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# UK Photonics Leadership Group

Sharing the latest information from the Photonics Leadership Group, representing The UK photonics industry

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## Posts

- [UK Semicon Infrastructure Workshops](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-semicon-infrastructure-workshops) - Register now for the workshop that will refine the UK semiconductor infrastructure investment plans
- [Existing UK Semiconductor Infrastructure](https://photonicsuk.org/existing-uk-semiconductor-infrastructure) - The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has commissioned a feasibility study to understand the technical and economic feasibility of developing specific capabilities to support commercial R&D, grow the UK semiconductor sector and contribute to supply chain resilience. The study is led by IfM Engage and supported by strong industrial and academic consortium partners
- [Dr Lewis Hill to join Photonics Leadership Group as General Manager as the UK photonics sector enters a pivotal moment of opportunity](https://photonicsuk.org/dr-lewis-hill-to-join-photonics-leadership-group-as-general-manager-as-the-uk-photonics-sector-enters-a-pivotal-moment-of-opportunity) - Photonics has long been one of the UK’s scientific strengths. Today, it is rapidly becoming one of its strategic assets. Contributing more than £18.5 billion annually to the UK economy, photonics underpins many of the technologies shaping the country’s future prosperity – from artificial intelligence and quantum technologies to advanced manufacturing, healthcare, defence, and next-generation
- [Consultation on the future of the European Chips JU](https://photonicsuk.org/consultation-on-the-future-of-the-european-chips-ju) - The European Commission have opened a consultation on the future of Joint Undertakings including the Chips JU to shape the framework fro Joint Undertaking under Horizon Europe 2028-2034. This is of significant importance for photonics as the Commission's current plans are to expand the EU Chip ACT 2 to include photonics. Therefore much of the
- [Welcoming the Technopolis report on the EU’s critical digital capacities deployment beyond 2027 and focus on photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/welcoming-the-technopolis-report-on-the-eus-critical-digital-capacities-deployment-beyond-2027-and-focus-on-photonics) - The publication of the Technopolis-led report, Study on the EU’s critical digital capacities deployment beyond 2027, is a welcome contribution to the importance of investment in next generation of digital technology, including photonics. Commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, the study looks beyond the current EU Framework programme to
- [New European Photonics Roadmap](https://photonicsuk.org/new-european-photonics-roadmap) - Photonics21 presented the latest European Photonics Roadmap, the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) Light Driving the Future, to the European commission at the Photonics21 annual meeting on the 9 June 2026. Light Driving the Future is the sector’s most significant strategic update since Horizon Europe began and set out a vision for teh next
- [National Roadmap for Photonics - Expression of Interest to participate](https://photonicsuk.org/national-roadmap-for-photonics-expression-of-interest-to-participate) - Express your Interest in participating in all, or part,of developing the UK's National Photonics Roadmap.
- [Council for Science and Technology highlights UK photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/council-for-science-and-technology-highlights-uk-photonics) - UK government’s Council for Science and Technology (CST) highlights the vital role of photonics in keeping the economy competitive in a letter to the Prime Minister.
- [Recruiting Photonics Leadership Group Manager (0.5 FTE, remote UK based)](https://photonicsuk.org/recruiting-photonics-leadership-group-manager-0-5-fte-remote-uk-based) - The Photonics Leadership Group (PLG) is hiring a network/cluster manager to improve awareness of photonics and foster growth within the field.
- [Westminster showcase of UK Photonics hosted by All Party Parliamentary Group](https://photonicsuk.org/westminster-showcase-of-uk-photonics-hosted-by-all-party-parliamentary-group) - The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Photonics will host the second showcase of UK Photonics in Westminster on 3 July 2019. A unique opportunity for Parliamentarians to see UK made photonics and further understand the critical role it plays in all vertical markets from healthcare to manufacturing and communications as well as gain insights in future
- [Westminster Hall debate regarding Photonics Industry](https://photonicsuk.org/westminster-hall-debate-regarding-photonics-industry) - Carol Monaghan, MP for Glasgow North West, has successfully applied for a Westminster Hall debate on the UK Photonics Industry, to be held on Wednesday 25 January 2017 @ 11am Westminster Hall debate regarding Photonics Industry, Wednesday 25/1, 11am Carol Monaghan, MP for Glasgow North West, has successfully applied for a Westminster Hall debate
- [Horizon 2020 in need of independent experts- Submit your profile](https://photonicsuk.org/horizon-2020-in-need-of-independent-experts-submit-your-profile) - Ahead of the start of Horizon 2020, the new EU research and innovation programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for independent experts for the evaluation of proposals under Horizon 2020, the EU’s new funding instrument for Research and Innovation (2014-2020). Experts are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other
- [Photonics Skills development](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-skills-development) - The UK Photonics industry continues to grow rapidly at 6-8% per year. To support this growth in the long term needs a growing photonics skilled/aware work force at all levels from senior management to the manufacturing floor. The following summarises a number of schemes that are in place to increase the supply of the photonics
- [H2020 Photonics call Infoday 12 January 2016](https://photonicsuk.org/h2020-photonics-calls-infoday-12-january-2016) - The European Commission will be hosting an info day on H2020 Photonics calls on 12 January 2016 in Brussels, Event will focus on topics ICT29-PHOTONICS KET (Key Enabling Technology) call with a budget of 66 M€. Research and Innovation actions topics: 1. Biophotonics: advancing imaging for in-depth disease diagnosis 2. Breakthrough in miniaturization of SSL light
- [Collaborative funding for RandD post Brexit?](https://photonicsuk.org/collaborative-funding-for-randd-post-brexit) - With Brexit what will the future look like for UK organisations participating in EU R&D projects. It will be at least 2 years, probably longer, before the details of Brexit are finalised. In the mean time UK organisations can still apply for EU funding as normal. For the longer term impact we can look to
- [The UK is still a great place to do business](https://photonicsuk.org/the-uk-is-still-a-great-place-to-do-business) - Among all the Brexit headlines, there is great deal about doing business in the UK we take for granted:- The UK has the lowest corporation tax rate at 20% of any of G20 countries, that’s half that of the USA and 50% of that in Germany. The UK is global centre of knowledge generation producing
- [Horizon 2020 photonics funding opportunites](https://photonicsuk.org/horizon-2020-photonics-funding-opporutnites) - Innovate UK and the Knowledge Transfer Network are hosting events on the 29th October in London and the 30th October in Glasgow to explore opportunities in the upcoming Horizon 2020 photonics funding calls on:- Photonics Manufacturing Pilot Lines for Photonic Components and Devices to provide open access to manufacturing of advanced photonics components and systems
- [EU Photonics funding competition deadlines approach](https://photonicsuk.org/eu-photonics-funding-competition-deadlines-approach) - With deadlines of March 28 2019, there are three currently open Horizon2020 European funding calls. No matter the result of the Brexit negotiations UK government has promised to underwrite the financial contributions to any UK partner for successful applications submitted before 29 March. Photonics Manufacturing Pilot Lines for Photonic Components and Devices to provide open
- [Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder Election 2015](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics21-board-of-stakeholder-election-2015) - To vote in the upcoming Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder election you must register to vote by 21 September 2015 at www.photonics21.org. Note a new registration is required, even if you registered to vote in last years election or are a Photonics21 member. The PLG would also like to encourage representatives from UK manufacturing companies and
- [Fast Track to Innovation - New EU programme](https://photonicsuk.org/fast-track-to-innovation) - Fast Track to Innovation is a new EU innovation support program, designed for high TRL projects (TRL6-9) . By EU Commisions their own description this is targeted at well developed technology “any solution proposed for funding must already have been successfully tested in an operational relevant environment, and prospects for market uptake quantified” Projects should
- [Carol Monaghan, MP,  Photonics APPG Chair receives OSA award](https://photonicsuk.org/carol-monaghan-mp-photonics-appg-chair-receives-osa-award) - The Optical Society has awarded Carol Monaghan, MP it's 2018 Advocate of Optics for her “public policy leadership and efforts in support of the advancement of the science of light” as chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Photonics which is supported by the Photonics Leadership Group. Carol continues to champion science and education
- [Financing company growth](https://photonicsuk.org/financing-company-growth) - As a high growth industry, continually targeting new markets, there are few photonics companies that have not had to raise capital . As UK photonics companies have grown most have faced tough decisions between sustaining growth, raising equity finance and/or partnering with a strategic industry investor through trade sale. UK government is reviewing the availability
- [UK restricts sale of unsafe laser pointers](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-restricts-sale-of-unsafe-laser-pointers) - New measures to be introduced in the UK include increased customs checks to ensure imported laser pointers meet laser emission safety standards- currently many of the lowest cost laser pointers available in online market places emit far more laser power than is necessary, or safe, for presentation applications and/or are incorrectly labelled as lower emitting
- [Laser industry sees record 26% growth](https://photonicsuk.org/laser-industry-sees-record-26-growth) - 2017 was a record breaking year for the global laser industry, growing by 26% to $4.3billion according to latest analysis by David Belforte at Industrial Laser solutions. Fibre lasers (up 34%) and diode lasers (up 56%) were reported to be the hottest growth areas. The increasing importance of high power fibre lasers in modern manufacturing
- [The Age of Light - vision paper from Photonics21](https://photonicsuk.org/the-age-of-light-vision-paper-from-photonics21) - Europe's Age of Light! How photonics will power growth and innovation vision paper from Photonics21 outlines the benefits photonics will deliver by 2030 including: Instant diagnosis of major diseases Quality food from farm to fork Accident and congestion-free road transport A truly circular economy A million new jobs across Europe (with >15% of the European
- [Lasers for industry 4.0 - latest trends in laser based manufacturing from Photonics21](https://photonicsuk.org/lasers-for-industry-4-0-latest-trends-in-laser-based-manufacturing-from-photonics21) - With photonics technology, especially lasers, central to the digitising of manufacturing and industry 4.0 Photonics21 Working Group 2 have analysed EU funded projects in Laser Based Manufacturing from 2010 onward and compared to current market trends. Whilst the technical content of funded projects to industry trends is strong, the analysis shows key emerging applications have
- [Eu Horizon 2020 - photonics relevant calls in 2016-2017 programmeelated calls in 2016 2017](https://photonicsuk.org/eu-horizon-2020-photonics-relevant-calls-in-2016-2017-programmeelated-calls-in-2016-2017) - A summary of all the H2020 programmes with call content relevant to photonics in 2016-2017 competitions has been made avaliable by Photonics21. Includes links to the:- ICT29- photonics calls Factories-of-the future 13- Photonics laser based production 'Spectrum Sharing' and 'Breaking the Optical Transmission Barriers' inducement prizes Fast track to innovation Pilot Check the details of
- [Next 5 years](https://photonicsuk.org/next-5-years) - As the new UK government settles in, what can we expect in the next five years? Analysis of the 2015 Conservative Manifesto indicates the following highlights relevant to UK Photonics and other enabling technology industries. Invest in science and technology, back UK industrial strengths, make Britain the tech centre of Europe Focus on improving productivity,
- [European SMART award](https://photonicsuk.org/european-smart-award) - UK SME's have long loved the SMART award run by the Technology Strategy Board. But have you ever wanted a higher contribution and larger grant value especially for the development of prototype phase? The answer is arriving from Europe in the Open Disruptive Innovation (ODI) competition. Like SMART it has a number of phases from
- [Open consultation on reducing industrial energy costs](https://photonicsuk.org/open-consultation-on-reducing-industrial-energy-costs) - UK Government has opened a consultation on reducing industrial electricity costs. Responses by 19 January 2026, especially on qualifying SIC / NS codes
- [Innovate UK: The Future Tech Deep Dive Series- Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-uk-the-future-tech-deep-dive-series-photonics) - Bringing together thought-provoking experts from business, science, academia responsible for future strategy to discuss how technologies will develop over the course of the next 20-50 years.
- [TechUK Photonic Sprint](https://photonicsuk.org/techuk-photonic-sprint) - TechUK have launched a five month Photonics Sprint to identify key Photonics applications, showcase best practice, and explore how the UK can lead on the development and deployment of Photonics technologies
- [Photoncis21 Board of Stakeholders- UK representatives up for election](https://photonicsuk.org/photoncis21-board-of-stakeholders-uk-representatives-up-for-election) - The Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder election will be open 21 October to 4 November 2025. A number of the current UK members of the Board of Stakeholders will be up for re-election this year and need your vote to continue to represent your interests in the design and scope of European photonics funding. With the
- [Photonics Means](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-means) - A new annual UK Photonics meeting, Photonics Means, will see its inaugural edition on Friday 10 October, at the technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow.
- [PLG AGM 9 October 2025 - Nominations open for New Deputy Chief Executive](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-agm-9-october-2025-nominations-open-for-new-deputy-chief-executive) - The Photonics Leadership Group AGM will be on the 9 October 2025, forming part of the PLG Autumn meeting at the Technology and Innovation Centre Glasgow and online. As part of succession planning, nominations are now open for the new role of Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to be appointed by member vote at the AGM.
- [Microelectronics UK, including Photonics UK Agenda now Live](https://photonicsuk.org/microelectronics-uk-including-photonics-uk-agenda-now-live) - The full agenda for the new Microelectronics UK event including Photonics UK, at the ExCel centre, London 24-25 September, is now live.
- [UK Photonics Landscape 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-landscape-2025) - Details of the PLG's 2025 analysis of the £18.5 billion UK photonics industry are now available in an video presentation
- [UK Photonics revenues increase to £18.5 billion with like-for-like growth of 16%.](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-revenues-increase-to-18-5-billion-with-like-for-like-growth-of-16) - UK photonics grew by 16% from 2022 to 2024 and now generates annual revenues of £18.5 billion, according to the latest analysis from the Photonics Leadership Group at Laser World of Photonics in June 2025. Sector productivity now exceeds £101,000 gross value added per employee, making photonics one of the most productive sectors in the
- [Funding opportunity: techniques for characterisation of fuel derived materials](https://photonicsuk.org/funding-opportunity-techniques-for-characterisation-of-fuel-derived-materials) - Sellafield Ltd is seeking remote analytical techniques and solutions to characterise nuclear fuelderived waste materials, as part of it Game Challengers program This will enable better sentencing of that waste for futureprocessing operations and disposal, reducing associated risks and improving theefficiency of retrieval of legacy waste from existing storage facilities. The deadline for applications for
- [Photonics underpins 13% of global innovation: new analysis of global publications shows.](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-underpins-13-of-global-innovation-new-analysis-of-global-publications-shows) - A new approach to quantifying the structure of our industry and its impact further demonstrates the underlining nature of photonics The approach first looks for the most frequent technical terms in more than a decade of 0.5 million photonics publications from SPIE. On the assumption that SPIE publications are representative of photonics and only the
- [Photonics Industry Trends, Benchmarks, Futures 27 January 2025 SPIE Global Business Forum ](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-industry-trends-benchmarks-futures-27-january-2025-spie-global-business-forum) - A new approach to quantifying the global impact of photonics will be presented by Dr John Lincoln, PLG Chief Executive for the first time at the SPIE Global Business Forum
- [Photonics for Space, 5 February 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-for-space-5-february-2025) - Bringing the Space and Photonics sectors together to identify solutions and opportunities for applying optical technologies in the space sector.
- [European Photonics Innovation Award open for applications](https://photonicsuk.org/european-photonics-innovation-award-open-for-applications-2) - Photonics21 has launched the Photonics21 Innovation Award 2024. This dedicated Innovation Challenge seeks to push for more entrepreneurship in photonics
- [UK Industry strategy : Invest 2035](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-industry-strategy-invest-2035) - The UK government has released a green paper consultation on the next industrial strategy: Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy. The strategy will be published in early Spring 2025 alongside the comprehensive spending review. Highlights include a focus on eight growth driving sectors including advanced manufacturing and digital technologies and a 10 year horizon.
- [Industrial Lasers Applications Symposium 2025- call for abstracts](https://photonicsuk.org/industrial-lasers-applications-symposium-2025-call-for-abstracts) - Abstract submissions are open for ILAS 2025.
- [Future Policy Actions to Support Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/future-policy-actions-to-support-photonics) - The Photonics Leadership Group has released five future government policy actions that are critical to support the continued growth of the UK Photonics industry. Industry call on the new government to prioritise action in these areas to ensure UK photonics continues to thrive and deliver growth three times greater than the overall economy. 1. Increase
- [New independent Institute to steer UK semiconductor innovation and support semiconductor strategy](https://photonicsuk.org/new-independent-institute-to-steer-uk-semiconductor-innovation-and-support-semiconductor-strategy) - UK government has announced new independent UK Semiconductor Institute will be setup to bring together Government, universities and the private sector to support key components of the Government’s Semiconductor Strategy to grow the sector, which is backed by £1bn. Building on the key recommendations of the semiconductor infrastructure project led by the Institute for Manufacturing
- [Global photonics components and system reached €820 billion in 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/global-photonics-components-and-system-reached-e820-billion-in-2022) - In the latest report from Photonics21 and Tematys, Insights into the dynamic photonics market (2019-2022), the global photonics components and systems market reached €820 billion ($865, £645 billion) in 2022, up from €634 billion in 2019. The compound annual growth rate of 6.8% coincides with that reported for the photonics components market alone by SPIE
- [Latest Innovate UK Funding relevant to photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/latest-innovate-uk-funding-relevant-to-photonics) - Upcoming UK-South Korea Collaborative Research and Development competition Closes 22 May 2024 Building on Global Expert Mission in Semiconductors to South Korea Global Business Innovation Programme: Semiconductors, Taiwan Eureka Quantum collaborative R&D Multilateral 2024 competition Closes 8 May 2024 UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2 funding competition Closes 1 May 2024 UK - Germany Bilateral: Collaborative R&D
- [UK export control updates impacting photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-export-control-updates-impacting-photonics) - On 12 March 2024 the UK Export Control Unit announced amendments to the export controls and association regulation coming into force from 1 April 2024 The amendments expand export control requirements around:- Key quantum computing technologies Semiconductors including some photonics semiconductor materials Semiconductor equipment and Laser based 3d printing among other areas.announced semiconductor among other
- [UK Joins European Chips Joint undertaking](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-joins-european-chips-joint-undertaking) - The UK has become a participating state in the European Semiconductor Chips Joint undertaking. With much of the future European funding for integrated photonics and silicon photonics forecast to be under the scope of the Chip JU this is a critical step for the UK photonics community building on the UK's re-association to Horizon Europe.
- [Key UK Spring Photonics Events & collaboration opportunities](https://photonicsuk.org/key-uk-spring-photonics-events-collaboration-opportunities) - Key upcoming events for the UK photonics communities in semiconductors, space applications and international trade.
- [Minster welcomes the UK's re-association to Horizon Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/minster-welcomes-the-uks-re-association-to-horizon-europe) - With a number of photonics focused calls in Horizon Europe due over the next three years UK innovators are encouraged to apply to Horizon Europe
- [European Photonics Innovation Award open for applications](https://photonicsuk.org/european-photonics-innovation-award-open-for-applications) - Photonics21 has launched the Photonics21 Innovation Award 2024. This dedicated Innovation Challenge seeks to push for more entrepreneurship in photonics
- [UK Photonics Landscape 2023 update](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-landscape-2023-update) - The 2023 update of the UK Photonics Landscape is now available on the PLG's YouTube channel. As presented to the Princess Royal during her visit to SPIE's Photonex in October 2023. Further details are available in PLG's UK Photonics 2023: the Hidden Economy report.
- [UK Photonics profits up 9% on £15.2 billion of revenue](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-profits-up-9-on-15-2-billion-of-revenue) - UK photonics has grown into a £15.2 billion industry, with like-for-like revenue growth from 2020 to 2022 of over 7%. Profit growth has been even higher at 9% over two years, whilst employment in the industry has grown at 3.2% in the same period. 79,100 people are now employed in photonics in the UK. Strong
- [Future Photonics Leaders committee elected](https://photonicsuk.org/future-photonics-leaders-committee-elected) - The PLG is pleased to announce the election of the first committee of the Future Photonics Leaders group.
- [UK Semiconductor Strategy Launched: key  infrastructure needs survey open](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-semiconductor-strategy-launched-key-infrastructure-needs-survey-open) - Inputs are currently sort into a major user group survey to gather data on the semiconductors infrastructure needed by UK industry
- [Spring Budget 2023- Photonics impact](https://photonicsuk.org/spring-budget-2023-photonics-impact) - Key elements in the UK Spring Budget 2023 announced 15 March impacting photonics include
- [UK Photonics Landscape - 2023](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-landscape-2023) - UK Photonics Landscape – 2023 Have your input into the definitive overview of photonics in the UK. Responses by 23 March please
- [Join the Innovate UK Semiconductor skills and manufacturing scale briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/join-the-innovate-uk-semiconductor-skills-and-manufacturing-scale-briefing) - Innovate UK will be investing up to £18million to support the development of skills in the semicon sector (£6.5m) and scale-up of semiconductor manufacturing (£6.5m) in the UK. There will be a further £11.5m competition later in 2023 to take forward ideas from the initial scale-up competition. The briefing event will be on line on
- [Future Photonics Leaders Group: register for Monday's committee election](https://photonicsuk.org/future-photonics-leaders-register-today-for-mondays-committee-election) - The PLG are looking for early-career candidates to lead the future photonics community, emphasising our inclusive, supportive environment.
- [Do you want to shape the Future of Photonics?](https://photonicsuk.org/do-you-want-to-shape-the-future-of-photonics) - The PLG are looking for early-career candidates to lead the future photonics community, emphasising our inclusive, supportive environment.
- [Innovate UK Net Zero Review 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-uk-net-zero-review-2022) - The PLG welcomes Innovate UK's publication of its Net zero review 2022: our clean future economy Photonics has a key role in delivering net zero, uniquely impacting all three key axis of energy generation, energy consumption and materials use / waste. The PLG have been driving consideration of all the areas photonics impacts Net Zero
- [Autumn Statement impact on UK Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/autumn-statement-impact-on-uk-photonics) - The PLG welcomes the 2022 Autumn statement from Chancellor of the Exchequer. The statement contains a number of announcements with potential impact on UK photonics
- [What is Photonics?](https://photonicsuk.org/what-is-photonics) - As photonics is used in an increasing array of products and processes across a hugely range of applications and vertical markets from healthcare to manufacturing we are often asked 'What is Photonics?'. The PLG is pleased to make available a working definition and detailed taxonomy for photonics. We hope this will be particularly useful for
- [UKRI Policy Internships Open for Applications](https://photonicsuk.org/ukri-policy-internships-open-for-applications) - UKRI research councils have a long standing policy internship scheme for funding three month internship for UK doctoral students to participate in policy making gaining practical training and experience in how research can inform policy making. The Policy Internship Scheme for 2022/23 has just opened will applicants invited by 4 November 2022. Placements are expected
- [Photonics Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda Workshops](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-strategic-research-and-innovation-agenda-workshops) - Photonics21 working groups are all hosting workshops to continue the process of updating the Photonics Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
- [Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders- register to vote](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics21-board-of-stakeholders-register-to-vote) - Register to vote by the 24 September to take part in the Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders election.
- [Future Photonic Leaders](https://photonicsuk.org/future-photonic-leaders) - Early career photonic professionals and researchers are invited to a virtual sandpit meeting on 9th September to discuss the formation of new UK Early Career/ Future Photonics Leadership group.
- [UK Telecommunication Information Network (UKTIN) consortium announced](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-telecommunication-information-network-uktin-consortium-announced) - The UK Telecommunications Network announced by DCMS in March will be run by a consortium including Bristol University, Cambridge Wireless, West Midlands 5G and the Digital Catapult.
- [Future Open Networks Research Challenge Opened by DCMS](https://photonicsuk.org/future-open-networks-research-challenge-opened-by-dcms) - Future Open Networks Research Challenge (FONRC) from DCMS is a £25 million challenge competition targeted at TRL1-5 research
- [UK-Republic of Korea Open Networks collaboration](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-republic-of-korea-open-networks-collaboration) - new competition to support UK and ROK companies and research organisations to collaborate on Open RAN R&D and develop new products and solutions for the market
- [Photonics Training and Coaching from Photonhub and Cornerstone](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-training-and-coaching-from-photonhub-and-cornerstone) - New photonics training resources are now available from PhotonHub and CORNERSTONE
- [Westminster Photonics and Quantum Showcase welcomed by parliamentarians](https://photonicsuk.org/westminster-photonics-and-quantum-showcase-welcomed-by-parliamentarians) - Westminster Photonics and Quantum Showcase welcomed by parliamentarians featuring those using laser based materials processing in cutting edge manufacturing, developers of optical semiconductors and photonics based satellites to the latest UK optical communications products along with key components for defence and security and next generation quantum technology.
- [Plan B to Horizon Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/plan-b-to-horizon-europe) - Details of possible transition arrangements and long term alternatives should the UK not be able to associate to Horizon Europe welcomed by Photonics Leadership Group
- [£50k fast start grants for key enabling tech including photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/50k-fast-start-grants-for-key-enabling-tech-including-photonics) - Innovate UK is launching a new £50k fast start grant for those who working in any of the seven key transformative technologies areas identified in the 2021 Innovation strategy
- [Vulcan 2020 laser receives UK infrastructure funding](https://photonicsuk.org/vulcan-2020-laser-receives-uk-infrastructure-funding) - Vulcan 2020: is set to received £9.8 million from UKRI's latest infrastructure fund latest over the next three years with £59.7 million from the Infrastructure Fund in total including future funding years. Read more: Vulcan 2020 laser receives UK infrastructure funding Based at STFC’s Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at the Harwell
- [UK Semiconductor Government Consultation Open](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-semiconductor-government-consultation-open) - Please submit evidence identifying the UK's capabilities in compound semiconductors and silicon photonics and how where these can be strengthened
- [First UK satellite launch to feature multiple photonic instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/first-uk-satellite-launch-to-feature-multiple-photonic-instruments) - The first satellite launch from the UK will take place in summer 2022 as Prometheus-2 is launched from Cornwall's space port carried on Virgin Orbit’s Launcher One rocket. Prometheus-2 will contain two UK built cube stats, with multiple photonic instruments including:- a hyperspectral imager and laser detector to capture multiple slivers of pictures over different
- [Photonics for Net Zero](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-for-net-zero-2) - Hear from leaders exploring how photonics can make a major contribution to achieving net zero though increasing green-power generation, reducing energy consumption, and reducing waste. With achieving net zero one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century, photonics will play an increasingly central role in reducing our emissions and increasing our resource and energy
- [Quantum Consultations Open](https://photonicsuk.org/quantum-consultations-open) - Two important consultations are open for inputs on the future direction of the UK quantum program. UK quantum strategy: call for evidence from BEIS. Online responses by 10 March 2022. Note the ‘strategy will cover all quantum technologies and their enablers’. Given photonics is a major enabler for quantum, we would encourage even those not
- [Massive Growth for UK Quantum Startup Companies](https://photonicsuk.org/massive-growth-for-uk-quantum-startup-companies) - Every year, Anchored In carries out a survey of UK Quantum Technology Startups. We do this through interviews, surveys and desk research. And since photonics plays a significant role in enabling quantum technologies, this is very relevant for the PLG. The two numbers that stand out this year are 80% growth in money raised and
- [Photonics opportunities in ESA  telecommunications program](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-opportunities-in-esa-telecommunications-program) - Updated details, timescale and application process for the European Space Agency's ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) Programme for commercial telecommunications products and services has been released. The UK has subscribed over £250 million into the ARTES programme to 2022 to support UK industry develop the next generation of telecommunications products, services and applications. This
- [Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders gains three new UK members](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics21-board-of-stakeholders-gains-three-new-uk-members) - Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders gains three new UK members
- [UK Photonics Vision for 2035 launched, predicting a £50 billion industry](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-2035-a-new-vision-from-plg) - The UK Photonics Vision for 2035 is part of a globally unique attempt to look into the future and quantify the economic impact of photonics in the long term and where that impact will be delivered. The vision indicates that by 2035 UK photonics will:- Grow to a £50 billion annual industry up from £14.5
- [Innovate UK budget to rise by 50%](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-uk-budget-to-rise-by-50) - The October Budget and Spending Review announces Innovate UK's budget will grow to £1 billion by by 2024/25, up from £667 million in 2021/22- a 50% increase in 3 years, bringing Innovate UK spending close to that of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Whilst welcome the support for latter stage innovation, the PLG
- [Photonics meetings going digital and on the move](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-meetings-going-digital-and-on-the-move) - SPIE have confirmed that their Security + Defence, Remote Sensing and Space, Satellites, and Sustainability meetings scheduled for 21-25 September 2020 in Edinburgh will now take place as a free-to-access remote Digital Forum, including live plenary presentations and on-demand technical talks. Photonics West 2021 has been moved to 6-11 March 2021 to enable best new
- [Nationwide input to the PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/nationwide-input-to-the-plg) - The UK photonics industry is distributed across the UK with key centres of activity in Northern Ireland, Scotland, the South West, South East, Midlands, Wales, North East and North West. With global exporters often tucked away in small industry estates thought out the country, many people are unaware of the significant role UK photonics firms
- [UK Photonics industry 2020 survey](https://photonicsuk.org/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 by the many companies who export almost everything they manufacture. But exactly what fraction of the industry outputs overall are exported, to where? Delivering the
- [National Security Investment (NSI) - legislation  impact on photonics webinar](https://photonicsuk.org/national-security-investment-nsi-legislation-impact-on-photonics-webinar) - In collaboration with SPIE’s Public Policy team and the Knowledge Transfer Network, the Photonics Leadership Group are organising a webinar on the forthcoming UK National Security Investment (NSI) legislation and its potential impact on photonics on Tuesday, February 9 @ 16:00-17:00 GMT This key new law will require mandatory notification to government of asset transfers
- [IOP awards - Nominations open until 23 April](https://photonicsuk.org/iop-awards-nominations-open-until-23-april) - Nominations are now open for 2012 Institute of Physics awards. Photonics and photonics innovators have a long track of being highly successful at the IOP prestigious annual awards. Nominations are open across a wide range of categories including individual researcher, innovator, teacher, entrepreneur, technician, or apprentice and the Business Innovation and Business Start-up Award. Nominations
- [Connecting the UK-Dutch integrated photonics ecosystems](https://photonicsuk.org/connecting-the-uk-dutch-integrated-photonics-ecosystems) - In light of the many upcoming opportunities in Horizon Europe, a set of seminars, starting on 12 May, will seek to build awareness integrated photonics capability and opportunities in the UK and Netherlands and seed new collaborations. The PLG, Photondelta, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult and Dutch embassy have come together to organise these meetings starting
- [Health of Photonics Report](https://photonicsuk.org/health-of-photonics-report) - The Institute of Physics Health of Photonics report captures the outcome of in-depth roadmapping sessions with the photonics community highlighting the underpinning physics in photonics, providing detail examples of photonics impact and identifies photonics enablers and potential solution that will impact on the industrial grand challenges. Providing a concise description of future opportunities the IOP
- [EPSRC call for additional academics to join next phase of Quantum Hubs](https://photonicsuk.org/epsrc-call-for-additional-academics-to-join-next-phase-of-quantum-hubs) - EPSRC is looking for additional leading UK researchers wishing to express interest in joining consortia to frame the next phase of Quantum Technology hubs by 7 August 2018. Open research areas for EoI input include Photonics for quantum computing and simulation
- [Innovate Open Competition Round 2 Briefing 25 July](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-open-competition-round-2-briefing-25-july) - A competition briefing and networking event on Round 2 of the Open Grant Funding Competition, 25 July Cardiff. The second round of the all Open competition era with the opportunity to apply for a share of up to £20 million to deliver game changing or disruptive innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK
- [Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder election](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics21-board-of-stakeholder-election) - The annual election to the Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders will take place on 22 October . Register as a candidate by 21 September. There are 38 seats open for election this time, over 1/3 of the entire Board of Stakeholders. Whilst some familiar faces will be up for re-election we also encourage high quality applications
- [PLG meeting 10 October at Photonex](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-meeting-10-october-at-photonex) - As regular contributors should be aware the next Photonics Leadership Group meeting will be 10 October alongside Photonex, in Coventry. If you are attending please also register for the Photonex exhibition If you would like to attend and have not previously participated in a PLG meeting please contact us in advance. Alongside updates from AILU,
- [Photonics Leadership Group adds Vice Chair-person and Treasurer](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-leadership-group-adds-vice-chair-person-and-treasurer) - At the latest Photonics Leadership Group meeting at Photonex, Coventry on 10 October, the 30 senior representatives of the UK photonics industry present voted to create the positions of Vice-Chair person and Treasurer to the group. These additional voluntary positions representing the UK photonics industry, are being created in response to the significant increase in
- [Contributions requested to sustain Photonics Leadership Group impact](https://photonicsuk.org/contributions-requested-to-sustain-photonics-leadership-group-impact) - The success of the Photonics Leadership Group was underlined at its latest meeting at Photonex, Coventry on 10 October. With meetings now regularly attended by over 30 senior representatives from industry, academia and support agencies from a pool of over 60 the views of the group are increasingly sort to provide input into into policy
- [IOP Business Awards open for nominations](https://photonicsuk.org/iop-business-awards-open-for-nominations) - Nominations are now open for the Institute of Physics business awards. Photonics businesses have been award winners in many previous years and strong submission are encouraged for 2019. The Business Innovation Award recognises small, medium and large companies that have excelled in innovation, delivering significant economic and/or societal impact through the application of physics. The
- [Commercialising quantum technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/commercialising-quantum-technologies) - £33 million from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund is available to invest in projects that aim to speed up commercialisation of quantum technologies. Projects must aim to speed up commercialisation of second-generation quantum technologies (superposition, entanglement and related effects*) and should address at least 1 of the following areas: connectivity and techniques for securing data
- [Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact](https://photonicsuk.org/showcasing-physical-sciences-impact) - EPSRC is hosting an event on 6 December 2019, sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry, to celebrate the significant and wide-ranging impacts that arise from the breadth of physical sciences research: from the fundamental to the applied. Expressions of interest by 20 September are invited from those who would
- [Commercialising quantum technologies- round 2](https://photonicsuk.org/commercialising-quantum-technologies-round-2) - The latest competition from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) commercialising quantum technologies challenge will award up to £30million to industry led projects addressing technological barriers to the commercial exploitation of quantum technologies. Projects should exploit second generation quantum techniques (superposition) in one or more of the challenge areas of: Connectivity Situation awareness Quantum computing
- [Photonics features strongly at the 2019 IOP annual awards](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-features-strongly-at-the-2019-iop-annual-awards) - The Institute of Physics 2019 awards presented on 18 November recognised outstanding contributions in many areas of photonics including: Professor Donna Stickland, University of Waterloo- Honary Fellowship for her pioneering method of generating high-intensity, ultra-short optical pulses. Matoha Instrumentation - Business Start-Up Award for the development of a low-cost small-scale infrared materials identification and analysis
- [IOP business awards 2018 now open](https://photonicsuk.org/iop-business-awards-2018-now-open) - The Institute of Physics business awards 2018 are now open for entries. Recognising the contribution physics and physicists make to industry across all sectors with categories for innovative companies, start-ups and individuals. Photonics is always well represented in the awards which providing a unique opportunity for recognising the impact of Physics based innovation in the
- [National Security and Infrastructure Investment Legislation](https://photonicsuk.org/national-security-and-infrastructure-investment-legislation) - Government have published their response to the National Security and Infrastructure Investment Review Green Paper consultation. An order has now be put to Parliament that will give the government power to intervene and examine M&A and foreign direct investment in businesses with >£1 million turnover and remove the current requirement for a merger to increase
