50th European Conference on Optical Communication

September 22-26, 2024 | Frankfurt, Germany

The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is Europe’s leading and one of the world’s largest and most prestigious events in the field of optical communication. The conference brings together experts from science, research and industry to discuss the latest findings and future trends. Ideal for deepening knowledge, discussing new ideas and networking, ECOC covers everything from the materials to the networks that use optical communications. The associated exhibition, the largest of its kind in Europe, has served as an important focal point for industry decision-makers for almost 30 years. In 2024, the 50th anniversary of ECOC will be celebrated with special events in Frankfurt, Germany.

We from PolyPhotonics Berlin e.V. are also taking part again this year. Our platforms are based on the hybrid integration of active and passive optical components in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) from the visible to the infrared wavelength range. With the micro-optical bench, spectral filters, optical isolators and circulators as well as non-linear crystals can be integrated into the PICs for applications in the field of quantum optics and the SiN platform provides optical grating couplers, switches and ring resonators for components in communications engineering, sensor technology or medical technology.

You will find us at the Berlin Brandenburg Pavilion booth C57,C60.

For further information please visit: www.ecoc2024.org

Rapid test of the next generation

We at PolyPhotonics Berlin e.V. have developed an optical chip that is set to advance rapid test technology in Berlin, thanks to support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, together with our partner Biosynex (formerly Chembio).

This test can deliver results within seconds, unlike conventional immunological rapid tests, which require at least 15 minutes. The test uses special protein molecules on the chip that react with the substances in the sample, and light waves, whose frequency changes are measured to determine the result. The measuring device is small and portable, making it attractive for various applications such as medical practices, laboratories, police checks, and food monitoring. The new system promises low costs and the ability to perform multiple tests simultaneously. This innovation could give the Berlin-Brandenburg region, which has established itself as a high-tech location for light technology, a competitive edge.

For more information, visit the BMBF website: www.innovation-strukturwandel.de

From the Spree to the world – visiting the “hidden champions” on the “Made in Berlin” tour

On Monday, January 8, the Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises went on the “Made in Berlin” tour of 2024 and visited production facilities of new leading companies in Berlin under the motto “Hidden Champions”. This year, companies with an “entrepreneurial spirit and innovative spirit” that have already made a name for themselves internationally were selected. During the “Made in Berlin” tour, the companies introduced themselves and gave tours of their production and manufacturing facilities.

(Source: https://www.berlin.de/sen/web/presse/pressemitteilungen/2024/pressemitteilung.1401904.php )

The visit was also shared on the X profile (formerly Twitter) of the Senate Administration and Franziska Giffey’s personal official Instagram account.

We congratulate our partner Micro Resist Technology for participating in the “Hidden Champions” program.

Further links:

https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/berliner-wirtschaft/backrezepte-fur-die-chipfertigung-berliner-chemiefirma-profitiert-vom-boom-der-halbleiterindustrie-11022010.html

https://www.microresist.de/news/besuch-der-berliner-wirtschaftssenatorin/

Photonic Days 09-10.10.2023 (Berlin Adlershof)

Photonics Days Berlin Brandenburg

PolyPhotonics Berlin e.V. participated in Photonic Days 2023 in Berlin Adlershof to present innovative photonic solutions and discuss the latest industry trends. The event provided a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and strengthened Berlin’s position as a center for optical technologies.

ECOC 2-4.10.2023 (Glasgow, Schottland)

Conference on Optical Communications

At this year’s ECOC exhibition in Glasgow, Scotland we had the opportunity to be part of the exposition of a number of admirable innovations in communication technology. We are happy to have been there again this year and thank all participants and visitors. See you next year.

MNE 25-28.09.2023 (Berlin Moabit)

International Conference on Micro- and Nano Engineering

This year’s MNE in Berlin Moabit was a great success. We would like to thank all visitors and participants for the interesting exchange. Here are more impressions of the MNE 2023: