SmartRay is a manufacturer and developer specializing in advanced three-dimensional sensors and optical instruments designed to enhance quality control in various industries. The company focuses on creating a unique range of 3D sensors that are efficient, compact, and lightweight, enabling easier and quicker deployment. These sensors provide reliable inspection, guidance, and measurement solutions for manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators globally. SmartRay's technology aims to reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing production processes through high-precision calibration and testing applications. By addressing a diverse array of applications, SmartRay positions itself as a leader in the field of 3D sensing technology.
MIRO Analytical
Grant in 2019
MIRO Analytical Technologies GmbH specializes in the manufacture of advanced laser-based gas analyzers aimed at addressing global warming and air pollution. Founded in 2018 in Dübendorf, Switzerland, as a spinoff from Empa, the company leverages cutting-edge mid-infrared gas sensing technology utilizing quantum cascade lasers (QCLs). Their innovative instruments employ direct laser absorption spectroscopy to enable precise and simultaneous detection of multiple pollutants, including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, while minimizing the footprint and operational costs associated with gas measurements. MIRO Analytical serves a diverse clientele, including scientists, regulatory authorities, and various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and automotive, all of which depend on accurate gas analysis for process control, emissions monitoring, and workplace safety.
Deneb Medical
Grant in 2019
Deneb Medical develops a laser-based robotic surgery system and a robotic platform for use in neurosurgery, craniofacial and head and neck surgery, urology, and general surgery. The system uses optical and photonic techniques for tissue ablation and includes three-dimensional visualization, augmented reality guidance, and robotic assistance to enable more accurate, efficient, and minimally invasive procedures, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
Oxford Endovascular
Grant in 2019
Oxford Endovascular develops a neurovascular device to treat brain aneurysms. The device uses origami-inspired engineering with a laser-cut metal alloy that has shape-memory, enabling a catheter-delivered implant to expand into a tiny mesh tube that conforms to the vessel. By diverting blood flow away from the aneurysm, it promotes healing and reduces the risk of rupture.
Probiomedica
Grant in 2019
Probiomedica is a company focused on developing innovative biomedical devices that integrate engineering, biology, photonics, and robotics for health and personal care applications. The company specializes in creating small swallowable capsules designed to emit light at specific wavelengths, utilizing the principles of Photodynamic therapy. This technology aims to enhance the photo-killing of harmful bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori, which is associated with conditions like gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. By employing these advanced photonic techniques, Probiomedica seeks to offer effective treatments that minimize reliance on pharmaceuticals and reduce the risk of drug-related side effects, thereby improving patient outcomes in the realm of gastrointestinal health.
Solmates B.V. is an innovative company based in Enschede, the Netherlands, specializing in the design, development, and supply of industrial deposition equipment. Established in 2006 as a spin-off from the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, it focuses on pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technology. Solmates provides a range of products, including PbZrTiOx wafers, sol-etchers, sol-cleaners, and various thin film solutions that cater to the needs of developers and industrial users. Its applications extend to miniaturized systems, microphones, ultrasound heads, and band filters. With a team of experts who have extensive backgrounds in the semiconductor industry, Solmates aims to elevate PLD to a mainstream deposition technique, comparable to atomic layer deposition (ALD) and sputtering.
SCANOVIS developed a spectroscopic laser scanner that makes invisible fingerprints visible.
Vulcur Medtech
Grant in 2019
Vulcur Medtech is a medical device development company based in Vanløse, Denmark, established in 2018. The company specializes in wound healing through its innovative VulCur MedTech laser technology. This device is designed to target and eliminate biofilm-producing bacteria in chronic wounds by using laser pulses that penetrate tissue, effectively ablating bacteria while preserving human cells. By facilitating the healing of otherwise untreatable wounds, Vulcur Medtech's approach not only accelerates the healing process but also enhances patients' quality of life.
neoLASE GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hannover, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance diode-pumped solid-state laser solutions for industrial and scientific applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes pulsed laser systems, laser amplifiers, oscillators, and customized laser control electronics. With a strong foundation in diode-pumped laser technology, neoLASE is adept at providing tailored solutions that meet specific customer needs, utilizing advanced techniques such as q-switching and frequency conversion. Its products cater to a variety of applications, including copper welding, thin film processing, and laser micromachining, supported by a modular design that allows for diverse laser parameters and functionalities. The company’s expertise and commitment to innovation position it as a key player in the laser technology market.
Lab-on-Fiber
Grant in 2018
Lab-on-Fiber develops, manufactures, and commercializes fiber-delivery and laser systems for minimally invasive surgery, including surgical and urology fiber probes. The company provides smart medical laser probes and systems designed to optimize energy delivery and safety during laser procedures. By measuring probe-surface temperature and shaping radiation profiles, Lab-on-Fiber aims to shorten operating times, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce the need for repeated applications. Based in Halle, Germany, the company targets procedures where precise light delivery and real-time feedback can enhance patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Hypermemo is a company specializing in innovative glass processing technology through its all-in-one GLAZER system. This advanced tool redefines traditional methods by integrating multiple operations, such as glass cutting, chamfering, smart glass surface treatment, edge deletion, marking, and engraving, into a single platform. The GLAZER system operates without the need for chips, liquids, or abrasive powders, significantly streamlining the glass processing workflow. Utilizing a high-frequency gas laser that produces short pulses, Hypermemo's technology achieves superior cutting performance compared to traditional lasers, making it a competitive alternative to mechanical processing methods. This focus on contactless and precise techniques positions Hypermemo as a transformative player in the glass processing industry, promoting efficiency and sustainability.
Founded in 2006, FYLA Laser specializes in the manufacture of fiber lasers, ultrafast pulsed lasers, and accessory modules for various industries. Its products include white in-fiber lasers, soft pulse in-fiber lasers, cold pulse in-fiber lasers, supercontinuum lasers, ultrashort pulsed lasers, and spot control modules. These are used primarily in materials processing, bio-imaging, and industrial metrology.
Deneb Medical
Grant in 2018
Deneb Medical develops a laser-based robotic surgery system and a robotic platform for use in neurosurgery, craniofacial and head and neck surgery, urology, and general surgery. The system uses optical and photonic techniques for tissue ablation and includes three-dimensional visualization, augmented reality guidance, and robotic assistance to enable more accurate, efficient, and minimally invasive procedures, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
HIL Applied Medical
Grant in 2017
HIL Applied Medical is developing a new class of ultra-compact, high-performance accelerators for proton therapy. The company applies a patented approach to particle acceleration and beam delivery, combining nano-technology with ultra-high-intensity lasers and ultra-fast magnets. These advances aim to reduce the size, complexity and cost of proton therapy systems while preserving clinical utility, with the goal of a single-room add-on solution that is truly cost-effective. HIL Applied Medical is a privately held company backed by venture investors and global strategic partners. It is headquartered in the High-Tech Park in Givat Ram, Jerusalem, Israel, and maintains a wholly owned subsidiary in Reno, Nevada.
Civan Advanced Technologies
Grant in 2017
Civan Advanced Technologies is a Jerusalem-based high tech Company specializing in the field of high-brightness, high-power diode and fiber lasers and optical amplifiers.
Civan’s products line includes Single Mode (SM) lasers with Continuous Wave (CW) power ranging from 10 Watt to 10 KWatt. Civan leverages its proprietary technology and know-how, combined with its in-house manufacturing infrastructure and expertise, to offer a range of high-power lasers available at a variety of wavelengths from 780 nm to 2.2 micron. The high-power, SM operation at custom wavelengths is unique to Civan. Other advantages of Civan’s lasers include high reliability, customization flexibility, energy saving, low cost, low maintenance and high wall-plug efficiency.
Produtech Srl
Grant in 2017
Produtech Srl is an Italian company that specializes in metal sheet processing machines.
