Thin film technologies are essential for optical coatings, semiconductor manufacturing, displays, photovoltaics, sensors, filters and precision optics. Photonics plays a central role throughout their lifecycle, from laser-based deposition and precision patterning to advanced optical characterization techniques such as spectroscopic ellipsometry, interferometry or Raman spectroscopy. These tools enable precise control of film thickness, composition, uniformity, and functional performance, supporting the development of high-quality coatings.

This meeting will cover deposition technologies, coating equipment, optical materials and metrology and characterization techniques. Equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, research institutes, and industrial users will exchange the latest developments and manufacturing challenges. The event provides a platform to identify new partnerships across the thin-film value chain.