle the semiconductor ecosystem's greatest opportunities and challenges. Join us to explore programs on market intelligence, standards, sustainability, workforce development, supply chain management, and more! Will we see you there? 🤔 Find more information on the event here: https://bit.ly/3W51AUt #SEMICONWest2024 #PhotonicsOnEdge #Photonics #TechInnovation