Photonics Finland

WEBINAR: INVEST AND GROW IN FINLAND, A WORLD-LEADING PHOTONICS ECOSYSTEM
2022-09-29 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
Photonics Finland / Tuukka Pakarinen

Business Finland is organizing a webinar titled “Invest and Grow in Finland, a World-leading Photonics Ecosystem” in cooperation with Photonics Finland, supported by Photonics Research and Innovation Flagship (PREIN) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

This webinar will be held on the 29th of September 2022 from 9:00 – 10:30 (EEST) in Finland and from 15:00 – 16:30 (JST) in Japan.

WHY JOIN US AT THIS WEBINAR?

Finland has a wide range of photonics expertise, particularly for optical design, silicon photonics, and manufacturing high-quality optical components, instruments and systems. The photonics ecosystem in Finland is one of the best in the world and the ecosystem is open for international companies to participate in. In order to pursue breakthrough photonics research and enable radical growth in various industry verticals, Finland wish Japanese companies join forces with Finland to help achieve these ambitious goals.

Business Finland together with Photonics Finland, Photonics Research and Innovation Flagship (PREIN) and The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), are organizing a webinar that brings together Finnish photonics experts to present today’s efforts and future opportunities.

The program for this event can be viewed below.

PROGRAM

Date and time: 29 September (Thu), 9:00-10:30 Finland / 15:00-16:30 Japan

Language: English

9:00 to 9:10 AM FIN / 15:00 to 15:10 JP

Opening by Business Finland, moderator Toni MattilaWelcome words, by JETRO London

9:10 to 9:35 AM FIN / 15:10 to 15:35 JP (including max 5 min Q&A)

Photonics in Finland, by Juha Purmonen, Photonics Finland

9:35 to 10:00 AM FIN / 15:35 to 16:00 JP (including max 5 min Q&A)

World class photonics research in Finland, by Prof. Jyrki Saarinen, PREIN & Univ. of Eastern Finland

10:00 to 10:20 AM FIN / 16:00 to 16:20 JP (including max 2.5 x 2 min Q&A)

Finnish photonics companies joining forces with Japanese companiesCompany Presentation 1: SPECIM (Konica Minolta) by Tapio Kallonen, CEOCompany Presentation 2: INKRON (Nagase) by Jukka Perento, VP Operations

10:20 to 10:30 AM FIN / 16:20 to 16:30 JP

Engage with Finnish ecosystem, by Eiji Atsumi, Business Finland

10:30 AM FIN / 16:30 JP Closing

REGISTRATION

Participation in this event is free, but registration is required. Please register above by the 28th of September (Wednesday) by 17:00 EEST to get the opportunity to participate in this event.

Register here!

Welcome to the event, we are looking forward to seeing you there!

FURTHER INFORMATION

Hanna Hyttinen, Business FinlandSenior Advisor, ICT & Digitalizationhanna.hyttinen (at) businessfinland.fi

Eiji Atsumi, Business FinlandSenior Investment Advisoreiji.atsumi (at) businessfinland.fi

Topias Vainio, Business FinlandProgram Coordinatortopias.vainio (at) businessfinland.fi

This webinar is organized in collaboration with:

Optics & Photonics in Sweden (OPS) 2022
2022-10-04 14:00 - 2022-10-07 15:00
OPS-2022 Registration for Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2022 at Umeå University 4-7 October

See the latest program HERE

The conference have parallell sessions, one for Academic presentations and one for Industrial applications.We also encourage people from industry and decisson makers from the nordic regions to come and participate and see what’s possible to achieve with photonics.Smarter Electronic Systems will present the status of the European Chips Act at Nordic Photonics Forum Business Sweden support for SME’s international growthAdopticum and Smarter Electronic Systems will present possible funding programsPhotonicSweden and RISE will present Innovation support offered by EU-project PhotonHUBCurrently there are 20 exhibitors showing their products at the conferenceThere will also be a poster sessionThere will be Lab visits to both the Ljungberg Lab at SLU and the Physics departmentLaserlab Sweden present PhD student works including CARLA Camp Capsule promoting photonics

Please register here before 2022-09-25:

OPS2022Exhibitors: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2022Exhibitors

OPS2022Participants:http://dinkurs.se/OPS2022Participants

Application for student free admission: https://photonicsweden.org/wp-content/uploads/Apply-for-student-free-admission-to-Optics-Photonics-2022.pdfUp to 10 students in a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree program can apply for free admission for OPS-2022, which is sponsored by ThorLabs Sweden AB.

Please check our webpage for updates: https://photonicsweden.org/optics-photonics-in-sweden-2022/ Preliminary Agenda: See more detailed information and the updated program here

2022-10-04 Day 1: Tuesday14:00-18:00 Nordic Photonics Forum meeting arranged with Smarter Electronic Systems18:00-19:00 Networking with drinks and finger food2022-10-05 Day 2: Wednesday09:00-10:00 On-site registration10:00-12:20 Keynote Talk & Exhibitor Presentations12:20-14:00 Lunch & Poster Session & Exhibition14:00-16:20 Conference talks18:00-19:00 Poster Session & Exhibition19:00-22:00 Conference dinner

2022-10-06 Day 3: Thursday09:00-10:20 Conference talks10:20-10:40 Coffee Break10:40-11:40 Conference talks11:40-14:00 Lunch & Poster Session & Exhibition14:00-14:45 Keynote Talk 14:45-15:25 PhotonicSweden Awards & Poster Prize15:30-17:30 Lab visits

2022-10-07 Day 4: Friday08:30-14:45 Laserlab Sweden Day including CARLA Camp Capsule for university students!08:30-08:40 Introduction to Laserlab Sweden08:40-09:40 Presentation of the Gothenburg node09:50-10:50 Presentation of the Lund node11:00-12:00 Presentation of the Umeå node12:00-13:00 Lunch13:00-14:30 Presentation of the Stockholm/Uppsala nodes14:30-14:45 Wrapping up!Each node presentation will comprise a description of the node (15 minutes), followed by 2 – 3 presentations (15 – 30 minutes each) by node participants

The participation fee is:=> SEK 3,300+VAT for non-members=> SEK 2,600+VAT for members of PS or EOS=> SEK 1,500+VAT for students and pensioners who are members of PS or EOS=> SEK 1,500+VAT for invited speakersIn addition to the conference, the participation fee also includes lunches, coffee and conference dinner on 5/10.

VenueAddress: Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, SwedenMap: https://goo.gl/maps/wLxZtF23HVrMYz3s9

Hotel reservation PhotonicSweden has reserved 20 double rooms and 40 single rooms at Hotel Björken, which is close to the venue.

Special price for single room SEK 750 per room and nightSpecial price for double room SEK 1150 per room and nightThe accommodation price includes breakfast.The parking cost is SEK 80 per day.Enter the code “PhotonicSweden 2022” when booking to get the special price.Rooms not booked 3 weeks before arrival are automatically canceled.

Hotell BjörkenVisiting address: Lasarettsbacken 10Postal address: Box 7986907 19 Umeå, SwedenPhone: +46 90 10 87 00E-amail: hotell.bjorken.se@sodexo.comWeb: www.hotellbjorken.seMap: https://goo.gl/maps/xLQdz8m8Z3yxUj3W9

Latest advancements in free-form micro-optics
2022-10-11 14:00 - 16:15
Webinar, Free of charge

Photonics Finland, PREIN and PHABULOuS Pilot Line are organising a webinar on latest advancements in free-form micro-optics. Free-form micro-optics is enabling many new opportunities for a wide range of markets. It is utilizing the benefits of free-form optics with the miniaturized solutions of micro-optics, creating microlens arrays with new features and functionalities in a small footprint.

