Photonics Finland

Photonics meets KELLOSEPPÄKOULU
2023-05-16 11:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | 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

Markus Pessa International Summer School "New Frontiers in Optical Technologies"
2023-08-07 08:00 - 2023-08-11 17:00 | Korkeakoulunkatu 1, 33720 Tampere, Finland
Markus Pessa International Summer School “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies”.

The International Summer School “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies” was established in 2001. The 11th edition organized on August 7 – 11, 2023 marks a name change to “Markus Pessa International Summer School New Frontiers in Optical Technologies” – a tribute to the memory of the late Prof. Markus Pessa, the founder of the Optoelectronics Research Centre in Tampere and the pioneer of optoelectronics and semiconductor laser technology in Finland.

The main topics covered: 1) Advanced Laser Technologies; 2) Photonic Integration Technologies and Integrated Optics; 3) Quantum Technology; 4) Biomedical Imaging; 5) Student Mentoring Activities.

The summer school will be held at Tampere University (TAU), Hervanta Campus. The campus is located in Hervanta which is a suburb of the city located about 8 km south of Tampere city centre.

The meeting point at Tampere University is in the auditorium TB103 in the Tietotalo building (left most building in the campus map shown below).

Please find more information on the website.Registration detailed information. Registration form.

Contact emails: mircea.guina@tuni.fiabhiroop.chellu@tuni.fi

The Fourteenth Japan-Finland Joint Symposium on Optics in Engineering
2023-08-28 08:00 - 2023-09-01 17:00 | Hamamatsu, Japan
The Fourteenth Japan-Finland Joint Symposium on Optics in Engineering.

Important Dates1. (title + 100 words abstract) DL April 21st (Fri.) Extended to April 28th (Fri.)2. Acceptance notification DL May 1st (Mon.)3. Registration site open DL May 10th (Wed.)4. Abstract submission deadline (2page abstract) June 16th (Fri.)5. Early-bird registration deadline June 16th (Fri.)6. Registration deadline July 7th (Fri.)7. Symposium August 28th (Mon.) – September 1st (Fri.)

Date: August 28-September 1, 2023Location: Hamamatsu, Japan

More info on website

European Optical Society Annual Meeting - EOSAM 2023!
2023-09-11 08:00 - 2023-09-15 17:00 | Dijon, France, Exhibition and Convention Center
Join EOSAM 2023 to stay up-to-date with the latest research and have the opportunity to network and gain new insights!

The European Optical Society Annual Meeting, EOSAM, covers all aspects of optics and photonics within several topical meetings and sessions. It is attended annually by over 500 top researchers, key leaders, students, and industry experts from over 30 different countries all over the world.

EOSAM is a great platform for presenting the most recent research results, for connecting and catching up, as well as bridging the gap between research, education and industry.

Each year EOSAM moves into different optics hubs better serving the local communities and at each time creating a unique EOSAM experience for the attendees. EOSAM has been organized since 2006 in France, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Portugal.

EOSAM 2023 Program

EOSAM 2023 Registration

MICROELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS ENABLING THE TWIN TRANSITION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
2023-09-13 09:00 - 12:00
Microelectronics, semiconductors, and photonics are in a key position for enabling innovation and the growth of productivity as well as the twin transition.

Business Finland and Technology Industries of Finland are organizing an event discussing the opportunities the European Chips Act brings to the Finnish companies. The event is organized in Finnish, read more on the Finnish event page and make your registration Here.

Date and PlaceWednesday 13 September at 9.00-12.00Crowne Plaza, Mannerheimintie 50, Helsinki

Program

8.30 Ilmoittautuminen ja aamukahvit

9.00 Sirupulan globaalit seuraukset sekä mahdollisuudet suomalaisen mikroelektroniikan ja fotoniikan kasvulle

• Tervetuloa – Toni Mattila, Sustainable Manufacturing Finland, Business Finland

• The Global effects of the Chip Shortage – Sundar Ramamurthy, Vice President, Applied Materials Inc.