- [Photonics  Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-summer-school) - St Andrews will host the biennial Summer School in Photonics Innovation and Entrepreneurship from 16-22 June 2018. Organised by EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics in collaboration with the Scottish Universities Summer Schools in Physics. The summer school is open to industrial and academic early-career researchers and PhD students working in photonics and
- [Photonics and sensor showcases in London and Glasgow](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-and-sensor-showcases-in-london-and-glasgow) - The latest emerging photonics, sensors and imaging technologies will be showcased at two events in London in May in the run up to the International Day of Light on 16 May. Photonics and Imaging – 1 May, London: Sensors – 3 May, Glasgow: Organised by the emerging technologies team at the Knowledge Transfer Network, contact Ali
- [UK ElecTech Sector's Roadmap Workshop](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-electech-sectors-roadmap-workshop) - Innovate UK together with BEIS and the ElecTech Council will be running a Roadmap workshop on the 3rd July 2018 in central London and are looking to invite 40-50 experts with specialist knowledge across : Electronic components and systems Photonics Sensor and Sensor Systems Large Area Electronics Register interest to attend and contribute The aim
- [PLG welcomes the introduction of Innovation loans](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-welcomes-the-introduction-of-innovation-loans) - Innovate_UK has announced it will begin piloting of innovation loans. Targeted to later state research and development project the will sit alongside Innovate's well established innovation grants. The often hidden enabling nature of photonics, and the rapid pace of photonics innovation means it can be difficult for photonics companies and those applying the latest photonic
- [Improving recruitment efficiency by expanding appeal of photonics job](https://photonicsuk.org/improving-recruitment-efficiency-by-expanding-appeal-of-photonics-job) - Many high technology sectors are experiencing difficulty in recruiting the right skills at the right time. Photonics is no different and must recruit the very best talent in the fastest possible time to continue to expand. In a rapidly growing industry, the faster a new position can be filled and the more suitable candidates apply
- [Photonics in Medtech and pharma](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-in-medtech-and-pharma) - A Cardiff meeting on 13 December will examine the pivotal role of photonics in Medical Technologies and Pharmaceutical development and production. Organised by the Centre for Process Innovation and the Knowledge Transfer Network, this event gives the opportunity hear what Pharma and MedTech users need from photonics and how developments in these area can be supported
- [Lasers- an essential tool for raising manufacturing productivity](https://photonicsuk.org/lasers-an-essential-tool-for-raising-manufacturing-productivity) - Lasers are an increasingly essential tool for enhancing productivity in modern manufacturing enabling rapid precision cutting, welding, joining, engraving and marking in additional to precision quality control and on-line measurement. The latest review article from Industrial Laser Solutions summarises how the latest fibre laser - invented in the UK continue are enhancing the manufacturing process.
- [Innovate Emerging and Enabling competition to open 22 Jan](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-emerging-and-enabling-competition-to-open-22-jan) - Innovate_UK latest Emerging and Enabling competition will open on 22 January. Traditionally the home for many #photonics applications Emerging and Enabling will form strand 2 of a joint call with Health and Life Sciences (strand 1) sharing a budget of £19million. Application deadline is 28 March 2018. Projects must show significant innovation in one of
- [UK website for the International Year of Light now live](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-website-for-the-international-year-of-light-now-live) - The UK website for the international year of light is now live. Featuring a rapidly expanding list of events around the UK for all ages covering the whole cross section of light based applications and technology from light base art installations to lasers for manufacturing. If you are interested in organising or supporting an event
- [Global Open Lab Day](https://photonicsuk.org/global-open-lab-day) - The International Commission on Illumination (CIE) is one of the international supporters of the International year of Light and has organised the "Global Open Lab Day" (GOLD) inviting any laboratory that deals with light, optics, lasers, astronomy etc to open its doors to the general public in a shared period between the 9th and the 25th of
- [200 students still available for Summer placements](https://photonicsuk.org/200-students-still-available-for-summer-placements) - SEPnet has already secured Summer Placements for over 75 physics undergraduate students for 2015! However, over 300 students have registered for placements. If you are able to fund a student for £2,000 to carry out an 8-week placement from July to September, please register your project here by Friday 5 June. Why not add some
- [Impact of photonics across society](https://photonicsuk.org/impact-of-photoniis-accross-society) - Neatly illustrated in new app from Photoncis4All http://ow.ly/YKhzV
- [Map of photonics in the UK](https://photonicsuk.org/map-of-photonics-in-the-uk) - This interactive map shows the distribution of over 1500 photonics organisations found throughout the UK. Developed with the support of the Knowledge Transfer Network and SPIE following the map enables you to explore the photonics companies in your area. If you would like to be added to the map please contact the PLG or photonics@ktn-uk.org
- [Access the best up and coming graduates through graduate placements](https://photonicsuk.org/access-the-best-up-and-coming-graduates-through-graduate-placements) - Finding the best new graduates that fit with your business is increasingly difficult. One of the best solutions is to take final year students on for short-term graduate placements. The South East Physics Network organises an annual placement scheme for physics students in the Physics departments of Hertfordshire, Kent, Portsmouth, Queen Mary, Reading, Royal Holloway,
- [Summer Placements 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/summer-placements-2019) - If you are interested in improving your recruitment pipeline consider hosting a Physics student for a workplace placement in 2019. The South East Physics Network are now seeking placement projects for Summer2019 for both undergraduate and PhD physicist. Any organisation interested in recruiting physics graduates can submit and register a project. With student demand normally
- [Do you have a project/work experience for a physics or maths undergraduate or PhD student](https://photonicsuk.org/do-you-have-a-project-work-experience-for-a-physics-or-maths-undergraduate-or-phd-student) - SEPnet (South East Physics Network) is calling for ideas and propsoals from companies for Summer placements in 2020. SEPnet organises an annual summer placement scheme for physics and maths students at Hertfordshire, Kent, Portsmouth, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Southampton, Surrey, Sussex and Open University universities. For summer 2020, SEPnet is seeking 8-week plus projects in
- [SEPnet Summer Placements 2016 – Call for Projects](https://photonicsuk.org/sepnet-summer-placements-2016-call-for-projects) - The South East Physics Network has an open call for industrial placement projects for Physics Students. The scheme provides placements to physics students to give them the opportunity to work for 8 weeks in industry or research in areas such as data analysis, mathematic modelling, product design and testing or science communication Who is the
- [PLG welcomes the Duke of York as UK Patron of the 2015 International Year of Light](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-welcomes-the-duke-of-york-as-uk-patron-of-the-2015-international-year-of-light) - Thursday 17 July 2014 The Photonics Leadership Group (PLG) welcomes the announcement today that the Duke of York has agreed to become patron of the International Year of Light in the UK. Dr Christopher Dorman chairman of the Photonics Leadership group said "The international year of light 2015 will be pivotal in raising awareness of
- [TSB and EPSRC funded projects](https://photonicsuk.org/tsb-and-epsrc-funded-projects) - Ever wanted to know what projects the Technology Strategy Board and EPSRC fund in photonics. Fully searchable databases of past and current projects, with partners and level of support can be found at EPSRC Grants on the web Search by topic of your choice- topics, sector, university researcher current and past portfolio Or see EPSRC
- [India-UK Future Telecoms Collaboration](https://photonicsuk.org/india-uk-future-telecoms-collaboration) - The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (CSAC) are organising a programme of events exploring opportunities for companies and universities to collaborate on joint research and innovation projects to meet the requirements for future telecom networks. Supported by UKRI India, CSA Catapult has partnered with Unconventional Connections (UK) and Finovista (India) to create this India-UK Partnership Programme
- [Photonics for Net Zero at Photonics West](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-for-net-zero) - In conjunction with show organisers SPIE, John Lincoln, PLG Chief Executive is organising a session on Photonics for Net Zero during Photonics West 2022. Improving sustainability and achieving net zero will be the greatest technology challenge of the 21st century. Photonics has a vital role in providing and supporting solutions on multiple fronts from improving
- [PLG appoints Shahida Imani, Chromacity CEO as new Vice-Chair](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-appoints-shahida-imani-chromacity-ceo-as-new-vice-chair) - The Photonics Leadership Group is pleased to confirm the election of Shahida Imani, CEO of Chromacity as Vice Chair of the PLG. Shahida brings a wealth of experience and passion for photonics to the PLG from leadership of Chromacity, raising capital, involvement in high growth SMEs and working closely with universities. With a strategic, operational
- [Photonics welcomes back in-person meetings with Photonex 2021](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-welcomes-back-in-person-meetings-with-photonex-2021) - The Photonics Leadership Group was pleased to welcome the return of in-person meetings last month with Photonex 2021 in Glasgow. Hosting the first in-person photonics exhibition and conference in the UK for almost 2 years, Photonex combined multiple full publication conferences including the first full UK conference on quantum technology, vibrant industry sessions and panels
- [New tiered contributions to support the PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/new-tiered-contributions-to-support-the-plg) - The Annual General Meeting of the Photonics Leadership Group at Photonex in Glasgow approved a new five tiered structure for the community to support the activities of the PLG. Annual contributions at Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond levels are very much welcomed and have been defined with clear benefits for all including enhanced listings
- [DCMS opens consultation on future communications networks](https://photonicsuk.org/dcms-opens-consultation-on-future-communications-networks) - The department for Digital culture media and supports (DCMS) have launched a new call for evidence on next generation Wireless Infrastructure- Wireless Infrastructure Strategy: call for evidence - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Input relating fibre back-haul and the supporting physical fibre network behind the wireless access would be very welcomed and should be directed to Question 6-
- [Last spaces on Photonics West UK Pavilion](https://photonicsuk.org/last-spaces-on-photonics-west-uk-pavilion) - SPIE's Photonics West, January 22-27 2022 is scheduled to be the first major large scale in-person international photonics conference and exhibition for almost two years and will include a large UK pavilion. Kindly organised by SCS Exhibitions, the pavilion supports new companies and organisations to exhibit at one of the most important events in the
- [Photonics21 starts defining the Horizon Europe work programme for 2023/2024](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics21-starts-defining-the-horizon-europe-work-programme-for-2023-2024) - Photonics21 the public private partnership for photonics in Europe has started the process for identifying the research and innovation priorities and associated funding calls to be included the 2023/2024 Horizon Europe work programme. The seven working groups, reconfigured for 2021, are open to anyone to provide input on where the future opportunities are for photonics
- [Key Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder vote](https://photonicsuk.org/key-photonics21-board-of-stakeholder-vote) - The annual election for members of the Photoncis21 Board of Stakeholders opens on 26 October. We encourage all registered voters to support the following UK candidates with one of their 23 votes. Alison McLeod, Technology Scotland (Photonics Scotland) John Lincoln, Chief Executive Photonics Leadership Group Richard Pitwon, Resolute Photonics Ltd The Board of Stakeholders (BoS)
- [Funding for Data Centres](https://photonicsuk.org/funding-for-data-centres) - As part of the UK prime ministers ten point plan for a green industrial revolution we continue to see grants being made available for energy efficiency and deep carbonisation projects or innovations. In the past week I have seen at least two grants aimed at the adoption of new technologies that specifically mentioned data centres
- [Fully Comprehensive UK Photonics Directory Launched](https://photonicsuk.org/fully-comprehensive-uk-photonics-directory-launched) - The first fully comprehensive directory of all companies and research organisations active in photonics and quantum within the UK is now available online from the Photonics Leadership Group (PLG). Searchable by location, region, target market and tier of operation the UK Photonics directory from the PLG is a unique resource for those looking to understand
- [Productivity accross UK Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/productivity-accross-uk-photonics) - The UK photonics industry had an average productivity, measured in gross value added to the economy per photonics employee of £76,400 in 2018. As published in 2019, this is 14% higher than the average productivity in UK manufacturing. But how do different firms compare? The latest analysis of data by the PLG shows the distribution
- [Government call for Ventilator manufacturing support](https://photonicsuk.org/government-call-for-ventilator-manufacturing-support) - The government looking for businesses who can support in the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the UK as part of the response to COVID-19. They are looking for businesses with the following skills: design/specification rapid prototyping contract/product assembly certification/regulation/testing etc Laser based materials processing, cutting, welding and marking and additive manufacturing may be
- [New Foresight report published on future of UK manufacturing](https://photonicsuk.org/new-foresight-report-published-on-future-of-uk-manufacturing) - The government have just published their Foresight report on the future of UK manufacturing. The future of manufacturing - summary report (PDF, 2.4 MB) The future of manufacturing - project report (PDF, 5.5 MB) There are a number of references to photonics enabled technology within the report, especially related to additive manufacturing and sensing, however
- [New UK Innovation Strategy highlights  photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/new-uk-innovation-strategy-highlights-photonics) - The UK Innovation Strategy identifies Photonics with electronics and quantum as one of 7 technology families of UK strength and opportunity. The strategy highlights that these 7 transformative technology families will be the focus of future government support based on their globally competitive R&D and industrial strength. "The countries that secure leadership in such transformational
- [DCMS launch 'Future RAN: Diversifying the 5G Supply Chain' competition](https://photonicsuk.org/dcms-launch-future-ran-diversifying-the-5g-supply-chain-competition) - The PLG warmly welcomes the launch of a £30 million competition from DCMS supporting innovation and development of UK communications hardware supporting open interfaces. Optical communication is key to the open 5G eco-system connecting radio masts to base stations and carrying traffic on into the core network. All companies developing optical communications solutions in the
- [UK photonics industry size: 2021 update](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-industry-size-2021-update) - The latest updates on the size and structure of the UK photonics industry will be released in a PLG lunchtime webinar presentation by Dr John Lincoln, PLG Chief Executive, on 1 July 12:30-13:15. All are welcome to attend, for the latest insights on the photonics industry in the UK, gross value added to the economy,
- [Photonics grows to a £14.5 billion UK industry](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-grows-to-a-14-5-billion-uk-industry) - Photonics grows to a £14.5 billion UK industry and is now the 5th most productive manufacturing sector in the UK
- [Finding & Brokering EU projects](https://photonicsuk.org/finding-brokering-eu-projects) - How do you find and join Horizon Europe consortia?
- [UK photonics industry size: supporting the 2021 update](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-industry-size-supporting-the-2021-update) - We have started the process to generate the biennial update to the size of the UK photonics industry. The accuracy of our estimate depends on including all the relevant. companies who offer photonics products and services in/or from the UK, whether for internal or external customers. We have already added ~200 companies to our list
- [How well do you know your research partners?](https://photonicsuk.org/how-well-do-you-know-your-research-partners) - The UK Cabinet Office Trusted Research Campaign, have developed new and updated guidance for academics and industry involved in international collaborations. UK’s research and innovation sector, including photonics, attracts collaboration and investment from across the globe, with huge benefits, but also some risks. This latest government guidance is designed to support particularly those in STEM
- [Call to register interest in upcoming R&D opportunities around telecommunications diversification.](https://photonicsuk.org/call-to-register-interest-in-upcoming-rd-opportunities-around-telecommunications-diversification) - DCMS is requesting those with an interest in R&D opportunities (including participation in any future funding competitions) around UK communication supply chain diversification to register their interest in advance. The UK's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy sets out a plan to improve diversity in the supply chain and address the market failure in the telecoms access
- [2021 UK Budget likely to drive investment in photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/2021-uk-budget-likely-to-drive-investment-in-photonics) - Rishi Sunak, MP 2021 budget contains a a number of measures likely to have broad impact on the photonics industry. The biggest of which may be the super-deduction. Super-Deduction - effectively a 25% discount on capex for the next two years that should significantly reduce barriers to the wider deployment of laser based materials processing
- [Photonics Events Survey from the KTN](https://photonicsuk.org/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 new developments and funding opportunities, along with online networking sessions. The KTN now looking at their programme for 2021 and would like to hear your
- [UK to join Horizon Europe as associate member](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-to-join-horizon-europe-as-associate-member) - The Photonics Leadership Group welcomes finalisation of the post Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK. The full agreement and accompanying annexes includes a number of measures welcomed by the photonics industry including:- The UK will be full associate members of the next Horizon Europe collaborative research and development funding framework
- [Photonics West, confirmed as going fully virtual](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-west-confirmed-as-going-fully-virtual) - SPIE have confirmed its first five meetings of 2021 including Photonics West will run as fully remote participation digital meetings. The remote Photonics West will remain at the rearranged dates of 6-11 March 2021. In addition to the remote accessible conference presentations, Photonics West 2021 'will also feature a Digital Marketplace with product demos showcasing
- [Connecting the UK -Made in the UK](https://photonicsuk.org/connecting-the-uk-made-in-the-uk) - The PLG is currently working with the UK photonics community and the UK Fibre Connectivity Forum to draft a recommended strategy for significantly increasing supply of UK optical communications hardware and a vision giving the UK a lead in next generation low-carbon communications capability. UPDATE - a 1 page briefing summary of the recommended Connecting
- [UK Photonics Resilience Continues into the Autumn](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-resilience-continues-into-the-autumn) - The latest analysis of the PLG's autumn survey of the impact of Covid-19 on photonics and acoustics industries shows UK photonics continues to be highly resilient with 93% of companies operating at,or above 75% of pre-Covid-19 capacity, with 16% operating at above March 2020 levels. Whilst some companies identify some continuing difficulties in the supply
- [National Security and Investment Bill introduced to Parliament with major potential impact on UK Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/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 of transactions in sensitive sectors, essentially effective from 12 November 2020 The list of sensitive sectors has been expanded to include advanced materials including “photonics
- [Chi Onwurah MP - Shadow Minister, Digital, Science & Technology speaking at UK Fibre Connectivity Forum](https://photonicsuk.org/chi-onwurah-mp-shadow-minister-digital-science-technology-speaking-at-uk-fibre-connectivity-forum) - Chi Onwurah, MP -the Shadow Minister for Digital, Science & Technology will be the headline speaker at the UK Fibre Connectivity Forum (UKFCF), next quarterly meeting on 30 November 2020. Limited spaces remain for this online meeting with registration required in advance
- [Autumn PLG Covid-19 impact survey- last chance to input](https://photonicsuk.org/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. If you have not yet provided input to the 14 questions, please do so this week. All responses are anonymous and the average time to
- [Photonics Growth 2021 and Beyond](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-growth-2021-and-beyond-tue-6-oct-1130-1300) - A lively panel discussion chaired by Anke Lohmann (Anchored In & PLG Treasurer) in collaboration with Photonex with panellists, Chris Dorman (PLG Chairman and Coherent Scotland), David Lara (Microsoft Research), Tom Harvey (National Healthcare Photonics Centre) and John Lincoln (PLG) will discuss the many varied opportunities for Photonics as we make progress in recovering from
- [Photonics features large in the 2020 Queens Birthday Honours List](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-features-large-in-the-2020-queens-birthday-honours-list) - The Photonics Leadership would like to congratulate two long time photonics innovators Prof Roy Sambles at the University of Exeter for receiving a Knighthood and Prof Miles Padgett at the University of Glasgow for receiving an OBE in the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
- [Funding and the Innovation Ecosystem](https://photonicsuk.org/funding-and-the-innovation-ecosystem) - With the UK government focusing on science and technology as a driver of the Covid recovery and future growth, a new UK Research and Development Roadmap and Brexit , rarely have there been so many drivers of change in the UK innovation system. In conjunction with Photonex, the PLG is pleased to be able to
- [Future Horizons for Photonics Research: 2030 and Beyond](https://photonicsuk.org/future-horizons-for-photonics-research-2030-and-beyond) - Photonics is a vital cross cutting technology, already impacting all of our daily lives from powering the internet to enabling rapid diagnostic testing. Yet we are only at the beginning of the photonic age. This unique insight into where photonics research will be pushing boundaries a decade from now draws on the insights of 26
- [Showcase Opportunites for Photonics in Quantum](https://photonicsuk.org/showcase-opportunites-for-photonics-in-quantum) - The annual UK Quantum Showcase will be going ahead as a virtaul event on Firday 6 November. The showcase offers a opportunity to demonstrate the products and services that quantum is building and the key role photonics is playing in enabling a wide range of quantum applications. More information and registration details are available here
- [PLG Meeting Presentations open to all](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-meeting-presentations-open-to-all) - The Photonics Leadership Group is making presentations that would normally form part of a PLG meeting open to all next week as part of the industry sessions at the Photonex digital forum. These are distributed over 3 lunch time sessions with a total of 7 presentations and panel discussions Photonics Growth 2021 and Beyond Tuesday
- [Future Horizons for Photonics Research 2030 and beyond report released](https://photonicsuk.org/future-horizons-for-photonics-research-2030-and-beyond-report-released) - A ground breaking horizon scanning report on the future of photonics research 2030 and beyond has been released by the Photonics Leadership Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Group in Photonics and Quantum. The PLG brought together 26 of the UK’s leading photonics researchers from 20 different institutions to ask “what will be the focus of
- [Covid-19 recovery survey](https://photonicsuk.org/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 academic researchers, with separate questions for both, seeking to understand:- The state of recovery and future outlook The impact on exports and collaborative R&D The
- [House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry into FCOs role in providing guidence on foreign takeovers.](https://photonicsuk.org/house-of-commons-foreign-affairs-committee-inquiry-into-fcos-role-in-providing-guidence-on-foreign-takeovers) - The House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee is conducting an inquiry into the role of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in providing guidence on UK Government decisions on intervening in foreign takeovers that may result in signficant incluence of change of control. "The Committee will also focus on what safeguards are required in the
- [UK Photonics Covid-19 impact second survey planning](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-covid-19-impact-second-survey-planning) - The PLG are currently constructing the second survey of the impact of Covid-19 on the UK Photonics and Acoustics industry. Our first survey in April showed the high resilience of UK Photonics manufacturing at the peak of lockdown and the high degree of uncertainty on future impact. The second survey will seek to generate an
- [Photonics in Europe- sizing the industry](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-in-europe-sizing-the-industry) - Photonics21 are undertaking a major new project to update the size of the European photonics industry and increase the understanding of EU photonics markets and trends in Europe. The results will provide a baseline for advocating in favour of Photonics current and future impact in Europe towards decision-makers as well as public and private investors.
- [Join the UK Photonics contact list](https://photonicsuk.org/join-the-uk-photonics-contact-list) - Recent events and the rapid development of industry and innovation policy have highlighted the need to have a method of quickly communicating with the whole of the UK photonics community. Although we know a wide number of people in the community personally, GDPR compliance means we cannot email you with significant industry updates and give
- [UK Research and Development Roadmap is welcomed by the PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/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 support our security and prosperity”. The PLG calls for photonics to be recognised as just such a technology, contributing as it does to the “resilience,
- [Survey for Silicon Photonics & Lithography National Research Facility](https://photonicsuk.org/survey-for-silicon-photonics-lithography-national-research-facility) - The Cornerstone project has launched a short survey to gauge community interest in a UK Silicon Photonics & Lithography EPSRC National Research Facility (NRF) to support cutting-edge research and cement the UK as global leaders in Silicon Photonics enabled research. Anyone engaged in research at UK academic centres is invited to complete the survey. This
- [Compound Semicondutor cluster awarded £25.4 million from Strength in Places fund](https://photonicsuk.org/compound-semicondutor-cluster-awarded-25-4-million-from-strength-in-places-fund) - The PLG welcomes the award of £25.4 million from the UK Strength in Places fund to the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster, CSconnected. The award will support a major £43.7 million project to strengthen the UK's advanced semiconductor materials and manufacturing capability. The Strengths in Places Fund supports the UK's "levelling up" objectives by supporting
- [Confidence, resilience and dedensification with photonics - PLG 3 June meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/confidence-resilience-and-dedensification-with-photonics-plg-3-june-meeting) - Over 40 leading members of the UK photonics community joined the remote ZOOM PLG meeting on the 3 June. The resilience of UK photonics was very much in evidence with 90% of the industry able to safely continue production through the Covid pandemic. The PLG is now calling on University labs to follow industry's lead
- [Expanded support for  Innovate grant holders](https://photonicsuk.org/expanded-support-for-innovate-grant-holders) - Innovate UK has launched a number of new support packages for existing innovate grant holders. These include additional grants for fully funding the remaining costs of live projects, automatic 3 month extensions and monthly payments. Apply quickly - Continuity grants are available only until 29 MAY 2020. For those businesses with active Innovate projects facing
- [COVID-19: support for businesses- expanded to include £1.25bn for businesses driving innovation](https://photonicsuk.org/covid-19-support-for-businesses) - If you are not recieving the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin from BEIS full details of the latest support for business, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are available on-line and being updated daily The Business Support website now hosts an archive of all previous Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers Bulletins from
- [85% of photonics and acoustics manufacturers continuing production](https://photonicsuk.org/85-of-photonics-and-acoustics-manufacturers-continuing-production) - Initial analysis of the first 200 responses to the PLG’s survey of the impact of coronavirus measures on photonics and acoustics industries shows 85% of manufacturing organisations have been able to continue production, with half of these organisation reporting only a minor impact capacity. The impact has been more severe among those providing high value
- [What is on the Horizon for Future Photonics Research?](https://photonicsuk.org/what-is-on-the-horizon-for-future-photonics-research) - The PLG posed the question of "What is on the Horizon for Future Photonics Research" to twenty-five of the UK's leading photonics academics to generate a picture of where photonics research will be be focused in ten years time. The raw output of that workshop is captured in the summary of seventy topics identified as
- [Coronavirus impact survey on UK Photonics and Acoustics industries](https://photonicsuk.org/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 many companies are still manufacturing and where you've encountered the biggest challenges, What's the impact on non-manufacturers, Whether you have made use of government support
- [£20m fast-track Innovate competition for technologies to build coronavirus  resilience](https://photonicsuk.org/20m-fast-track-innovate-competition-for-technologies-to-build-coronavirus-resilience) - Innovate UK has launched a fast-track competition to support the rapid development of technologies that boost the UK’s resilience to the impact of coronavirus and any potential similar future situations. The competitions opens 3 April and closes in just 14 days on 17 April. The application process has been streamlined to just FOUR scored questions
- [Photonics Europe opens as an online digital Forum](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-europe-opens-as-an-onilne-digital-forum) - Photonics Europe has been rapidly reconfigured as an online digital Forum opening Monday 6 April. Over 700 recorded presentations, 500 manuscripts and 4 plenaries will be available Free to the photonics community. Authors can be questioned and content discussed through the digital forum. Adapting to the current almost global lockdown, moving to a digital format
- [Urgent DASA challange on  rapid sanitising of ambulances](https://photonicsuk.org/urgent-dasa-challange-on-rapid-sanitising-of-ambulances) - The Defence and Security Accelerator has just launched a challange around the rapid sanitising of ambulances that have carried suspected COVID-19 patients. The challenge is aiming to test and demonstrate new technologies capable of cleaning the inside of ambulances in under 45 minutes (the current benchmark). DASA have £500k to fund multiple projects, but timelines are naturally
- [Future Photonics Horizons- what will be the focus of future research?](https://photonicsuk.org/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 a collective vision for future photonics research in the UK. With combined research income of over £650 million and more than 40 distinguished prizes, the
- [BEIS - Requests for Business Intelligence and Assistance](https://photonicsuk.org/beis-requests-for-business-intelligence-and-assistance) - New technology challenge to support people who are isolating £500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus. Funding of up to £25,000 per company is available. For more information on the programme and how to apply, visit techforce19.uk.
- [Future photonics - scanning the horizon](https://photonicsuk.org/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, the PLG will begin 2020 by facilitating a Horizon Scanning process to develop a community vision for future UK photonics research. Focusing on expansive capture
- [Parlimentary question on Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/parlimentary-question-on-photonics) - What steps are UK government taking to support the development of photonics SMEs? from questions to Secretary of State for Business Energy and Industry Strategy 21 January 2020, highlghts working with the Photonics Leadership Group.
- [Photonics manufactured in over half the UK’s parliamentary constituencies](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-manufactured-in-over-half-the-uks-parliamentary-constituencies) - Photonics is manufactured in over half the UK’s parliamentary constituencies, with 20 MPs due to represent areas where over 500 people are employed locally in photonics
- [UK Photonics companies are larger than average](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-companies-are-larger-than-average) - Or more correctly there are relatively more larger companies in photonics than standard in manufacturing. On going analysis of the UK photonics industry shows that the fraction of UK photonics operations which are small, medium or large by employment is significantly higher than in UK engineering or manufacturing sectors*. Only 50% of photonics operations employ
- [British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics opens Wednesday](https://photonicsuk.org/british-and-irish-conference-on-optics-and-photonics-opens-wednesday) - The second edition of BICOP opens on Wednesday highlighting advances in Optical and Quantum communications along with Lasers, Interconnects, Sensors and Photonics manufacturing. Prof. Sir David Payne and Prof. Sir Peter Knight, will deliver the keynote addresses on Wednesday and Thursday with the latest insights on 'Devices, Datacom and Data' and 'Progress with Photonics-enabled Quantum
- [The Road to 2.4 per cent](https://photonicsuk.org/the-road-to-2-4-per-cent) - The PLG welcomes a new report from the King's College London’s Policy Institute by David Willetts, former Minister of State for Universities and Science on "The Road to 2.4%" -the target for the fraction of GDP invested in science and research . The report makes a clear case for increasing support for enabing technologies (such
- [Photonics21 Annual Meeting set for May2020](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics21-annual-meeting-set-for-may2020) - For 2020 the Photonics21 annual meeting will take place 27-28 of May. Two months later than its traditional slot at the end of March. Whilst the focus of the annual meeting will be on the next framework programme, Horizon Europe, the current Horizon 2020 programme is not quite finished. The final photonics calls in Horizon
- [Last chance to respond to consultation on post-ECSEL partnership](https://photonicsuk.org/last-chance-to-respond-to-consultation-on-post-ecsel-partnership) - The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the 12 proposed Institutionalised European Partnerships under the future Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme (2021-2027). In particular, the consultation focuses on the overall need for and the planned focus of these potential European Partnerships. This will include Key Digital Technologies and integrated photonics may fall
- [New UK research agency and uplift in RandD funding in Queens speech](https://photonicsuk.org/new-uk-research-agency-and-uplift-in-randd-funding-in-queens-speech) - The Queen's Speech contained important new announcements on research and innovation funding. Extracted from 'THE QUEEN’S SPEECH AND ASSOCIATED BACKGROUND BRIEFING, ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT ON MONDAY 14 OCTOBER 2019'. Science, space and infrastructure “My Government is committed to establishing the United Kingdom as a world-leader in scientific capability and space
- [Regional distribution of Photonics productivity](https://photonicsuk.org/regional-distribution-of-photonics-productivity) - Further analysis of the UK photonics industry provides a regional breakdown of industry productivity measured through gross value added to the economy per photonics employee. UK Photonics total output was £13.5billion in 2018 with a total gross value added* (GVA) to the economy estimated to be £5.3billion. At an average gross value add per photonics
- [UK Photonics output increases to £13.5 billion -](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-output-increases-to-13-5-billion) - UK Photonics output reaches £13.5 billion
- [Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre opens in Torbay](https://photonicsuk.org/electronics-and-photonics-innovation-centre-opens-in-torbay) - The opening of the new Electronics and Photonics Innovation Centre (EPIC) in Torbay was celebrated at an event on 19 September attended by Sarah Wollaston, MP, local Councillor Swithin Long, business and academic leaders. Welcomed by Alan Denby, Director of Economic Strategy at Torbay Development Agency, EPIC demonstrates strong support for photonics as an engine
- [Electech sector: a roadmap for the UK](https://photonicsuk.org/electech-sector-a-roadmap-for-the-uk) - Detailing the technologies encompassed in Electech from electronics to photonics the Electech sector: a roadmap for the UK report reviews the technology of Electech and lays out a roadmap for the sector including: trends and drivers, application areas, system level capabilities, technologies and enablers. The report published by Innovate UK, with contributions from all Electech
- [UK Photonics growing at 4X  manufacturing industry average.](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-growing-at-4x-manufacturing-industry-average) - UK photonics has consistently out performed overall UK manufacturing growth over the last 6 years. Further analysis of the latest data shows the UK Photonics industry has been growing at more than 4.3% year-on-year since the first quantitative sizing of the industry in 2013. UK photonics has grown four times faster than overall UK manufacturing
- [Seven UK regions generate a billion or more in Photonics output](https://photonicsuk.org/seven-uk-regions-generate-a-billion-or-more-in-photonics-output) - Latest analysis of the UK photonics industry shows that seven regions produce a £billion or more in photonics output Using 1200 operating and manufacturing locations, rather than registered office addresses, shows the true regional distribution of the UK photonicsindustry.
- [Highly successful Photonics showcase in Westminster](https://photonicsuk.org/highly-successful-photonics-showcase-in-westminster) - More than 25 MPs from all parties visited the Westminster photonics showcase today. Kindly hosted by Carol Monaghan, MP and supported by photonics companies and research institutes from across the country it was pleasure to raise further awareness of the critical impact of photonics in the UK.
- [Photonics Leadership Group appoints Chair and new Vice- Chair and Treasurer](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-leadership-group-appoints-chair-and-new-vice-chair-and-treasurer) - Chris Dorman (Coherent, Scotland) - PLG Chair John Parsons (Thales UK) - PLG Vice-Chair Anke Lohmann (Anchored In) - PLG Treasurer The new appointments were confirmed by member vote at the PLG meeting on 27 February. The roles of Vice-Chair and Treasurer have been newly created in 2019 in response to our growing reputation and
- [Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox MP launches High Priority Opportunity in Photonics and Microelectronics](https://photonicsuk.org/secretary-of-state-for-international-trade-dr-liam-fox-mp-launches-high-priority-opportunity-in-photonics-and-microelectronics) - In the keynote talk at London tech week, Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, MP announced that Photonics and Microelectronics would be added to the Department of International Trade (DIT) High Priority Investment Opportunity (HPO) programme to support further investment in the UK. With special focus on the South Eest region the
- [OBE for PLG chair Chris Dorman](https://photonicsuk.org/obe-for-plg-chair-chris-dorman) - Dr Chris Dorman, PLG chair and Vice president Coherent Scotland was recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours list with an OBE for services to Laser and Photonic Technology and to Exports. Congratulations to Chris for many years of dedication to growing Coherent's manufacturing in the UK and raising the profile of UK photonics as a
- [Future Aviation Security Solutions funding competition](https://photonicsuk.org/future-aviation-security-solutions-funding-competition) - The latest £4.5million competition from the future aviation security solutions programme seeks novel solutions that can enhance security at airports, the border and other screening locations strengthening the detection of dangerous, illicit and contraband items. Innovations should address at least one of 5 defined challenges Improving the screening process for passengers, staff and their belongings
- [Space to Innovate competition](https://photonicsuk.org/space-to-innovate-competition) - £2 million will be available through the Defence and Security Accelerator for innovative Space ideas. Photonics is a key space technology with many leading UK innovators with sensing and free space optical communications particularly relevant to this call. The aim of this competition is to develop science and technology (S&T) solutions that address four challenges:
- [Queen's Award for Enterprise 2019 features leading photonics companies](https://photonicsuk.org/queens-award-for-enterprise-2019-features-leading-photonics-companies) - The Photonics Leadership Group congratulates photonics companies who have won the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2019 including:- Yelo, Carrickfergus. The globally leading manufacturer of Photonics burn-in and life test systems, Yelo wins the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth in overseas sales over the last three years. Optos, Dunfermline.
- [Scottish Optoelectronics Association celebrates 25th anniversary](https://photonicsuk.org/scottish-optoelectronics-association-celebrates-25th-anniversary) - The Photonics Leadership Group joins the whole photonics community in celebrating the silver anniversary of the Scottish Optoelectroincs Association. The Scottish Optoelectronics Association is one of the oldest photonics networks in the world, raising awareness of photonics and bringing local stakeholders together. Scotland remains a vibrant cluster of photonics manufacturing and reseach in the UK