Established in 1993 as a company oriented in designing and creating industrial automation systems, it cooperated with big industrial groups like Brembo S.p.A., ABB-SACE, and also with Milano-Orio al Serio airport. Subsequently, thanks to the experience gained, it started producing metal sheet processing machines, like bending and punching lines. All Produtech lines are extremely flexible and easy to use, and reach great production performances.
In particular, all Produtech lines process COIL sheet by means of innovative systems, all of them protected by Produtech international patents. Produtech continuous effort in R&D led to ISEO fiber laser launch onto the market.
Single Quantum
Grant in 2017
Founded in 2012, Single Quantum specializes in developing high-performance superconducting nanowire single photon detectors (SNSPDs). These light detectors are crucial for optical imaging and telecommunication systems. The company's multi-channel detection system offers unparalleled efficiency and time resolution, making it ideal for quantum communication, infrared spectroscopy, and laser ranging applications. With installations across the globe, Single Quantum supports over 60 academic and industrial labs worldwide.
Bird Control Group
Grant in 2017
Based in Delft, the Netherlands, Bird Control Group specializes in securing air ports by providing innovative bird deterrent solutions. Its sustainable, safe, and effective methods significantly reduce pest bird presence, eliminating health and safety hazards while integrating commercial activities into the natural environment.
Alerion specializes in automated intelligent drone solutions aimed at infrastructure maintenance, particularly for wind turbine inspections and other challenging environments. The company has developed patented laser navigation and tracking technology, enabling drones to autonomously navigate complex structures with high precision. Alerion's systems facilitate real-time analysis of sensor data, ensuring the collection of high-quality information during inspections. Their technology is applicable not only to wind turbines but also to geographically distributed infrastructures, such as pipelines and long networks, providing services that include line inspections, vegetation management, and engineering data collection.
eMALDI BV is a patented sample preparation technology that transforms the widely used analytical detection method MALDI-MS into a more sensitive up to 100x, robust and faster method. eMALDI solves the critical bottleneck of heterogeneous residue formation in the sample preparation stage.
Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Specrometry (MALDI-MS) is a widely used technique in analytical chemistry, protein and biomedical research for the identification of organic molecules in general. More recently it has found applications in medical hospitals including identification of bacteria and pathogen infections.
EnXray Limited, established in 2012 and based in Liverpool, UK, specializes in developing sterilization technology solutions for medical device manufacturers. The company's core offering is its Low Energy X-rays (LEXR) technology, which delivers equivalent sterilization dosage to traditional methods using lower energy levels. This innovation enables medical device manufacturers to sterilize their products on-site and on demand, meeting international regulatory standards. EnXray's solutions also include radiation sterilization technology, serving manufacturers, OEMs, and medical device reprocessing sectors.
OCTLight is a Danish company founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark. Based in Scion DTU Science and Technology Park in Kgs. Lyngby, the company specializes in developing advanced technology for medical imaging, particularly through optical coherence tomography. OCTLight's innovative swept laser light source provides three-dimensional optical imaging, enabling non-invasive cross-sectional imaging of the eye. This technology assists medical professionals in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions effectively. The company operates from a certified cleanroom facility that supports its high-tech product development and industrialization efforts. Its Board of Directors comprises experts in medtech investment and company building, guiding OCTLight's strategic direction in the healthcare sector.
SiriusXT Limited is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of soft x-ray microscopes, specifically the SXT system. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, SiriusXT's innovative technology utilizes a vacuum-based laser-produced plasma light source to enable high-resolution imaging of biological samples. The SXT system is designed for researchers in disease research and drug discovery, providing a crucial tool for visualizing the 3D internal structures of cells in their native, fully hydrated state without the need for stains or contrast agents. This capability is essential for understanding disease pathways, protein-drug interactions, and bio-engineering processes. SiriusXT is recognized for offering the world's first high-throughput, benchtop soft x-ray tomography system, allowing users to produce detailed tomographs quickly and efficiently.