• Future Microelectronics in Europe – Dr. Stefan Rübenacke, CTO, Bosch Sensortec GmbH

• The European Chips Act – Arian Zwegers, Head of sector, Euroopan komissio

• Ministeriön puheenvuoro – Petri Peltonen, alivaltiosihteeri, TEM

• Suomen kasvumahdollisuudet: Voiko toimiala olla Suomen pidemmän aikavälin talouskasvun tukijalkana sekä vihreän siirtymän mahdollistaja – Päivi Puonti, ennustepäällikkö, Etla

• Miten Suomesta voi tulla tiennäyttäjä – Tomy Runne, puheenjohtaja, Teknologiateollisuus ry:n puolijohdetoimialaryhmä; toimitusjohtaja, Murata Electronics Oy

10.20 Kahvitauko

10.35 Kotimaiset vahvuudet

• Chips from Finland Initiative

• VTT Kvanttinova – Erja Turunen, Executive Vice President, VTT

• SoC Hub: Järjestelmäpiirisuunnittelulla teollisuudelle kilpailuetua – Pauli Kuosmanen, johtaja, Tampereen yliopisto

• Mikroelektroniikka suunnittelun tutkimus Suomessa – Jussi Ryynänen, professori, Aalto-yliopisto

• Fotoniikan kasvu Suomessa – Juha Purmonen, toimitusjohtaja, Photonics Finland

• Printocent: Elektroniikan murroksen mahdollistajana – Kari Rönkä, Vice President, VTT

11.00 Paneelikeskustelu: Miten varmistamme, että yritykset Suomessa voivat investoida ja kasvaa Suomessa – Moderaattori Pekka Sivonen, projektijohtaja, Kvanttinova

11.30 Loppusanat ja vapaata keskustelua, pientä tarjottavaa

12.00 Tilaisuus päättyy

Unlocking the Secrets of Conformality, Characterization
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:00
Are you eager to learn more about 3D thin films Characterization in high aspect ratio structures and the tools essential for achieving this? The most insightful answers will be provided from high level experienced thin film characterization expert Dr. Jennifer S. Emara, the thin film characterization specialist at Fraunhofer IPMS and Dr. Jussi Kinnunen, the Optical measurement specialist at Chipmetrics.📆 Mark your calendars for 28th September 2023, at 6 PM EEST and Join us for the upcoming Chipmetrics webinar titled “Unlocking the Secrets of Conformality, Characterization”.👉 Secure your place by registering here now: https://lnkd.in/dKeGQd75We look forward to seeing you there!

Photonics Meets Quantum Tech
2023-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Micronova, Tietotie 3, Espoo, 02150, Finland
Photonics Finland, PREIN, InstituteQ, and BusinessQ are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event Photonics Meets Quantum technology on 4th October 2023.

This event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from the fields of Photonics and Quantum technology to share their insights, experiences, knowledge, and exchange ideas. The event will provide a platform for networking, discussing current trends, and exploring potential collaboration opportunities.

We will cover a range of topics, including introductions of the Photonics and Quantum tech ecosystems and the technologies, presentations from Finnish key players in the Qhotonics and Quantum technology, as well as a panel discussion about how Photonics and Quantum tech should interact in Finland.

We believe that this event will be of great interest to you and your organization, and we look forward to your attendance. Please register here to secure one of the only 70 available seats! Registration is mandatory.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Program

12.00 Welcome and Ecosystems Intro– Photonics / Juha Purmonen, Executive Director, Photonics Finland– Quantum Tech / Ville Kotovirta, BusinessQ coodinator, Research team leader in Quantum computing at VTT, BusinessQ

12.15 Opening key note – What is done in Photonics in Finland and how does it link to quantum tech?, Robert Fickler, Academy Research Fellow, Tampere university (PREIN flagship)

12.35 Opening key note – What is done in quantum tech in Finland and how does it link to Photonics?, Antti Kemppinen, VTT, Senior Scientist

12.55 Quantum computing – different technologies and possibilities, Mikael Johansson, CSC – IT Center for Science, Manager – Quantum Technologies

13.15 Finnish Quantum CommunicationSami Lehtonen, Senior Scientist, VTT

13.35 Lasers in quantum, Kalle Palomäki, Modulight Plc.

13.55 Break + coffee

14.30 Panel discussion: How should Photonics and Quantum Tech interact in Finland? How can the co-existance of Photonics and Quantum Tech solve new challenges and enable industry growth? Moderator: Kari Rönkä – VTT, VP, Sensing solutionsPanelists:* Jussi-Pekka Penttinen, Vexlum, CEO, CTO & Co-founder* Jöns Tuomaranta, Business Finland, Ecosystem Lead, Connectivity & Digitalization* Himadri Majumbar, SemiQon, CEO & Co-founder* Jyrki Saarinen, UEF/Center for Photonics Sciences, Professor/Head of the Center for Photonics Sciences

15.30 Closing Words and Call for Action

16.00 End of Event

Please register here to secure one of the only 70 available seats!

