Micro optics are small-scale optical components that are typically less than a few millimeters in size. These components can be used to manipulate light in a variety of ways, such as focusing or shaping the beam, splitting, or combining beams, or changing its polarization. Some of the main applications of micro optics include: telecommunications (in fiber optic networks to control the direction and intensity of light signals), biomedical imaging (in endoscopes and other medical imaging devices to focus light and capture images), sensing (to detect changes in light intensity or wavelength, which can indicate the presence of specific gases, chemicals, or biological compounds), laser systems (to shape the beams of lasers, making them more efficient or more precise), and displays (to manipulate light, such as in projectors or augmented/virtual reality devices). Overall, micro optics have a wide range of applications across many different fields, and their small size makes them particularly useful for applications where space is limited or precision is required. This conference focuses on emerging micro optics technologies and applications.

Conference Topics

• Emerging micro optics technologies and applications
• Micro optics fabrication, incluiding cost management and reduction, yield improvement, rapid prototyping, and high volume production
• Emerging materials for micro optics fabrication
• Micro optics supply chain and enabling technologies
• Advanced packaging, assembly, and test technologies for micro optics devices
• Micro optics R&D and academia developments
• Business trends, market projections, M&A developments, and startup activity

Agenda

High Precision Metal and Filter Coatings for Micro-Optics Devices
Daniel de Sa-Pereira
Technologist
Buhler

Optical Nano-Structure Fabrication for AR/VR Glass Applications
Angus Wu, PhD
CTO, Optics Business
Goertek

Optical Switching in Large-Scale Data Center Applications
Kevin Yasumura
Director of MEMS and Optical Switching Development
Google

Novel Display and Optics Technologies for Next Generation Smart Glasses
Bernard Kress, PhD
Director, Optical Engineering and AR Hardware
Google

High Performance Multifunctional Meta-Optics
Federico Capasso, PhD
Professor
Harvard University

Micro-Optics Devices for Virtual and Augmented Reality Application
Sam Dale
Technology Analyst
IDTechEx

Silicon Photonics and Micro-Optics for LIDAR Sensing
Marcus Yang
Head of Silicon Photonics LIDAR
Intel

Three-Dimensional Printing of Silica Glass with Sub-Micrometer Resolution
Po-Han Huang
Doctoral Student
KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Micro and Nano Fabrication Services for Optical Applications
Ken Yonamine
Manager
Kyodo International

Micro-Molding Technology for Fabricating Wafer-Scale Microstructures for Optical Applications
Thomas Russell
CEO and Co-Founder
Mesoline

Optical Sensing with Metasurfaces: Emerging Technologies and Applications
Rob Devlin, PhD
CEO
Metalenz

Photonic IC Approaches for Micro Optics Applications
Harvey Weinberg
Director, Sensor Technologies
Microtech Ventures

Reconfigurable Optical Metasurfaces: Emerging Technologies and Applications
Tian Gu, PhD
Research Scientist
MIT

Utilizing Nanoimprint Lithography for Manufacturing Metalenses for Visible Wavelengths
Matthew George, PhD
Applications Scientist, Optics
Moxtek

Transforming Optical Scanning: MEMS Topology for Low-Cost, Small, and High-Performance Solutions
Eric Aguilar
CEO
Omnitron Sensors

Freeform Micro-Optics: Emerging Technologies and Applications
Jessica Van Heck
Managing Director
Phabulous

3D Printing of Complex Micro-Optics: Process Technologies Comparison and Emerging Applications
Nils Fahrbach
CEO and Co-Founder
Printoptix

MEMS Foundry for Micro-Optics Devices
Carlos Stahr
Business Development Manager
Silex Microsystems

Tunable Photonics and Phase Change Materials for Holographic Augmented Reality Applications
Mike Noonen
CEO
Swave Photonics

Photonic Integrated Circuits Based on Micrometer-Scale Waveguides for Communication and Sensing
Timo Aalto, PhD
Research Team Leader
VTT

Micro-Optics Technology Advancements, Industry Landscape, and Market Insights for Sensors and Displays
Zine Bouhamri
Technology Analyst
Yole Intelligence, part of Yole Group

Sponsors

Online sponsorships for Micro Optics 2023 are available. For further information and questions about sponsorships, please click here.