- [Photonics for advanced manufacturing- EUREKA collaborative R&D competition](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-for-advanced-manufacturing-eureka-collaborative-rd-competition) - A new EUREKA competition for advanced photonics manufacturing projects opened 25 March 2019. Briefing events in London, Edinburgh, St. Asaph and Cardiff. Closing date for submissions 25 July 2019. Project should address advanced or industrial manufacturing i.e. the use and/or integration of innovative technology to improve products or processes. Total eligible projects cost between €750,000
- [£81 million UK Extreme Photonics Application Centre at Harwell Central Laser Facility](https://photonicsuk.org/81-million-uk-extreme-photonics-application-centre-at-harwell-central-laser-facility) - In the 2019 Spring statement on 13 March , The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond allocated £81 million to a national Extreme Photonics Application Centre in Oxfordshire. The centre based at Harwell campus will help researchers and industry better understand the composition of new materials and how they behave in different conditions. Further details
- [Photonics for robotics in extreme environments - new Innovate competition](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-for-robotics-in-extreme-environments-new-innovate-competition) - Innovate UK will open a £2 million competition for projects to develop reliable extreme environment grade electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics and AI systems. Supported through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Robotics and AI for Extreme and Challenging Environments Challenge, this competition illustrates the importance of photonics in enabling solutions to key societal
- [New Open General Export Licence for shipment of dual-use items to EU](https://photonicsuk.org/new-open-general-export-licence-for-shipment-of-dual-use-items-to-eu) - The Department of International have issued a new Open General Export Licence for the export of dual-use items to the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Currently dual-use items don’t need an export licence to the EU, but in event of a no deal Brexit they will. This licence should enable continued export,
- [PLG adds UK Photonic events Calendar](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-adds-uk-photonic-events-calendar) - The PLG is now publishing a calendar of events relevant to the UK photonics community. To add events to this calendar please contact the PLG, with details of the event location, dates, URL, organisers and a 50 word description.
- [Nobel Laureates call for Photonics to be included in Eu funding priorities](https://photonicsuk.org/nobel-laureates-call-for-photonics-to-be-included-in-eu-funding-priorities) - In an open letter to the European Commission released by Photonics 21, three of the worlds most eminent Nobel Science Laureates have warned of the significant negative impact if Photonics is not included in the priority list for Horizon Europe funding. Professor Gérard Albert Mourou, Professor Stefan W. Hell and Professor Theodor W. Hansch point
- [New Look Photonics Leadership Group Website](https://photonicsuk.org/new-look-photonics-leadership-group-website) - Welcome to the refreshed PLG website with a new look and improve links to key documents detailing the impact of photonics
- [Nomination of Photonics Leadership Group Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer](https://photonicsuk.org/nomination-of-photonics-leadership-group-chair-vice-chair-and-treasurer) - At the last PLG meeting it was agreed to add Vice-Chair and Treasurer officers to the Photonics Leadership Group, to be appointed by member vote alongside the PLG Chair-person at the next PLG meeting on 27 February 2019. Nominations for these voluntary roles are now open and should be submitted to PLG chief Executive John
- [UK photovoltaic capacity hits 13GigaWatts exceeding power generation from coal fired power stations.](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photovoltaic-capacity-hits-13gigawatts-exceeding-power-generation-from-coal-fired-power-stations) - Latest government statistics on photovoltaic installations shows PV capacity in the UK exceeded 13GW in November 2018 from over 972,000 installations. November also saw the highest number of new installations in the month since September 2016. UK PV power generation capacity now exceeds that available from coal fired power stations in the UK and is
- [Qioptiq wins £82million contract from MoD for night vision](https://photonicsuk.org/qioptiq-wins-82million-contract-from-mod-for-night-vision) - Gov.UK has announced "Photonics supplier Qioptiq has secured a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) worth £82 million – its largest ever" Highlighting the scale and capability of Photonics throughout the UK Qioptiq have invested over £3.7m in their North Wales facility as a result and will be delivering major cost benefits to the
- [UK Photonics in Horizon 2020](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-in-horizon-2020) - In a report released recently by the European Technology Platform Photonics 21, the UK received the second highest funding from the European Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program in projects related to photonics. 494 organisations received 240M€ to carry out market focused research and innovation. At least 50% of participants of photonics related projects under
- [Photonics innovation big winners in Defence Growth Partnership](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-innovation-big-winners-in-defence-growth-partnership) - Light and laser based solutions for situational awareness were significant winners in the MOD and Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) Innovation Challenge announced by Defence Minister Stuart Andrew at the Institute of Engineering and Technology on 12 November 2018. QinetiQ’s Software Defined Multifunction LIDAR (laser radar) system will provide a range of capabilities including 3D imaging,
- [Derek Peden, Design LED and Kent Rochford, SPIE elected to P21 Board of Stakeholders](https://photonicsuk.org/derek-peden-design-led-and-kent-rochford-spie-elected-to-p21-board-of-stakeholders) - The Photonics Leadership Group congratulates Derek Peden Innovation Manager at Design LED Products Ltd, in Livingston and Kent Rochford SPIE CEO on being elected to the Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders. A full 39 members of the 100 strong Board of Stakeholders were elected by 240 voters in the recent election with 7 representatives now from
- [Prototype Your Idea competition now open](https://photonicsuk.org/prototype-your-idea-competition-now-open) - The Photonics21 Prototype Your Idea contest is back, bigger and better! This is a great opportunity to get photonic product ideas off the drawing board and into reality. Especially useful for PhD/postdocs etc, but open to innovators in the private sector too. Details on the Photonics21 web site: https://www.photonics21.org/2018/participate-in-the-%23next_photonics.-prototype-your-idea-contest-2019%21
- [President Xi reviews UK LiFi at China International Import Expo](https://photonicsuk.org/president-xi-reviews-uk-lifi-at-china-international-import-expo) - UK LiFi photonics technology pioneered by Edinburgh based PureLiFi was centre stage at the China International Import Expo on 5 November 2018. Using light for wireless communications with 1000X more bandwidth than conventional WiF, Chinese President Xi was shown the revolutionary British technology on the UK's innovation pavilion by His Royal Highness The Duke of
- [CENSIS 5th Technology Summit covering all things sensing](https://photonicsuk.org/censis-5th-technology-summit-covering-all-thisn-sensing) - The CENSIS 5th Technology summit exploring the latest developments in sensing , imaging and the Internet of Things will be on 8 November in Glasgow.
- [Photonics and the 2018 budget](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-and-the-2018-budget) - Whilst the 2018 UK budget may not include any specific or direct support for photonics, there were significant announcements for industries heavily dependent on photonics including: £121m for Made Smarter supporting digital manufacturing £315m for the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund to support greater energy efficiency in manufacturing Both 'made smarter' and 'energy transformation' should open new pathways
- [Photonics in the UK industry strategy challenge fund](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-in-the-uk-industry-strategy-challenge-fund) - ISCF Challenges (Waves 1 and 2) Faraday battery challenge From data to early diagnosis and precision medicine Healthy ageing Leading-edge healthcare Next-generation services Prospering from the energy revolution Quantum technologies Robots for a safer world Transforming construction Transforming food production Creative industries clusters Driverless cars Manufacturing and future materials National Satellite Test Facility The industry
- [British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/british-and-irish-conference-on-optics-and-photonics) - The IEEE UK and Ireland Photonics Society will hold the inaugural IEEE British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics (BICOP 2018) on 12-14 December 2018 at Royal Society London with presentations from industry and academia including IBM, BT, Dell, Microsoft, BT, Toshiba, Huawei, Senko, PureLifi, University of Cambridge, University of Southampton and the Fraunhofer Institute The conference will be opened by Carol Monaghan MP with the plenary
- [Photonics views on future trade agreements to Gov by Friday 26 Oct.](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-views-on-future-trade-agreements-to-gov-by-friday-26-oct) - The Department for International Trade are soliciting views, especially from SMEs, on possible future UK trade agreements with USA, Australia New Zeeland and CPTPP (Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam) by Friday 26 October at https://consultations.trade.gov.uk. Key questions include:- What do you stand to gain from free trade
- [Laser Chirped Pulse Amplification Inventors Win Physics Nobel Prize](https://photonicsuk.org/laser-chirped-pulse-amplification-inventors-win-physics-nobel-prize) - The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics has been award for tools made of light and ground breaking inventions in laser physics to Dr Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezer and application to biological systems and to Dr Donna Strickland and Dr Gerard Mourou, for chirped pulsed laser amplification. Dr Stickland is only the third women to
- [Innovate Open Competition round 3](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-open-competition-round-3) - Closely following closing of round 2, Round 3 of Innovate's Open Funding Competition opens today 24 September, with submission due by 14 November 2018. Note the new rules on funding levels and duration in the latest open competitions Duration between 6 and 18 months: total eligible project costs between £25,000 and £500,000- may be either
- [Latest photonics technology tested in hazardous chemical detection trials](https://photonicsuk.org/latest-photonics-technology-tested-in-hazardous-chemical-detection-trials) - The latest photonic tools for remote detection of hazardous chemical and biological materials have been integrated into robots and unmanned aerial vehicles and successfully field tested by DSTL scientists, the military, police and fire services. The culmination of Project Minerva supported four UK teams were to develop concept systems into field testable demonstration systems over
- [Photonics highlighted as a major UK Strength](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-highlighted-as-a-major-uk-strength) - Sir Mark Walport, Chief Executive, UK Research and Innovation highlights the strength of UK photonics in oral evidence to the Westminster Science and Technology Select Committee in the final session of its inquiry into quantum technologies "Photonics is a Major Strength...it is an area we are already very good at...where if you look more broadly
- [New Quantum Sensing PhD call from dstl covers key photonic topics](https://photonicsuk.org/new-quantum-sensing-phd-call-from-dstl-covers-key-photonic-topics) - DSTL has announced its intention to fund a second tranche of Quantum Sensing Phd's starting in October 2019. The scope include many key photonics themes including:- electro-optics components novel VIS/IR sources single and multiphoton detectors digital optical delay lines photonics integrated circuits optical combs sub-shot noise imaging enhanced LIDAR Pre-registration of interest required by 23
- [H2020- UK Participation update](https://photonicsuk.org/h2020-uk-participation-update) - Government has updated it guidance and information for UK organisations participating in Horizon 2020 proposals and projects in the run up to Brexit in the 23 August update to is policy paper "UK participation in Horizon 2020: UK government overview". The paper now includes Q&A on Horizon Europe the successor to H2020 and encourages full
- [UK photonics – the £12.9Bn hidden economy](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-the-12-9bn-hidden-economy) - Detailing the impact of photonics on the UK economy the “UK Photonics: The Hidden Economic Engine” joint report by the Photonics Leadership Group, Knowledge transfer Network and the Future Photonics Hub outlines how the industry contributes £12.9Bn to the economy per year. Expanding on figures reported in 2017, the report compares UK photonics to other
- [UK photonics worth £12.9 billion to UK economy](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-now-worth-12-9billion-to-economy) - UK photonics industry output now exceeds £12.9 billion, is growing at twice the national average. This updated analysis of the UK photonics industry shows a rise of £2.4 bn since the last report in 2013, recording an average growth rate of >5.3%, which finds UK photonics to be growing at twice the speed of the
- [EPSRC strategic advisory team vacancies](https://photonicsuk.org/epsrc-strategic-advisory-team-vacancies) - EPSRC is seeking applications from respected industrialists, academics, users of research and individuals to join EPSRC's Strategic Advisory Bodies. Strategic Advisory Teams of up to 16 members, provide Heads of Theme at EPSRC with strategic advice to help develop their theme, meeting at least 2x a year. The deadline for application 1 August 2018. https://epsrc.ukri.org/about/governance/recruitment/membershipsab/ There are vacancies
- [Next PLG Meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/next-plg-meeting) - The next PLG meeting scheduled for 24 May to be held jointly with the Sensor Industry Leadership Committee has been moved to later, as yet to be confirmed date, due to lack of availability of a suitable venue. Members will be notified of the revised data as soon as a venue has been confirmed.
- [London Institute for Advanced Light Technologies to launch 9 May](https://photonicsuk.org/london-institute-for-advanced-light-technologies-to-launch-9-may) - The London Institute for Advanced Light Technologies, a multidisciplinary research network bringing together scientists and industries in London working on emerging photonic technologies, will launch at King’s College London on the 9th May 2018 with a combination of public exhibition and key note talks:- 1300-1600 King’s Anatomy Museum: Light Experiments and Light Art – This
- [PLG welcomes Innovate call to identify key challenges faced by industry for ISCF wave 3](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-welcomes-innovate-call-to-identify-key-challenges-faced-by-industry-for-iscf-wave-3) - In the first call from UKRI , the new body combining the Research Councils and Innovate_UK expressions of interest have been invited on the main challenges faced by industry where intervention will make a significant impact on the grand challenges identified in the 2017 industry strategy. The PLG welcomes this open call from UKRI which
- [30 of top influencers in UK photonics at packed PLG meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/30-of-top-influencers-in-uk-photonics-at-packed-plg-meeting) - 30 of UK's top photonics industry and academic leaders were joined by representatives from BEIS, Innovate, the KTN and Carol Monaghan, MP to hear and debate latest challenges and opportunities for UK photonics. Kindly hosted by IP firm Keltie, PLG stakeholders also received insights on the UK patent landscape around autonomous vehicle sensing and LIDAR
- [The UK in full flow at Photonics West 2018](https://photonicsuk.org/the-uk-in-full-flow-at-photonics-west-2018) - A record breaking Photonics West 2018 saw packed aisles and UK exhibitors thriving last week in San Francisco. Significant interest in sensing for autonomous vehicles combined with lasers for manufacturing and virtual reality solutions to drive increasing numbers to the show with most exhibitors reporting heavy traffic. The support of the Department of International Trade and
- [Photonic sensors - the missing link in autonomous vehicles](https://photonicsuk.org/photonic-sensors-the-missing-link-in-autonomous-vehicles) - Photonic sensor will be the eyes, ears and nose of driverless vehicles. The thousands of miles driven by demonstration vehicles show the AI algorithms are ready for the streets, major investment is going into battery and motor technology to make the next generation of vehicles clean. But driverless vehicles cannot leave the parking lot unless
- [Defence Accelerator Open Again](https://photonicsuk.org/defence-accelerator-open-again) - The Defence and Security accelerator open call is once again open for new proposals. Two streams Emerging innovations to progress from TRL 2/3 to 3/4. £30-£90k, 3-9 months for defence applications more and longer for security. Rapid Impact Innovation expected to have impact in <3 years. Up to £250k with trial or pilot project
- [Emerging and Enabling competition Innovate competition inc #photonics now open](https://photonicsuk.org/emerging-and-enabling-competition-innovate-competition-inc-photonics-now-open) - The latest Emerging and Enabling Innovate competition is now open. Projects are invited from £35,000 to £2 million, lasting 3 months to 3 years. Total budget £19m shared with health and life-sciences. Projects should be in one of 4 priority areas: Emerging technologies, which have either recently developed or are starting to come out of
- [Opportunities for UK photonics in 2018 after 350 years of innovation](https://photonicsuk.org/opportunities-for-uk-photonics-in-2018-after-350-years-of-innovation) - The Grand Challenges for UK photonics to be addressed in 2018 are highlighted by PLG Chief Executive, John Lincoln in the 50th anniversary edition of Electro-Optics discussing current and future industry trends. It has been 350 years since Sir Issac Newton developed the reflecting telescope in the UK and our capacity for applying photonics innovation
- [UK Networking and Pavilion Reception at Photonics West](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-networking-and-pavilion-reception-at-photonics-west) - The KTN and PLG has worked with Department for International Trade to support UK companies going to Photonics West in 2018. The KTN have created a matchmaking tool specifically for the event which will allow UK companies to contact participating US companies, book meetings, make your outreach smoother and connect you with more buyers. It’s
- [Innovate's latest OPEN innovation competition opens](https://photonicsuk.org/innovates-latest-open-innovation-competition-opens) - Rapidly following the opening of Innovates' Future Manufacturing and Materials and Infrastructure competition opened on 28 November the latest Open competition opened on 11 December. All technologies are in scope for this competition including those covered by Innovate's priority areas of Infrastructure, Health and Life Sciences, Manufacturing and Materials and Emerging and Enabling technologies. Competition
- [Next Photonics Leadership Group meeting 20 February](https://photonicsuk.org/next-photonics-leadership-group-meeting-20-february) - The next Photonics Leadership Group meeting will be on 20th Feb 2018 in central London. If you would like to attend and have not been to previous meetings please contact us. Previous contributors/ stakeholders will receive an email with details. The agenda will cover addressing the photonics grand challenges, sector deal developments and ISCF updates
- [Innovate Manufacturing, Materials and Infrastructure competition opens highly relevant to #photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/innovate-manufacturing-materials-and-infrastructure-competition-opens-highly-relevant-to-photonics) - Innovate have opened two new competitions in Future Manufacturing and Materials and Infrastructure. Previous Manufacturing and Materials competitions have attracted a high proportion of top quality proposals utilising and developing photonics. "Projects should target opportunities for significant changes in productivity and .... increase material efficiency". This competition scope focuses on:- developing more flexible and efficient
- [UK Industry Strategy finalised with plenty of scope for #photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-industry-strategy-finalised-with-plenty-of-scope-for-photonics) - Ideas Innovation People Skills Infrastructure i.e. full fibre networks Business Environment Starting & growing enterprise Places Prosperity across UK The industrial strategy: building a Britain for the future outlines 5 foundations for UK growth down from the 10 pillars in the original green paper. The strategy further outlines the overall grand challenges / global trends
- [Photonics and the Budget](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-and-the-budget) - Measures in the budget of high relevance to UK photonics industry include:- An Additional £2.3bn in 2021-2022 for research and development funding. This is an extension of the national productivity investment fund program to 2021-22 not an increase in earlier years. Announced R&D funding under NPIF (inc industrial challenge fund) now:. 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
- [Photonics in Defence and Security](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-in-defence-and-security) - The new Ministry of Defence Science and Technology Strategy 2017 is welcomed by the PLG. The concise review identifies the critical role science and technology plays in current and future defence and security. Many of the key enablers identified in sensing, quantum technology, novel materials, autonomy and more are underpinned by photonics innovations. The importance
- [Industrial Digitisation in UK - Made Smarter Review](https://photonicsuk.org/industrial-digitisation-in-uk-made-smarter-review) - The PLG welcomes the publication of Juerger Maier's Made Smarter Review of how digital technology, including photonics, can boost UK manufacturing by £455billion over 10 years. A likely prelude for an Industrial Digitisation Sector Deal, the review outlines three key challenges in leadership, adoption and innovation. Photonics, notable industrial vision, optical metrology and laser processing,
- [Grand Photonic Challenges](https://photonicsuk.org/grand-photonic-challenges) - UK photonics leaders have identified four grand challenges for the industry to address over the next 5 to 10 years. Delivering Internet 5.0, where data delivery is ubiquitous, invisible and instantaneous to all people and all factories, no matter where they are or what they are doing. I5_0 will break the link between digital demand
- [Photonics Landscape](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-landscape) - Who is doing what, where? The interactive photonics landscape tool from the Knowledge Transfer Network shows where many UK photonics companies are located and which markets/applications they are focused on. Searchable by region and application, this tool gives insights into the breadth of applications addressed by UK photonics and distribution of companies around the UK.
- [National Security and Infrastructure Investment review](https://photonicsuk.org/national-security-and-infrastructure-investment-review) - Significant changes have been proposed to the government power to intervene and examine M&A and foreign direct investment in business with > £1 million turnover (reduced from £70m) irrespective of their share of the UK market. These measures would apply to companies supplying dual use or military items listed on the strategic export list –
- [PLG draft response the BIS consultation on Proposals for Long-Term Capital Investment in Science & Research](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-draft-response-the-bis-consultation-on-proposals-for-long-term-capital-investment-in-science-research) - We have prepared the following response from the PLG to be submitted to the BIS consultation on Proposals for Long-Term Capital Investment in Science & Research. Your suggestions for improvement before submission on 3 July are most welcome. If you have strong opinions you should of course also submit your own response directly at https://bisgovuk.citizenspace.com/digital/consultation-on-proposals-for-long-term-capital-in/consultation/intro/view
- [UK Photonics exports more of its output than any other UK manufacturing sector](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-exports-more-of-its-output-than-any-other-uk-manufacturing-sector) - New analysis from the PLG of UK photonics exports relative to other UK manufacturing sectors shows:- UK Photonics exports 75-95% output relative to UK manufacturing average of only 34% UK Photonics exports more of its output than any other UK manufacturing sector UK Photonics exports are the 4th largest by value of any UK manufacturing
- [Update to UK Photonics Industry figures](https://photonicsuk.org/update-to-uk-photonics-industry-figures) - 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
- [Emerging and Enabling technologies competition](https://photonicsuk.org/emerging-and-enabling-technologies-competition) - 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
- [UK infrared and broadband imaging supply chain](https://photonicsuk.org/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'
- [Industrial PhD Fellowship from Royal Commission of 1851 now open for applications](https://photonicsuk.org/industrial-phd-fellowship-from-royal-commission-of-1851-now-open-for-applications) - Applications for the prestigious Royal Commission of 1851 industrial fellowships 2016 are now open and will close on 28 January. The Commission is particularly keen to help SMEs and start-ups carry out innovative research and develop new IP with fellowships worth up to £80,000 over three years, including a generous travel allowance. Open to company
- [Capital Investment in Science and Research – BIS consultation](https://photonicsuk.org/capital-investment-in-science-and-research-bis-consultation) - This a synopsis of the 120 page BIS consultation on Proposals for Long-Term Capital Investment in Science & Research "CREATING THE FUTURE: A 2020 VISION FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH". You can read the whole thing at http://bit.ly/1jNtqso or save time with the following summary with apologies in advance to those closer to the process than
- [Guide for registering as an EU expert](https://photonicsuk.org/153-2) - The PLG is pleased to make available this handy Guide for registering as an EU expert designed to assist anyone attempting to register as an EU expert, particularly those from the photonics sector. WHY BOTHER The European Commission is looking for experts specifically for Horizon 2020 "Industrial Leadership - Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies"
- [Skills shortage?](https://photonicsuk.org/skills-shortage) - Interesting comment from recruiters that skilled staff are not just becoming harder to find, but are also less inclined to move. http://insightmanagementservices.com/report-on-uk-jobs-october-2013/ As photonics continues to expand, availability of people is increasingly an issue. This includes persuading people to move to photonics from other industries. There are many skills that high growth photonics companies need
- [Minutes from 19 September PLG meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/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
- [PLG website disruption](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-website-disruption) - We have now completed transferring the PLG website to a new hosting provider. All previous posts and content has been transferred to the new host and we hope you enjoy the modified appearance. If you find content missing or malfunctioning please contact us.
- [MBDA publish 2017 technology challenges for photonics and RF](https://photonicsuk.org/mbda-publish-2017-technology-challenges-for-photonics-and-rf) - In collaboration with the Knowledge Transfer Network, MDBA have published 17 key challenges to which they are seeking innovative solutions- many of which require novel photonics or hybrid photonics and radio frequency solutions. Outline responses are requested by 6 October 2017.
- [UK Photonics in H2020](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-in-h2020) - As the UK policy paper on Collaboration on science and innovation: a future partnership is published we have taken a quick look at the participation of UK photonics industry in Horizon2020. 34% of all ~14,000 H2020 projects over all topics and subjects have at least 1 UK partner 8.5% of all H2020 projects with a
- [Photonics Grand Challenges](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-grand-challenges) - Photonics continues to develop rapidly, driven by diversification into new applications and rapid expansion of existing applications. This presents the industry, in the UK, with a number of challenges. The PLG are currently capturing and summarising these challenges and what actions may have a transformative impact on them and the industry. The current draft of
- [PLG response to the UK Industry Strategy Green Paper](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-response-to-the-uk-industry-strategy-green-paper) - The Photonics Leadership Group has submitted a full response to the UK industry strategy green paper consultation based on broad ranging industry input and our analysis of the green paper. The PLG looks forward to working with government to develop a detailed sector strategy for Photonics following the election on 8 June 2017
- [Next PLG meeting 4 May London](https://photonicsuk.org/next-plg-meeting-4-may-london) - The next PLG meeting will be on 4 May in London, 2-5pm. The main topic of discusion will be creating a Sector Deal for Photonics. If you are intersting in attending and not currently a contributor to the PLG please contact us
- [Industry Strategy - what does it mean for photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/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
- [View Westminster Hall debate regarding  Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/view-westminter-hall-debate-regarding-photonics) - The Westminster Hall debate regarding Photonics can be viewed in full online (timing from 11:00am on with respond from Jo Johnston, MP Minister for Universities Science and Research and Innovation from 11:16. We are grateful to Carol Monaghan, MP for calling this debate, the informed interventions from MP's, and the detailed response of the Minister of
- [Industry Strategy Feedback](https://photonicsuk.org/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](https://photonicsuk.org/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,
- [Minutes available](https://photonicsuk.org/minutes-available) - 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
- [Opportunites in UK Datacentre Equipment](https://photonicsuk.org/opportunites-in-uk-datacentre-equipment) - 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
- [UK Photonics in the news BBC News](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-in-the-news-bbc-news) - BBC news: The many ways lasers help us see the world more clearly - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38130375
- [Photonics enabling Advanced Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-enabling-advanced-engineering) - 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
- [Minutes fom PLG meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/minutes-fom-plg-meeting) - 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.
- [The Upside of Brexit- photonic exports](https://photonicsuk.org/the-upside-of-brexit-photonic-exports) - Away from the political chaos caused by the Brexit vote, it is worth reflecting that industry is much more comfortable with absorbing unforeseen change than our politicians or press appear to be. Everyday companies take in their stride changing customer demand, new product introductions, changes in personal, vagaries in delivery and host of other factors
- [Lifi- visible light communications info day](https://photonicsuk.org/lifi-visible-light-communications-info-day) - The EPSRC-funded ‘Ultra-parallel visible light communications (UP-VLC)’ programme grant - a partnership between the Universities of Strathclyde, Edinburgh, St Andrews, Oxford and Cambridge studying high-bandwidth Datacom via solid-state lighting – is holding an open day on 4th May 2016 at the Royal Academy of Engineering in London. The event features talks from the project partners,
- [North Wales Photonics Launchpad](https://photonicsuk.org/north-wales-photonics-launchpad) - Innovate is inviting SME's to apply for £50-90k for up to a 12 month industrial research project as part of the North Wales Photonics Launchpad. Projects must be must be led by a micro, small or medium-sized company that is likely to be in the early stages of its development; businesses can work alone or in
- [PLG welcomes Compound Semiconductor Catapult](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-welcomes-compound-semiconductor-catapult) - The PLG warmly welcomes the announcement of a new Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne on Friday 8 Jan 2016. The 11th Catapult to be funded will be head quartered in Wales and supported with £10m/ year in central government funding. The Catapult will focus on the applications of compound
- [Autumn Spending review highlights](https://photonicsuk.org/autumn-spending-review-highlights) - Below the relevant extract from the Chancelor's Autumn Spending review released 25 November 2015. Highlights Innovate to move to providing loans instead of grants Sicence spending to be maintained in real terms "We commit to the same level of support for our aerospace and automotive industries. Not just for the next five years but for
- [Grants for the photonics industry](https://photonicsuk.org/grants-for-the-photonics-industry) - A new section has been added to the PLG website detailing current and past grant support programs of relevance to the UK Photonics industry. If you are aware of any additional calls that should be added please do contact us or leave details in comments
- [Hi-tech manufacturing Technician and Operator skills](https://photonicsuk.org/hi-tech-manufacturing-technician-and-operator-skills) - To provide guidance on vocational skills training provided by higher/ further education colleges the PLG are consulting on the core skills industry would like to find in technicians and production level operators. The attached summary represents typical skills requirements of clean, hi- tech manufacturers as typified by requirements of photonics, optoelectronics, and electronics and advanced
- [Hot areas for future growth](https://photonicsuk.org/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
- [Increasing Diversity in Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/increasing-diversity-in-photonics) - The PLG is currently soliciting support for the preparation of a ‘How to Guide’ on best practice in the preparation, wording and content of job adverts and job specifications from Photonics organisations so they will appeal to a broadest and highest quality set of applicants. Photonics is a key enabling, but frequently hidden technology. This
- [New Innovate_UK feasibility competition opens](https://photonicsuk.org/new-innovate_uk-feasibility-competition-opens) - A new technology inspired feasibility competition from Innovate_UK opens on 18 May. Investing up to £3 million in enabling technologies that "underpin UK growth" including photonics Projects to last 6 to 15 months and to range in size from total costs of £50,000 to £150,000 with Innovate covering 50-70% of eligible costs according to company
- [PLG welcomes the 2014 Nobel prizes in Physics and Chemistry](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-welcomes-the-2014-nobel-prizes-in-physics-and-chemistry) - The development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy was recognised in the 2014 Nobel Prize for Chemistry The invention of the Blue LED which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources was recognised in the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics Both are key advances in photonics which are already have wide ranging impact in society and
- [Photonics Revolutionising our World](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-revolutionising-our-world) - How does Light and Photonics impact your live now and in the future. Just some examples illustrating the how photonics is becoming one of the key industries for the future are included in this brochure focused on transport, manufacturing and healthcare. Photonics – Revolutionising Our World First published in Janurary 2014
- [UK Photonics Future Growth](https://photonicsuk.org/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
- [Alastair Wilson receives recognition from PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/alastair-wilson-receives-recognition-from-plg) - Alastair Wilson was presented with token of appreciation by the Photonics Leadership Group at its meeting on Monday 20 Jan. 2014 on behalf of the UK photonics industry to mark his forthcoming retirement after 40 years dedication to furthering the cause of Photonics in the UK. Alastair has been Director of Photonics through all the
- [Photonics Leadership Group meeting Monday 20 January 2014](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-leadership-group-meeting-monday-20-january-2014) - All those attending the PLG meeting on Monday should now have had the agenda and copy of the draft UK Photonics Future Growth Analysis for discussion. If you haven’t please contact John Lincoln The Future Growth Analysis will be posted here following the meeting for further community comment
- [Plastic electronics –UK opportunities and actions](https://photonicsuk.org/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](https://photonicsuk.org/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
- [Launch of ICT Photonics calls in Horizon 2020 and Photonics Public Private Partnership](https://photonicsuk.org/launch-of-ict-photonics-calls-in-horizon-2020-and-photonics-public-private-partnership) - Meeting on Thursday, 12th December 2012 by ESPKTN Venue: Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel, 12 Upper Woburn Place, WC1H 0HX London Registration open now . Agenda 9.30 – 10.00 Registration and Coffee 10.00 – 10.10 Welcome and introduction, Alastair Wilson, Director of Photonics, ESP KTN 10.10 – 10.40 Horizon 2020 and Photonics Dr Thomas Skordas, Head of EU Photonics Unit.
- [laser processing systems more than 10% of total machine tool sales](https://photonicsuk.org/laser-processing-systems-more-than-10-of-total-machine-tool-sales) - David Belforte, of Industrial laser Solutions, will show in Paris later this month that laser material processing systems now make up more than 10% of all machine tool sales . Photonics is clearly a main stream manufacturing technology for the 21st Century.
- [Review of CIOE China International Optoelectronic Expo](https://photonicsuk.org/review-of-cioe-china-international-optoelectronic-expo) - PLG Chief executive John Lincoln recently supported UKTI inward investment team at the China International Optoelectronics Exposition (CIOE) in Shenzhen 4-7 September 2013. Those interested in understanding the dynamics of this major CHinese photonics exhibition may find the following observations useful. Observations on CIOE This is large exhibition covering 100,000 sq meters with 3,200 exhibitors
- [Presentation on PLG from UK Photonics Research Showcase @ ECOC](https://photonicsuk.org/presentation-on-plg-from-uk-photonics-research-showcase-ecoc) - Presentation introducing the Photonics Leadership Group given by John Lincoln at the UK Photonics Research Showcase at ECOC (European Conference on Optical Communications) on 5 September 2013 available to download.
- [PLG contributors now listed](https://photonicsuk.org/plg-contributors-now-listed) - A new 'who are we?' page has been added to www.photonicsuk.org listing regular contributors to the Photonics Leadership Group. If you are interested in becoming a regular contributor to the PLG and represent a developer, or user of Photonics in the UK at senior management level please contact us.
- [New Lighting report from ESPKTN](https://photonicsuk.org/new-lighting-report-from-espktn) - ESP KTN have releases an Energy Efficient Lighting report. The guide is intended to be read by the lighting industry, technology companies, the UK government and technology investors in the UK and internationally. http://bit.ly/1dX8xI3 Please note you will need to be a member of _connect to be able to read the report.
- [SWOTS updated](https://photonicsuk.org/swots-updates) - Several of the SWOTS of key UK photonics sectors have been updated following input from industry experts. Key changes are underlined in each SWOT postings. Further comments are very welcome
- [Connecting Great and Enabling Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/connecting-great-and-enabling-technologies) - Isn't every great technology an enabling technology? Superficially yes, but these terms are being used by support agencies, government and the European Commission to describe, in some cases, quite different areas of technology which will be the focus of significant targeted support and funding. To maximise synergises between different technologies, industries and economic support from
- [UK Photonics SWOT - Security Metrology and Sensors including defence and aerospace](https://photonicsuk.org/5-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
- [UK Photonics SWOT - Education, Training and Research](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-swot-education-training-and-research) - We are preparing SWOT analysis on 7 key UK photonics sectors. The last draft of the SWOT for photonic Education, Training and Research is below. Comments for improvement are welcome. SWOTS for the other areas are found in parallel postings Education, Training and Research Strengths Consistently high levels of investment in photonics research from
- [UK Photonics SWOT - Components](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-swot-components) - We are preparing SWOT analysis on 7 key UK photonics sectors. The last draft of the SWOT for photonic components is below. Comments for improvement are welcome. SWOTS for the other areas are found in parallel postings Components Unique UK aspect – Strengths Globally significant Integrated photonics research in both Silicon and III-Vs Strong
- [UK Photonics SWOT –lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-swot-lighting) - We are preparing SWOT analysis on 7 key UK photonics sectors. The last draft of the SWOT for solid state lighting areas is below. Comments for improvement are welcome. SWOTS for the other areas are found in parallel postings Lighting Aspects unique to UK –Substantial investment in GaN on Silicon volume LED production Strengths
- [UK Photonics SWOT –life sciences and biophotonics](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-swot-life-sciences-and-biophotonics) - We are preparing SWOT analysis on 7 key UK photonics sectors. The last draft of the SWOT for biophotonics areas is below. Comments for improvement are welcome. SWOTS for the other areas are found in parallel postings Life sciences – biophotonics Unique UK aspect - NHS state supported healthcare Strengths Strong and diverse biophotonics
- [UK Photonics SWOT - Communications](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-swot-communications) - We are preparing SWOT analysis on 7 key UK photonics sectors. The latest draft of the SWOT for communications is below. Comments for improvement are welcome. SWOTS for the other areas are found in parallel postings Communications UK unique aspect – highly competitive privatised end market Strengths Depth of Engineering skills Design capability Strong
- [UK Photonics SWOT - Industrial manufacturing](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-swot-industrial-manufacturing) - We are preparing SWOT analysis on 7 key UK photonics sectors. The last draft of the SWOT for industrial manufacturing with photonics is below. Comments for improvement are welcome. SWOTS for the other areas are found in parallel postings 2- Industrial manufacturing - Unique UK aspect – low adoption rate of laser processing relative
- [Key UK Photonics Industry Stats](https://photonicsuk.org/key-uk-photonics-industry-stats) - 1500 photonics manufacturing companies in UK 70,000 in UK employed in photonics manufacturing Generating output of £10.5bn According to 2010 figures from the ESPKTN.
- [Photonics Leadership Group reformed to maximise growth of a £10.5bn UK industry with global impact.](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-leadership-group-reformed-to-maximise-growth-of-a-10-5bn-uk-industry-with-global-impact) - The Photonics Leadership Group (PLG) today announced that it has been reformed with full backing from over 50 leading UK photonics manufacturers, associations and research institutes. At a meeting in London on 8 May 2013 the group confirmed over ~70,000 people are directly employed in UK photonics manufacturing in an industry worth £10.5 billion to