What you can expect:– During the webinar you will hear about a new pilot line in Europe for the manufacturing of these micro-optical components as well as from different companies in the supply chain, such as replication, origination and more.– Q&A

Event Joining:Join the event at the following LINK

For any questions contact PhD Ana Gebejes (+358414760113, ana.gebejes@photonics.fi)

Program:

14:00 – 14:15Event Opening PhD Ana Gebejes, Photonics Finland14:15 – 14:40Collaboration as USP for the manufacturing of free-form micro-opticsJessica van Heck, Managing Director at PHABULOuS Pilot Line14:40 – 15:05Applications and manufacturing of free-from micro-optical components by roll-to-roll UV-imprintingSamuli Siitonen, CTO Nanocomp15:05 – 15:30Lighting systems with free-form micro-optics for automotive applications – advantages and challengesDr. Daniela Karthaus, Optics Engineer at HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA15:30 – 15:553D printing for free-form opticsProfessor Jyrki Saarinen, Head of Institute of Photonics15:55 – 16:15Q&A and Closing

APPLICATIONS OF PHOTONICS 2022
2022-10-24 14:00 - 2022-11-11 16:00
UEF’s popular presentations on Applications of Photonics will be again held this year as a series of hybrid lectures live in Joensuu & online in Microsoft Teams. The presentations are organized in collaboration with PREIN flagship and Photonics Finland.

Hosted by Professor Jyrki Saarinen and starting on October 24 (six lectures per week: Mondays at 14-16, Wednesdays at 10-12 and at Thursdays 12-14), the lectures consist of applications of photonics and company overviews given by professionals of the field from various companies, and after each lecture, a dedicated discussion section offers networking possibilities to listeners from all around the world.

Moreover, the lectures are also included in Month of Photonics, Photonics Center Opening Week, PSRS Industrial Days, Forest&Photonics 2022, and MSc course at “Applications of Photonics” UEF.

Lectures can be joined in set presentation locations in UEF Joensuu campus, or online via Microsoft Teams. Joining the lectures is free and open for everyone.

Date
Time
Company & Presenter *)

Topic
Venue **)

27.10.
12.15-13
Valoa & Roope Siiroinen
Tradition, trend and future of lighting?
Futura F100

2.11.
10.15-11
Vaisala & Lasse Kauppinen
Optical measurement technologies
Futura F100

3.11.
12.15-13
Sensmet & Toni Laurila
Using Light to See in Real-time What’s in Water?
Futura F100

7.11.
14.15-15
15.15-16
Dispelix & Antti Sunnari *
Beneq & Sami Sneck * and
Chipmetrics & Mikko Utriainen *
Alternative Reality
Optical ALD Coatings and
Advanced measurement tools for ALD thin films
Photonics Center

9.11.
10.15-11
11.15-12
Specim & Katja Lefevre *
Arbonaut & Tuomo Kauranne *
Hyperspectral imaging in industrial applications
Photonics and forest
Futura F100

10.11.
12.15-13
13.15-14
Kuva Space & Jarkko Antila *
Spectromics & Markku Keinänen *
Understanding Space-borne Hyperspectral
Application of imaging spectroscopy in forest sciences
Futura F100

16.11.
10.15-11
11.15-12
Oura & Jukka-Tapani Mäkinen *
Planmeca & Vesa Varjonen
Integrated photonics of Oura smart ring
Practical photonics in dental and medical devices
Futura F100

17.11.
12.15-13
Valmet & Pekka Suopajärvi
Valmet Quality measurement principles
Futura F100

21.11.
14.15-15

15.15-16
Bevenic & Jyrki Huttunen *

VTT & Jussi Hiltunen
Photonics solutions based on multiple technologies: fiber optics, glass molding, thin film coating, optomechanics
Photonics in sensor applications
Metria M101

23.11.
10.15-11
11.15-12
Microsurgery Center & Sami Puustinen
Ecoaims & Petri Matikainen *
Optics in Microneurosurgery
Laser pistols and other optical sport shooting
Futura F100

28.11.
14.15-15
15.15-16
Microsoft Hololens & Birgit Päivänranta *
Thalesgroup & Teemu Pohjola *
Enabling Mixed Reality with HoloLens
Optics in protecting your identity
Metria M101

30.11.
10.15-11
UEF & Seppo Honkanen *
Fiber optic communications and Si-photonics
Futura F100

8.12.
12-14
Kimmelux & Jarkko Tarnanen
Nanocomp & Veli-Pekka Leppänen

Company visits (students only)

*) * presenter is live, others online

**) Futura F100 in Futura building, street address Yliopistokatu 7,Photonics Center and Metria M101 in Metria building, street address Yliopistokatu 7.

More information about the lectures will be updated later.

Any questions? Please contact Raili Termälä, raili.termala@uef.fi, 0503078256 or Jyrki Saarinen, jyrki.saarinen@uef.fi, 050 595 4348.

EOS-Finnish Student Club Board Games
2022-10-26 17:00 - 20:00
Metria, Room M306

We, the European Optical Society – Finnish Student Club, are happy to invite all our members and the students interested in becoming our members to join us on Wednesday evening for a Board Games evening! Come hang out with us and get involved in our future activities!

Month of Photonics 2022
2022-11-01 00:00 - 2022-11-30 23:59
All Month of Photonics Events will be recognized by this logo!

November is a month that brings together companies, researchers, teachers and students in the fields of Photonics and all other field that use Photonics. Whether working in photonics and high technology or studying in the field or just being curious about photonics, many events held during the month offer something for everyone.

During November follow Photonics Finland calendar to browse through all the available events and join them as it suits your availability. There will be activities related with the opening of the Photonics Center in Joensuu, Applications of Photonics course, Forest and Photonics, Photonics4Forestry workshop, different trainings, European Optical Society – Finnish Student Club events, Women in Photonics events, company visits and many more.

Month of Photonics is a joint effort of many actors: Photonics Finland, Photonics Center, Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Riveria, University of Eastern Finland, Business Joensuu and the Flagship of Photonics Research and Innovation (PREIN).