Gold Sponsor

https://www.omnitronsensors.com

Omnitron Sensors Inc, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a MEMS process development company that believes revolution comes from innovation in developing manufacturing platforms in silicon. We’re a startup company with a team of industry veterans and best-in-class technologists committed to a future of sensors. We’re out to impact every part of the sensor ecosystem, bringing Omnitron’s platform to the forefront of sensor development.

Silver Sponsor

https://www.buhlergroup.com/leyboldoptics

Buhler Leybold Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of vacuum coating systems and processes for a wide range of industries including MEMS, microelectronics, photonics, semiconductor, and precision optics. With over 150 years of experience in supplying state-of-the-art deposition systems, they offer an extensive range of ion-beam sputtering systems, various types of evaporation and sputtering systems, high-performance magnetron sputtering systems, and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) systems. All of these systems allow for the creation of precise and sensitive micro-mechatronic devices, including MEMS devices. In addition to their high-quality products, Buhler Leybold Optics provides expert consulting services and technical support, with experienced engineers ready to help customers overcome specific challenges and add value throughout the manufacturing process. Their continuous investment in R&D has allowed them to stay at the forefront of the industry and deliver innovative technology solutions to their customers, delivering improved technical and performance benefits in a vast array of applications.With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, Buhler Leybold Optics provides the best possible products and services to meet the unique needs of its diverse customer base.

Silver Sponsor

https://www.mesoline.com

Mesoline is commercializing and scaling-up a novel microfabrication technology: microchannel particle disposition (MPD). MPD is used to accurately and in a scalable way deposit nanomaterials for various application including MOX gas sensors, bio sensors, getters and optical applications. MPD is offered a manufacturing service to semiconductor companies to enable them to fabricate next-generation products. Mesoline is located in The Netherlands.

Silver Sponsor

http://www.silexmicrosystems.com

Silex Microsystems is the world’s largest pure-play MEMS foundry. The world’s most innovative companies in the Sensors Everywhere revolution are reaching their markets sooner with Silex. MEMS process development requires deep specialized knowledge and expertise as a new device goes from concept to volume production. The industry’s most extensive line of MEMS manufacturing capabilities combined with our responsive and collaborative team of experts will bring your project from inception to stable and reliable high-volume production in the shortest possible time.

Bronze Sponsor

https://www.kyodo-inc.co.jp/english

MEMS and Nanofabrication Solutions: Kyodo International, Inc. is a pure-play foundry that specializes in MEMS and nanofabrication contract manufacturing. We provide prototyping and volume production services for MEMS, sensors, biomedical, optical, and IoT devices for a variety of applications. Kyodo provides custom solutions and services in thin-film deposition, wafer bonding, polishing (CMP), dry and wet etching, nanoimprint lithography, photolithography, and many other key microfabrication processes. Kyodo also supplies sputtering targets and target bonding services. In addition, we provide comprehensive nanoimprint related services such as mold fabrication, anti-stick coating, imprinting, and mold replication. Kyodo supports complete R&D work to meet customer needs, thus decreasing R&D costs and accelerating time to market. We work with start-ups, academia, government, defense, and aerospace customers. Kyodo is well-represented in Silicon Valley and serves the US and Canadian markets.

Bronze Sponsor

https://moxtek.com/

MOXTEK® manufactures high performance components for analytical X-ray instrumentation and for optical systems. Moxtek’s broadband (UV-VIS-IR) polarizers are optimized for brightness, contrast, and spectral uniformity over wide cone angles. Moxtek polarizers are inorganic and can withstand high temperature exposures (up to 300°C). Moxtek also manufactures functional metasurfaces including: metalens, patterned nanostructures, diffractive optical elements (DOE), waveguides, and biosensor arrays.

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