Optional agenda
17 September, 2024, Tuesday
19:00 – 22:00 EPIC Pre-event networking dinner
Agenda
18 September, 2024, Wednesday
Optional Agenda:
09:00 bus departure from Leonardo Hotel City Center
09:30 – 11:00 company visits at Stratec
11:15 bus transfer from Stratec to the conference venue, Edmundsburg (Mönchsberg 2, 5020 Salzburg)
12:00 – 13:30 Registration and lunch
13:30 – 13:40 Welcoming words by EPIC
13:30 – 13:40 Welcoming words by Host
13:45 – 15:45 SESSION 1: APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF MINIATURIZED OPTICS
In this session, we will explore the many practical uses and significant impacts of miniaturized optics. Experts from various industries will shed light on how photonics advancements have changed fields like medical imaging, augmented reality, and telecommunications. From small cameras to compact sensors, we’ll discuss how miniaturized optics are reshaping our world, opening up new possibilities for devices and systems.
- HELLA Forvia – Advances and Challenges in the Use of Micro-optics in Automotive Lighting Applications – Daniela Karthaus, Optical Engineer & Technology Scout
- NIL Technology – TBA.
- Mikrop – Recent Developments of Micro-optical systems in Medical Imaging – Chris Jung, Senior Development Manager (Germany)
- ZKW Group – Current and Future Trends of Miniaturized Optics in Vehicle Lighting – Christian Knobloch, Optical Module Development (Germany)
- Fraunhofer IOF – Miniaturized Multi-aperture multi/hyper-spectral Imaging and Sensor Concepts – Robert Leitel, Group Leader (Germany)
15:45 – 16:30 Networking coffee break
16:30 – 18:30 SESSION 2: MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR MINIATURIZED OPTICS
The session 2 will be focused on detailed design and careful simulations involved in miniaturized optics. We’ll look at things like micro-lenses and nanostructures, uncovering the innovative design methods and advanced simulation tools driving the development of small optical systems. Companies leading this field will share their expertise, revealing the complexities and solutions in designing optics on a small scale.
- KEYNOTE: TEL – Julie Bannister, Senior Manager (The United States)
- FEMTOprint – Design and Manufacturing of Glass Miniaturized Optical Systems for Compact Fiber-to-chip Connectivity – Davide Farina, Application Engineer (Switzerland)
- Vanguard Automation – Next Generation Miniaturised Freeform Optics from Facet-Attached Micro-Optical Elements to Photonic Wire Bonding (PWB) – Sebastian Skacel, Head of Applications Engineering, Support and Services (Germany)
- EV Group – Thomas Achleitner, Business Development Manager (Austria)
- Jabil – Sven Sassning, Business Development Manager (Germany)
- Joanneum Research – Paul Hartmann, Director of Institute MATERIALS (Austria)
- PROFACTOR – Sonja Kopp, Research Engineer (Austria)
19:00 – Departure from venue and walking tour to the dinner place.
20:00 – 22:00 Networking dinner
19 September, 2024, Thursday
07:30 Departure from recommended hotel – TBA.
08:15 – 08:45 Welcoming coffee break
09:00 – 10:45 SESSION 3: DESIGN, SIMULATIONS AND QUALITY CONTROL OF MINIATURIZED OPTICS
The final session of the technology meeting will explore the latest breakthroughs in optical technologies on a small scale. From nanophotonics to micro-optical systems, this session showcases cutting-edge optical innovation. Experts from R&D will reveal recent advancements in ultra-compact optical devices.
- Printoptix – The New Freedom in Optical Design – Nils Fahrbach, Managing Director (Germany)
- Alfamation – Wafer-level Micro-optics Functional Testing in Production Scenario – Sébastien Reithinger, Technical Leader – Micro-optics and Optoelectronics Functional Testing (Italy)
- Photonics Precision Engineering – Dominik Schulz, Optical Design Engineer (Germany)
- PlanOpSim – Meta-surface Design Methods from the nano- to Macro Level – Lieven Penninck, Founder (Belgium)
10:45 – 11:30 Networking coffee break
11:30: – 13:15 SESSION 4: RECENT ADVANCES IN OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES AT MICRO AND NANO SCALES
The final session of the technology meeting will explore the latest breakthroughs in optical technologies on a small scale. From nanophotonics to micro-optical systems, this session showcases cutting-edge optical innovation. Experts from R&D will reveal recent advancements in ultra-compact optical devices.
- KEYNOTE: TII – Technology Innovation Institute – Ravi K. Saripalli, Senior Researcher (United Arab Emirates)
- Silicon Austria Labs – Thang Duy Dao, Staff Scientist (Austria)
- DELO – Improving Reliability of Polymer Resins for Permanent Imprint of Micro-optical Elements –
Stephan Prinz, Senior Product Manager (Germany)
- Solnil – Badre Kerzabi, Co-Founder & CEO (France)
13:30 – 15:00 Networking lunch
15:00 Company visit and end of the technology meeting