All times are in EEST time zone2.11. Wednesday10:15 – 11:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseVaisala & Lasse Kauppinen‘Optical measurement technologies’Event Details HERE 3.11. Thursday12:15 – 13:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseSensmet & Toni LaurilaUsing Light to See in Real-time What’s in Water?Event Details HERE 7.11. Monday Photonics Center – opening weekEvent Details HERE14:15 – 15:00Location: Photonics Center or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseDispelix & Antti Sunnari Alternative RealityEvent Details HERE 15:15 – 16:00Location: Photonics Center or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseBeneq & Sami SneckOptical ALD CoatingsandChipmetrics & Mikko Utriainen Advanced measurement tools for ALD thin filmsEvent Details HERE8.11. Tuesday Photonics Center – opening weekEvent Details HERE Metrology for XR & Freeform OpticsEvent Details HERE9.11. Wednesday Photonics Center – opening week Event Details HERE Forest&Photonics 2022Event Details HERE and Registration HEREPREIN Workshop on Quantum TechnologiesEvent Details and registration HERE10:15 – 11:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseSpecim & Katja LefevreHyperspectral imaging in industrial applicationsEvent Details HERE11:15 – 12:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseArbonaut & Tuomo KaurannePhotonics and forestEvent Details HERE10.11. Thursday Photonics Center – opening week Event Details HERE Forest&Photonics 2022 Event Details HERE and Registration HEREPREIN Workshop on Quantum TechnologiesEvent Details and registration HERE12:15 – 13:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseKuva Space & Jarkko AntilaUnderstanding Space-borne HyperspectralEvent Details HERE 13:15 – 14:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseSpectromics & Markku KeinänenApplication of imaging spectroscopy in forest sciencesEvent Details HERE 14:00 – 18:00Location: Photonics CenterPhotonics4Forestry workshopEvent Details and registration HERE 11.11. Friday Photonics Center – opening week Open House: Event Details HERE12:00 – 13:00Location: Photonics CenterVisit and demos at Color Research Laboratory 13:00 – 14:30Location: Photonics CenterMeet European Optical Society-Finnish Student Club Event Details HERE16.11. Wednesday10:15 – 11:00 Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseOura & Jukka-Tapani MäkinenIntegrated photonics of Oura smart ring11:15 – 12:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CoursePlanmeca & Vesa VarjonenPractical photonics in dental and medical devices17.11. Thursday12:15 – 13:00Location: Futura F100 or online HEREApplications of Photonics CourseValmet & Pekka SuopajärviValmet Quality measurement principles24.11. ThursdayVisual FestivalLocation: Botania, JoensuuEvent Details HERE25.11. FridayVisual FestivalLocation: Botania, JoensuuEvent Details HERE26.11. SaturdayVisual FestivalLocation: Botania, JoensuuEvent Details HERE27.11. SundayVisual FestivalLocation: Botania, JoensuuEvent Details HERE30.11. Wednesday14:00 – 15:30 Location: Photonics CenterWomen in Photonics – Autumn Meet UpEvent Details HERE

For any question contact Ana Gebejes (+358414760113, ana.gebejes@photonics.fi)

Photonics Center Opening Week
2022-11-07 08:00 - 2022-11-11 17:00
7.-11. November 2022 starting with the official opening of Joensuu Photonics Center, the week’s programme consists of top presentations and case examples from industry and research as well as workshops and networking events. The events will take place at Photonics Center or in the Futura building on the UEF campus nearby.

Mon 7. November: Photonics Center opening day

The grand opening of Joensuu Photonics Center for guests and media consists of high level speakers and presentations followed by a course in the Application of Photonics as well as a conference programme for industry professionals.

Tue 8. November: Seminar on Metrology for XR & Freeform Optics

The purpose is to present the know-how and possibilities in metrology for XR and freeform optics in Finland. In addition, manufacturing and especially the needs for XR and freeform optics metrology are presented. This full day seminar is free but registration is needed. The seminar takes place in Futura (F100) – UEF Campus (nearby Photonics Center). Read more about the event and registration here.

Wed 9.- Thur 10. November: Forest & Photonics 2022

Forest & Photonics is a unique professional two-day event that brings together the forest and technology experts to network, collaborate and share their experiences, challenges and solutions. Forest & Photonics takes place in Futura (F100) – UEF Campus (nearby Photonics Center). The event is organized in collaboration with Business Joensuu, Photonics Finland and the three flagships: PREIN, FinnCERES and UNITE. Read more and register here.

Fri 11. November: Open House at the Photonics Center

Friday’s programme consists of public lectures and presentations as well as workshops for example in Hyperspectral image acquisition. Anyone is welcome to visit Photonics Center and take part in the programme. More details to follow closer to the date.

About the Photonics Center

Photonics Center offers a unique operating environment for photonics companies, researchers and service providers. Attached to the UEF campus in Joensuu, at the heart of business, research and technology, Photonics Center offers companies the experts, facilities and joint equipment needed to grow and develop their business. With Photonics Center businesses can shorten the time-to-market for their products and services. Photonics Center forms a commercial platform that attracts business and photonics expertise in the Joensuu region and supports the growth, networking and internationalization of existing photonics companies.

In the framework of InnoCities, Joensuu will take the lead in strengthening the photonics innovation ecosystem in Finland. Lead projects promote partnerships between regions in the development of the digital green transition and future technologies. Read more here.

Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen syyskokous 2022 - Autumn Meeting 2022
2022-11-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Photonics Center, Yliopistokatu 7, Joensuu
Esityslista – Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen syyskokous 2022

1) Valitaan kokoukselle puheenjohtaja, sihteeri, kaksi pöytäkirjan tarkastajaa ja kaksi ääntenlaskijaa;

2) Todetaan kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus;

3) Vahvistetaan hallituksen esitys seuraavan vuoden toimintasuunnitelmaksi ja talousarvio;

4) Päätetään jäsenmaksujen suuruudet;

5) Valitaan yhdistyksen edustajat ja ehdokkaat niiden yhteisöjen hallintoelimiin, joissa Yhdistys on jäsenenä;

6) Käsitellään muut kokouskutsussa mainitut asiat.

Photonics Finland hallitus 28.10.2022

Registration/rekisteröinti here

Online link to meeting

Metrology for XR & Freeform Optics
2022-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Futura (F100) – UEF Campus (nearby Photonics Center), Yliopistokatu 7, Joensuu, Finland
The purpose is to present the know-how and possibilities in metrology for XR and freeform optics in Finland. In addition, manufacturing and especially the needs for XR and freeform optics metrology are presented.

8:30 – 9:00 Registration at Photonics Center, Yliopistokatu 7, 80100 Joensuu, Finland9:00 – 9:05 Opening – Caroline Amiot, Photonics Finland9:05- 9:40 Traceable metrology for characterization of XR components & tools, Virpi Korpelainen, Mikes9:40 – 10:00 Metrology capabilities of freeform optics at Senop, Kasper Honkanen, Senop10:00 – 10:20 Waveguide metrology at Dispelix: methods and challenges, Léo Turquet, Dispelix10:20 – 10:40 Metrology requirements for VR/XR devices Andrei Razumov, Varjo Technologies10:40 – 11:00 Manufacturing and metrology of free-form micro-optical components by roll-to-roll UV-imprinting, Samuli Siitonen, Nanocomp11:00 – 11:20 Advanced siloxane-based formulations and resin systems for AR/XR devices, Karim Honda, Inkron11:20 – 12:35 Lunch at Photonics Center12:35 – 12:55 Freeform optics: complex shapes lead into complex manufacturing and measuring processes, Juha Väyrynen, Karelia AMK12:55 – 13:15 3D printed Photonics and free-form optics, Petri Karvinen, UEF13:15 – 13:35 UEF Surface Metrology, Pertti Pääkkönen, UEF13:35 – 14:00 Measurement of optical properties of materials, Erkki Ikonen, Aalto14:00 – 14:20 Coffee break at Photonics Center14:20 – 14:45 Metrology solution for centration measurement and surface shape validation of double-sided asphere, Patrik Langehanenberg, Trioptics14:45 – 15:10 Methods for decentering measurements of double sided freeform lenses for XR applications, Reinhard Windermuth, Panasonic15:10 – 15:35 Image Quality Metrology of XR/VR/AR devices, Thomas Kerst, OptoFidelity15:35 – 16:00 Closing – Caroline Amiot, Photonics Finland

The event is free of charge but requires registration, which is binding. If the registered person is absent from the event and haven’t cancelled its participation by 3.11.2022 at the latest, the person will be responsible to cover 50€ fee, which will be invoiced to cover the arrangements costs.