## Pages

- [Photonics Leadership Group Activities and Achievements](https://photonicsuk.org/contributors/plg-achievements) - The Photonics Leadership Group undertakes a continuous process of ‘nudge’ and feedback aiming to create mutually beneficial, self-reinforcing and aligned strategic directions between industry, academic, government and support agencies. By ensuring motivations, insights and interventions are mutually understood and closing feedback loops industry can position itself in the fast-stream, swimming with the currents of policy,
- [Future Photonics Leaders](https://photonicsuk.org/contributors/future-photonics-leaders) - The Future Photonics Leaders (FPL) sub-committee of the PLG focused on fostering, supporting and capturing the opinions of those early in their photonics careers that will lead the industry in the future. The concept of FPL was originally developed over the summer of 2022 and re-launched in its current iteration at the end of 2025.
- [Who are we?](https://photonicsuk.org/contributors) - The Photonics Leadership Group collects and disseminates input from the full spectrum of UK photonics industry to provide expert informed guidance to government, support agencies, users and developers of photonics to highlight opportunities for maximising the growth and adoption of this key enabling technology. Representatives from over 63 organisations are actively engaged with the PLG
- [Photonics for the future](https://photonicsuk.org/photonics-for-the-future) - Photonics will underpin growth and resilience in the downstream markets most critical to the UK and Europe's future as outlined in following reports from Photoncis21 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. Compiled before the boom
- [UK Photonics & Quantum Directory](https://photonicsuk.org/directory) - Listing all the companies, universities and research organisations that make up the UK photonics and quantum industries.
- [PLG Aims and Objectives](https://photonicsuk.org/about) - The Photonics Leadership Group aims to:- Secure and raise the UK’s position as one of the top 5 photonics manufacturers and innovators globally. Foster a strong and dynamic UK photonics supply chain from components to integrated systems for applications from healthcare to defence and advanced manufacturing. Provide a clear voice for the UK photonics industry
- [Sound Bites](https://photonicsuk.org/revolutionising-our-world/sound-bites) - The following, sometimes surprising, sound bites capture the impact of photonics in the UK There are more than 1500 companies manufacturing photonics in the UK With clusters in Scotland, N. Ireland, Wales, South West, South East, Midlands, North West and East. 65,000 people are directly employed in the photonics industry in the UK Twice as
- [Lasers for Productivity](https://photonicsuk.org/revolutionising-our-world/lasers-for-productivity) - Lasers are a key tool for modern manufacturing tool able to precisely cut mark join and process a wide range of materials at high speed. Lasers are fully digitally controlled and thus a key component in industry 4.0. Lasers for Productivity: a UK Strategy contains multiple UK case studies of where lasers already add value
- [Support](https://photonicsuk.org/support) - Information on innovation support in the UK can be found on the funding pages of the Innovate UK Connect. Most funding competitions relevant to photonics are targeted at specific challenges or within the quantum and semiconductor funding initiatives. Readers are advised to consider compeitions where photonics can be applied rather than search for photonics specific
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- [Photonics Impact](https://photonicsuk.org/revolutionising-our-world) - Light is everywhere. It is one of our fundamental senses through which we see and interpret the world. Light is the source of energy on which almost all life depends. Light comes in a rainbow of colours extending far beyond what we can see. Yet light can be easily generated in many forms from the
- [Careers](https://photonicsuk.org/careers) - Highly diverse and rewarding career opportunities are available in photonics at all levels in organisations around the UK and world from the newest start-ups to the biggest multinationals. Career impact & demand Skills required Salaries Case studies Career resources Career impact & demand Light is leveraged in such a wide huge range of products and
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- [What is Photonics?](https://photonicsuk.org/revolutionising-our-world/what-is-photonics) - What is photonics? - a detailed definition, examples and extensive taxonomy
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- [Regional Distribution](https://photonicsuk.org/regional-distribution) - Click on a region to see the photonics organisations based in that area [drts-directory-view directory="uk_photonics" type="location_location"]
- [Claiming and editing directory listing](https://photonicsuk.org/claiming-and-editing-directory-listing) - All organisations are welcome to update and upgrade their entry in the UK Photonics Directory. Income from those purchasing enhanced entries on this directory is one of the principle source of income for the PLG alongside sponsorship. We encourage as many companies are as able to upgrade their listing helping customers find you and support
- [Supply Chain Tier](https://photonicsuk.org/tier) - Select a supply chain tier to browse the photonics organisations supplying products and services of that type in the UK. As an enabling technology frequently emdedded in other prodcuts, the sub-system and services tiers have been broken out further by different types of photonic technology [drts-directory-view directory="uk_photonics" type="directory_custom_tax_tier"]
- [Markets addressed](https://photonicsuk.org/markets-addressed) - Click through the diverse markets below to see the range of organisations addressing each area [drts-directory-view directory="uk_photonics" type="directory_category"]
- [UK Photonics and Quantum Map](https://photonicsuk.org/map) - Location of UK photonics and quantum companies
- [Future Horizons for Photonics Research 2030 and Beyond](https://photonicsuk.org/future-horizons-for-photonics-research-2030-and-beyond) - A ground breaking horizon scan of the future of photonics research 2030 and beyond. The PLG brought together 26 of the UK’s leading photonics researchers from 20 different institutions to ask “what will be the focus of photonics research a decade and more from now?”. Published in collaboration with the All-Party Parliamentary Group in Photonics
- [UK Photonics 2035: The Vision](https://photonicsuk.org/uk-photonics-2035-the-vision) - Light is everywhere, touches everything, is the basis for life and how we understand our world. Society increasingly depends on the transformative power of photonics - the collective technologies of light. From rapid infection diagnosis and digital surgery, communications, advanced manufacturing and agriculture; photonics is critical to making products and services deliver value to consumers
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- [Photonics revolutionising the World](https://photonicsuk.org/revolutionising-our-world/photonics-revolutionising-the-world) - Photonics and the technologies of light are vital to every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to manufacturing, communications and defence and security. Just a few examples illustrating the how photonics is one of the key industries for the future are included in Photonics – Revolutionising Our World focused on transport, manufacturing and healthcare.
- [Grand Photonic Challenges](https://photonicsuk.org/revolutionising-our-world/grand-photonic-challenges) - Extensive consultation with industry has identified four grand challenges for the industry to address over the next 5 to 10 years. These challenges require fundamental new approaches and innovations stretching beyond incremental improvement of existing technology. Solved, or whole or in part, they will make major impact on society both in the UK and globally.
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## Career Case Studies - Photonics Career Case Studies

