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29 October 2024 / 09:00 - 10:30 CET
EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Integrated Photonics Manufacturing with TOSIA
Online Event

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This Online Technology Meeting focuses on the field of Integrated Photonics Manufacturing, with a special emphasis on the unique landscapes of Taiwan and Europe. The latest advancements, challenges, and trends shaping the industry, particularly of optical transceiver technology and silicon photonics will be discussed.

Key topics include the evolving manufacturing processes for optical transceivers, the trend of silicon photonics chip production in Taiwan, and the intricacies of optical testing at the Si-Photonics scale. The meeting explores the critical role of Taiwan and Europe in the global microelectronics supply chain, discussing how each region is navigating the complexities of technological innovation and market demands.

Agenda

09:00 – 09:05 Opening by Ivan Nikitski, Photonics Technology Expert at EPIC

09:05 – 09:30 KEYNOTE: Alfalume – Quantum Dot Lasers: A Step Toward Easier Integration with Photonic Integrated Circuits – Alexey Kovsh, CEO
09:30 – 09:42 APAC Opto ElectronicsAPAC Opto’s Silicon Photonics Applications Solution – Ted Kuo, Director
09:42 – 09:54 Focuslight Micro-Optics: An Enabling Technology for DATACOM – Wilfried Noell, Chief Scientist
09:54 – 10:06 Wavesplitter TechnologiesWST Chip /OE Product – Cliff Wang, Director
10:06 – 10:18 ficonTEC – Ying Chen, Sales Manager, Asia Pacific & Indirect Sales
10:18 – 10:30 AerotechHow Motion Control Enables Modern Datacom Technologies – Justin Bressi, Business Development Manager & Simon Chen, Senior Sales & Application Engineer

10:30 Closing by Ivan Nikitski, Photonics Technology Expert at EPIC

Speakers

Alexey Kovsh, CEO of Alfalume, earned his PhD under Nobel laureate Zh. Alferov. He was a visiting scientist at ITRI, Taiwan, co-led Innolume (QD lasers) and Optogan (now Klever-LED), and held key technical roles at several Tier 1 US companies.

20 years more in communication applications especially optical communication and wireless interconnection. Success leading team and products to double revenue and profits in 3 years. Complete experience in product development management, operation and manufacturing management, product management, product marketing and new business development. Leading team and products from 2nd tier customers business to top tier customers.

Dr. Wilfried Noell, Chief Scientist at Focuslight, specialising in integrated optics, microtechnology, silicon photonics and miniaturising photonics systems, brings 30 years of experience in the photonics industry.

Chief Scientist at Focuslight

Ying Chen has been with ficonTEC since 2015, currently serving as Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific region and overseeing indirect sales. In this role, he is responsible for delivering technical assembly and testing solutions to photonics customers, while also managing sales activities across key markets, including Israel, Taiwan, Singapore, and Korea.

Prior to his current role, Ying served as Project Manager, successfully leading over 200 different projects. He also worked as a Product Manager, focusing on transceiver assembly solutions and high-power laser module assembly and testing solutions.

Ying holds a degree in Microsystem Technology from the Technical University of Chemnitz in Germany.

Sales Manager, Asia Pacific & Indirect Sales at ficonTEC
Cliff Wang

A senior sales professional in the technology industry, renowned for extensive experience in market sensitivity and product positioning research. Specializing in the semiconductor, inspection, and laser processing fields.

Senior Sales & Application Engineer at Aerotech

Justin Bressi is Aerotech’s business development manager for the semiconductor and photonics industries. He has 10+ years of experience in precision motion systems and robotics, holding previous roles in applications engineering, field sales and business development. Justin earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.

Business Development Manager at Aerotech
Attendees
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Ivan Nikitski, PhD
Ivan Nikitski, PhD
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Elaine Chen
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