Topics

VTT Mikes – Traceable metrology for characterization of XR components & tools

Aalto university – Metrology Research Institute Measurement of optical properties of materials

UEF – Institute of Photonics 3D printed Photonics and free-form optics and UEF Surface Metrology

Karelia – Freeform optics: complex shapes lead into complex manufacturing and measuring processes

Millog / Senop – Metrology capabilities of freeform optics at Senop

Dispelix – Waveguide metrology at Dispelix: methods and challenges

Nanocomp – Manufacturing and metrology of free-form micro-optical components by roll-to-roll UV-imprinting

Trioptics – Metrology solution for centration measurement and surface shape validation of double-sided asphere

Panasonic – Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe – Methods for decentering measurements of double sided freeform lenses for XR applications

Inkron

Optofidelity – Image Quality Metrology of XR/VR/AR devices

Varjo Technologies – Metrology requirements for VR/XR devices

VTT Mikes – Speakers Virpi Korpelainen – Senior ScientistVTT Mikes administers the maintenance and development of the International System of Units, or SI system, at the national level. The VTT MIKES length group’s research and service activities cover a wide range from realization of national measurement standard instruments like frequency combs, stabilized lasers and primary interferometers, to more photonics industry related: quantitative microscopy, grating, freeform, surface topography, roughness, angle and co-ordinate metrology. VTT MIKES has long experience in the development of new measurement methods for high accuracy scientific and industrial metrology needs.

Aalto university – Speaker Erkki Ikonen – Professor Metrology Research Institute is a joint laboratory between Aalto University and MIKES. It is involved in many national and international projects. Most of the research in the laboratory is currently carried out within the frameworks of EURAMET EMRP and EMPIR. The Institute is the national standards laboratory for optical quantities in Finland, maintaining national standards of optical quantities and carrying out calibrations at the highest level.

UEF – Speakers Pertti Pääkkönen – Senior Laboratory Manager and Petri Karvinen – Research DirectorInstitute of Photonics combines all research and education in optics and photonics at the University of Eastern Finland. Our multidiscipline institute is a unique collection of professionals in biology, chemistry, information technology, physics and applied physics, with the roots of photonics being the major research field in physics starting over 50 years ago, when the University of Joensuu was founded. Today Institute of Photonics forms a world’s top-notch research environment. Optical components and their precision manufacturing. 3D printed photonics and free-form optics.

Karelia University of Applied Sciences – Speaker Juha Väyrynen – Senior project manager precision engineeringThe precision engineering group has good international customer references and connections to research institutes worldwide. Karelia is specialize in precision machining of hard to cut materials such as various metal alloys, metal-matrix materials, composites, plastics, noble metals, hardened tool steels, ferrite and molybdenum. Equipment capabilities include the high-precision CMM, CNC form measuring system and laser interferometer. Therefore we can solve most geometrical measurement with either contact and non-contact measurement.

Senop & Millog – Speaker Kasper Honkanen – Production EngineerMillog specialize in high-quality custom optics and optical components and provide turnkey service according to customer preferences. We have a complete in-house service and manufacturing chain from design and prototyping to delivering ready-to-use devices. All our products are made in Finland.

Dispelix Oy – Speaker Léo Turquet – QC/Metrology managerDispelix design and manufacture the best diffractive waveguide displays in the world.

Nanocomp Oy – Speaker Samuli Siitonen, CTONanocomp, with over 20 years of experience in micro- and nano-optics, is the frontrunner and technical leader in the field. We have manufacturing facilities in Europe and mainland China as well as local offices in Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The HQ and R&D center are both located in Finland. We offer our clients one-stop solutions from design to mass production by using our exclusive roll-to-roll manufacturing technique. Our key product, known as front light guide, is applied to reflective displays, like EPD and LCD. It is unique in terms of optical performance enabling superior contrast and wider color gamut. Other customized lightguides and light management films for different purposes are also available from Nanocomp. You can apply our products into a wide range of applications across several industries, such as interior decor in automobiles, smart surfaces, displays of any kind and biometric identification.

Trioptics – Speaker Patrik Langehanenberg, Division Manager MPO – Metrology solution for centration measurement and surface shape validation of double-sided asphere, (Abstract)Trioptics develop and produce the widest range of optical measurement and manufacturing systems. In this way we enable the development, quality control and production of lenses, lens systems and camera modules. In the field of optical measurement, we create standards instead of just fulfilling them.

Panasonic – Speaker Reinhard WindermuthPanasonic Factory Solutions Europe, headquartered in Ottobrunn, near Munich, provides industrial products, solutions and services in Europe. The company’s portfolio covers production equipment for the electronic industry, software solutions, welding robots and automated manufacturing solutions across a broad range of industries.

Inkron Oy – Speaker Karim Honda, Business Coordinator Inkron, a Nagase Group Company, develops and manufactures advanced siloxane-based formulations and resin systems for Optical Devices, Opto Packaging and Printed Electronics. Inkron’s core technology is centered around siloxane resins designed and synthesized in-house with advanced formulation knowhow. These optically clear resins are thermally and optically stable providing a perfect platform for the targeted applications. Advanced formulation steps facilitate meeting the various application-specific needs.

OptoFidelity – Speaker Thomas Kerst, Product Manager, PhDSince OptoFidelity was founded in 2005, we have been dedicated to developing the best-performing automation products for testing innovative technologies. With expertise in AR/VR, touch displays, and smartphone refurbishment, our team of optical engineers can assist you with any testing challenges. We work with you throughout the entire product life-cycle to save time and money while helping your team accomplish high-volume production of a high-performance product.

We strive for continuous growth and have had the opportunity to work with some of the market leaders in smart device applications. We employ over 250 true tech experts globally. Although headquartered in Tampere, Finland, OptoFidelity offers local support on three continents: Asia, Europe, and North America.

Varjo Technologies – Speaker Andrei RazumovVarjo makes the highest-immersion virtual and mixed reality products and services for advanced VR users. Varjo’s retinal resolution devices are used to train astronauts, pilots, and nuclear power plant operators, design cars, and conduct pioneering research.

Forest&Photonics 2022
2022-11-09 08:00 - 2022-11-10 17:00
Forest&Photonics is a unique professional event that brings together the forest and technology experts to network, collaborate and share their experiences, challenges and solutions.

Forest&Photonics is all about

Top presentations and case examples from industry and research

Creating new collaboration between forest & photonics companies

To share the solutions, opportunities and challenges

Forest & Photonics 2022 will be held at the UEF campus, nearby Photonics Center (Futura-building, Yliopistokatu 7, Joensuu, Finland).Registration to is now open! Further information on event page: https://bit.ly/3CtbQKZ

P4I ClusterXchange - Postponed to June 2nd
2022-11-09 08:00 - 2022-11-11 17:00
Photonics4Industry (P4I) ClusterXchange will be organised in conjunction with the Forest & Photonics (F&P) event that will take place on November 9-10th in Joensuu. The CXC event will start with a networking dinner on Tuesday evening and it will be combined with a workshop on Photonics4Forestry and followed by company visits on November 11th. The goal of this ClusterXchange is to initiate contact between the different organisations and companies attending the F&P event, as well as sharing experiences and best practices. Many companies will be presenting their technologies like Argonaut, KuvaSpace, Specim, Trioptics, Bitcomp and many others. The companies visited on Friday will not necessarily be connected to Forestry.