- [Karin Burger](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/karin-burger/) - Karin is responsible for the execution of all European SPIE events, as well as liaising with other parties in the optics and photonics field such as industry groups, clusters, and optical societies throughout Europe. More recently, she has taken on the secretariat for the APPG for Photonics and Quantum on request by the Photonics Leadership
- [Jake Biele](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/jake-biele/) - Jake holds multiple positions, including: Chief Executive at Light Trace Photonics, a Bristol-based start-up that pioneers integrated photonic componentry. Secretariat of the Future Photonics Leaders, a committee dedicated to amplifying the voices of early-career professionals in the photonics community. A member of Innovate UK’s Young Innovators course (2023), a program awarded in recognition of disruptive
- [David James Coathup](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/david-james-coathup/) - David works as a post doctorate research assistant at Wrexham Glyndwr University’s OpTIC Research Group. The groups aim is to unify the photonics research capability within Wales and to deliver expertise specifically in the development of optical imaging, materials deposition, and surface measurements. David’s role is to perform collaborative research in the processing and characterisation
- [Dr. Efstratios (Stratos) Kehayas](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/dr-efstratios-stratos-kehayas/) - Dr. Kehayas is currently the head of the global Commercial and Product Development teams at G&H (Gooch & Housego), where he leads sales, product management, R&D and marketing. Stratos studied Engineering in the UK at Southampton University and Optics & Photonics at Imperial College London on an EPSRC scholarship. After completing his studies, he returned
- [Andy Robertson](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/andy-robertson/) - Andy is currently CTO and co-owner at photonic component manufacturing company, Bay Photonics, developing company strategy and leading product and capability development. He is also Chair of the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster, an organization created to support the growth of the technology industry in the region and to ensure that the skills demands of are met
- [Richard Carter](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/richard-carter/) - Richard took an undergraduate master’s in physics at the University of Edinburgh and then spent 8 months working for the crofting department at the Scottish Executive. This brush with office work convinced him to go back to experimental science and he enrolled for the postgrad masters in Photonics and Optoelectronic devices which was run jointly
- [Cillian McPolin](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/cillian-mcpolin/) - Cillian received his MSci and PhD degrees in physics from Queen’s University Belfast and King’s College London, respectively, before undertaking postdoctoral research at King’s and Imperial College London. His research has covered a wide range of topics, including nanophotonic circuitry, nanoscale light sources, infrared photodetectors and ultrafast signal modulation. As a photonics technologist at Digital
- [Shahida Imani](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/shahida-imani/) - CEO of Chromacity Ltd, ultrafast laser company based in Scotland, Shahida qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant early in her career whilst working for Optos, a high growth photonics company specialising on Opthalmic Instrumentation, this included spending time in Boston to support the US expansion. This was followed by roles in a number of high
- [Katrina Morgan](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/katrina-morgan/) - Katrina is a researcher at the University of Southampton, developing novel, next-generation materials for a variety of photonic and electronic devices, spanning the medical, defence, consumer electronics and quantum fields. With over a decade experience in world-class cleanrooms, Katrina has used her expertise in thin films and two-dimensional materials to create photonic crystals, biosensors, transistors,
- [Alison McLeod](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/alison-mcleod/) - Alison is Technology Scotland's Senior Programme Manager for Photonics. She is responsible for the Photonics Scotland network: connecting members with the support they need, fostering cross-collaboration, representing the interests of the sector to Government as well as planning and running specific events, special interest groups and activities for the Photonics Scotland network. Alison is part
- [Prof. Ric Allott](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/prof-ric-allott/) - Ric is currently Director of Business Development: Space, Technology and Facilities, at STFC, leading a team developing business opportunities, bridging the gap between pioneering science and business and maximizing economic impact. He has served on the committee of AILU (Association of Industrial Laser Users) being elected President 2015-17. Ric has been a long-term member of
- [Sara Diegoli](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/sara-diegoli/) - I have responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction to QuantIC, the UK QT Hub in Quantum Enhanced Imaging. QuantIC is a collaboration of eight UK universities and over 30 industry partners delivering an applied research and knowledge exchange programme on next generation imaging technology. Strategic Projects Manager at the University of Glasgow, developing strategy,
- [John Lincoln](https://photonicsuk.org/case-studies/case_study/dr-john-lincoln/) - John currently has portfolio of positions working concurrently as Chief Executive of the Photonics Leadership Group, championing photonics in the UK Founder of business development consultancy Harlin Ltd supporting multiple clients in assessing market opportunities and business development in photonics Coach for European Innovation Council (formerly SME instrument) supporting innovators in their business growth and