What's up Photonics Finland Online session (15min)
2023-10-10 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 10th October, 2PM (EEST), Teams

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it.

Topics are about opportunities for our members, projects, funding, upcoming events, etc. Also we are happy to hear and share any info from our members. If there is some let us know by contacting tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi.

Warm welcome to join! Teams link below:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mjk2NjJlMjMtZTM1MS00NzQzLTkxMzQtYzBiNjE0MWEwODQw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b94d72b4-f01b-4b63-9d0e-6684fbb87989%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2254a69f27-857a-4ee1-96a8-ca7b063df367%22%7d

With Best RegardsPhotonics Finland Team

Fundamentals of Optical Wavelength Measurement
2023-10-11 21:00 - 21:30
Join us for a free webinar on the Fundamentals of Optical Wavelength Measurement where we’ll cover fiber identification and care, measurement techniques, real-world applications, how to select the appropriate OSA for the job, and more.

Event link: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4333799/2D84920B215E0538C8A1B0CDA72FDA60

Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2023
2023-10-17 08:00 - 2023-10-19 17:00 | Isafjordsgatan 22, 164 25 Kista, Sweden
Save the date: 17-19 October Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2023!

General chair: Professor Mattias Hammar, Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden

Organizers: PhotonicSweden and KTH

This year PhotonicSweden www.photonicsweden.org will arrange OPS-2023 at KTH-Electrum in Kista, Stockholm at the Royal Institute of Technology with parallel academic- and industrial sessions along with an exhibition and poster sessions.

Preliminary Agenda Optics & Photonics in Sweden-2023

2023-10-17 Tuesday 13:00-18:00 Nordic Photonics Forum, followed by networking with light food & drinks

2023-10-18 Wednesday 10:00-18:00 Conference & Exhibition & Poster Session, followed by conference dinner approx. 19:00-23:00

2023-10-19 Thursday 09:30 – 15:30 Conference & Exhibition & Poster Session, followed by labvisits 15:30 – 17:00

Contacts:

Petra@photonicsweden.org for Academic session, Poster session, Awards, Program, and Committees.

Lennart@photonicsweden.org for Industrial session, Exhibition, Sponsoring, and Nordic Photonics Forum.More info at: https://photonicsweden.org/17-19-october-2023-save-the-date-for-optics-photonics-in-sweden-2023/

Aalto University Thesis Fair
2023-10-31 14:00 - 18:00
Meet potential master’s thesis workers! Join the Thesis Fair event in Tampere and Espoo!

Would your company be interested to meet potential future workers?

Do you have a topic that would be suitable for a Master’s thesis project?

Companies are invited to promote their thesis work positions to master’s students in the Thesis Fair event in Aalto University Otaniemi Campus in October.

At Aalto, the Thesis Fair is a side event of Aalto Talent Expo, which takes place on November 2, 2023. Talent Expo is the largest recruitment and contact event at Aalto which event brings together arts, business, design and technology students and employers.

The Thesis Fair event is free for both for companies and students.

Read more about the events and register your company!

Aalto University

Thesis Fair: October 31, 2023 at 14-18, Otaniemi Campus (Maarintie 8)

· For more information: https://www.aalto.fi/en/events/thesis-fair-2023

· Company registration for the Thesis Fair event: https://eventsmarketing.aalto.fi/ThesisFair2023?lang=en

Aalto Talent Expo on November 2, 2023, Otahalli

· Information and registration: https://www.aalto.fi/en/events/aalto-talent-expo-2023

Also remember to notice the upcoming Tampere University Thesis FairNovember 30, 2023 at 12-16, Hervanta Campus (Kampusareena)

Aalto Talent Expo
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Otahalli Otahalli 02150 Espoo, Otaranta 6, Espoo, 02150, Finland
Aalto University’s largest recruitment event Aalto Talent Expo will be organized in Otahalli (Otaniemi) on November 2nd, 2023! Come and meet the employers at the recruitment fair and attend also the virtual fair activities during the fair week.

More information HERE.

