Supercluster/Critical technologies/Photonics

Photonics

Photonics is the technology of harnessing light, including lasers, optics and sensing

The inherent properties of light – it is fast, it is clean, it is precise – provide the basis for recent advancements in communications, healthcare, manufacturing and space technologies.

Scotland is home to a world class cluster in photonics

Vibrant industry cluster generating over $2bn in revenues.

World leading concentration of academic institutions, rated top 3 globally for publications per head.

Internationally recognised skills base in manufacturing photonics products.

Powerful network of translational assets and RTOs, including Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics

Dedicated support for this cluster through Photonics Scotland, managed by Technology Scotland.

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