The UK’s new industry strategy is now published. Whilst, the 10 pillars of the strategy will support continued development of photonics, the vital role of enabling technologies, such as photonics, that provide the competitive edge in product performance, and manufacturing productivity needs to be fully recognised. Less than 5% of the value of high technology…
The Photonics Leadership Group welcomes the publication of UK Industry Strategy and looks forward to developing a sector deal for photonics and light based technologies with UK government that addresses needs of both UK photonics industry and the huge range of firms enabled by photonics.
The priority given in the strategy to industries, such as photonics, that self-organise – as evidenced by the continued support for the PLG from multiple sectors and organisations distributed across the UK is further welcomed. With shared challenges and opportunities already identified, and further strategies for lasers in manufacturing and roadmaps for photonics in active development, the PLG invites the government prioritize development of a sector deal in photonics. Critical to keeping so many industries competitive from automotive to healthcare, vital for delivering productivity gains in manufacturing and already a major exporter a secotr deal for photonics would enhance the whole of the UK economy.
…
Minutes of the PLG meeting on 11 January 2017 are now available to attendees and regular contributors Please contact us if you would like to participate in the Photonics Leadership Group
The Big UK Data Equipment Opportunity report highlights UK capabilities and key players within this important growth area, with a focus specifically on the financial sector.
The past decade has seen a move from the physical trading floor to the anonymous data centre, populated with generic imported equipment. The next decade will see these systems optimised for the unique requirements of individual data centres. This presents a major opportunity for the UK to supply latency and security-optimised hardware to the local financial services industries and the many sectors handling sensitive data in the UK, from smart metering to healthcare and security.
…
BBC news: The many ways lasers help us see the world more clearly – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38130375
Advanced Engineering is one of the biggest trade shows in the UK, with 700+ exhibiting companies and 13,000 attendees bringing together engineering decision-makers from OEM’s and top tier manufacturers across many sectors. The show features many manufacturers with a focus this year on Aerospace, Automotive, Performance Metals and Composites.
The KTN and are running a session on Photonics in Applied Engineering at the show to highlight how Photonics impacts many aspects of advanced engineering and offering brokerage opportunities, for more details and registration for 3rd Nov 2016
…
Only three briefings left for Innovate’s latest Emerging and Enabling technology competition Cardiff on Thursday 20 October 2016, Bristol on Wednesday 26 October 2016, Glasgow on Wednesday 26 October 2016 Make sure you get the latest on this £15million competition targeting any emerging technology that can demonstrate a step change in performance and the potential…
The minutes from the last PLG meeting on 7 September in Leeds are now available. Please contact the PLG if you would like a copy.
New multiband imaging chips offer the potenital for lightweight simultaneious imaging from LWIR thermal range to the visible spectrum. However, operational systems also need simultanous break throughs in optical matierals, coatings, electroincs, image processing and system design. Advances in all of these are taking place in the UK, but lack of ‘visibility’, coordination and ‘focus’…
We will shortly begin the process of updating the figures for UK photonics output and employment, in collaboration with the KTN and the Future Photonics Hub. Future figures will be based on the list of companies making up the UK photonics map. Please check your organisation is on the map with the correct address, any…
