Welcome

Optica and EVG welcome you to this valuable three-day event on photonics technologies in manufacturing and how the manufacturing industry has changed significantly over time.  Scientists are developing smaller and faster devices, such as integrated submicron devices, to enter the space, biotechnology, and LiDAR markets - possible applications include optical datacom, MEMS, microfluidics, biosensors, astronomy, and surface sciences. Innovators have used this same sensor technology to improve self-driving vehicles' 3D capabilities and response time. The Summit aims to bring together the entire community, from manufacturing companies and their supply chain partners to end users, focusing on addressing their challenges in photonics, automotive, and consumer electronics areas. Together we can solve these challenges and optimize supply chain collaboration. 

Welcome and Opening Keynote: Thomas Uhrmann, Andrea Kneidinger & Ksenija Varga, EVG

Session 1—Session on Advanced Manufacturing

The keynote session on advanced manufacturing would feature valuable insights into the latest developments in photonics manufacturing in the field of photonics. Discussing on latest innovations in advanced manufacturing techniques for photonics applications, including 3D integration, wafer bonding, and lithography. Highlights of key challenges the industry is facing, such as the need for greater precision and scalability. Additionally, addressing the efforts to develop new materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing solutions that enable more efficient and reliable production. This session offers an opportunity to engage with industry leaders and experts. This session will lead to a better understanding of the challenges facing the industry, and the latest techniques and solutions being developed to address these challenges.

Keynote: Markus Rossi, ams OSRAM

Speakers:

Theodor Nielsen, NIL Technology

Mandy Göring, Scia Systems Germany

Remi Wielandts, UPMT

Session 2—Advanced Materials and Optics

This session will discuss the latest advances in materials and optics, which are critical for developing faster, smaller, and more accurate devices for various applications. We will focus on how these materials and optics can be used to improve the performance of photonics devices, both application independent as well as application specific: from consumer electronics to automotive. The follow-up discussion should provide insights on how cutting-edge materials lead to developments in optical devices, such as waveguides, lenses, and filters, that utilize these materials to enhance their performance, for more reliable devices.

Speakers:​

Jarkko Heikkinen, Inkron

Jorge Julian Sanchez Martinez, Kerdry

Stephan Prinz, DELO

Arne Schleunitz, micro resist technology

Gerald Ihninger, Sony DADC

Session 3—Advanced Manufacturing of Freeform Shapes and Nanotech

Nanoimprint Technology, two photon-polymerization and DUV lithography are seeing as some of the main approaches for the development of micro-size optical elements, in applications including biotechnology, LiDAR, and space exploration. This session will explore the latest advances in manufacturing techniques for freeform shapes and nanotechnology in photonics. Discussion will lead to insights related to the future of maskless lithography technology, metaoptics, AR waveguides, and wafer-level optics, and how these techniques can be applied to improve manufacturing processes and products in the photonics, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.

Keynote: Michael Thiel, Nanoscribe

Speakers:

Juan Sánchez-García, SCHOTT Switzerland

Rolando Ferrini, FEMTOPrint

Eleonora Storace, imec

Paul Hartmann, Joanneum Research

Session 4—Success Stories on Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing has revolutionized the way we approach production, enabling more efficient, and more cost-effective processes. This session highlights how innovations in photonics technologies have led to breakthroughs in various industries, including automotive and consumer electronics. We will discuss the challenges in optimizing the size and functionality of their photonics technologies. Through a discussion of their experiences, the speakers will provide insights on the key factors that have led to their success, and a look ahead to their preferred future, and how the rest of the participants can accelerate it.

Let’s hear from the leaders and gain insights into their strategies for success, and let’s build together approaches to innovation, collaboration, and customer relationships!

Keynote: Rob Devlin, Metalenz

Speakers: 

Michael Mühlberger, PROFACTOR

Martina Müller, 3D AG

Mohssen Moridi, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)

Parashara Panduranga, WaveOptics (Snap Inc)

Session 5—Mastering Advanced Manufacturing: Exploring Innovative Applications and Techniques

This session will explore the current state and future trends of photonics technologies, highlighting the development of smaller and faster devices, such as integrated submicron devices, for various markets such as space, biotechnology, and LiDAR, and their possible applications, including optical datacom, MEMS, microfluidics, biosensors, astronomy, and surface sciences. We will review the use of sensor technology to improve self-driving vehicles' 3D capabilities and response time. The aim of the session is to bring together the entire community, from manufacturing companies and their supply chain partners to end-users, to address challenges in photonics, automotive, and consumer electronics areas. Topics will be discussed during the session, including nanoimprint lithography, maskless lithography technology, metaoptics, AR waveguides, and wafer-level optics

KEYNOTE: Patrick Uebel, ASML (Subject to Change)

Speakers:

Simon Schwinger, Jabil

Shun Lan, Sunny OmniLight

Jorge Blasco, photonicSENS

Bríd Connolly, Toppan Photomasks

Thorsten Mayer, Vanguard Automation