## UK Photonics Directory - Listings

- [Imperial College London](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/imperial-college-london/)
- [Photonics Leadership Group](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonics-leadership-group/) - The Photonics Leadership Group collects and disseminates input from the full spectrum of UK photonics industry to provide expert informed guidance to government, support agencies, users and developers of photonics to highlight opportunities for maximising the growth and adoption of this key enabling technology. Representatives from over 63 organisations are actively engaged with the PLG
- [Laser Trader](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-trader/) - Laser Trader Ltd is a leading UK provider of advanced laser process monitoring, beam diagnostics, and laser processing technology for industrial, research, and photonics applications. As the UK and Ireland partner for PRIMES GmbH, we supply and support industry-leading laser beam diagnostic systems for measuring, analysing, and optimising laser performance. PRIMES solutions enable manufacturers, system
- [CORNERSTONE](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cornerstone/) - CORNERSTONE is an open-source, licence-free silicon photonics prototyping foundry and the UK's leading silicon photonics hub. Founded in 2014 and hosted by the University of Southampton, University of Glasgow, and the UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council, CORNERSTONE was built on a simple but powerful belief: that groundbreaking technology should be accessible, collaborative, and transformative.
- [Optoelectronics Research Centre - University of Southampton](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/university-of-southampton/) - At the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) Southampton, we are proud to be one of the world's leading institutions in optoelectronics and photonics. Our research underpins advances in telecommunications, healthcare, renewable energy and beyond. By developing cutting-edge devices and technologies, we work to transform scientific discovery into real-world applications. With a dynamic team of academics, students
- [Arden Photonics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/arden-photonics/) - Arden Photonics is a leading manufacturer of optical fiber measurement solutions. We work with optical fiber manufacturers to help them develop and produce better fibers for a brighter tomorrow. Our products include refractive index profiler, interferometer, fiber geometry measurement, fiber array geometry measurement, encircled flux meter, mode controller, modal content analyser and fiber rotational aligner.
- [Addlux Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/addlux-limited/) - Addlux is a manufacturer of bespoke LED lighting panels, backlighting and edgelighting solutions, proudly Made in Britain. We specialise in custom LED light sheets, ultra-thin backlit panels, flexible and cuttable LED lighting, and edge-lit systems for architectural, commercial, retail and interior applications. Our British-made lighting panels are tailored to exact size, colour temperature, output and
- [A P Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/a-p-technologies/)
- [Anchored In Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/anchored-in-ltd/) - We are here to use our experiences to help companies, investors and funders, governments (local or national) and other innovation actors to succeed. We help turn ideas into viable businesses, by connecting technologies with market needs and supply chains. We draw attention of great projects and companies to investors and funders. We help institutions and
- [Isocom](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/isocom/)
- [National Healthcare Photonics Centre](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/national-healthcare-photonics-centre/)
- [Cambridge Consultants](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cambridge-consultants/)
- [Glass Technology Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/glass-technology-services/)
- [Compound Semiconductor Centre](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/compound-semiconductor-centre/)
- [CSconnected](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/csconnected/) - CSconnected is the collective brand for a growing number of advanced semiconductor related organisations located in South East Wales, United Kingdom, which includes a unique community of academic institutions, prototyping facilities and global, high-volume manufacturing capabilities that collaborate across a wide range of research and innovation programs. In 2020, CSconnected received government funding provided through
- [Thorlabs](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thorlabs/)
- [G&H](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gh-group/)
- [Aston University](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/aston-university/)
- [Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/centre-for-doctoral-training-in-applied-photonics/) - The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics and its predecessors has been funded by EPSRC and Industry since 2001 and is the UK’s longest running Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonics. The Centre is a partnership between the Universities of Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Strathclyde and St Andrews and is led by Heriot-Watt University.
- [Edmund Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/edmund-optics/) - Edmund Optics® is a leading global provider of optical technology solutions that has been serving a variety of markets since 1942. The company employs 1,250+ staff across 18 global locations and continues to expand. The company services its customers through two distinct offerings: Edmund Optics' Marketplace - a one-stop shop for the best brands and
- [Laser 2000 (UK)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-2000-uk/) - Photonics, telecom, and network products since the 1990s Our deep knowledge of the industry is what adds value to working with Laser 2000. We maintain very close relationships with our manufacturers, and systematically check to make sure that they meet our exacting standards. Although many of the manufacturers we deal with are based outside of
- [Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Central Laser Facility / UK Astronomy Technology Centre](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/science-and-technology-facilities-council-stfc-central-laser-facility/) - STFC’s mission is to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities and, through those, discover the secrets of the Universe. STFC supports research in astronomy, particle physics and nuclear science, and operates world-class state of the art research facilities (Lasers, X-rays, Neutrons) for the UK across the whole spectrum of science disciplines and
- [Wave Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/wave-photonics/)
- [Coherent (UK)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coherent-uk/)
- [Cadfem](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cadfem/)
- [Powerphotonic](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/powerphotonic/)
- [Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/compound-semiconductor-applications-catapult/)
- [University of Glasgow](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/university-of-glasgow/)
- [University College London (UCL)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/university-college-london-ucl/)
- [IQE Plc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/iqe-plc/)
- [Bay Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bay-photonics/) - About Bay Photonics: Founded in 2007, Bay Photonics specialises in designing, manufacturing and packaging semiconductor photonic devices. Based in the purpose-built EPIC facility in Paignton, UK, we have our state of the art cleanrooms and labs housing a broad range of photonic assembly equipment covering manual and auto die bonding & wire bonding, optical alignment
- [Coherent Scotland](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coherent-scotland/)
- [Fibercore](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibercore/)
- [SPIE Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/spie-europe/) - SPIE Europe serves SPIE constituents as an advocate and liaison to political and industry associations within the European optics and photonics community. SPIE Europe also sponsors and organises world-class technical events throughout Europe. Since its establishment, the SPIE Europe office has been delivering news and public policy information, providing registration services and membership account management, recruiting
- [Oxford Fiber](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/oxford-fiber/)
- [Singular Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/singular-photonics/) - High-performance camera modules based on sensitive light detectors called Single Photon Avalanche Diodes
- [Optica](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optica-formerly-osa/)
- [Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/test-fp-4/) - Fraunhofer CAP offers professional applied Research and Development services to industry Lasers, optical and quantum systems for your sector Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics, UK, is a world-leading centre in the field of applied laser research and development. We are your external, flexible, R and D resource in laser and optical technologies. Fraunhofer CAP develops
- [Photonics Scotland (Technology Scotland)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonics-scotland-technology-scotland/) - Photonics Scotland is a community for all photonics and photonics-enabled organisations in Scotland. We are the focal point for the sector and a trusted partner to our members allowing us to represent their views to a number of key stakeholders. We also facilitate a cohesive sector, providing a range of events, working groups and networking
- [Heriot-watt University](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/heriot-watt-university/)
- [Alrad Instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/test-fp-3/)
- [Thorlux Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thorlux-lighting/)
- [Photon Force](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photon-force/)
- [Trumpf Laser Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/trumpf-laser-uk/)
- [Neolase Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/neolase-ltd/)
- [Feedback Plc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/feedback-plc/)
- [HIDRA Vision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hidra-vision/)
- [Luciol Instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/luciol-instruments/)
- [RAM Innovations](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ram-innovations/)
- [Xometry UK](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/xometry-uk/)
- [ZG Lighting (UK)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zg-lighting-uk/)
- [Dovecote Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dovecote-technologies/)
- [Gadcap Technical Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gadcap-technical-solutions/)
- [Causeway Sensors](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/causeway-sensors/)
- [Phlux Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/phlux-technology/)
- [Zero Point Motion](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zero-point-motion/)
- [Light Trace Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/light-trace-photonics/)
- [Coopervision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coopervision/)
- [Westbury Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/westbury-photonics/)
- [Salience Labs](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/salience-labs/)
- [A L Dalton Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/a-l-dalton-ltd/)
- [Ingenium Integration](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ingenium-integration/)
- [Photonics Express](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonics-express/)
- [Sic Marking](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sic-marking/)
- [Smc Pneumatics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/smc-pneumatics/)
- [Ss Laser Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ss-laser-solutions/)
- [Steel Dynamics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/steel-dynamics/)
- [Trotec Laser](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/trotec-laser/)
- [Unimaq](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/unimaq/)
- [Watt Laser](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/watt-laser/)
- [Wrexham General Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/wrexham-general-engineering/)
- [Graham Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/graham-engineering/)
- [Hollinbrow Precision Products](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hollinbrow-precision-products/)
- [Lakeland Laser](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lakeland-laser/)
- [Metal Processes (1959)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/metal-processes-1959/)
- [Needham Laser Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/needham-laser-technologies/)
- [Ppd Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ppd-ltd/)
- [Rainford Precision Machines](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rainford-precision-machines/)
- [Simpson Technoogy](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/simpson-technoogy/)
- [Sj Ainsworth Consultancy](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sj-ainsworth-consultancy/)
- [Gratnells](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gratnells/)
- [Laser Engineering Uk (wec Group)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-engineering-uk-wec-group/)
- [Abesco Fire Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/abesco-fire-ltd/)
- [Abr Specialist Welding](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/abr-specialist-welding/)
- [Central Profiles](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/central-profiles/)
- [Coleherne Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coleherne-ltd/)
- [Datum Alloys](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/datum-alloys/)
- [Es Precision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/es-precision/)
- [Fanuc Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fanuc-uk/)
- [Vision Intelligence](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vision-intelligence/)
- [Gf Machining Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gf-machining-solutions/)
- [Poro Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/poro-technologies/)
- [Sentinel Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sentinel-photonics/)
- [Rt Hughes Consultancy Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rt-hughes-consultancy-ltd/)
- [Epic (electronics And Photonics Innovation Centre)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/epic-electronics-and-photonics-innovation-centre/)
- [Photonics Connected](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonics-connected/)
- [Doocey North East Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/doocey-north-east-ltd/)
- [Paramount Group](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/paramount-group/)
- [Fibreplus Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibreplus-ltd/)
- [Fibre Optic Connections](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibre-optic-connections/)
- [Optical Connections News (nexus Media Events Ltd)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-connections-news-nexus-media-events-ltd/)
- [Cansense](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cansense/)
- [Mirico](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mirico/)
- [Light Coatings Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/light-coatings-ltd/)
- [Graticules Optics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/graticules-optics-ltd/)
- [Finchetto](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/finchetto/)
- [Jurassic Fibre](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/jurassic-fibre/)
- [Cambridge Fibre Networks](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cambridge-fibre-networks/)
- [Its Technology Group Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/its-technology-group-limited/)
- [Comtek Network Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/comtek-network-systems/)
- [Eunetworks](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eunetworks/)
- [Fibrespeed](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibrespeed/)
- [Cloud & Fibre Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cloud-fibre-ltd/)
- [Baycom Optics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/baycom-optics-ltd/)
- [Quantum Dice](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/quantum-dice/)
- [Fibre Optic Termination Services Ltd (fots)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibre-optic-termination-services-ltd-fots/)
- [Glide Group](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/glide-group/)
- [Intelligent Growth Solutons](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/intelligent-growth-solutons/)
- [Rockwell Automation](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rockwell-automation/)
- [Sense Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sense-photonics/)
- [Archangel Lightworks](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/archangel-lightworks/)
- [Farrpoint](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/farrpoint/)
- [Zayo Group Uk Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zayo-group-uk-ltd/)
- [Community Fibre](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/community-fibre/)
- [Comvergent](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/comvergent/)
- [Clyde His](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/clyde-his/)
- [Seeqc Uk Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/seeqc-uk-limited/)
- [Nu Quantum Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nu-quantum-ltd/)
- [Oxford Ionics Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/oxford-ionics-limited/)
- [Orca Computing Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/orca-computing-ltd/)
- [Aegiq Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/aegiq-ltd/)
- [Craft Prospect Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/craft-prospect-ltd/)
- [Vx Fiber Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vx-fiber-ltd/)
- [Quantum Motion Technologies Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/quantum-motion-technologies-limited/)
- [Unitive Design And Analysis Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/unitive-design-and-analysis-ltd/)
- [Coldquanta Uk Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coldquanta-uk-limited/)
- [Added Scientific Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/added-scientific-ltd/)
- [Verivin Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/verivin-limited/)
- [Openlightcomm Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/openlightcomm-ltd/)
- [Stl Tech Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/stl-tech-limited/)
- [Rigetti Uk Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rigetti-uk-limited/)
- [Quantopticon Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/quantopticon-ltd/)
- [Oxford Quantum Circuits Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/oxford-quantum-circuits-limited/)
- [CPI TMD Technologies Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tmd-technologies-limited/)
- [Chronos Technology Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/chronos-technology-limited/)
- [Integrated Compound Semiconductors Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/integrated-compound-semiconductors-limited/)
- [Senetas Europe  Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/senetas-europe-limited/)
- [Centre For Process Innovation (cpi)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/centre-for-process-innovation-cpi/)
- [Adaptix Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/adaptix-limited/)
- [Innvotek Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/innvotek-ltd/)
- [Nemein Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nemein-ltd/)
- [Lig Nanowise Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lig-nanowise-limited/)
- [Alpha-cure Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/alpha-cure-ltd/)
- [Dynament Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dynament-ltd/)
- [Continental Lasers (UK.) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/continental-lasers-uk-ltd/)
- [Datamax Cabling Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/datamax-cabling-ltd/)
- [Lasercell Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lasercell-limited/)
- [Bradford Laser Cutting Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bradford-laser-cutting-limited/)
- [Laserlec Services (uk) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laserlec-services-uk-ltd/)
- [Museum And Gallery Lighting Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/museum-and-gallery-lighting-limited/)
- [Billhouse Sheet Metal Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/billhouse-sheet-metal-limited/)
- [Laser-web Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-web-limited/)
- [Moor Instruments Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/moor-instruments-ltd/)
- [Tonbo Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tonbo-ltd/)
- [Compact Instruments Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/compact-instruments-ltd/)
- [Consolite Technology Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/consolite-technology-ltd/)
- [Laser Innovations (UK) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-innovations-uk-ltd/)
- [Kemet International Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kemet-international-ltd/)
- [Idl Comms Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/idl-comms-limited/)
- [Bristol Design Forge Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bristol-design-forge-ltd/)
- [Gt Laser Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gt-laser-ltd/)
- [Grainge And Hodder Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/grainge-and-hodder-limited/)
- [Optovate Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optovate-ltd/)
- [H.C.M. Engineering Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/h-c-m-engineering-ltd/)
- [Lasercut Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lasercut-ltd/)
- [Regent Engineers Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/regent-engineers-limited/)
- [De-met Colourcoat Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/de-met-colourcoat-limited/)
- [De-met Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/de-met-limited/)
- [Association of Industrial Lasers Users (AILU)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/association-of-industrial-lasers-users-ailu/) - Our PURPOSE: To grow laser adoption by connecting, empowering and guiding new and existing users of industrial lasers globally. The Association of Laser Users (AILU) was established in 1995 as an independent non-profit making organisation, run by and for the laser community. Our Members AILU members include laser manufacturers, suppliers of laser-related products and services, laser job shops, research
- [Eye Technology Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eye-technology-ltd/)
- [S.L.P. (UK) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/s-l-p-uk-ltd/)
- [Enterprise Q Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/enterprise-q-ltd/)
- [Satake Europe Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/satake-europe-ltd/)
- [Liteoptics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/liteoptics-ltd/)
- [Greenwood And Dodsworth Services Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/greenwood-and-dodsworth-services-ltd/)
- [Garcross Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/garcross-engineering-limited/)
- [A.t. & G. Datanet Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/a-t-g-datanet-limited/)
- [Cutlasercut Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cutlasercut-ltd/)
- [Laserform Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laserform-limited/)
- [Podbox Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/podbox-ltd/)
- [Phibre Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/phibre-ltd/)
- [Show Laser Systems Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/show-laser-systems-ltd/)
- [Anthony Juer Lighting Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/anthony-juer-lighting-ltd/)
- [Armadillo Marketing Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/armadillo-marketing-ltd/)
- [Jetcut Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/jetcut-ltd/)
- [Laser 24 Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-24-limited/)
- [Essex Laser Job Shop Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/essex-laser-job-shop-limited/)
- [Ak Stainless Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ak-stainless-limited/)
- [Central Laser Services Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/central-laser-services-limited/)
- [Adlaser Profiles Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/adlaser-profiles-limited/)
- [Advanced Technology Cutting Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/advanced-technology-cutting-limited/)
- [M.G.C. Lamps Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/m-g-c-lamps-ltd/)
- [C.E.turner (Engineers) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/c-e-turner-engineers-ltd/)
- [Direct Conversion Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/direct-conversion-ltd/)
- [Ledvance Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ledvance-ltd/)
- [Scotlens Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/scotlens-ltd/)
- [Blue Sky Laser Technologies Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/blue-sky-laser-technologies-ltd/)
- [Cherwell Optical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cherwell-optical-ltd/)
- [Imex Data Communications Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/imex-data-communications-limited/)
- [Swordfish Works Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/swordfish-works-limited/)
- [Sorb Engineers Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sorb-engineers-limited/)
- [Cognex Uk, Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cognex-uk-ltd/)
- [Cygnet Group Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cygnet-group-ltd/)
- [Niveus Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/niveus-ltd/)
- [Hpc Laser Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hpc-laser-ltd/)
- [Nuron Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nuron-limited/)
- [Rg Laser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rg-laser-limited/)
- [Diamond Precision Engineering (ni) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/diamond-precision-engineering-ni-ltd/)
- [Cymarc Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cymarc-engineering-limited/)
- [Omega Laser Systems Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/omega-laser-systems-ltd/)
- [Instrument Plastics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/instrument-plastics-ltd/)
- [L V R Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/l-v-r-ltd/)
- [The Electrode Company Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/the-electrode-company-ltd/)
- [Adaero Precision Components Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/adaero-precision-components-ltd/)
- [Smcs Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/smcs-ltd/)
- [Accurate Laser Cutting (sjs) Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/accurate-laser-cutting-sjs-limited/)
- [Laser It Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-it-limited/)
- [Kingsward Laser Cutting Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kingsward-laser-cutting-limited/)
- [R & S Laser Cutting & Fabrications Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/r-s-laser-cutting-fabrications-limited/)
- [Bandweaver Technology Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bandweaver-technology-ltd/)
- [Moduloc Control Systems Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/moduloc-control-systems-ltd/)
- [Comlan Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/comlan-ltd/)
- [Infinera Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/infinera-ltd/)
- [Laser Prototypes (Europe) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-prototypes-europe-ltd/)
- [Gemma Lighting Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gemma-lighting-ltd/)
- [Laser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-limited/)
- [Lincoln Precision Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lincoln-precision-engineering-limited/)
- [Staffs Laser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/staffs-laser-limited/)
- [Sapphire Research And Electronics Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sapphire-research-and-electronics-limited/)
- [Applied Laser Solutions Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/applied-laser-solutions-limited/)
- [Grail Laser Profiles Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/grail-laser-profiles-ltd/)
- [HTA Group Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hta-group-ltd/)
- [Carleton Medical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/carleton-medical-ltd/)
- [Zero Psi Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zero-psi-ltd/)
- [Starscape Star Ceilings Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/starscape-star-ceilings-ltd/)
- [Dragon Laser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dragon-laser-limited/)
- [Laser Industries Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-industries-limited/)
- [Nicel Precision Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nicel-precision-engineering-limited/)
- [Campbell Laser Cutters Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/campbell-laser-cutters-limited/)
- [Opsydia Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/opsydia-ltd/)
- [Unitech Blaymires Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/unitech-blaymires-ltd/)
- [Cambridge Technology Solutions Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cambridge-technology-solutions-ltd/)
- [Laser Technology North West Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-technology-north-west-ltd/)
- [LG Optical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lg-optical-ltd/)
- [Numerical Optics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/numerical-optics-ltd/)
- [Duright Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/duright-engineering-limited/)
- [Digihaus Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/digihaus-ltd/)
- [Laser Perfect Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-perfect-ltd/)
- [Sks Laser Processing Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sks-laser-processing-limited/)
- [Dent Instrumentation Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dent-instrumentation-ltd/)
- [Manntec Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/manntec-ltd/)
- [Phoenix Dynamics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/phoenix-dynamics-ltd/)
- [Kingfisher Testing Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kingfisher-testing-ltd/)
- [Helitune Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/helitune-ltd/)
- [Tethir Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tethir-ltd/)
- [Phoenix Cutting Services Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/phoenix-cutting-services-limited/)
- [Dms Laser Profiles Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dms-laser-profiles-limited/)
- [Ferguson Laser Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ferguson-laser-engineering-limited/)
- [Photoneco Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photoneco-ltd/)
- [SP3 Plus Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sp3-plus-ltd/)
- [Victory Lighting (UK) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/victory-lighting-uk-ltd/)
- [Foa Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/foa-ltd/)
- [Cougar Red Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cougar-red-ltd/)
- [Laser Additive Solutions Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-additive-solutions-ltd/)
- [Dantec Dynamics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dantec-dynamics-ltd/)
- [Choice Fibre Optic Solutions Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/choice-fibre-optic-solutions-ltd/)
- [Multipix Imaging Components Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/multipix-imaging-components-limited/)
- [Sce Engineering Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sce-engineering-limited/)
- [Polymer Optics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/polymer-optics-ltd/)
- [Aos Products Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/aos-products-ltd/)
- [Bbn International Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bbn-international-ltd/)
- [Gowerlabs Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gowerlabs-ltd/)
- [Laser Engraving Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/laser-engraving-ltd/)
- [Optical Surfaces Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-surfaces-ltd/)
- [Ap Sensing Uk Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ap-sensing-uk-ltd/)
- [Light Kits Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/light-kits-ltd/)
- [H K Laser Services Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/h-k-laser-services-ltd/)
- [F C Laser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/f-c-laser-limited/)
- [E.s.p. Laser Cutting Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/e-s-p-laser-cutting-limited/)
- [Nanocomp Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nanocomp-ltd/)
- [Coherent Solutions Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coherent-solutions-ltd/)
- [Echopoint Medical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/echopoint-medical-ltd/)
- [Indigo Scientific Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/indigo-scientific-ltd/)
- [Thinklaser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thinklaser-limited/)
- [High Speed Lasers Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/high-speed-lasers-limited/)
- [M4 Lasers Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/m4-lasers-ltd/)
- [Rjs Laser Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rjs-laser-limited/)
- [Swelco Eighty Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/swelco-eighty-limited/)
- [Quality Components (uk) Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/quality-components-uk-limited/)
- [Harrisons Laser Technology Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/harrisons-laser-technology-ltd/)
- [Optovise Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optovise-ltd/)
- [Onesite (Laser) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/onesite-laser-ltd/)
- [Cross Optical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cross-optical-ltd/)
- [Lasertex Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lasertex-ltd/)
- [Optosignal Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optosignal-ltd/)
- [Uk-scientific Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/uk-scientific-ltd/)
- [Oxford Optics Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/oxford-optics-limited/)
- [Absolute Action Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/absolute-action-ltd/)
- [K D Optics Design & Engineering Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/k-d-optics-design-engineering-ltd/)
- [Next Axis Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/next-axis-ltd/)
- [Ely Optics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ely-optics-ltd/)
- [Eyetech Optical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eyetech-optical-ltd/)
- [RF Module And Optical Design Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rf-module-and-optical-design-ltd/)
- [Hybrid Laser Tech Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hybrid-laser-tech-ltd/)
- [Rainbow Networks](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rainbow-networks/)
- [Optech Fibres](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optech-fibres/)
- [Eden Optics Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eden-optics-limited/)
- [Express Lasers Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/express-lasers-limited/)
- [Vector Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vector-photonics/)
- [Willow Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/willow-photonics/)
- [Paraytec](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/paraytec/)
- [Siloton](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/siloton/)
- [Shoreland Network Solutions Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/shoreland-network-solutions-ltd/)
- [Universal Networks](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/universal-networks/)
- [Psp Data Communications](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/psp-data-communications/)
- [Dynamic Laser Solutions Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dynamic-laser-solutions-limited/)
- [Photonsens](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonsens/)
- [Vitritech](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vitritech/)
- [Kosnic Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kosnic-lighting/)
- [Guyson International Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/guyson-international-ltd/)
- [Duality Quantum Photonics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/duality-quantum-photonics-ltd/)
- [Optical Technology Training](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-technology-training/)
- [Gbf Strategy](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gbf-strategy/)
- [ArQit](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/arqit/)
- [Sc Thermofluids](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sc-thermofluids/)
- [Tundrasystems Global Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tundrasystems-global-ltd/)
- [Link Microtek](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/link-microtek/)
- [Rdds Avionics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rdds-avionics/)
- [Kyocera Fineceramics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kyocera-fineceramics/)
- [Custom Interconnect](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/custom-interconnect/)
- [Avalon Sciences](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/avalon-sciences/)
- [First Sensor / Te](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/first-sensor-te/)
- [O2](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/o2/)
- [Vodaphone](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vodaphone/)
- [City Fibre](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/city-fibre/)
- [Gigaclear](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gigaclear/)
- [Hyperoptic](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hyperoptic/)
- [Colt Technology Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/colt-technology-services/)
- [Sse Enterprise Telecoms](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sse-enterprise-telecoms/)
- [Manx Precision Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/manx-precision-optics/)
- [Pi (physik Instrumente) Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/pi-physik-instrumente-ltd/)
- [Torr Scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/torr-scientific/)
- [Zilico](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zilico/)
- [Afl Telecommunications](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/afl-telecommunications/)
- [Eyejusters](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eyejusters/)
- [Fiberlogix](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fiberlogix/)
- [Preci-spark](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/preci-spark/)
- [Virgin Media](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/virgin-media/)
- [Hutchinson 3g](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hutchinson-3g/)
- [Kik Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kik-engineering/)
- [Synaptec Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/synaptec-limited/)
- [Thin Film Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thin-film-solutions/)
- [Carlson Software](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/carlson-software/)
- [Guidance Marine](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/guidance-marine/)
- [Guidance Automation](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/guidance-automation/)
- [Plasma Quest](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/plasma-quest/)
- [Optimat](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optimat/)
- [Filament Product Design](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/filament-product-design/)
- [I4 Product Design](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/i4-product-design/)
- [Mage Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mage-systems/)
- [Peacock Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/peacock-technology/)
- [Shore Design](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/shore-design/)
- [Systolic](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/systolic/)
- [Adept Optical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/adept-optical/)
- [Ceres Holographics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ceres-holographics-ltd/)
- [Opticonsultancy](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/opticonsultancy/)
- [Orion Optics Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/orion-optics-uk/)
- [Tech Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tech-optics/)
- [4d Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/4d-optics/)
- [Ark Fibre Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ark-fibre-optics/)
- [4c Design](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/4c-design/)
- [Cb Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cb-technologies/)
- [Compugraphics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/compugraphics/)
- [Fearsome](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fearsome/)
- [Kingsview Optical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kingsview-optical/)
- [Leith Optical Company](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/leith-optical-company/)
- [Lightpath Optical (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lightpath-optical-uk/)
- [Lumley Opticals](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lumley-opticals/)
- [Medway Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/medway-optics/)
- [Newcastle Optical Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/newcastle-optical-engineering/)
- [Nikon Optical U.k.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nikon-optical-u-k/)
- [Optic Networks](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optic-networks/)
- [Optical Tools For Industry](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-tools-for-industry/)
- [Starrett Precision Optical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/starrett-precision-optical/)
- [Tritek Optical Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tritek-optical-solutions/)
- [Camoptics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/camoptics/)
- [Compass Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/compass-optics/)
- [Crossbows Optical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/crossbows-optical/)
- [D J Newson Optical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/d-j-newson-optical/)
- [Eis Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eis-optics/)
- [Fibre Optic Fx](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibre-optic-fx/)
- [Focus Optical Laboratories](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/focus-optical-laboratories/)
- [High Light Optics Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/high-light-optics-uk/)
- [Accuric](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/accuric/)
- [Cortirio](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cortirio/)
- [Photonic Vision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonic-vision/)
- [Opticore It](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/opticore-it/)
- [Durham Magneto Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/durham-magneto-optics/)
- [Mag Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mag-optics/)
- [Optical Filters](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-filters/)
- [Optical Metrology Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-metrology-services/)
- [Optical Resources](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optical-resources/)
- [Opticstar](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/opticstar/)
- [Bluebell Opticom](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bluebell-opticom/)
- [Ired Infrared](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ired-infrared/)
- [2excelgeo](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/2excelgeo/)
- [Olympus Keymed](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/olympus-keymed/)
- [Keeler](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/keeler/)
- [Optrical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optrical/)
- [Fluoretiq](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fluoretiq/)
- [Qlm Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/qlm-technology/)
- [Kets Quantum Security](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kets-quantum-security/)
- [II-VI Compound Semiconductors](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ii-vi-compound-semiconductors/)
- [Lumenisity](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lumenisity/)
- [Brolis Photonics Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/brolis-photonics-solutions/)
- [Lbp Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lbp-optics/)
- [Excelsior Medical Group](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/excelsior-medical-group/)
- [Cvi](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cvi/)
- [Pubble Hill](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/pubble-hill/)
- [Lockheed Martin Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lockheed-martin-uk/)
- [Dyson](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dyson/)
- [Huawei Technologies Research & Development (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/huawei-technologies-research-development-uk/)
- [Resolute Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/resolute-photonics/)
- [Envisics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/envisics/)
- [Mega Photonic](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mega-photonic/)
- [Photonics Measurements](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonics-measurements/)
- [Caledonian Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/caledonian-photonics/)
- [Phase Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/phase-photonics/)
- [Surrey Nanosystems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/surrey-nanosystems/)
- [Kelvin Nanotechnology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kelvin-nanotechnology/)
- [Cinch Connectivity Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cinch-connectivity-solutions/)
- [Pulse Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/pulse-photonics/)
- [Speyer Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/speyer-photonics/)
- [Thomas Swan](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thomas-swan/)
- [Advanced Photonics Technologies Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/advanced-photonics-technologies-uk/)
- [Photonic Designs](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonic-designs/)
- [Solaris Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/solaris-photonics/)
- [Key Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/key-photonics/)
- [Gyrus Medical Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gyrus-medical-ltd/)
- [Hexagon Metrology Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hexagon-metrology-ltd/)
- [Agile Diffraction](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/agile-diffraction/)
- [Ulo Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ulo-optics/)
- [Ble Lighting And Power](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ble-lighting-and-power/)
- [Hsm Aero](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hsm-aero/)
- [Edinburgh Laser Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/edinburgh-laser-optics/)
- [Avon Polymer Products Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/avon-polymer-products-limited/)
- [Photonic Science And Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/photonic-science-and-engineering/)
- [Visionscope Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/visionscope-technologies/)
- [Visitech International](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/visitech-international/)
- [Solartech Transformer](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/solartech-transformer/)
- [Optomel](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optomel/)
- [D-mac](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/d-mac/)
- [Industrial Plastic Fabrications](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/industrial-plastic-fabrications/)
- [Hv Wooding](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hv-wooding/)
- [Sci-tech Precision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sci-tech-precision/)
- [Xl Precision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/xl-precision/)
- [Attica Components](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/attica-components/)
- [Sls Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sls-optics/)
- [Spectronic Camspec](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/spectronic-camspec/)
- [Surescreen Diagnostics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/surescreen-diagnostics/)
- [Synopsys (northern Europe)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/synopsys-northern-europe/)
- [Synoptics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/synoptics/)
- [Tintometer](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tintometer/)
- [Tt Electronics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tt-electronics/)
- [Vertec Scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vertec-scientific/)
- [Vicon Motion Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vicon-motion-systems/)
- [Vision Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vision-engineering/)
- [Ocean Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ocean-optics/)
- [Optek Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optek-systems/)
- [Optimax Imaging Inspection & Measurement](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/optimax-imaging-inspection-measurement/)
- [Polyphotonix](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/polyphotonix/)
- [Precision Photometrics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/precision-photometrics/)
- [Santec Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/santec-europe/)
- [Scantron Industrial Products](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/scantron-industrial-products/)
- [Scorpion Vision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/scorpion-vision/)
- [Sg Controls](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sg-controls/)
- [Shearline Precision Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/shearline-precision-engineering/)
- [Phasor](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/phasor/)
- [Kpm Moisture Meters](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/kpm-moisture-meters/)
- [Lan Synergy](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lan-synergy/)
- [Lasershape](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lasershape/)
- [Li-cor](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/li-cor/)
- [Maselli Instrument Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/maselli-instrument-systems/)
- [Mba Engineering Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mba-engineering-systems/)
- [Mi-net Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mi-net-technology/)
- [Micro Epsilon](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/micro-epsilon/)
- [Millennium Laser Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/millennium-laser-systems/)
- [Mks Instruments Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/mks-instruments-uk/)
- [Newport Spectra-physics Ltd.](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/newport-spectra-physics-ltd/)
- [Sivers Photonics Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sivers-photonics-ltd/)
- [Citc Cambridge Innovation Technologies Consulting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/citc-cambridge-innovation-technologies-consulting/)
- [Cotton Mouton Diagnostics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cotton-mouton-diagnostics/)
- [Cyan Tec](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cyan-tec/)
- [Data Path Office Network Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/data-path-office-network-services/)
- [Elektron Eye Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/elektron-eye-technology/)
- [Emberion](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/emberion/)
- [Extronics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/extronics/)
- [Heraeus Noblelight Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/heraeus-noblelight-ltd/)
- [Herga Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/herga-technology/)
- [High Profile Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/high-profile-technologies/)
- [Carss](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/carss/)
- [Albagaia](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/albagaia/)
- [Anglia Instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/anglia-instruments/)
- [Api Technologies (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/api-technologies-uk/)
- [Apollo Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/apollo-lighting/)
- [Arterius](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/arterius/)
- [Bbgr](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bbgr/)
- [Bbi Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bbi-solutions/)
- [Bio-logic Science Instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/bio-logic-science-instruments/)
- [Brinell Vision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/brinell-vision/)
- [Campden Bri](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/campden-bri/)
- [Acsys Lasertechnik Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/acsys-lasertechnik-uk/)
- [Actemium Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/actemium-uk/)
- [Yelo Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/yelo-ltd/)
- [Yorkshire Laser And Fabrications](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/yorkshire-laser-and-fabrications/)
- [Yorkshire Photonic Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/yorkshire-photonic-technology/)
- [Zeeko](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zeeko/)
- [Zeta Specialist Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zeta-specialist-lighting/)
- [Zinir](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zinir/)
- [Zytronic Displays](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zytronic-displays/)
- [Waveoptics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/waveoptics/)
- [3m United Kingdom](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/3m-united-kingdom/)
- [Washington Metal Works](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/washington-metal-works/)
- [Waters](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/waters/)
- [Wellvend](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/wellvend/)
- [Werma (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/werma-uk/)
- [Whitecroft Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/whitecroft-lighting/)
- [Wideblue](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/wideblue/)
- [Winbro Group Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/winbro-group-technologies/)
- [Xaar Plc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/xaar-plc/)
- [Xcam](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/xcam/)
- [Yamazaki Mazak Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/yamazaki-mazak-uk/)
- [Verivide](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/verivide/)
- [Viavi Solutions Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/viavi-solutions-uk/)
- [Victory Signs (newcastle)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/victory-signs-newcastle/)
- [Videojet Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/videojet-technologies/)
- [Vision4ce](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vision4ce/)
- [Vista Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vista-optics/)
- [Vortex Optical Coatings](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vortex-optical-coatings/)
- [Vreo Innovation](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/vreo-innovation/)
- [Walker Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/walker-optics/)
- [Rushmere Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rushmere-technology/)
- [Sjc Hutchinson (engineering)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sjc-hutchinson-engineering-2/)
- [Universal Fibre Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/universal-fibre-optics/)
- [Rr Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rr-engineering/)
- [Rs Components](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/rs-components/)
- [Sagentia](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/sagentia/)
- [Salvagnini Uk & Ireland](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/salvagnini-uk-ireland/)
- [Schott Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/schott-uk/)
- [Scientifica](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/scientifica/)
- [Scintacor](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/scintacor/)
- [Venture Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/venture-photonics/)
- [Txo Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/txo-systems/)
- [Uqg](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/uqg/)
- [Uk Optical Plastics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/uk-optical-plastics/)
- [Ultra Electronics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ultra-electronics/)
- [Ultravision International](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ultravision-international/)
- [Umicore Coating Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/umicore-coating-services/)
- [Skylark Lasers](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/uniklasers/)
- [Unilase](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/unilase/)
- [TWI](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/twi/)
- [Turnock](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/turnock/)
- [Topgan](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/topgan/)
- [Toshiba Research Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/toshiba-research-europe/)
- [Tracerco](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tracerco/)
- [Trilby Multimedia](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/trilby-multimedia/)
- [Tritec Developments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tritec-developments/)
- [Trumpf](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/trumpf/)
- [Zf Trw Automotive](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/zf-trw-automotive/)
- [The Roditi International Corporation](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/the-roditi-international-corporation/)
- [The Vitec Group Plc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/the-vitec-group-plc/)
- [Thermal Vision Research Limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thermal-vision-research-limited/)
- [Thermoteknix Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thermoteknix-systems/)
- [Thor Photomedicine](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thor-photomedicine/)
- [Thorn Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thorn-lighting/)
- [Tlm Laser](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tlm-laser/)
- [Tlp Laser Engineering](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/tlp-laser-engineering/)
- [Thales UK](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/thales-uk/)
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- [Helvar](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/helvar/)
- [Heraeus Quartz Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/heraeus-quartz-uk/)
- [Hhv](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hhv/)
- [Highblade](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/highblade/)
- [Hilger Crystals](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hilger-crystals/)
- [Hi-rel Lids](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hi-rel-lids/)
- [Holders Components](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/holders-components/)
- [Holoxica](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/holoxica/)
- [Honeywell Analytics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/honeywell-analytics/)
- [Horiba Jobin Yvon Ibh](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/horiba-jobin-yvon-ibh/)
- [Hacel Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hacel-lighting/)
- [Halma Plc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/halma-plc/)
- [Hamamatsu Photonics Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/hamamatsu-photonics-uk/)
- [Harkness Screens (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/harkness-screens-uk/)
- [Harman Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/harman-technology/)
- [Harting Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/harting-uk/)
- [Heidenhain(gb)limited](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/heidenhaingblimited/)
- [Helia Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/helia-photonics/)
- [Harlin Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/harlin-ltd/) - Harlin Ltd provides business development, market evaluation and technology impact consultancy services to companies, schools and universities, trade associations and charities. Many organisations need to adapt to rapidly varying markets and keep long-term costs to a minimum. Getting external support to understanding the potential impact of new business directions avoids distracting internal teams from existing customers,
- [Geovista](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/geovista/)
- [Glenair Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/glenair-uk/)
- [Global Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/global-optics/)
- [Goodrich Actuation Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/goodrich-actuation-systems/)
- [Greene Tweed & Co](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/greene-tweed-co/)
- [Grounded Innovation](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/grounded-innovation/)
- [Guttridge Laser Fab](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/guttridge-laser-fab/)
- [Gencoa](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gencoa/)
- [General Dynamics United Kingdom](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/general-dynamics-united-kingdom/)
- [Gamma Illumination (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gamma-illumination-uk/)
- [Fujikura Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fujikura-europe/)
- [Furukawa Electric Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/furukawa-electric-europe/)
- [G F Laser](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/g-f-laser/)
- [Gas Measurement Instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gas-measurement-instruments/)
- [Gas Sensing Solutions](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/gas-sensing-solutions/)
- [Fimark](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fimark/)
- [Fluorescent Lighting Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fluorescent-lighting-services/)
- [First Light Lamps](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/first-light-lamps/)
- [Flir Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/flir-systems/)
- [Fmb Oxford](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fmb-oxford/)
- [Technipfmc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/technipfmc/)
- [Folium Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/folium-optics/)
- [Forge Europa](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/forge-europa/)
- [Forth Dimension Displays](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/forth-dimension-displays/)
- [F & B Profiles](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/f-b-profiles/)
- [Feilo Sylvania UK](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/feilo-sylvania-uk/)
- [Exfo Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/exfo-europe/)
- [Experia](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/experia/)
- [Faraday Scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/faraday-scientific/)
- [Fei Uk](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fei-uk/)
- [Ferrograph](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ferrograph/)
- [Nkt Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/nkt-photonics/)
- [Fibre Trace](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/fibre-trace/)
- [Emergi-lite Safety Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/emergi-lite-safety-systems/)
- [Eterna Lighting](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eterna-lighting/)
- [Engis (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/engis-uk/)
- [Entroptix](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/entroptix/)
- [Envin Scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/envin-scientific/)
- [Eos Electro Optical Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eos-electro-optical-systems/)
- [Epigem](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/epigem/)
- [Et Enterprises](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/et-enterprises/)
- [Europa Science](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/europa-science/)
- [Lpa Excil Electronics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/lpa-excil-electronics/)
- [Effect Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/effect-photonics/)
- [Edward Pryor & Son](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/edward-pryor-son/)
- [Electro Scientific Industries Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/electro-scientific-industries-europe/)
- [Element Six](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/element-six/)
- [Elforlight](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/elforlight/)
- [Elliot Scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/elliot-scientific/)
- [Eluxi](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eluxi/)
- [Teledyne E2V](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/teledyne-e2v/)
- [Eaton Electrical Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/eaton-electrical-systems/)
- [Donfabs & Consillia](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/donfabs-consillia/)
- [Drucegrove](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/drucegrove/)
- [Du Pont (uk)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/du-pont-uk/)
- [Dutton Engineering (woodside)](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dutton-engineering-woodside/)
- [Earth-i](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/earth-i/)
- [Ecopac (uk) Power](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/ecopac-uk-power/)
- [Edinburgh Instruments](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/edinburgh-instruments/)
- [DM Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dm-optics/)
- [Datapaq](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/datapaq/)
- [Dd Optical](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dd-optical/)
- [Dd-scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/dd-scientific/)
- [Design Led Products](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/design-led-products/)
- [Digital Barriers Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/digital-barriers-services/)
- [Digital Edge Subsea](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/digital-edge-subsea/)
- [Digital Projection](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/digital-projection/)
- [Display Future](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/display-future/)
- [Diverse Technologies And Systems](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/diverse-technologies-and-systems/)
- [Domino Printing Sciences Plc](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/domino-printing-sciences-plc/)
- [Crompton Lamps](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/crompton-lamps/)
- [Cubica Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cubica-technology/)
- [Cutting Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cutting-technologies/)
- [Cyient Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cyient-europe/)
- [Cynergy3 Components](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cynergy3-components/)
- [D.g. Controls](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/d-g-controls/)
- [Daray](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/daray/)
- [Datalase](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/datalase/)
- [Crystran](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/crystran/)
- [Compound Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/compound-photonics/)
- [Conjunct](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/conjunct/)
- [Contamac](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/contamac/)
- [Conway Marsh Garrett Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/conway-marsh-garrett-technologies/)
- [Cooke Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cooke-optics/)
- [Coolled](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coolled/)
- [Coorstek](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coorstek/)
- [Covesion](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/covesion/)
- [Cranfield Precision](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cranfield-precision/)
- [Cm Scientific](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/cm-scientific/)
- [Coercive Group](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/coercive-group/)
- [Colour Holographic](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/colour-holographic/)
- [Com Dev Europe Ltd](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/com-dev-europe-ltd/)
- [Comar Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/comar-optics/)
- [Chelsea Technologies Group](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/chelsea-technologies-group/)
- [Chemring Countermeasures](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/chemring-countermeasures/)
- [Chess Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/chess-technologies/)
- [Chromacity](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/listing/chromacity/)

## Products

- [Silver Annual Contribution to PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/product/silver) - Mid-level annual contribution to the operation of the Photonics Leadership Group. Supports the day-to-day operation of the Photonics Leadership Group to maintain its activity level and impact. Includes basic level entry in the UK Photonics Directory. Silver is the minimum contribution level recommended for SME's and research organisations.
- [Gold Level Annual Contribution to PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/product/gold) - Annual contribution to the operation of the Photonics Leadership Group. Supports the day-to-day operation of the Photonics Leadership Group to maintain its activity level and impact. Includes premium level entry in the UK Photonics Directory, including direct contact form, video and extended listing. and identification on PLG publications and presentation as a sponsor. Gold is the minimum contribution level recommended for larger companies and leading research organisations.
- [Platinum Annual Contribution to PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/product/platinum) - Premium annual contribution to the operation of the Photonics Leadership Group. Supports the day-to-day operation of the Photonics Leadership Group to at a higher level to increase the PLG's activity level and impact. Includes premium level entry in the UK Photonics Directory, direct contact form, video and extended listing. and identification on PLG publications and presentations as a premium sponsor of the group. Platinum is the contribution level recommended for companies and globaly leading research organisations with a signficant interest in the properity of the UK photonics sector.
- [Diamond Annual Contribution to the PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/product/diamond) - Highest level annual contribution to the operation of the Photonics Leadership Group. Supports the day-to-day operation of the Photonics Leadership Group to substantially increase the PLG's activity level and impact. Includes premium level entry in the UK Photonics Directory, direct contact form, video and extended listing and identification on PLG publications and presentations as a diamond sponsor with your company logo. Diamond is the contribution level recommended those who wish to make a real difference to the visibility, growth and impact of photonics in the UK and globally.
- [Bronze Annual Contribution to PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/product/bronze) - Most basic level annual contribution to the operation of the Photonics Leadership Group. Supports the day-to-day operation of the Photonics Leadership Group to maintain its activity level and impact. Includes basic level entry in the UK Photonics Directory.