Discount code for the hotel in Joensuu: BPHOTONICS to be use directly on the website Sokoshotels.fi for the Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna (Torikatu 20, 80100 Joensuu).

Preliminary program is available here.Registration for Forest&Photonics event (124€ incl. VAT) is open at this link.Registration to the ClusterXchange event at this link.

What is P4I ClusterXchange?

Photonics4industry partnership is organising multiple Cluster exchanges (CXC) events to offer partnership opportunities and learn best practices from different companies through networking and workshops. CXC will be organised in all the partners countries. Visitors attending fully the 3 days-event and coming from another country than the country’s event can apply for funding (from 280€ to 475€ depending the destination) to partially cover the travelling costs and registration to the event. Every organisation can be eligible once, to do so, they need to create an account in the CXC IT tool and apply to visit one of our events. Feel free to contact your cluster if you want more information about the event, your eligibility or if you have questions.

What is Photonics4Industry? Official P4I website Here.Photonics4Industry connects international photonics organisations through financially supported study visits and provides access to project funding along with research and business development opportunities.

Photonics4Industry partner clusters:

Photonics Austria

Photonics Bretagne (France)

Photonics BW (Germany)

Photonics Finland

Visoriai Information Technology Park – Toolas cluster (Lithuania)

PREIN Workshop on Quantum Technologies, Joensuu, 10-11 November 2022
2022-11-10 09:00 - 2022-11-11 00:00
PREIN Workshop on Quantum Technologies, Joensuu, 10-11 November 2022

The workshop organised in Joensuu aims at bringing together all partners involved in the new PREIN work package “Quantum Technologies” as well as all PREIN researchers who would like to contribute to the success of this quantum research. The general topics of the workshop include the development of components and schemes to generate, detect, and manipulate quantum states of light. These developments will lay the foundations for future quantum photonic networks and systems in quantum cryptography, computation, sensing, and simulation. However, we also welcome novel quantum technology focused ideas and topics to the workshop.

Link for registration and abstract submission (please fill this form separately for each submission)

Registration and abstract submission deadline: Wed 19 Oct.​​​

The 1 ½ days workshop will be an in-person event with presentations as well as extensive discussion opportunities to establish and strengthen the collaboration between the PREIN partners.

Program:The workshop will take place Thu 10 Nov at 09:00-18:00 and Fri 11 Nov at 09:00-12:00. The exact program will be available soon after the registration and abstract submission deadline. The workshop will also include a welcome reception on Wed 9 Nov at 19:00-21:00 and a dinner on Thu 10 Nov at 19:30-22:30.

Please note that the dates of the workshop fall into the opening week of the new Photonics Center at the UEF campus in Joensuu. Several photonics related activities are organized during this week, including Forest & Photonics 2022. More information will follow soon.

Accommodation and travel:More information will be available soon.

Contact persons in PREIN partner organisations:Andreas Norrman/UEF andreas.norrman@uef.fi Matteo Cherchi/VTT matteo.cherchi@vtt.fi Zhipei Sun/Aalto zhipei.sun@aalto.fi Robert Fickler/ TAU robert.fickler@tuni.fi

Costs:The registration for the workshop is free. Travel expenses will be covered from each PREIN partner separately.

Event webpage

Photonics4Forestry workshop
2022-11-10 14:00 - 18:00
Free of Charge

Location: Photonics Center, Joensuu, Finland

In conjunction with Forest and Photonics 2022, Photonics Finland is organising a “Photonics 4 Forestry” workshop to facilitate meetings and collaboration between the suppliers of photonics technologies, end-users in the forestry sector and researchers in both fields. It will be held in the newly opened Photonics Center in Joensuu, Finland.

This event is planned in the framework of the European Photonic Platform Photonics21 (www.photonics21.org) and of the H2020 project Bestphorm21. This event is also part of the Month of Photonics 2022. Photonics4Foresty is addressed to:

Companies, experts and operators in the forestry sector (end-users)

Photonics manufacturers

Researchers in the area of forestry and the area of photonics

Investors and funding bodies

Everyone interested in both areas

What you can expect?

Talks by end-user and photonics experts on two topics: Forest Fires and Measurement of Trees

Hands-on innovation workshop in which we discuss possible solutions that photonics technology could provide to the challenges in the two topics

Networking and Matchmaking

Register for the event by 9th of November at the following LINK

For any questions contact PhD Ana Gebejes (+358414760113, ana.gebejes@photonics.fi)

Preliminary Program:

All times in EET9:00-14:00Forest and Photonics 2022 program, Attendance needs conference feePhotonics4Forestry workshop, Attendance Free of Charge registration needed14:00 – 14:15Welcome Coffee14:15 – 14:35Forest FireMika Viertola, Fire Chief, North Karelia Rescue Department, Lieksa fire station14:35 – 14:55Forest FireTuomo Kauranne, President of Arbonaut Ltd14:55 – 15:30Tree measurements‘Challenges in Measuring of the Trees’Mika Talola, John Deere15:30 – 15:45Break + Workshop group formation15:45 – 17:00Hands-On Ideation and Innovation Workshops in groups on Forest Fires and Measurement of Trees 17:00-17:55Networking Cocktail hour17:55-18:00Workshop closing

Meet European Optical Society-Finnish Student Club
2022-11-11 13:00 - 14:30
Fee of Charge

The European Optical Society – Finnish Student Club (EOS-FSC) invites all current members, interested future members and anyone interested in optics and photonics activities in Finland to come to meet and hang out with us during the Photonics Center opening week. You will have the opportunity to hear about the activities of the European Optical Society, the activities of Photonics Finland, the activities of the EOS – Finnish Student Club and meet with the people behind those activities. Also, you will hear how you can join our club and get involved in our future activities.

Preliminary program:13:00 – 13:10 Welcome

13:10 – 13:25 Introduction of EOS – Elina Koistinen, Executive Director of EOS

13:25 – 13:40 Introduction of Photonics Finland – Juha Purmonen, Executive Director of Photonics Finland

13:40 – 13:55 Introduction of EOS-FSC – by EOS-FSC team Isaac, Ana, Roman, Mohammad and Kabusure

13:55 – 14:30 –> snacks, networking and continue to the other program available at the Photonics Center opening week

Event is free of charge but requires registration. Please register by 7th of November 2022 at the following LINK

Location: Photonics Center, Metria, Yliopistokatu 7, Joensuu

For any questions contact Ana Gebejes ( ana.gebejes@photonics.fi, +358414760113)

MSc. Isaac Doughan president, PhD Ana Gebejesvice vice president, Dipanjan Das, MSc. Kabusure Mogasa IT administration and MSc. Mohammad Al Lakki financial secretary

Women in Photonics - Autumn Meet Up at Photonics Center
2022-11-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Photonics Center, Yliopistokatu 7, Metria building, Joensuu, 80100, Finland
Together with Photonics Center and PREIN, Photonics Finland is organising Women in Photonics – Autumn Meet Up.

In this event we will get a chance to network face-to-face in the premises of the newly opened Photonics Center in Joensuu and get familiar with the premises, devices and laboratories.

