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Photonics Events Survey from the KTN
In 2020 the KTN ran a series of “Photonics for” events, covering a range of topics from Manufacturing to Security and Defence. The series provided an opportunity to hear about…
National Security and Investment Bill introduced to Parliament with major potential impact on UK Photonics
Significant changes have been incorporated in the new National Security and Investment Bill that was introduced to Parliament on 11 Nov 2020. The Bill now proposes mandatory notification to government…
Autumn PLG Covid-19 impact survey- last chance to input
To date we have received 115 responses to the PLG Autumn survey of the impact of Covid-19 on the Photonics & Acoustics industries. The survey will close on 31 October.…
Covid-19 recovery survey
The PLG are requesting input to a new short, 14 question, survey to gauge the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on photonics. The new survey is directed to both industrialists and…
UK Research and Development Roadmap is welcomed by the PLG
The publication of the UK Research and Development Roadmap by government is welcomed by the Photonics Leadership Group. The Roadmap identifies the importance of “investing in priority cross-cutting technologies… to…
Coronavirus impact survey on UK Photonics and Acoustics industries
The PLG are requesting input to a short, 12 question, survey to gauge the impact of coronavirus restrictions on the photonics and acoustics industries. We are seeking to understand:- How…
Future Photonics Horizons- what will be the focus of future research?
In the midst of the Coronovirus lock-down, the PLG pushed the boundaries of remote collaboration yesterday to bring together more than 20 of the leading UK Photonics Professors to initiate…
UK Photonics industry 2020 survey
The £13.5 billion UK photonics industry employs 69,000 people producing products exported throughout the world. The industry is characterised by global exports, with the UK’s leading reputation in photonics exemplified…
Future photonics – scanning the horizon
Photonics has enabled the internet, 3d metal printing and corrective eye surgery, amoung countless applications – where will it take us next? In collaboration with the leading UK photonic researchers,…