Brighterwave
Grant in 2017
Brighterwave develops visible laser light sources and projectors to VR, AR, and mixed reality, and biomedical imaging applications.
Norlase is a global ophthalmic medical device company specializing in next-generation laser solutions for retina and glaucoma treatments. They offer innovative products like ECHO, the world's first portable pattern laser with wireless capabilities and voice control, and LEAF, an ultra-compact green laser photocoagulator that attaches directly to slit lamps.
Eagleyard Photonics GmbH
Grant in 2016
Eagleyard Photonics GmbH is a technology company that engages in the design, development, and manufacture of semiconductor laser diodes with wavelengths ranging from 630 to 1120 nanometers for medical, scientific, and industrial applications.
The company offers Multimode Single Mode, Single Frequency Laser Diodes, Tapered Amplfier, and Gain Chips for use in display/imaging systems, medical equipment, measurement/instrumentation, and research applications.
It markets its products through a network of distributors in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. eagleyard Photonics GmbH was founded in 2002 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of January 1, 2013, eagleyard Photonics GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Toptica Photonics AG.
Raman Health Technologies
Grant in 2016
Raman Health Technologies is a company focused on developing a noninvasive diagnostic technology platform utilizing Raman laser and infrared spectroscopy. This innovative platform is designed for both biomedical and geological applications, primarily aimed at enhancing disease diagnosis. Specifically, the technology detects subtle changes in blood plasma that can indicate neurodegenerative dementia and facilitate the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. By enabling clients to diagnose various diseases through blood samples, Raman Health Technologies offers a solution that avoids the need for invasive procedures, ultimately reducing costs and providing an efficient alternative to obtaining cerebrospinal fluid.
Ladar Limited specializes in developing advanced sensor technology for the maritime and offshore industries. The company’s flagship product, the Ladar Sensor Suite, employs laser and computer vision technologies to provide real-time surveillance of the ocean surface, water column, and seafloor. This system is designed to detect, characterize, classify, and track a diverse range of objects, including humans, ice floes, and floating debris, which enhances maritime security and safety. By integrating artificial intelligence into its data aggregation processes, Ladar's solutions deliver comprehensive decision support, facilitating swift and informed responses to various operational challenges. The applications of the Ladar Sensor Suite extend across multiple sectors, including offshore operations, fisheries management, environmental monitoring, and plastic cleanup initiatives, making it a versatile tool for ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in maritime environments.
JenLab GmbH provides femtosecond laser technology for medicine, biotechnology and cell biology use.
Clinical in vivo optical biopsies with subcellular spatial resolution and chemical information based on near infrared femtosecond laser technology can be obtained with the CE marked Multiphoton Tomographs DermaInspect, the SPIE Prism awarded MPTflex and MPTflex CARS.
Clinical Laserthermia Systems
Grant in 2016
Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB is a Swedish company that specializes in the development and marketing of therapies and systems for the thermal treatment of solid cancer tumors. Based in Lund, with subsidiaries in Berlin and Boston, the company offers the TRANBERG Thermal Therapy System, which includes a laser unit with advanced monitoring capabilities and tailored single-use instruments for its immunotherapy method known as imILT. Clinical Laserthermia Systems is also focused on creating innovative solutions for various cancers, including breast, pancreatic, skin, and prostate cancers. The company engages in collaborative efforts with organizations such as Image Guided Therapy SA and MRI Interventions, Inc. to advance software and navigation platforms for laser ablation in various medical applications. Additionally, it participates in clinical trials with institutions like Toronto General Hospital to explore MRI-guided treatments for prostate cancer.
Laserpoint is a distribution company specialized in laser power and energy measurement. Laser Point was founded in 1987, as a distribution Company. Over the years it has diversified its activities into other laser related areas.
The company employs a highly-skilled staff of physicists, engineers and technicians , all with a solid experience in laser tech-nologies and work in R&D or manufacturing in fields like plasma physics, microelectronics, telecommunication.