What you can expect:

Welcome Coffee

Introduction to Photonics Center

Lab visits

Networking

The event is free of charge but we would like to ask your registration by 28th of November 2022. Registration link HERE

Optopub 2022 in Stockholm
2022-12-14 17:30 - 21:00
Speakers:

2022 Nobel Prize in Physics: Entangled photonsMohamed Bourennane, Professor, Fysikum, Stockholm University, StockholmAlain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have been awarded the 2022 Nobel in physics “for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science“. Aspect, Clauser and Zeilinger have each conducted groundbreaking experiments using entangled quantum states. Their results have cleared the way for new technology. The peculiar effects of quantum mechanics are starting to find applications. There is now a large field of research and technological development that includes quantum computers, quantum imaging, quantum sensing, and secure quantum encrypted communication. The photonics play a central role in the so-called the second quantum revolution.

Latest advancements at NILT on flat metalens based camera modules in near infraredFredrik Mattinson, Senior Optical Designer, NIL Technology ApS, DenmarkNIL Technology (NILT) a solution provider of flat optics presents the latest achievements in meta optical elements (MOE) by demonstrating 94% absolute efficiency at 940 nm and successful demonstration of camera module. The design of the camera module has excellent performance compared to a refractive lens counterpart with exceptionally low f-number and high relative illumination (100%). The characterization of the performance of the meta optical lens (MOE lens) shows full agreement with the simulated performance of the nominal design. Tolerance analyses are provided to support the subsequent mass production using nano imprint lithography. The advancements towards mass production readiness are key areas for successful adoption of MOEs in various markets and applications.

Nobula3D’s technology and success storyMichael Fokine, CSO Nobula3D AB, Assoc. Prof. Applied Physics at KTH-Alba Nova, StockholmGlass is an amazing material that is found in all parts of society. The wide spread use stems from the inherent properties of glass, including optical transparency and high thermal, mechanical, and chemical stability. These unique properties however, come at a cost. Processing glass requires very high temperatures and the hard and brittle material can be difficult to shape. Glass was considered the last frontier in additive manufacturing, but in recent years a number of different glass 3D printing solutions have been presented. This talk will review our journey from idea to forming a start-up in glass 3D printing.

Success story for Best Photonics Company of 2022Lars Rymell, CEO, Eclipse Optics AB, StockholmOver the years, Eclipse Optics have completed hundreds of optical designs ready to be manufactured. With a deep knowledge in optics and image sensor technology Eclipse offers services spanning the entire chain from lens to finished image. Our customers can be found all over the world and on many different markets. We work with applications within automotive, medtech, safety/surveillance, green technology and consumer products. We will describe the market for optics and photonics from Eclipse perspective. The main focus will be on 2023 and our thoughts about new trends and markets.

Followed by Optopub: IEEE Photonics Chapter invites everyone who pre-registered for food and drinksPlease, register Here by Monday 12th Dec kl.13:00 at the latest! Welcome!Lennart BM Svensson (PS) & Qin Wang (RISE) & Arne Alping (IEEE-Photonics Chapter)

Photonics West 2023 - Photonics Finland Pavilion
2023-01-31 08:00 - 2023-02-02 17:00
SPIE Photonics West is the main event and exhibition for many Photonics Finland member companies! Photonics Finland organizes the Finnish Pavilion to the Photonics West Exhibition which provides a very easy access with good visibility to do business in this No1. Exhibition globally. Welcome to visit Photonics Finland Pavilion companies at Photonics West Exhibition 31 January – 2 February, San Francisco, USA. Photonics Finland Pavilion is located in Hall F – Booth #4429Photonics West 2023 – Photonics Finland Pavilion companies

Inkron

VTT

Bevenic Oplatek

PiBond

Emberion

Picophotonics

Reflekron

Comptek Solutions

Ampliconyx

PREIN

Elfys

Evolase

Vexlum

Main Benefits of joining Photonics Finland Pavilion

A very easy step by step access for joining with full organizing support before and during the event

Get a great visibility with good placement in the exhibition hall and strong Photonics Finland Pavilion brand to support all companies

The inexpensive option to reach US markets and get to get noticed.

Pavilion services: Your booth + Meeting area + Refreshments + Marketing comms (photos, videos) support + Networking opportunities since Finland Pavilion is the contact point for many other companies and global networks.

Promotional support in Photonics Finland channels (email, newsletter, social media) before and during the exhibition (PW22 organic social media reach was 37k!)

Great atmosphere among other Top notch Finnish companies

Photonics West 2022 – Photonics Finland Pavilion Feedback

Usability, size and overall look of the Photonics Finland Pavilion

Service quality and operation of the corresponding person in Photonics Finland Pavilion before and during the exhibition

See video: Why it is so beneficial to join Photonics West – Photonics Finland Pavilion

Would you be interested to join Photonics Finland Pavilion in upcoming Photonics West 2024? For more information, please contact Tuukka.pakarinen@photonics.fi or call +358 50 313 5930.

SORBETTO: SOlar Radiation Based Established Techniques for aTmospheric Observations
2023-02-06 08:00 - 2023-02-10 17:00
SORBETTO: SOlar Radiation Based Established Techniques for aTmosphericObservations – International Winter School will be held in Rome and Frascati from 6 to 10 February 2023, is open to all researchers, PhD students and workers involved in this type of atmospheric observations.It is organized by the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate of the CNR, by the University Sapienza, and it is funded by SERCO and ESA in the framework of the QA4EO and by the project EMPIR-MAPP.

Main Topics will be:

radiation theoryphotometryspectrometrymetrology applied to solar radiometrycal/val for satellite missions.

The school will include theoretic lessons and laboratory activities heldby International teachers from leading Universities and Research Centersin Europe and Asia.Registration is available at the webpage http://sorbetto2.artov.isac.cnr.it/, until December, 31, 2022.

PhotonHub: Integrated polymer photonics systems training
2023-02-07 08:00 - 2023-02-09 17:00 | VTT, Oulu, Finland, Kaitoväylä 1, Oulu, 90570, Finland
Training DescriptionIntegrated ( polymer photonics systems are key building blocks in many disruptive product innovations like multidisciplinary environment and diagnostic sensors, displays, energy sources and wearable devices.This 3-day training course provides overview on the realization of functional systems using non conventional fabrication technologies based on polymer based materials and their printing and hybrid integration.Hands on training includes the participation in the real production runs comprising component fabrication by nanoimprinting, non photonic microfluidics and flexible electronics board fabrication, hybrid integration of Si/compound semiconductor components on flexibile /stretchable carriers and post processing by roll to roll injection moulding During test runs, functional components and systems are realized.Target AudienceThe intended audience comprises industrial concept developers, designers, manufacture engineers and test engineers The course covers the key material related topics, component production and hybrid integration.

Expected Outcomes

Perform printing/replication processes to fabricate optical, electrical and microfluidic features

Perform hybrid integration of Si/compound rigid components on flexible and stretchable carriers

Perform post processing by injection molding to produce embedded photonic systemsPerform

Learn about critical polymer photonic component fabrication and integration design rules

Learn how to manage the polymer photonic product design and fabrication processes

Language: EnglishExperience Level of User: Medium experienceFor more information and registration – See Here

Kick Off: Finnish National Metaverse Strategy
2023-04-19 00:00 - 18:00 | Team Finland house, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki, 00180, Finland
Start to design Finnish National Metaverse Strategy hands-on with the leading experts in Finland. Together we will create the future!

