This is an exceptional meeting to exchange best-practice related to manufacturing in the photonics industry. Speakers and attendees will present examples, discuss challenges, and be inspired by lessons learned based on their own experience, as well as lessons learned from related sectors such as semiconductors known for its high-volume and automated production manufacturing. While the photonics industry is characterized by a high-mix low-volume of products, we all need to prepare to upscale production and have a constant focus on reducing manufacturing costs. The meeting will also discuss supply chain management and outsourcing strategies, automation, design of own proprietary tools and solutions, product design for volume manufacturing, standardization, β¦ All presentations are short 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes Q&A. Networking breaks are long to allow time for networking. Sponsorship + table top opportunities available.
27 January 2025, Monday
07:30-08:30 Registration and Networking Breakfast
08:30-10:00 Presentations of 15 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A:
10:00-10:45 Networking Coffee Break
10:45-12:30 Presentations of 15 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A:
12:30-14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00-15:30 Presentations of 15 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A:
15:30-16:15 Networking Coffee Break
16:15-17:30 Presentations (to be announced soon) including fireside chat discussion
17:30-21:00 Networking Reception and Dinner (also open to CEOs and CTOs of EPIC member companies)
Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel (Address:Β 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States).