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…
Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders gains three new UK members
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…
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)…
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 the depth and breadth of the industry in the UK. Drawing on the Photonics Leadership Group’s quantification of the £14.5 billion industry over the last decade we are able to provide the first fully comprehensive picture of the ~1,200 organisations active in photonics in the UK.
Organisations are invited to claim their listing in the directory to update content and provide additional information for visitors. Two listing packages enable organisations to add logos, custom descriptions, embed videos, additional addresses, social media links, update addressed markets and include a direct contact form. Any organisation missing is welcome to add itself to the directory.
…
Photonics grows to a £14.5 billion UK industry and is now the 5th most productive manufacturing sector in the UK
Briefing event for Innovate UK 2019 competition for innovations in electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments.
Briefing event for Innovate UK 2019 competition for innovations in electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments.
Briefing event for Innovate UK 2019 competition for innovations in electronics, sensors and photonics for robotics in extreme environments.
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:-
…