Registration

12:00 Welcome and agenda . Jani Jokitalo, Kari Korhonen , Business Finland

12:15 Greetings from Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Satu Vasamo-Koskinen

12:30 Germany’s XR market. Melanie Krautwald, Internationalization advisor , Business Finland Germany

12:45 Keynote: Finland’s vision for Metaverse . Jani Vallirinne

13:15 Coffee break . During the break, the working groups will be organized

13:45 Working groups.The working groups make a draft vision for their topic

14:30 The presentations

The visions are presented by the working groups

15:45 Wrap up and next steps

Cocktails and mingling

18:00 The event ends

The Organizing TeamJani Vallirinne, University of OuluJani Jokitalo, Business Finland

Deep Tech Atelier + Nordic Optics and Photonics Days (NOP)
2023-04-19 08:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00
Use the opportunity to participate in the “NOP2023” conference in Riga!

Submit your abstract here. by January 31, going through https://lnkd.in/eGKfQ823 where the template is. Be among the best who gives oral presentations in the academic section!

LIAA, PhotonicSweden, Photonics Finland and Latvian, Finnish and Swedish scientists and industry representatives are organizing the Nordic Optics and Photonics 2023 (NOP2023) conference with a poster session and exhibition stands as part of the Deep Tech Atelier event. Therefore, Bachelor, Master, Ph.D. students, as well as postdoc and more senior researchers, have the opportunity to present their work. The Conftool system is designed to submit an abstract for the opportunity to give an oral or poster presentation of your research. The best abstracts will be selected for an oral presentation.

Quantum, opticalfiber, and sensors will be the main focus. Abstracts and speaker presentations are expected and will be given on the following topics: Advanced Materials, Optics & Spectroscopy, Photonics in Manufacturing, Laser Technology, Quantum, Optical Fibers, Sensors, Photonics in Life Sciences, Security and Safety, etc.

NOP will be held in parallel in two sessions – industry and academy. Submit your abstract here by January 31: https://lnkd.in/dEdBQpZr via Deep Tech Atelier website https://lnkd.in/g3xjC-v , where a template is available, and be among the best who will give an oral presentation in the academic section! In addition to these activities, the conference on April 19 will be exclusively for the NOP participants to visit and get to know Latvian scientific institutions in this field. On April 20-21, within the framework of Deep Tech Atelier, the NOP itself will take place with both individual presentations and panel discussions. Registration for the Deep Tech Atelier will open soon, follow the latest updates at https://lnkd.in/g3xjC-v !

PhotonHub demo course on Spectral imaging and its applications
2023-05-11 08:00 - 17:00
3 dates available

11th may (online)

12th and 30th May in Joensuu, Finland

This one-day hands-on training course provides opportunity to understand how you can apply spectral imaging in your own field: science, industry, biology, medicine, arts.

Spectral imaging is powerful tool in modern science, machine vision, medicine, industry, agriculture, forestry, arts, and many other areas of modern human activities. Spectral imaging provides an easy way to compare and distinguish objects which look similar to human eyes, but actually different.

The course will focus on three technology demonstrations:

Spectra and spectroscopy – a simple way to distinguish objects;

Spectral cameras and their application;

Spectral data processing using non-commercial software (on example of Python).

Course attendees will learn how they could arrange spectral measurements and spectral data processing in their own field.

Fundings for SMEs for innovation, training

If you are looking to innovate by using Technology of Light, Photonhub Europe can help you with trainings but also fundings. You have a challenge that need to be tackled? PhotonHub Europe experts are available to have a look and provide help. Register your interest Here!

Photonics meets KELLOSEPPÄKOULU
2023-05-16 11:30 - 14:00 | Kelloseppäkoulu, Vanha maantie 11, Espoo, 02650, Finland
Photonics meets The Finnish School of Watchmaking

Registration

Time: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 From 11:30 to 14:00

Place: Vanha maantie 11, Espoo (Leppävaara)

The event begins with open doors, during which companies are invited to familiarize themselves with the possibilities of the watchmaking and fine mechanics line. At the end of the event, from 14:00 to 16:00, there will be a training session for the teachers of the Watchmaking School in using the Photonics Explorer Kit.

Program of the event

11:30 coffee service12:00-14:00 Open doors: company tours at the watchmaking school14:00-16:00 Photonics Explorer Kit training for teachers

The Finnish School of Watchmaking (Kelloseppäkoulu) was founded in 1944 and is located in Leppävaara, Espoo. It is maintained by Kellosepäntaidon Edistämissäätiö (The foundation for the advancement of watchmaking skills), but its operation is financed by the Finnish state. The teaching at the school is performed in Finnish.

The Finnish School of Watchmaking works in active cooperation with educational institutions which train European watchmakers, and there are student exchanges with Nordic and Central European schools. The school also belongs to the Open Schools of Watchmaking (OSOW) network which assembles bi-annually for meetings arranged by the different member schools.

The Finnish School of Watchmaking works with reputable manufacturers so that students are able to perform controlled work-placements abroad. The school has agreements for regular apprenticeships with, among others, the Audemars Piguet Renaud et Papi factory.

Representatives of the Finnish School of Watchmaking participate in the annual Baselworld exhibition, or invitations to exhibitions in Geneva. These are important for establishing and maintaining a good relationship between the school and the companies at the exhibitions.

KELLOSEPPÄKOULU

Optics & Photonics Days (OPD) 2023
2023-05-30 08:00 - 2023-06-01 17:00
The annual Photonics Finland Main Event, Optics and Photonics Days (OPD) 2023 will be held 30. May – 1. June 2023 in University of Eastern Finland (UEF) campus, Joensuu, Finland!

OPD offers a unique opportunity to learn from interesting Academic and Industry presentations, network with companies, students and researchers in the field of photonics and optics, but also to explore products and services in OPD Exhibition that is held during the conference.

Also there is a lot of other activity such as traditional Networking Dinner, Job Fair, Nordic Photonics meeting, Women in Optics and Photonics event and also Poster- and Pitch sessions.

Registration is now open! Join Today at photonics.fi/opd2023

OPD is about energetic photonics community, nice people, interesting discussions, in depth presentations, new business, new innovations, new job opportunities, presenting your findings, meeting colleagues and creating new connections, good food and great atmosphere!

OPD2023 Partners

Photonics Finlandin sääntömääräinen kevätkokous 2023
2023-05-31 18:40 - 19:30 | Carelia C1 sali, Yliopistokatu 4, Joensuu, Finland
Dear Photonics Finland member

You are warmly welcome to the Photonics Finland annual Spring meeting of the society. Official agenda below.

KOKOUSKUTSU

Photonics Finlandin (Suomen fotoniikan seura ry) sääntömääräinen kevätkokous 2023

Aika ja paikka

Keskiviikkona 31.5.2023 kello 18:40 – OPD2023 tilaisuuden yhteydessä Joensuussa C1 salissa

Kutsutut

Suomen fotoniikan seuran jäsenet.