Fotoniikan kaupunkiekosysteemiprojektin (FKE) Kick off -tilaisuus
2023-11-28 13:00 - 15:00
Tervetuloa Fotoniikan kaupunkiekosysteemiprojektin (FKE) Kick off -tilaisuuteen Teamsin välityksellä.

Tilaisuus on avoin kaikille eikä siihen tarvitse erikseen ilmoittautua. Linkki verkkotapahtumaan löytyy tämän sivun alaosasta.

FKE projekti keskittyy kaupunkien väliseen yhteistyöhön fotoniikka-alan kehittämisessä. Tavoitteenamme on luoda verkosto ja toimintamalli eri kaupunkien välille, jota voidaan tehokkaasti hyödyntää fotoniikkaa innovaatioiden edistämiseksi. Hankkeemme perustuu vahvaan yhteistyöhön ja tiedonjakoon kaupunkien välillä, mikä on olennainen osa fotoniikka-alan kasvun ja menestyksen tukemista. Projekti tukee myös Chip Act -toimintojen kehittämistä kumppanikaupungeissa, mukaan lukien Joensuu, Tampere, Oulu ja pääkaupunkiseutu. Kaupunkien välinen yhteistyö synnyttää synergiaetuja, vahvistaa tutkimusympäristöjä ja mahdollistaa resurssien tehokkaamman käytön.

Projektin toteuttaa Business Joensuu, Business Tampere sekä VTT ja se on Euroopan unionin osarahoittama.

Innokaupungit toteuttavat kehityshankkeita kestävän siirtymän, digitalisaation ja muiden uusien teknologioiden sekä terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin teemojen alla. Hankkeet ovat kaupunkien solmimien ekosysteemisopimusten mukaisia, ja niissä korostuu kaupunkien oma kärkiosaaminen. Kärkiosaamisen lisäksi kaupunkien vahvuuksia halutaan tuoda yhteen vetovastuuteemoissa eli vetovastuuhankkeissa, jotka saavat erillistä rahoitusta. Vetovastuuhankkeita tarvitaan, jotta voidaan tukea osaamisalojen verkostoja ja kansainvälisesti kiinnostavien kokonaisuuksien syntymistä: temaattinen yhteistyö tuo kaupunkien voimavaroja yhteen ja edistää hyvien käytäntöjen leviämistä ja kansainvälistä yhteistyötä, kuten kansainvälisiä yhteishankkeita ja investointeja. Fotoniikan kaupunkiekosysteemi on yksi kuudesta vetovastuuhankkeesta.

Ohjelma

13:00 13:05 Avaus

13:05 13:20 Innokaupungit ohjelma ja vetovastuu, Tiina Ramstendt-Sen, Pirkanmaan liitto

13:20 13:30 Fotoniikan merkitys Joensuun kaupungille, Seppo Tossavainen, Joensuun kaupunki

13:30 13:50 Developing international networks for Photonics, Oliver Hussey, Business Tampere

13:50 14:00 Terveysteknologiat kehittyvät fotoniikan avulla, Jussi Hiltunen, VTT

14:00 14:15 Fotoniikan kaupunkiekosysteemi hanke, Juha Purmonen, Business Joensuu

14:15 14:25 Fotoniikka-alan yritykset joustavasti käsiksi olemassa olevaan tutkimusinfraan, Christiina Liedert, VTT

14:25 14:45 EU Chips Act – Siruja Suomesta, Kari Leino, Business Finland

14:45 15:00 Kysymykset ja loppukeskustelu FKE tiimi

LINKKI TILAISUUTEEN

Photonics Finland Annual Autumn Meeting 2023
2023-11-28 15:00 - 17:00
Agenda – Photonics Finland Annual Autumn Meeting 2023

Date and Time: November 28, 2023, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EET

Place: Online – Teams

1. Election of the chairman, secretary, two protocol inspectors, and two vote counters for the meeting;

2. Verification of the legality and quorum of the meeting;

3. Approval of the board’s proposal for the next year’s action plan and budget;

4. Decision on the amounts of membership fees;

5. Election of representatives and candidates of the association to the governing bodies of those organizations in which the Association is a member;

6. Discussion of other matters mentioned in the meeting invitation.

Photonics Finland Board, November 6, 2023.

Photonics Finland action plan for 2024. Here.

Tampere University Thesis Fair
2023-11-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Tampere University, Hervanta campus, Kampusareena, Korkeakoulunkatu 7, Tampere, 33720, Finland
Thesis Fair is a free networking event for international Master’s students and companies looking for thesis workers. The event brings together international Master’s students as well as companies and organisations that value the research information produced by international students, and can offer thesis positions in English.