## WooCommerce Product Table Lite

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## Events

- [Semiconductors to Systems Summit 2026](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/semiconductors-to-systems-summit-2026) - For the first time, NMI, DESN, AESIN and IoTSF unite to connect the full semiconductor-to-systems ecosystem. Semiconductors to Systems Summit 2026 is a cross-value-chain summit for people building the future deep tech economy – from materials research and device design to secure systems, investment and global markets. It’s where the semiconductor-to-systems ecosystem come together under one
- [Photonics West 2027](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-west-2027) - SPIE Photonics West covers a wide range of topics: biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, quantum, AR VR MR, vision applications, and much more. Known as the place to get business done, colleagues attend SPIE Photonics West to meet new companies, vendors, and globally recognized suppliers. The presentations on the industry stage – open
- [Laser World of Photonics 2027](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/laser-world-of-photonics-2027) - 28th Globally significant Trade Fair with Congress for Photonics Components, Systems and Applications. Laser World of Photonics provides a comprehensive overview of the wide range of photonics themes in industry and research. We bring scientists, entrepreneurs, and users from around the world together.
- [Photonics Leadership Group AGM](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-leadership-group-agm) - The Photonics Leadership Group AGM will take place on the afternoon of 30 September in Glasgow. The AGM will review the PLG's activities and impact over the last year and review plans for the coming year and vision for the future. With a National Photonics Roadmap due to be published in Summer 2026 and the
- [Global Photonics Economic Forum 2026](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/global-photonics-economic-forum-2026) - The Third Edition of the Global Photonics Economic Forum will convene September 24 - 25 in Malaga, Spain. Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 edition this year the forum will focus on defining and sharing joint strategies to tackle the current volatile geopolitical landscape. Global photonics and semiconductor industries are facing unprecedented disruption.
- [Photon 2026](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photon-2026) - Photon 2026 is the thirteenth conference in a biennial series that started in 2002 covering optics and photonics. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field, attend lectures from leading technology experts, and visit the exhibition profiling the latest in optics and photonics technology. The programme will consist
- [Telecommunication Optics and Photonics (TOP) Conference 2026](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/telecommunication-optics-and-photonics-top-conference-2026) - TOP Conference 2026 brings together experts in photonics, optical networking, quantum communications, and data-centre innovation. Held on 24–25 February 2026 in London, the event features presentations, poster sessions, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research to shape the future of optical technology.
- [SPIE Sensors + Imaging](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-sensors-imaging) - The premier yearly European combining two of Europe's best photonics conferences - Environmental Remote sensing and Security + Defeence. An event that showcases the latest sensor and photonic technologies for imaging and monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere and environment, as well as sensor technologies that address homeland security, defence, and counterterrorism. Meet face-to-face with top companies
- [British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/british-and-irish-conference-on-optics-and-photonics-2025) - BICOP is a flagship conference on optics and photonics in the UK and Ireland, reporting on disruptive advances in optics and photonics across diverse fields. The primary purpose of the 2.5-day conference is to showcase the UK and Ireland’s world-leading research and development in optics and photonics to global stakeholders with a proper balance of
- [Photonics Means 2026](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-means-2026) - The second, Photonics Means, meeting in Glasgow will bring together the UK photonics community building on the successful 20025 edition at the technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow. Meeting demand for an annual gathering of the UK photonics community bringing together the next generation of photonics innovators, spotlights on key regional strengths around the UK
- [Microelectronics UK featuring Photonics UK](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/microelectronics-uk-featuring-photonics-uk) - The UK’s microelectronics and semiconductor industry is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing demand across key sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, defence and healthcare. Given this robust outlook, Microelectronics UK incorporating Photonics UK, Semiconductors UK and and Embedded Systems UK and has a pivotal role to play in showcasing cutting-edge innovations, fostering collaboration, expediting
- [Future Tech Deep Dive - Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/future-tech-deep-dive-photonics) - Innovate UK are are including photonics in their next Future Tech Deep Dive series. The objective of this event series is to look into the future and scan the horizon for long-term innovations of significant potential impact with key technology areas. The series aims to bring together thought-provoking experts from business, science, academia responsible for
- [Tech UK Photonics Sprint - Defence workshop](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/tech-uk-photonics-sprint-defence-workshop) - The first of a three-part event series run in collaboration with Plexal, Dell and Intel that showcases UK- based Deep Tech SMEs to Defence primes. Future events will focus on Semiconductors & Quantum technologies
- [Optical Communications Roadmap Launch](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/optical-communications-roadmap-launch) - Launch event for the Optical Communications Roadmap, including inter satellite communications, ground to space and space to ground communications links as well as teh continuing growth of terrestrial optical communications for all ground based applications. Featuring a panel discussion on Photonics for Space and Beyond
- [Photonics Means](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-growth) - A new one day annual photonics event for the UK at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow. Featuring a expansive programs of talks and briefings designed to bring the whole photonics community together
- [Photonics 21 Annual meeting 2026](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-21-annual-meeting-2026) - European Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting celebrating the 21th Anniversary of Photoncis21. A key event for networking with colleagues across Europe. Essential for those looking to join European collaborative research and innovation consortia and understand the direction of European funding, much of which is open to UK participation. With keynotes from the European Commission and panel
- [Microelectronics UK](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/microelectronics-uk) - The UK’s microelectronics and semiconductor industry is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing demand across key sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, defence and healthcare. Given this robust outlook, Microelectronics UK has a pivotal role to play in showcasing cutting-edge innovations, fostering collaboration, expediting domestic and international trade, while highlighting the UK’s leadership in niche
- [Flex-Inspire workshop](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/flex-inspire-workshop) - FLEX-INSPIRE will be the UK's first Roll-to-Roll (R2R) thin film sputter infrastructure with sophisticated software, delivering rapid high-throughput material discovery and advanced thin-film patterning on both rigid and flexible substrates. Help us shape this flexible sputtering infrastructure to meet your research needs at the online workshop on 1 April.
- [SPIE Sensors and Imaging 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-sensors-and-imaging-2025) - SPIE Sensors + Imaging combines two of Europe’s best photonics conferences – SPIE Environmental Remote Sensing and SPIE Security + Defence Make plans to participate and learn about latest insights, and breakthroughs. Call for papers is now open. The premier yearly European event that showcases the latest sensor and photonic technologies for imaging and monitoring
- [Quantum Industry Summit - Fourth Edition](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/quantum-industry-summit-fourth-edition) - The Optica Quantum Industry Summit is back, this time for its fourth installment! This year's edition elevates the event to new heights by taking place in Bristol, hosted by the University of Bristol, recognized as one of the global capitals of quantum technologies. Continuing the tradition of focusing on cutting-edge developments, this year's quantum summit
- [Semiconductor and Integrated OptoElectronics (SIOE) Conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/semiconductor-and-integrated-optoelectronics-sioe-conference) - The Semiconductor and Integrated Opto-Electronics (SIOE) Conference will take place from the 4 of April to the 6 of April 2023 at Cardiff University. We have an exciting programme planned that demonstrates the continuing evolution of Semiconductor Integrated OptoElectronics which will provide an informal atmosphere for the discussion of research within this area.
- [European Conference on Integrated Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/european-conference-on-integrated-optics) - The conference focuses on leading edge research on integrated optics, optoelectronics and nano-photonics and gathers experts from academia and industry to show their latest technical results, and showcase their products and services. The application scope is broad and it ranges from tele/datacom communications, optical interconnects, and (bio) optical sensing applications to more disruptive areas as
- [](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/7523) - The IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference delivers insights on current and future innovations in photonic devices, materials, and applications, as well as novel monolithic and heterogeneous integration and fabrication technologies on silicon platforms. Formerly known as IEEE Group IV Photonics Conference since 2004, IEEE SiPhotonics inherits a track record of close personal interactions between colleagues from
- [Vision UK](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/vision-uk) - Committed to driving industry progress and helping our users make more informed technology decisions. Vision UK has become the leading UK machine vision exhibition from UKIVA and incorporates the Machine Vision Conference (MVC). Keen to deliver greater benefits to visitors and exhibitors, we have opted to run the Vision UK trade show as part of
- [Quantum Showcase 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/quantum-showcase-2025) - The UK is home to world-leading research institutions and Quantum Technology Hubs that foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government. This collaborative environment accelerates the development and commercialisation of quantum technologies. The UK Quantum showcase highlights the latest innovations and industrial development in this key field for the future.
- [Laser World of Photonics 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/laser-world-of-photonics-2025) - The 27th edition of Europe's leading trad trade fair and congress for Photonics Components, Systems and Applications. Trade fair topics provide a comprehensive overview of the wide range of photonics themes in industry and research. Discover what our trade fair has to offer in this unique field.
- [Wales Technology Week](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/wales-technology-week) - Created and powered by Technology Connected, Wales Tech Week is Wales’ largest international tech summit. It showcases Welsh technology, its ecosystem and champions the industry on the global stage, including photonics. The international tech summit offers the best of both worlds – fusing the benefits of technology with the power of people, their interaction, exuberance,
- [Photonics21 Annual Meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics21-annual-meeting-3) - European Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Photoncis21. A key event for networking with colleagues across Europe. Essential for those looking to join Eu collaborative research and innovation consortia and understand the direction of European funding, much of which is open to UK participation. A packed agenda with keynotes from the European
- [Economist Impact 4th annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/economist-impact-4th-annual-commercialising-quantum-global-2025) - At Commercialising Quantum Global, the Economist Impact teams case study-led agenda sets the stage for vital discussions on how organisations should prepare for and implement quantum technology. The event will provide an accessible and in-depth debate into the promise, peril, applications, limitations, hype, and reality of this transformative field. What sets our event apart is
- [Modelling tools for Photonics and Space: Leveraging Lumerical, Zemax and SPEOS for Space Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/modelling-tools-for-photonics-and-space-leveraging-lumerical-zemax-and-speos-for-space-technologies) - Designing optical and photonics systems for space comes with unique challenges - extreme temperatures, radiation structural deformation and dynamics lighting conditions. Live webinar with Optics and Photonics experts to explore how to effectively enhance space designs with simulation
- [Industrial Laser Applications Symposium 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/industrial-laser-applications-symposium-2025) - ILAS 2025 is a unique 2-day event that attracts international delegates and speakers to share the latest in laser material processing. You are guaranteed to make new contacts, expand your network, find business or collaboration opportunities, meet potential employers and employees to develop your organisation or career. The symposium will be packed with presentations and
- [Telecommunication Optics and Photonics Conference 2025](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/telecommunication-optics-and-photonics-conference-2025) - The TOP Conference 2025. With sessions covering Telecoms, Free Space Optics, Data Centres, Photonics for RAN, Photonics Components and Quantum Communications, the conference will provide the chance to hear from and network with experts from across the industry
- [Photonics 4 Space](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-4-space) - Bringing the Space and Photonics sectors together to identify solutions and opportunities for applying optical technologies in the space sector. Hear the needs of the space sector and from those with experience of delivering space solutions. Following on from Photonics for Space 2024, the workshop will take your input to define specific Photonics for Space
- [Hamamatsu Technology Day 2024 - from photons to innovation](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/hamamatsu-technology-day-2024-from-photons-to-innovation) - Drawing inspiration from Hamamatsu Photonics flagship event in Japan, Photon Fair, eight Technology Days are being held across Europe in 2024, wiht the London Event on 24 May 2024. The program and agenda incorporates the latest information on: Pilot Lines: Discover how photonics-driven concepts materialize into fully industrialized, high-volume products with exclusive insights from leading
- [Economist Impact 3rd annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2024](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/economist-3rd-annual-commercialising-quantum-global-2024) - The Economist Impact Commercialising Quantum Global Summit returns to London for the third year, to enable your organisation to understand the benefits and impact benefit from one of the world’s most powerful emerging technologies. Over 120 speakers will take the stage to discuss and explore the promise, peril, applications, limitations, hype and reality of quantum
- [Single Photon Workshop 2024](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/single-photon-workshop-2024) - The Single Photon Workshop (SPW) is the largest conference in the world dedicated to single photon generation and detection technology and applications. The biennial international conference brings together a broad range of people across academia, industry and government bodies with interest in single photon sources, single photon detectors, photon entanglement, and their use in scientific
- [SPIE Optical Systems Design](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-optical-systems-design) - Hear the latest advances from leading experts. Join colleagues in Strasbourg. Hear research presented at this specialized European event for optical instrumentation with the latest advances in optical systems applications, materials, and processing. We look forward to seeing everyone in April.
- [SPIE Photonics Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-photonics-europe-2) - Hear research presented at the only cross-disciplinary event highlighting compelling optics and photonics technologies—from digital optics to quantum technologies to optical imaging, sensing, and metrology. Additional topics include THz photonics, 3D printed optics, photonic glasses, photosensitive materials, and biophotonics.
- [SPIE Sensors + Imaging 2024](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-sensors-imaging-2024) - SPIE Sensors + Imaging combines two of Europe’s best photonics conferences – SPIE Remote Sensing and SPIE Security + Defence The premier yearly European event that showcases the latest sensor and photonic technologies for imaging and monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere and environment, as well as sensor technologies that address homeland security, defence, and counterterrorism. Meet
- [Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2024 International Semiconductor Conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/global-semiconductor-alliances-2024-international-semiconductor-conference) - For the first time in more than a decade a major international semiconductor conference is coming to London, and it is all happening on March 13th and 14th, in partnership with the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to jointly explore the impact of semiconductor innovation in anticipation to a NetZero economy.
- [Photonics21 Annual Meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics21-annual-meeting-2) - This year's Annual Meeting will focus on the future of photonics in Europe. A high level panel discussion will provide an interesting discussion about 'Quo Vadis Photonics?'. The presentation of the new photonics market study will provide you with further insights about the economic performance of photonics on a global scale. During the Photonics21 workshops
- [Photonics for Space](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-space) - Photonics plays a key role in space capability and one that is set to grow. From space communications to solar power and major astronomy infrastructure, developments in photonics technology are crucial to the next generation of space-based activity. There is a great opportunity for the UK industry and research base to act now. The Photonics
- [European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2023](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/european-conference-on-optical-communication-ecoc-2022-2) - ECOC is the continent’s largest event in the field and one of the most prestigious and traditional events on optical communications worldwide.
- [Telecommunications, Optics and Photonics (TOP) Conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/telecommunications-optics-and-photonics-top-conference) - Telecommunications, Optics and Photonics (TOP) Conference, is back for its second year. Taking place in London once again, on 13 and 14 February 2023.
- [Optical and Lunar Communications Industry Day](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/optical-and-lunar-communications-industry-day) - The UK Space Agency (UKSA) and European Space Agency (ESA) will be running a joint optical and lunar communications industry day in Bristol on 14 September 2022
- [Future Photonics Leaders Group Formation Meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/future-photonics-leaders-group-formation-meeting) - Early career photonic professionals and researchers are invited to a virtual sandpit meeting on 9th September to discuss the formation of new UK Early Career/ Future Photonics Leaders group
- [Future Photonics Hub Industry Day 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/future-photonics-hub-industry-day-2022) - The Future Photonics Hub Industry Day will consist of keynote talks, as well as talks from broader stakeholders providing insightful views about the photonics landscape and emerging technologies.
- [Connected Britain 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/connected-britain-2022) - Where the UK’s connectivity leaders from across the public and private sector come to meet. 250 Speakers 3,000 Attendees 150 Exhibitors 800 Organisations 50 Start-ups 8 Content Themes 1 Awards Ceremony
- [Joint Symposium on Quantum Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/joint-symposium-on-quantum-technologies) - Building on the success of the series of ITU Joint Symposia on Quantum Technologies held over 2021 and 2022, NPL will host the first in-person Joint Symposium on Quantum Technologies This two-day symposium will include speakers from across quantum industry and academia to both provide a broad introduction to and present the latest advances across
- [European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/european-conference-on-optical-communication-ecoc-2022) - The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is the continent’s largest event in the field and one of the most prestigious and traditional events on optical communications worldwide. Running for over 25 years, the exhibition and conference attracts over 6,000 decision makers from earound the world Strong participation and presence from the UK is assured
- [Showcasing a Welsh developed 5G innovation for rural communities](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/showcasing-a-welsh-developed-5g-innovation-for-rural-communities) - July meeting of the UK Fibre Connectivity Forum The Welsh Government are providing £4.2 million of funding to Bangor University’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre of Excellence to bring 5G broadband connections through fibre optic cables into harder to reach areas. The University is working with a consortium of companies to increase the capacity and
- [Photonics West 2023](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-west-2023) - One of the leading global events for the photonics and laser industries with > 5,000 presentations, 1,300 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors. Including BIOS, Quantum West and Photonics West Exhibition. To join the UK Pavilion and UK events around Photonics West please contact the PLG
- [EPIC Industrial Quantum Photonics Technology Summit](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/epic-industrial-quantum-photonics-technology-summit) - Bringing together the European quantum industry ecosystem to commercialize upcoming products from the current R&D initiatives. The event gathers experts and leaders from industrial companies worldwide to discuss the second quantum revolution, its applications, and challenges. We will discuss the four primary application areas in which a paradigm shift is expected: quantum communication, quantum imaging,
- [Westminster Photonics and Quantum Showcase](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/westminster-photonics-and-quantum-showcase) - Showcasing the best of UK Photonics and Quantum products and innovation for UK Parliamentarians. By invitation only
- [UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/uk-national-quantum-technologies-showcase-2022) - The progress made by the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme during 2022 and the growing commercialisation and industrialisation of quantum technologies in the UK will be demonstrated at the event. The organisers now welcome expressions of interest from those wishing to exhibit. Information on available packages can be found here and expressions of interest can
- [Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/machine-vision-conference-and-exhibition) - The UK’s leading machine vision event is joined with new Automation exhibition from BARA in 2023 Featuring over 50 seminars and exhibitors from world leading industrial vision companies this UKIVA meeting is a must for anyone looking to integrate more digital imaging into their production line and manufacturing processes.
- [Photonex 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonex-2022) - Make plans to join colleagues in Birmingham to share your latest research, and for networking opportunities and the technical product exhibition Photonex 2022 call for papers: abstracts are due 13 July
- [Electronic Warfare Technical Conference 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/electronic-warfare-technical-conference-2022) - The Electronic Warfare Technical Conference 2022 is sub-systems level technology conference for the military, industry, and academic community covering a range of technologies including photonics.
- [London Plasmonics Forum 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/london-plasmonics-forum-2022) - Tunitedhe London Plasmonics Forum has become a must in the calendar for plasmonics researchers not only from London but also much further afield. After two years of online events, we are happy to be back in person! Join us on 8th June 2022 at Imperial College London for a day of talks, posters and stimulating
- [Photonics21 Annual meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics21-annual-meeting) - The annual meeting of Photonics21 the European Photonics public private partnership returns to in-person format for 2022. Expect the work programme for 2024/25 and the next multi-annual roadmap to be on the agenda
- [Photonics Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-europe) - SPIE Photonics Europe is an important cross-disciplinary event featuring research and innovation from AR/VR and biophotonics to lasers and quantum technologies.
- [Guiding Lights in celebration of the International Day of Light and International Year of Glass](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/guiding-lights-in-celebration-of-the-international-day-of-light-and-international-year-of-glass) - Join the London Institute for Advanced Light Technologies to celebrate the International Day of Light and International Year of Glass Listen to an inspiring keynote from physicist and author Dr Jess Wade, enjoy a tour of new glass artworks created by postgraduate science students and take part in panel debates with leading voices from the worlds
- [Photonics for Net Zero](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-net-zero-2) - Hear from leaders exploring how photonics can make a major contribution to achieving net zero though increasing green-power generation, reducing energy consumption, and reducing waste. With achieving net zero one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century, photonics will play an increasingly central role in reducing our emissions and increasing our resource and energy
- [PLG Winter meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/plg-winter-meeting) - The winter PLG meeting will be held virtually with an agenda covering On-going impact of Covid-19 Hiring the inexperienced- with many reporting increased competition for experienced staff how are organisations approaching onboarding less experienced staff UKCA marking- delayed by a year how are different companies approaching DCMS, BEIS, Innovate and APPG engagement update Introduction to
- [Telecommunications, Optics and Photonics Conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/telecommunications-optics-and-photonics-conference) - The latest trends in photonic integration; silicon photonics using InP, GaAs and polymer solutions; packaging solutions; hybrid integration; lasers, modulators and receivers; filters and switches and connectors. Held in Bishopsgate, London, close to Liverpool St station, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities for optical and photonic component and systems manufacturers and developers, along with
- [Photonics 21 Core Photonics Working Group follow-up](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-21-core-photonics-working-group-follow-up) - Following up on the Core Photonics Workshop and the large number of inputs into possible future calls that was held on 13 October, 2021, a second workshop will be held on 17 November 14:00 CET. Like in the previous workshop the second workshop will also be held digitally. Mike Wale and Roberta Ramponi are looking forward to
- [Photonics21  Manufacturing working group follow-up](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics21-manufacturing-working-group-follow-up) - owing up on the Manufacturing Workshop that was held on 14 October, 2021, a second workshop will be held on 10 November 14:00 CET. Like in the previous workshop the second workshop will also be held digitally. Thomas Rettich and Arnold Gillner are looking forward to receiving your further input to the European Work Program 2023/2024.
- [Photonics 21 Safety, Security, Space & Defense working group workshop](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-21-safety-security-space-defense-working-group-workshop) - Photonics21 Work Group 5 Workshop on "Safety, Security, Space & Defense" has been scheduled on 9 November 2021, starting at 9:30 CET. The workshop will be held digitally. In the frame of the restructuring of the Photonics21 Platform the working group on Safety, Security, Space & Defense has been newly created and is now having its first
- [Photonics 21 Digital Infrastructure Workshop](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-21-digital-infrastructure-workshop) - Photonics21 Work Group 1 Workshop on "Digital Infrastructure" has been scheduled on 8th November 2021, starting at 10am CET. The workshop will be held digitally. The Work Group leaders Jean-Luc Beylat and Sebastien Bigo are inviting you to become part of this work group and to give your input. The workshop will be held in the context of the European
- [PROJECT GIGABIT-bringing future proof connectivity to our rural areas](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/project-gigabit-bringing-future-proof-connectivity-to-our-rural-areas) - The UKFCF is bringing together an impressive range of speakers to inform the discussion on this important Government strategy. The event will give you the opportunity to put your questions and ideas directly to the DCMS. You will also have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of stakeholders in the digital connectivity arena.
- [Photonex 2021](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonex-2021) - Photonex + Vacuum Technologies 2021 will be the UK's first opportunity to come back together as an industry. Make plans to join colleagues at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow for the latest research, networking opportunities, and two exhibitions
- [Medical Device Manufacturing with Lasers](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/medical-device-manufacturing-with-lasers) - This workshop, organised in conjunction with Heriot-Watt University, will allow delegates to catch up with the latest in precision processing to manufacture medical devices.
- [OLED Technology for Lighting Manufacture](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/oled-technology-for-lighting-manufacture) - The webinar will introduce the basics of OLED for lighting, discuss the choice for the right substrate and encapsulation material as well as the current status of roll-to-roll processing. Selected results from the LAOLA project will be presented. A special focus lies in the challenge to separate the lighting modules out from the roll by
- [Digital Technology in Laser Manufacturing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/digital-technology-in-laser-manufacturing) - Digital Manufacturing promises a higher degree of automation and repeatable quality, continually striving for improvements and to eliminate defects. Much talked-about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) promise to transform the world of manufacturing and help to fill the skills gap which has opened up in the past decade. As well as techniques to
- [Photonics West 2022](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-west-2022) - One of the leading global events for the photonics and laser industries with > 5,000 presentations, 1,300 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors, returning in person in San Francisco in 2022. Including BIOS, Quantum West and Photonics West Exhibition. To join the UK Pavilion and UK events around Photonics West please contact the PLG
- [Connected Britain](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/connected-britain) - The UK’s leading event to understand the technology, regulation and investment environment for the rollout of next generation broadband, as well as to meet with all the leaders in the space. 2021 will see further evolution of the content to explore in more depth how next generation broadband technologies, especially fibre and 5G, are enabling
- [Laser World of Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/laser-world-of-photonics-2)
- [SPIE Security + Defence](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-security-defence-3) - The latest advances in sensing, data and signal analysis, optronics, quantum science, and optical technologies
- [Photonics for Net Zero](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-net-zero) - CSconnectd, KTN, Photonics Leadership Group, Welsh Government, Photonics Scotland and Photonics Connected have teamed up to host an open innovation workshop on 10th August, where leading organisations will be sharing some of the urgent Net Zero challenges that Photonics can address, followed by breakout discussions to consider potential projects themes and solutions that can be taken forward. It is envisaged that the
- [Integrated photonics for telecom applications](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/integrated-photonics-for-telecom-applications) - Focusing on specific opportunities in telecommunications this meeting seeks to build Anglo-Dutch collaborations in integrated photonics in light of the upcoming funding opportunities in Hoirzon Europe. In addition to looking at the demand from network operators, networking sessions will connect potential collaborators seeking to form and join potential consortia The meetings is part of
- [Integrated photonics for sensing applications](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/integrated-photonics-for-sensing-applications) - Focusing on specific opportunities in sensing this meeting seeks to build Anglo-Dutch collaborations in integrated photonics in light of the upcoming funding opportunities in Hoirzon Europe. In addition to looking at demand operators, networking sessions will connect potential collaborators seeking to form and join potential consortia. The meetings is part of a series, launched
- [Post Pandemic Digital Investment Opportunities](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/post-pandemic-digital-investment-opportunities) - The UK fibre connectivity forum quarterly meeting will feature Q&A with Matt Warman MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Infrastructure on the governments plan for delivering gigabit speeds, 5G and open RAN. The agenda also includes Welcome from the UKFCF chair-Askar Sheibani Darren Kilburn - Principal Consultant-Policy at FarrPoint "Net-zero targets are not
- [Trusted Research for Industry – Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/trusted-research-for-industry-photonics) - The Trusted Research Campaign aims to raises the awareness of the possible security risks in international research collaborations and how to mitigate them. This webinar will discuss the impact of security risks and what it means for industry when embarking on research projects with a specific focus on Emerging and Enabling (Electronics Sensors and Photonics,
- [Connecting the UK-Dutch integrated photonics ecosystems](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/connecting-the-uk-dutch-integrated-photonics-ecosystems) - In light of the many upcoming opportunities in Horizon Europe, a set of seminars, starting on 12 May, will seek to build awareness integrated photonics capability and opportunities in the UK and Netherlands and seed new collaborations. The PLG, Photondelta, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult and Dutch embassy have come together to organise these meetings starting
- [Photonics for Renewable Energy](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-renewable-energy) - Following the success of our “Photonics for…” 2020 webinar series, we’re pleased to launch the “Photonics for…” 2021 webinar series that will further look at photonics technologies in a variety of sectors and applications. Speakers from industry and academia will highlight the latest developments and KTN will provide an overview of the landscape and funding
- [Photonics for Water](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-water) - The series is aimed at companies and researchers developing photonics technology, and at end-users looking to solve challenges and to produce innovative products and services. Its main aim is to bring together photonics specialists with end-users, therefore there will be networking opportunities across the whole series to support collaboration. Photonics finds application in water industry
- [Photonics for Europe](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-europe) - The new European research and innovation framework programme Horizon Europe is open for business, and UK organisations are eligible to take part. Under Horizon Europe, photonics continues to be recognised as a key enabling technology and retains a dedicated budget. This event will provide an overview of the role of photonics in Horizon Europe, including
- [Towards a European Strategy on Quantum Photonics Integrated Circuits- Online Workshop](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/towards-a-european-strategy-on-quantum-photonics-integrated-circuits-online-workshop) - Photonic Integration in general and Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits (QPICs) in particular are considered as an enabler for quantum technology, and conversely quantum technology is regarded as a major emerging market for photonic integration. In order to profit from the European Quantum Flagship and the Photonics21 ETP that are actively supporting these fields in Europe,
- [Scaling Up and Commercialising Metamaterials webinar](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/scaling-up-and-commercialising-metamaterials-webinar) - Once an aspect of metamaterials technology has been identified with the potential in a particular application, there is a need to look to scale up the production to develop demonstrators and prototypes. This activity is often associated with a start-up or SME since the technology is brought in from research. The needs of these small
- [National Security Investment (NSI) - legislation  impact on photonics webinar](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/national-security-investment-nsi-legislation-impact-on-photonics-webinar) - Webinar on the forthcoming UK National Security Investment (NSI) legislation and its potential impact on photonics
- [Photonics 21 Annual Meeting- Postponed to Autumn or Spring](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-21-annual-meeting) - For 2020 the Photonics21 annual meeting will take place 27-28 of May
- [Hot Electron Applications and Technology](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/hot-electron-applications-and-technology) - New research on “Reactive Plasmonics”, led by King’s College London and Imperial College London, is developing technologies to harness the large intrinsic thermal energy of light. Remarkably, “hot electrons” excited by light in metals achieve temperatures of many 1000°C, while the host metal remains near ambient conditions. This activates a range of opto-electronic and photo-chemical
- [SPIE Astronomical Telescopes](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-astronomical-telescopes) - SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, the most prestigious event for developers of ground- and space-based telescopes, the supporting technologies, and the latest instrumentation. Join your peers at the this important conference focused on astrophotonics. Stay informed and ensure you get information about this event. Unless you opt in to receive emails, you may not be sent
- [UK Fibre Connectivity Forum quarterly meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/uk-fibre-connectivity-forum-quarterly-meeting) - Chi Onwurah, MP -the Shadow Minister for Digital, Science & Technology will be the headline speaker at the UK Fibre Connectivity Forum (UKFCF), next quarterly meeting on 30 November 2020. Limited spaces remain for this online meeting with registration required in advance
- [Women in Enabling Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/women-in-enabling-technologies) - Are you a woman working in enabling technologies such as electronics, sensors, photonics, RF and microwave or acoustics? Join our workshop and explore why we are not seeing more women in these sectors. Enabling technology is helping to change our world, but how will the sector meet the needs of a diverse population if it
- [Photonics for Water Industry Challenges](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-water-industry-challenges) - The “Photonics for…” webinar series will look at photonics technologies in a variety of sectors and applications. Speakers from industry and academia will highlight the latest developments and KTN will provide an overview of the landscape and funding opportunities for each area. The series is aimed at companies and researchers developing photonics technology, and at
- [Photonics for Quantum Applications](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-quantum-applications) - The “Photonics for…” webinar series will look at photonics technologies in a variety of sectors and applications. Speakers from industry and academia will highlight the latest developments and KTN will provide an overview of the landscape and funding opportunities for each area. The series is aimed at companies and researchers developing photonics technology, and at
- [Photonics for Agri-Food](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-agri-food) - The “Photonics for…” webinar series will look at photonics technologies in a variety of sectors and applications. Speakers from industry and academia will highlight the latest developments and KTN will provide an overview of the landscape and funding opportunities for each area. The series is aimed at companies and researchers developing photonics technology, and at
- [Photonics for Security and Defence](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-security-and-defence) - The “Photonics for…” webinar series will look at photonics technologies in a variety of sectors and applications. Speakers from industry and academia will highlight the latest developments and KTN will provide an overview of the landscape and funding opportunities for each area. The series is aimed at companies and researchers developing photonics technology, and at end-users
- [SPIE Security + Defence](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-security-defence-2) - The event for engineers, scientists, programme managers and policy makers for the latest developments in sensing, data and signal analysis, optronics, quantum science, optical technologies, and funding programmes. It crosses the divide between fundamental optical science and the application of the underpinning technologies in advanced defence and security systems. Collocated with SPIE Remote Sensing
- [SPIE Remote Sensing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-remote-sensing-2) - Offering engineers, scientists, programme managers and policy makers access to the latest developments in earth observation, next generation satellites, atmospheric propagation, and imaging analytics, this event provides comprehensive coverage of scientific topics, such as, remote sensing applications, sensors, systems, and satellite platforms. Collocated with: SPIE Security + Defence SPIE Space, Satellites, and Sustainability (S3)
- [SPIE Space, Satellites and Sustainability (S3)](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-space-satellites-and-sustainability-s3) - We face a climate crisis, with associated widespread losses of natural ecosystems and biodiversity. In 2015 in Paris, global leaders agreed on 17 sustainable development goals and 169 associated targets to be met by 2030. Satellites provide a unique ability to support sustainable development with scaled analyses. Organised by the University of Edinburgh and SPIE,
- [Photonics for Medical Diagnostics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-medical-diagnostics) - The Photonics for Medical Diagnostics webinar, delivered by KTN in partnership with Hamamatsu Photonics, will explore how photonics technology can be used to provide rapid and accurate diagnoses of disease and will highlight current funding opportunities, including specific COVID-19 actions. The event is aimed at photonics companies/researchers and end-users that are developing photonics-related healthcare technology,
- [London Plasmonics Forum](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/london-plasmonics-forum-2) - The 6th London Plasmonics Forum (LPF) will be held online due to COVID-19. Since the first meeting in 2015, the LPF has become a must in the calendar for plasmonics researchers from accross the UK The keynote entitled 'The Alchemy of Vacuum' will be given by Professor Thomas Ebbesen: University of Strasbourg.
- [International Summer School in Photonic Imaging, Sensing and Analysis](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/international-summer-school-in-photonic-imaging-sensing-and-analysis) - The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics will be hosting its third international summer school, bringing together leading academic researchers with early career researchers for the purposes of knowledge exchange and networking in the photonics community. Thie 2020 summer school will be held at the University of St Andrews on the theme of
- [Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition- cancelled, presentations online](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/machine-visions-conference-and-exhibition) - The UK's leading machine vision event returns on 14 May 2020. Featuring over 50 seminars and exhibitors from world leading industrial vision companies this UKIVA meeting is a must for anyone looking to integrate more digitial imaging into their production line and manufacturing processes. Due to the coronavirus the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference & Exhibition
- [SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing-  transfering to remote digital forum](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-defense-commercial-sensing) - SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing showcases the latest research and advancements in sensors, infrared technology, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, LIDAR, AI/machine learning, and more. Leaders come to learn from and collaborate with other experts working on materials, components, systems, and analytics for defense, security, and commercial applications. Co-located in 2020: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing
- [SPIE Photonics Europe- transfering to remote digital forum](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-photonics-europe) - Make your plans now! Attend the only cross-disciplinary event highlighting compelling optics and photonics technologies--from digital optics to quantum technologies to optical imaging, sensing, and metrology. Additional topics include THz photonics, 3D printed optics, photonic glasses, photosensitive materials, and an expanded biophotonics programme. The 1,600-paper programme is completed with an exhibition, courses, industry programme, and
- [Innovative Photonics in Wales](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/innovative-photonics-in-wales) - The Welsh Optoelectronics Forum is working with CPE, SPARC II and ASTUTE 2020 to bring together this event which will showcase real world applications of photonics and where technologies are impacting businesses today. Overview of Agenda 09:00 Registration, Refreshments and Networking 09:30 Welcome Introduction and Purpose of event 9:45 Keynote Case Study of Industrial Collaboration
- [SPIE Photonics West](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-photonics-west) - Find cutting-edge research Access the latest research in biophotonics, laser technologies, and optoelectronics materials and devices. Expect a full week with over 5,200 technical papers, 65 course and workshop options, notable plenary speakers, a powerful industry program, and plenty of networking opportunities. Plus innovative products at the two exhibitions Come find the latest products and
- [SPIE Advanced Lithography](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-advanced-lithography) - As the leading global lithography event, the technical program will focus on works in optical lithography, metrology, and EUV. Leaders come to solve challenges in lithography, patterning technologies, and unique materials, while sharing the latest advancements in the semiconductor industry.
- [SPIE Photonex + Vacuum Expo](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-photonex-vacuum-expo) - This event is the UK’s meeting place for the world's greatest scientific minds. It attracts researchers and engineers whether in industry or academia who come together to examine new-to-market products, research solutions, review current applications, investigate future solutions and to share knowledge. Join your peers – at Photonex the most diverse and comprehensive exhibition and
- [Opening up Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/opening-up-photonics) - The Opening Up Photonics Initiative – a collaboration between Photonics Scotland, University of Glasgow, Institute of Physics and the Knowledge Transfer Network - have partnered with Equate Scotland to deliver a series of training workshops exploring practical suggestions for improving gender diversity within your organisation.
- [Materials Research Exchange 2020](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/materials-research-exchange-2020) - The materials research exchange and investor showcase, features the latest materials from UK university and industrial research centres in the UK working collaboratively on advanced materials. More than 1500 delegates are expected with targeted seminars and keynote addresses from BEIS UKRI industrial and academic leaders. Many advanced photonics materials including 2d materials, glasses, precision surfaces
- [H2020 Proposal Writing Workshop ICT, Robotics and Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/h2020-proposal-writing-workshop-ict-robotics-and-photonics) - The KTN, in collaboration with the H2020 National Contact Points, are hosting a one day Proposal Writing Workshop designed to take your proposal from “good” to “great” with insights and advice from experienced individuals. Aimed at improving proposals which are already under development, as such, participants should already have basic understanding of the requirements of
- [Photonics Leadership Group meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-leadership-group-meeting-2) - The autumn 2019 PLG meeting will take place alongside Photonex in Coventry. If you would like to attend and are not on the PLG list for notifications of meetings please contact us
- [Photoncis Leadership Group meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photoncis-leadership-group-meeting) - The next Photonics Leadership Group meeting will be in London on 25th February. If you would like to attend and are not on the PLG list for notifications of meetings please contact us
- [ILAS 2020](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/ilas-2020) - The Industrial Laser Applications Symposium will celebrate AILU's 25th anniversary in 2020 in a special even year edition of event. Abstrat deadline for presentation submisions 6 December 2019
- [49th Intelligent Sensing Programme](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/49th-intelligent-sensing-programme) - KTN is running a one-day workshop bringing together representatives from the agriculture sector, sensor technology providers, new technology developers and innovation funders to promote the innovation, development and the adaptation of sensing technologies in the UK farming industry. 9:30 Arrival & Registration 10:00 Welcome – Liqun Yang, Knowledge Transfer Network 10:05 Introduction of KTN – Chris Danks, Knowledge Transfer Network Challenges and Needs 10:15 Challenges and Needs
- [Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/showcasing-physical-sciences-impact) - EPSRC is hosting an exciting event, sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry, to celebrate the significant and wide-ranging impacts that arise from the breadth of physical sciences research: from the fundamental to the applied. The event will include plenary talks, keynote speech and 10-15 exhibits demonstrating the best of
- [Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Edinburgh](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/horizon-2020-photonics-workshop-edinburgh) - Briefing on current and upcoming Photonics calls from Horizon2020. The workshop will include detailed briefings on the call topics along with information and practical exercises on developing a successful proposal. There will also be the opportunity to book one to one meetings with representatives from KTN and Innovate UK. The workshop will cover the following
- [Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Southampton](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/horizon-2020-photonics-workshop) - Briefing on current and upcoming Photonics calls from Horizon2020. The workshop will include detailed briefings on the call topics along with information and practical exercises on developing a successful proposal. There will also be the opportunity to book one to one meetings with representatives from KTN and Innovate UK. The workshop will cover the following
- [Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Daresbury](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/horizon-2020-photonics-workshop-daresbury) - Briefing on current and upcoming Photonics calls from Horizon2020. The workshop will include detailed briefings on the call topics along with information and practical exercises on developing a successful proposal. There will also be the opportunity to book one to one meetings with representatives from KTN and Innovate UK. The workshop will cover the following
- [Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Newport](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/horizon-2020-photonics-workshop-newport) - Briefing on current and upcoming Photonics calls from Horizon2020. The workshop will include detailed briefings on the call topics along with information and practical exercises on developing a successful proposal. There will also be the opportunity to book one to one meetings with representatives from KTN and Innovate UK. The workshop will cover the following
- [Enlighten Photonics Conference series](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/enlighten-photonics-conference-series) - Co-located with Photonex and VacuumExpo, this event features application and technology advances, innovations and emerging technologies in photonics and optical technologies. It comprises one and two-day conferences, one-day meeting programmes, training and educational masterclass workshops in following areas High Power Diode Lasers & Systems -Wednesday & Thursday (2 day) Biophotonics & Biomedical Microscopy- Wednesday
- [3rd silicon photonics Enlighten conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/3rd-silicon-photonics-enlighten-conference) - Bringing together members of both the academic and industrial communities for updates on the latest silicon photonics developments and to consider ways to work more effectively together in mutually beneficial collaborations in this critical area. Full international program available to view from the organisers. Collocated with the Photonex exhibition in Coventry at the Ricoh Arena
- [Photonics4Food Symposium](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics4food-symposium) - Photonics can be used to address many of the current challenges in the food and drink industry, from judging the ripeness of fruit, to novel packaging technology and colour defect detection. The Photonics4Food symposium, part of the Photonics21 Photonics4 series, will showcase the latest photonics R&D as applied to the food and drink industry. Speakers
- [Thin Film Coatings for Electro-optics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/thin-film-coatings-for-electro-optics) - The inaugural Thin Film Coatings for Electro-optics meeting will be held in Liverpool on 5 September 2019. The meeting is designed to bring together researchers from different disciplines, and covers topics such as thin film lighting and displays, glass coatings, precision optical coatings, and thin films for renewable energy applications. The format includes invited speakers,
- [Advances in Photovoltaics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/advances-in-photovoltaics) - This one day meeting provides a forum to help assess the current state of the art in solar cells. It brings together a list of distinguished invited speakers whose expertise covers the range of photovoltaic technologies. Contributions for POSTER presentations are invited. Abstract submission deadline 30 August 2019. Early
- [British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/british-and-irish-conference-on-optics-and-photonics) - Following highly successful 2018 event, the IEEE British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics (BICOP) will run 11-13 December 2019 with presentations from industry and academia. Submission deadline: 1 November 2019. Early Bird Registration deadline: 15 November 2019. Sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available - contact our Publicity and Public Relations Chair (Akhil Kallepalli)
- [Transforming our future: Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/transforming-our-future-photonics) - A one-day international conference held by the Royal Society will bring together experts to explore recent developments in photonic technologies and the future opportunities and challenges that they present
- [Westminster showcase of UK Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/westminster-showcase-of-uk-photonics) - The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Photonics will host the second showcase of UK Photonics in Westminster on 3 July 2019. A unique opportunity for Parliamentarians to see UK made photonics and further understand the critical role it plays in all vertical markets from healthcare to manufacturing and communications as well as gain insights in future
- [SPIE Digital Optical Technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-digital-optical-technologies) - There is still time to join us This conference is focused on the components, systems design, and applications of emerging digital optical technologies in all social, academic, medical, and industrial areas. The conference reflects trends in recent technologies such as 3D sensors, immersive multimedia, novel displays, light sources and imaging systems. Digital optical technologies include
- [SPIE/OSA European Conferences on Biomedical Optics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-osa-european-conferences-on-biomedical-optics) - Come to the European Conferences on Biomedical Optics, the premier European event bringing together scientists, engineers, and clinicians who work with optics and photonics to solve problems in biomedicine. Co-located with Laser World of Photonics, it is an excellent opportunity to connect with other researchers.
- [SPIE Optical Metrology](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-optical-metrology) - There is still time to join us Attend the premier European conference for scientists, engineers, researchers, and product developers to discuss the latest research in measurement systems, modeling, videometrics, and inspection.
- [SPIE Security + Defence](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-security-defence) - The conference and exhibition for engineers, scientists, programme managers and policy makers for the latest developments in sensing, data and signal analysis, optronics, quantum science, optical technologies, and funding programmes. Collocated with SPIE Remote Sensing.
- [SPIE Remote Sensing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/spie-remote-sensing) - The event that offers engineers, scientists, programme managers and policy makers access to the latest developments in earth observation, next generation satellites, atmospheric propagation, and imaging analytics. Collocated with SPIE Security + Defence.
- [London Plasmonics Forum](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/london-plasmonics-forum) - The 5th annual London Plasmonics Forum will take place on Friday 14th June 2018 @ King’s College London. Open to all researchers and companies in London, UK, Europe and worldwide. Last year’s London Plasmonic Forum was a sell-out event with almost 100 participants
- [Future Directions for Chalcogenide Research](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/future-directions-for-chalcogenide-research) - This one day technical meeting focuses on chalcogenide materials research and development, exploring processing technologies for thin film, nanoparticle and nanostructured chalcogenides as they move toward new technology applications. Industrial and academic participants are sort with a focus on working together to shape the research landscape by combining capability and understanding of industry needs and
- [Space to Innovate Briefing Event](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/space-to-innovate-briefing-event) - The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Space Programme are hosting a Briefing Event for the Space to Innovate competition. The purpose of the event is to provide useful information on the upcoming competition as well as providing information on how to bid using the DASA process.
- [Photonics Leadership Group Meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-leadership-group-meeting) - The next Photonics leadership group meeting will be held at Thales in Glasgow on the 4 June 2019 preceded by tours of the facility. Contact us if you would like to participate. In preparation for an update to the size of the UK photonics industry, the agenda will focus on how much output of large
- [Royal Academy of Engineering SME Leaders programme](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/royal-academy-of-engineering-sme-leaders-programme) - The Royal Academy of Engineering SME leaders programme offers support for leaders of high-growth Technology and Engineering SME's, including upcoming photonics companies, through training courses, leadership coaching and mentoring. Ten successful applicant are chosen every 6 months to become members of the Academy's Enterprise hub and receive up to £10,000 toward the cost of leadership
- [International Day of Light](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/international-day-of-light) - The International Day of Light is a global initiative, supported by UNESCO, marked with a whole series of events across the world, many in the UK, from the Lighting Design Awards to many events open to the public that demonstrates how science, technology, art and culture can help achieve the goals of UNESCO – education,
- [Institute of Physics LiFi Launch](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/institute-of-physics-lifi-launch) - Coinciding with the International Day of Light, the IOP will be unveiling fully operation LiFi technology in the IOP’s new business Accelerator Centre. The launch will include a series of talks for potential users, innovators and LiFi reseachers led by Professor Harald Haas from the University of Edinburgh, co-founder of pureLiFi.
- [Using Electron Microscopy in Microelectronics and Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/using-electron-microscopy-in-microelectronics-and-photonics) - The PEMC Industrial Solutions event on Wednesday 10 April will focus on the photonics and microelectronics sector, featuring presentations from Plessey SemiConductors Ltd and EFFECT Photonics, to demonstrate how Electron Microscopy has been used practically in their companies and sector. There will be an update from the PEMC team and Ellen Pope from Innovate UK will
- [Photonics for advanced manufacturing, EUREKA compition, deadline for submission](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-for-advanced-manufacturing-eureka-compition-deadline-for-submission) - The Eureka collaborative R&D: photonics for advanced manufacturing competition deadline. All documents required by Innovate UK must be completed and uploaded to the Innovate UK secure FTP site by midday 12pm UK time 25 July . The EUREKA project application form must be completed and emailed to projects@eurekanetwork.org by 11:59pm Central European Summer Time (10:59pm
- [EUREKA Network in Photonics briefing - advanced manufacturing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/eureka-network-in-photonics-briefing-advanced-manufacture) - EUREKA Collaborative R&D Competition - Photonics for Advanced Manufacturing Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2m to fund UK businesses, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and Universities participating in collaborative projects conducting predominantly industrial research with partners from the participating countries of the EUREKA Network in Photonics. Full details
- [48th Intelligent Sensing Program - Sensing in Harsh Environments](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/48th-intelligent-sensing-program-sensing-in-harsh-environments) - Sensing in Harsh Environments Following the transformation of the digital world, there are increasing needs for sensing technologies that can operate in harsh environments, such as those required for infrastructure monitoring in transportation and civil engineering, smart building, precision agriculture, and those exposed to chemicals and other harsh environments in a variety of industries and environmental sectors. UK has a strong industrial presence in
- [10th Intelligent Imaging](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/10th-intelligent-imaging) - The 10th Intelligent Imaging event aims to bring imaging end-user communities, imaging technology providers, novel imaging technology researchers, innovation funders and other relevant stakeholders together to share their knowledge on market challenges, state of the art commercial technologies, emerging imaging technology research, and innovation funding opportunities, to stimulate new ideas, to network and facilitate partnership
- [EUREKA Network in Photonics - advanced manufacture - competition briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/eureka-network-in-photonics-advanced-manufacture-competition-briefing-3) - EUREKA Collaborative R&D Competition - Photonics for Advanced Manufacturing Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2m to fund UK businesses, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and Universities participating in collaborative projects conducting predominantly industrial research with partners from the participating countries of the EUREKA Network in Photonics. Full details
- [EUREKA Network in Photonics - advanced manufacture - competition briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/eureka-network-in-photonics-advanced-manufacture-competition-briefing-2) - EUREKA Collaborative R&D Competition - Photonics for Advanced Manufacturing Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2m to fund UK businesses, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and Universities participating in collaborative projects conducting predominantly industrial research with partners from the participating countries of the EUREKA Network in Photonics. Full details
- [EUREKA Network in photonics - advanced manufacture - competition briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/eureka-network-in-photonics-advanced-manufacture-competition-briefing) - EUREKA Collaborative R&D Competition - Photonics for Advanced Manufacturing Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £2m to fund UK businesses, Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) and Universities participating in collaborative projects conducting predominantly industrial research with partners from the participating countries of the EUREKA Network in Photonics. Full details
- [Photonics in the medical technology and pharmaceutical markets](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-in-the-medical-technology-and-pharmaceutical-markets) - This is a unique opportunity to meet other European photonics companies, seek advice from experts in medtech and pharmaceuticals, and to explore new business leads and potential collaborations. At this two day event you hear from a panel of international experts, who will cover a range of healthcare market, innovation, investment and photonics topics. Supported
- [Photonex Glasgow 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonex-glasgow-2019) - The PHOTONEX Exhibition & Conference returns to University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow for 2019. This one-day event will bring together 200+ users of photonics technologies from the photonics community in Scotland and North of England.
- [Scottish Photonics Week](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/scottish-photonics-week) - Scottish Photonics Week, a week-long series of events designed to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Optoelectronics Association and showcase Scotland’s photonics expertise. Including a Civic reception at Glasgow City Chambers Visits to key Scottish photonics companies The AGM of the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) The AGM of International Optoelectronics Association (IOA)
- [Opening of the National Healthcare Photonics Centre](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/opening-of-the-national-healthcare-photonics-centre) - Official Opening of the National Healthcare Photonics Centre at Netpark, County Durham. Presentations from the specialist team behind the new centre, plus companies working in photonics, will cover the benefits and support the new centre can bring to business. Tours of the high-spec facilities and networking opportunities will follow
- [Electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/electronics-sensors-and-photonics-for-robotics-in-extreme-environments-briefing-3) - Briefing event for Innovate UK 2019 competition for innovations in electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments.
- [Electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/electronics-sensors-and-photonics-for-robotics-in-extreme-environments-briefing-2) - Briefing event for Innovate UK 2019 competition for innovations in electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments.
- [Electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments briefing](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/electronics-sensors-and-photonics-for-robotics-in-extreme-environments-briefing) - Briefing event for Innovate UK 2019 competition for innovations in electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments.
- [Quantum Sensing for Defence and Security](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/quantum-sensing-for-defence-and-security) - Quantum Sensing Community of Interest meeting to create a coherent quantum technology community and demonstrate technological advancement towards deployable navigation solutions.
- [Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/industrial-laser-applications-symposium-ilas-2019) - ILAS 2019 is a unique 2-day event sharing the latest national and international developments in laser based materials processing, including cutting welding, marking and additive processing.
- [UK Semiconductors 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/uk-semiconductors-2019) - Annual Conference on all aspects of semiconductor research including materials science, physics and engineering, with exhibition and industry sessions. Examples include: Materials: Epitaxy, fabrication, characterization and theoretical properties of Si, Ge, III-Vs (including III-Nitrides), II-Vs, organic semiconductors, hybrid organic/inorganic systems and perovskites. Bulk materials and nanostructures including quantum dots/wires/wells and superlattices. 2D materials including transition
- [ECOC 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/ecoc-2019) - Over 1,500 optical communications experts will be attending to hear the latest research, making it a great place to share your new work. Publication opportunities include indexing on IEEE Xplore, and there will be lots of chances to visit Dublin’s historical attractions at the conference networking events.
- [Photonics Leadership Group Meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-leadership-meeting) - Quarterly meeting of the Photonics Leadership group, discussing latest opportunities, policy and funding impacts and direction. Contact the PLG, for details about how you can contribute and participate in the Photonics Leadership Group.
- [Laser World of Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/laser-world-of-photonics) - One of the worlds largest Photonics and Laser exhibitions and conferences with 1290 exhibitors and 32,000 visitors, bieenially in Munich with major UK pavilion. Featuring parallel conferences CLEO®/Europe – EQEC 2019,Lasers in Manufacturing (LiM 2019),EOS Optical Technologies,Imaging and Applied Optics,Digital Optical Technologies,Optical Metrology,European Conferences on Biomedical Optics (ECBO)
- [IOP Business Innovation and Growth Group Conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/iop-business-innovation-and-growth-group-conference) - The Institute of Physics inaugural Business Innovation and Growth conference where you can connect to physics, business, skills and funding
- [Photonex Europe Live 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonex-europe-live-2019) - PHOTONEX EUROPE LIVE! is a key event for photonics, an enabling technology: a vast diversity of applications are enabled by photonics and light technologies
- [UK Machine Vision conference](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/uk-machine-vision-conference) - Over 50 seminars and exhibitors from the world’s leading industrial vision companies. Access vision technology engineers and learn how machine vision solutions can improve your process
- [IEEE British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/ieee-british-and-irish-conference-on-optics-and-photonics) - The inaugural IEEE British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics reporting on disruptive advances in optics and photonics.
- [EPIC AGM](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/epic-agm) - Invitation only AGM of the European Photonics Industry Consortium with key industry leaders from across Europe
- [Photonics West 2019](https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-west-2019) - One of the leading global events for the photonics and laser industries with > 5,000 presentations, 1,300 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors

## Projects

- [Emerging and Enabling technologies competition](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/emerging-and-enabling-technologies-competition) - Title Budget Type Date Description Relevance Emerging and Enabling Technologies competition- round 1 £15m, £50-£2m projects, >£100k collaborative all close 7/12/2016 Any emerging technology that can demonstrate a step change in performance and the potential to disrupt existing industrial approaches; particularly energy harvesting, imaging technologies, graphene or biofilms. Any enabling technology in: satellite applications; electronics;
- [Compound Semiconductor applications](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/compound-semiconductor-applications) - Title Budget Type Date Description Relevance Compound Semiconductor Applications £4m, £50-500k projects all close 26/10/2016 Innovative projects that help to speed up the use of compound semiconductors in areas such as power electronics, RF/microwave, photonics and sensors. all photonics Seeking proposals with large and scalable commercial potential. The aim of this competition is to ensure
- [Surface engineering and coating technologies for high-value manufacturing](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/surface-engineering-and-coating-technologies-for-high-value-manufacturing) - Stimulate innovation in new concepts and applications in Surface Engineering and Coating
- [Innovation Vouchers](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/innovation-vouchers) - Rapid response voucher for an external expert or facility access
- [Developing non-animal technologies](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/developing-non-animal-technologies) - Development and application of non-animal technologies in the UK
- [Future electric vehicle battery production](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/future-electric-vehicle-battery-production) - Pilot line to to produce high-voltage electric vehicle batteries
- [Portable renewable energy generation](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/portable-renewable-energy-generation) - Seeking portable renewable energy technologies that are able to work in a range of locations on underused or vacant land
- [Smart 2015/16](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/smart-201516) - Mulit level funding direct to SMEs for development of new markets and products
- [Technology Inspired Innovation 2015- Advanced materials](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/technology-inspired-innovation-2015-advanced-materials) - Feasibility studies to stimulate innovation in enabling technology including photonics
- [The Internet of Things cities demonstrators](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/the-internet-of-things-cities-demonstrators) - £10 million in collaborative R&D to support various industries that make up a Smart City
- [The long-term care revolution national challenge](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/the-long-term-care-revolution-national-challenge) - £4 million for new products addressing the challenge of long term care
- [Game-changing technologies for aerospace](https://photonicsuk.org/portfolio/photonics-support) - £10 million in collaborative research and development and feasibility studies

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- [User](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/user-0/)
- [1- System supplier](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/systems/)
- [2 - Sub-system supplier](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/sub_system/)
- [Laser sources](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/lasers/)
- [Sensors & Imaging](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/sensors-imaging/)
- [LED & similar sources](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/leds/)
- [Displays](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/displays/)
- [3 - Component supplier](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/components/)
- [Research, development and innovation services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/r_and_d/)
- [4 - Distribution_Service_Sales Offices](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/distribution_service_sales/)
- [6 - other_undefined](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/other/)
- [5 - Services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/services/)
- [Laser based services cutting_marking_welding_3D printing](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/laser_processing/)
- [Fibre installation/networks and other photonics based services](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/networks/)
- [Consultancy and services for photonics and quantum](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tier/ph_consultancy/)

## UK Photonics Directory - Tags

- [PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tags/plg-participant/) - PLG participant description
- [Photonics Scotland](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tags/photonics-scotland-member/) - Photonics Scotland or Technology Scotland member
- [AILU](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tags/ailu/) - Association of Industrial Laser Users (AILU) member
- [PLG Sponsor](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/tags/sponsor/) - Annual sponsor of the Photonics Leadership Group

## UK Photonics Directory - Locations

- [Isle of Man](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/isle-of-man/)
- [South West](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/south-west/)
- [South East](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/south-east/)
- [Greater London](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/greater-london/)
- [East of England](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/east-of-england/)
- [Wales](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/wales/)
- [West Midlands](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/west-midlands/)
- [East Midlands](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/east-midlands/)
- [Northern Ireland](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/northern-ireland/)
- [Yorkshire and the Humber](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/yorkshire-and-the-humber/)
- [North West](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/north-west/)
- [North East](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/north-east/)
- [Scotland](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/scotland/)
- [Other](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/other/)
- [Wiltshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/wiltshire/)
- [Devon](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/devon/)
- [Bristol](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/bristol/)
- [Hampshire & Isle of Wight](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/hampshire-isle-of-wight/)
- [Oxfordshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/oxfordshire/)
- [Berkshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/berkshire/)
- [Derbyshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/derbyshire/)
- [West Midlands](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/west-midlands-west-midlands/)
- [Bedfordshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/bedfordshire/)
- [Cambridgeshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/cambridgeshire/)
- [North Yorkshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/north-yorkshire/)
- [County Durham](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/county-durham/)
- [Cheshire](https://photonicsuk.org/directory/locations/cheshire/)

## Product categories

- [Directory listing](https://photonicsuk.org/product-category/directory-listing)
- [PLG sponsorship](https://photonicsuk.org/product-category/plg-sponsorship)

## Product tags

- [PLG](https://photonicsuk.org/product-tag/plg)

## Event Categories

- [Exhibition and conference](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/exhibition-and-conference)
- [Workshop and technical meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/workshop-and-technical-meeting)
- [Association meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/association-meeting)
- [UK meeting](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/uk-meeting)
- [Funding deadline](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/funding-deadline)
- [Exhibition](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/exhibition)
- [Conference](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/conference)
- [Digital Forum](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/digital-forum)
- [Webinar](https://photonicsuk.org/events/category/webinar)

## Project Types

- [Grants](https://photonicsuk.org/project-type/grants)

## Project Tags

- [Innovate](https://photonicsuk.org/project-tag/innovate)
- [Repeating](https://photonicsuk.org/project-tag/repeating)