ESITYSLISTA

Kokouksen avaus

Kokouksen puheenjohtajan, sihteerin, kahden pöytäkirjan tarkastajan ja kahden ääntenlaskijan valinta

Todetaan kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus

Esitetään edellisen toimintavuoden toimintakertomus, tilinpäätös ja toiminnantarkastajien lausunto

Päätetään tilinpäätöksen vahvistamisesta ja vastuuvapauden myöntämisestä hallitukselle ja muille tilivelvollisille tai muista toimenpiteistä, joihin vuoden kuluessa pidetty hallinto ja tilit antavat aihetta

Valitaan seuraavaksi toimikaudeksi hallituksen puheenjohtaja, varapuheenjohtaja ja muut jäsenet, joille valitaan henkilökohtaiset varajäsenet

Valitaan kaksi toiminnantarkastajaa/tilintarkastajaa ja heidän henkilökohtaiset varatoiminnantarkastajat/varatilintarkastajat. Tilintarkastajaksi voidaan valita KHT- tai HTM-tilintarkastusyhteisö

Päätetään hallituksen jäsenten, toiminnantarkastajien sekä muiden toimihenkilöiden palkkioista

Käsitellään muut kokouskutsussa mainitut asiat

Kokouksen päättäminen

Photonics Finland hallitus

PhotonHub: Integrated polymer photonic systems training
2023-06-05 08:00 - 2023-06-07 17:00 | VTT, Oulu, Finland, Kaitoväylä 1, Oulu, 90570, Finland
Training DescriptionIntegrated ( polymer photonics systems are key building blocks in many disruptive product innovations like multidisciplinary environment and diagnostic sensors, displays, energy sources and wearable devices.This 3-day training course provides overview on the realization of functional systems using non conventional fabrication technologies based on polymer based materials and their printing and hybrid integration.Hands on training includes the participation in the real production runs comprising component fabrication by nanoimprinting, non photonic microfluidics and flexible electronics board fabrication, hybrid integration of Si/compound semiconductor components on flexibile /stretchable carriers and post processing by roll to roll injection moulding During test runs, functional components and systems are realized.Target AudienceThe intended audience comprises industrial concept developers, designers, manufacture engineers and test engineers The course covers the key material related topics, component production and hybrid integration.Language: EnglishExperience Level of User: Medium experienceFor more information and registration – See Here

The 2023 IMAPS Nordic Microelectronic Packaging Conference and Exhibition, Nordpac
2023-06-12 08:00 - 2023-06-14 17:00
IMAPS Nordic and IEEE EPS would like to welcome you to NordPac 2023 in Oslo, Norway. NordPac will gather microelectronics packaging experts from Europe and the world to enjoy and discuss ground-breaking research in the field and bring industry and academia together.

Preliminary program12th JuneShort coursesWelcoming reception sponsored by SINTEF

13th JuneExhibition opensTechnical program including keynotesConference dinner at Holmenkollen

14th JuneExhibition continuesTechnical program and best paper award

Abstract submission deadline is January the 31st 2023. This year you can choose from three different tracks:

1) Track 1: a full paper submission (4-6 pages). Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements. (http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/).

2) Track 2 will only require an extended abstract (1-2 pages) and will only be published in the conference proceedings.

3) Track 3 is reserved for commercial white papers (1-4 pages) and will only be published in the conference proceedings. Presentations from all three tracks can appear in the same technical session.

More information https://nordic.imapseurope.org/nordpac-2023-call-for-papers/ and @IMAPSNordic LinkedIn.

PhotonHub training: Thick-SOI photonics for sensing and imaging
2023-06-20 09:00 - 17:30 | Micronova, Tietotie 3, Espoo, Finland
Training description:Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) can be realized on many different technology platforms and used for numerous different applications. This course focuses on the so-called Thick-SOI platform and its use for sensing and imaging applications in the near and mid-infrared region. Primary focus is on 3 µm thick silicon-on-insulator (SOI) waveguide technology, which is the most mature PIC technology platform at VTT. This platform is also available for small-to-medium volume contract manufacturing via VTT. Process design kits are available in multiple PIC design software platforms.

This one-day hands-on training course provides an overview of the Thick-SOI PIC platform and its feasibility in sensing and imaging applications. A clean room tour in Micronova offers an overview of the used fabrication methods and facilities. Hands-on training includes 1) the design of 3 µm SOI PICs using PIC design software, 2) wafer-level testing (WLT) in the clean room and 3) PIC testing in the photonics measurement lab. The last part includes semi-automated fiber-to-waveguide alignment, optical beam steering with an optical phased array (OPA) and one sensing demonstration that vary from training to training and may include e.g. Faraday rotation in SOI waveguides or gas sensing with a tunable light source.

Target audience:It is desirable but not essential that course attendees have a basic understanding of photonics. The course is ideally suited to those planning to develop new photonic products based on low-loss PICs operating within the 1.2-6 µm wavelength range where the thick (µm-scale) SOI waveguides can operate. Training is primarily intended for industrial participants, but also academic participants and students are welcome.

PDF Slides about the event

Laser World of Photonics 2023 - Photonics Finland Pavilion - HALL A2 - Booth #236
2023-06-27 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00
LASER World of PHOTONICS is a trade fair for innovative technology that focuses on the entire range of existing applications. Because it deals with a key crossover technology, LASER also addresses other important industrial sectors such as material processing, measuring, testing and inspection, optical data transmission and lasers in medicine. LASER`s special significance is due to its unique combination of users, laser-source manufacturers and system suppliers. Laser World of Photonics 2023 will be organized June 27-30 2023.Photonics Finland have been organizing the Finnish Pavilion for several years together with PF-member companies to provide an easy and more affordable access for companies to join the exhibition but also to get more visibility for the Finnish Photonics companies together.Registered Photonics Finland Pavilion companies

Inkron

Oplatek

Picophotonics

Reflekron

PiBond

Evolase

Ampliconyx

Elfys

Senop

PREIN

Comptek Solutions

Vexlum

LWOP2023-PhotonicsFinland_hallA2_booth236Download

More information and registration to Photonics Finland Pavilion Here: https://forms.office.com/r/m14JMus06E

Suomi Areena 2023 - Fotoniikan paneelikeskustelu
2023-06-30 15:00 - 15:45
SuomiAreena is the biggest discussion festival arranged in Pori, Finland, and produced by the Finnish media company MTV. It consists over 230 events, 250 organizers, and 1000 speakers, including ministers of the Finnish Cabinet and members of the Finnish Parliament. This year SuomiAreena is organized 27. – 30.6.2023. The entire program is live streamed at the MTV Katsomo website mtv.fi.Photonics Finland and PREIN are organizing panel discussion focused on photonics solutions to security and defence “Suomi puolustautuu valolla – Fotoniikka tuo turvallisuutta“. The discussion takes place on Friday June 30 at 15:00-15:45 in Pori at Puuvilla Trade Center (Kauppakeskus Puuvilla), and is hosted by Shahin Doagu from MTV3. Panelists are Sofia Vikman – MP, Timo Vuorenpää from PEAK PC and Tuija Karanko from the Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries.💥 Tämän kesän SuomiAreenassa fotoniikka vahvasti mukana! Moderni puolustus ja turvallisuus pohjautuvat fotoniikkaan. Kyseessä on merkittävä läpimurtoteknologia, jota hyödynnetään tankeista hävittäjälentokoneisiin, kuin myös taistelijaa, tulenjohtoa sekä tiedustelua tukevissa ratkaisuissa kameroista satelliitteihin, valonvahvistimiin sekä seuranta- ja suuntausjärjestelmistä drooneihin.

Keskustelun juontaa Shahin Doagu, MTV OyPanelisteina Sofia Vikman, kansanedustaja, KokoomusTuija Karanko, pääsihteeri, Puolustus- ja Ilmailuteollisuus PIA ryTimo Vuorenpää, toimitusjohtaja, Peak PC Oy