Registration for companies is now open! More information HERE.

Webinar - information about the training/services call from PIMAP4Sustainability
2023-12-12 03:00 - 16:00
Call for training and services funding is open and waiting for your applications.

If you are a European SME working on photonics, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, metalworking or industrial production, you can receive financial support to follow a training course or obtain services on two topics.

Green transition 🌳 , with financial support up to €5,000

Internationalisation 🌏 , with financial support up to €10,000.

This Open Call will also enable us to help SMEs wishing to take part in our international mission to Japan 🗾 in June 2024 with a support of 2,000€ to cover accommodation and travel costs.

The Call is now open and will run until May 2024. To find out more about this unique opportunity, read our Guidelines available here, or contact us by email.

To know more details about the call, register to the short but informative webinar that will take place on Tuesday 12th of December at 3PM EET.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE WEBINAR

PhotonHub Europe training: Thick-SOI photonics for sensing and imaging
2024-01-10 09:00 - 17:30 | Micronova, Tietotie 3, Espoo, Finland, Tietotie 3, Espoo, 02150, 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) a tour 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 testing of silicon photonic chips.

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.

See the PDF slides for the event HERE, and remember to make your registration HERE.

PhotonHub Europe Training: Spectral imaging and its applications
2024-01-10 09:00 - 17:30 | University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, 80110, Finland
You thought black and white to RGB was a huge step? How about going hyperspectral?

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.

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.

The course will focus on three technology demonstrations:

Spectra and spectroscopy – a simple way to distinguish objects;

Spectral cameras and their applications;

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.

If you have any questions, contact Ana Gebejes by email: ana.gebejes(a)photonics.fi

P4I: Photonics Bretagne ClusterXchange, in conjunction with PhD Days 2024
2024-01-24 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00
In a nutshell

This three-day, fully English-speaking event, aims to bring together PhD students, research centres and companies from the field of photonics and to explore entrepreneurship together.

On the agenda: conferences and roundtable, PhD pitches, PhD posters, « PhD to Startup » workshop, 1-to-1 appointments with CEOs, networking, and visits to industry and research facilities. The full agenda can be consulted on the event page.

This is a free event, but registration is required. In addition, PhD students participating to the PhD to Startup Workshop will be offered free board (accommodation, meals and local transportation).

Thanks to Photonics4Indsutry, this event is eligible to the ClusterXchange funding scheme and a travel grant of 450€ can be awarded to eligible companies and research labs. Please get in touch with Photonics Bretagne’s Cluster Manager Gwenaëlle LEFEUVRE for more information and to apply for the grant!

Why Come?

> You are a PhD student in photonics: This event is for you! Come and pitch your PhD, then unlock your entrepreneurial potential with a case study… maybe your own PhD topic!

> You are not a PhD student: This event is also for you! Come and discover the latest scientific research in the field of photonics and meet your potential next partners or engineers!

Get up to date with the latest scientific research in photonics

Meet our young talents in photonics research and engineering

Share your own vision of the photonics industry

Discover the photonics expertise from Brittany by meeting and visiting companies and labs

Meet your next potential partner or R&D engineers, maybe!

Travel & Accommodation

In Brittany, the international airports of Rennes and Brest have several direct connections to major European cities. South of Brittany, the airport in Nantes is also at a reasonable distance.

Upon arrival, travelers can either rent a car (see the airport websites) or take the train, although driving might be the fastest way to reach the Pink Granite Coast.

Where to Stay: You can find a list of accommodations on Lannion’s tourism website. Please note that accommodation for PhD students participating in the workshop is included in the event. For additional nights, please get in touch with us.

Photonics West 2024 – Photonics Finland Pavilion
2024-01-30 08:00 - 2024-02-01 17:00 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, 747 Howard St, San francisco, California, 94103, United States
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.

Featured technologies

Lasers and peripherals

Beam conditioning and steering components

Beam profiling and measurement instrumentation

Cameras and CCD components

Fiber optic components, equipment, systems

Optical components and hardware

Optical communications

Optical detectors

High speed imaging and sensing

Optical materials and substrates

IR sources and detectors

Electronic imaging components

Optical coatings

Lenses and filters

Positioning systems and mounts

Metrology and testing equipment

Software for design and simulation

Welcome to Photonics Finland Pavilion at Photonics West Exhibition 30 January – 1 February 2024, San Francisco, USA – Hall F – Booth #4117!

