Industry Strategy – what does it mean for photonics
Published on 23Jan 2017, the UK’s latest industrial strategy presents many opportunities for photonics summarised in our compressed analysis of the industry strategy
Industry Strategy Feedback
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…
Industry Strategy Photonics potential
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.
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UK infrared and broadband imaging supply chain
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’…
Hot areas for future growth
The PLG has updated its detailed analysis of technical areas within photonics that will provide the greatest opportunities for future growth of the industry in the UK. UK photonics future growth
UK Photonics Future Growth
The major opportunities for future growth within the UK photonics sector are identified within this draft report – PLG_UK_Photonics_Future_growth_Jan2014draft. The report highlights area where the UK can be an international leader in significant markets and what should be done to maximise these opportunities. This report acts as a guide for developing and reaffirming business and…
Plastic electronics –UK opportunities and actions
Future UK opportunity Supporting UK core strength / justification Action (s) required Plastic electronics (PE)* enables circuits and devices to be printed or deposited onto a range of surfaces. This is leading to a whole new generation of innovative products and applications that need large areas and/or flexibility for market sectors such as automotive, healthcare,…
UK Photonics Brochure
ESPKTN would also very much welcome your comments on their Photonics Brochure aimed at getting the general public excited about photonics. Comments minor modifications and tweaks are welcom. Please add notes to the PDF and return to anke.lohmann@espktn.org or comment below. The request to replace term ‘Lifescience’ with ‘Healthcare’ has been acknowledged, but they have…
Minutes from 19 September PLG meeting
Minutes from the PLG meeting on 19 September will be emailed to attendees and previous contributors shortly. If you would like a copy please contact us. A key output from the meeting was for PLG experts to compile summaries of key future opportunities for UK Photonics prior to the next meeting in January 2014, including…
UK Photonics SWOT – Security Metrology and Sensors including defence and aerospace
Note this SWOT looks at the complete area of Security metrology and sensing and specifically includes photonics related to defence and aerospace applications. Sensing related to healthcare is included in 3.Life sciences – biophotonics and industrial process control in 2. Industrial manufacturing. 5- Security Metrology and Sensors including defence and aerospace Strengths Globally significant defence/security…