If you are interested to join Photonics West 2025 – Photonics Finland Paivlion. Please contact Tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi. Photonics West 2024 – Photonics Finland Pavilion companies

Inkron

VTT

Bevenic

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

Great way to reach US markets with good visibility and hall placement

Strong Photonics Finland Pavilion brand to support all companies

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 (Photonics Finland channels social media reach is 37k!)

Great atmosphere among other Top notch Finnish companies

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

INVESTING IN PHOTONICS AND MICROELECTRONICS
2024-02-14 12:30 - 16:30 | Business Finland: Team Finland House, Porkkalankatu 1, Helsinki, 00180, Finland
Photonics and microelectronics are key enabling technologies that hold the promise to solve many of today’s challenges and enable the green and digital transformation. Already, photonics and microelectronics are needed in almost all areas of life: From data communication, biomedicine, energy to environmental technology, manufacturing, automotive and consumer products all the way to quantum computers.

Finland has a remarkable photonics and microelectronics ecosystem – including global success cases, growth companies as well as constantly emerging university spin offs. The Finnish knowhow has been noted internationally as an epicenter for deep tech.

Investing in Photonics and Microelectronics is an event designed to help Finnish photonics and microelectronics companies to find investors, and to raise awareness of the advanced companies in the field, delivering and groundbreaking technologies and products. The event is organized by Photonics Finland and Business Finland.

The registration is now open for all. For companies interested in pitching for investors, the application is open until 17.1.2024. Please indicate your interest in the pitching on the registration form, and we will be in contact with you for more information. Registration will close 7.2.2024.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

12:00 Registration opens12:30 Welcome words, Business Finland, Toni Mattila12:35 What is the outlook for funding?12:50 Investor Panel: What are we looking for in Photonics and Microelectronics?

Esko Herrala, Kielo Growth Oy

Petri Rajahalme, FOV Ventures

Inka Mero, Voima Ventures

13:25 Photonics in Finland – Why should investors pay attention? Juha Purmonen, Photonics Finland13:35 Coffee and networking break13:55 Program continues14:00 Photonics and Microelectronics startup pitches15:20 Wrap up15:30-16:30 Networking

The program is subject to change.

FURTHER INFORMATIONToni MattilaHead of Sustainable Manufacturing Finlandtoni.mattila (at) businessfinland.fiJeni SärmäkariProgram Coordinatorjeni.sarmakari (at) businessfinland.fi

Nordic LIBS 2024
2024-03-05 08:00 - 2024-03-06 17:00 | Tampere University, Kalevantie 4, Tampere, 33100, Finland
Nordic Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Symposium, March 5th and 6th, 2024.Venue: Tampere University, City Centre Campus, Main building (room A3, 2nd floor), Tampere, FinlandOrganizer: Applied Optics Research Group, Photonics Laboratory, Tampere University

Our goal is to bring together experienced academic and industrial researchers, as well as students from Nordic and Baltic nations, in an exciting environment, fostering the exchange of fresh ideas and collective efforts to shape the future of LIBS. We cordially invite you to share your work, latest developments, and accomplishments.

Abstracts submissions and registrations are now open! Submit HERE [Deadline: January 21, 2024]

Register to the Event HERE [Deadline: February 20, 2024]

The Event webpage HERE

For more information, contact: (click to open the email link) Dr. Vishal DwivediSymposium E-mail

Chips JU Funding Call Webinar
2024-03-19 15:00 - 15:45
Place: Microsoft Teams webinar. Link to the event will be provided one day prior.Time: 19.3.2024 at 15:00-15:45 (Finnish time)

Chips JU was launched in November 2023 and the goal of the joint undertaking is to strengthen the European semiconductor ecosystem and economic security.

The Chips JU has launched new calls for proposal referring to the activities of the Chips JU. The Chips JU non-initiative calls were published on February 6th, 2024 and the call is two-phased. The deadline for pre-proposal submission is on May 14th, 2024 and deadline for full-proposal submission is on September 17th, 2024.

Business Finland will organize Chips JU Funding Call Webinar on March 19th. The webinar will provide important and latest information of the Chips JU and the call and there is also time saved for questions.

Read more HERERegister HERE