Export to the major technological or fastest growing markets ( Europe, Japan, China, etc) is the destination of Laser Point’s laser measurement instruments that are marketed in more than 25 Countries by a network of worldwide Distributors.
Laser Point’s original fully certified calibration facility and repair center covers all Europe, while the new open center in China supports our Asian Customers.
IRIS develops plasma technology applications to liquid and solid waste treatment. IRIS patent pending solutions improve technical and economic efficiency of small scale - on site treatments enabling no waste or zero carbon footprint processes.
The company also develops smart self adaptive solutions for the efficient exploitation of laser processes: cutting, welding, direct metal deposition. The focus is on process set up, characterization and validation vs. performance target and green labeling.
Additionally, it supports partner companies in developing applications based on the use of laser and plasma technologies through all project phases: idea definition, fund raising, benchmark, R&D programs, engineering, partners search, exploitation of research results.
IRIS specializes in process definition and characterization against performance indicators on production time reduction, cost savings and energy & resource efficiency of next generation Additive Manufacturing machines.
Produtech Srl
Grant in 2016
Produtech Srl is an Italian company that specializes in metal sheet processing machines.
Established in 1993 as a company oriented in designing and creating industrial automation systems, it cooperated with big industrial groups like Brembo S.p.A., ABB-SACE, and also with Milano-Orio al Serio airport. Subsequently, thanks to the experience gained, it started producing metal sheet processing machines, like bending and punching lines. All Produtech lines are extremely flexible and easy to use, and reach great production performances.
In particular, all Produtech lines process COIL sheet by means of innovative systems, all of them protected by Produtech international patents. Produtech continuous effort in R&D led to ISEO fiber laser launch onto the market.
HEE Photonics Labs
Grant in 2015
HEE Photonics Labs is a spin-off of the University of Latvia, Institute of Astronomy (part of Association FOTONIKA-LV –www.lu.lv/FOTONIKA-LV). The company was founded in 2007 to commercialize research results as well as to participate in various scientific projects related to space photonics. Some engineers of the staff was involved into everyday service of Satellite Laser Ranging station in Riga. Their lively expertise allows us the development of advanced optical systems for earth observation and high precision universal satellite laser ranging for observation and tracking of unknown flying objects, and laboratory test. The leading scientists of HEE Photonic labs has long term and multidisciplinary experience in development of space and military optical systems since sowiet times. Totally 7 high precision SLR instruments for tracking of unknown space objects has been designed by this team members, produced in Riga and installed in Metseahovi (Finland), Potzdam (Germany), (Ukraine – 4) and Riga (Latvia), as well as about 50 various space-related optical devices over the world.
Fianium Ltd. is a fiber laser company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, established in 2003. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of ultrafast fiber laser systems, including picosecond and femtosecond lasers, as well as supercontinuum sources and related accessories. Fianium's products cater to a variety of applications across multiple sectors, such as fluorescence microscopy, spectroscopy, nanophotonics, flow cytometry, industrial inspection, and biomedical studies. Their laser systems are designed to provide compact, efficient, and maintenance-free alternatives to traditional gas and solid-state lasers. Fianium serves diverse markets, including instrumentation, medical, and defense and security, with sales operations extending to the United States, Japan, and China. As of March 2016, Fianium operates as a subsidiary of NKT Photonics A/S.
Laserlam was born to market services related to laser cutting applications. Its service begins with the analysis and development of the customer 's request , to create an economic proposal as precise and competitive as possible , and ends with the delivery of the required product in the agreed time, complete with all the necessary processes and treatments.
Its technical office guarantees competence and assistance in solving any problems. The growing demand of the market to shorten delivery times has led them to build a very dynamic production model , organized over several shifts every day and with the availability of more machinery and suppliers for each single processing.
Laserlam is a certified company and its products are checked and tested internally before being delivered. It is committed to giving quick answers to all types of requests and it has made quality of service and product as the company's primary objective.
IS-Instruments
Grant in 2015
IS-Instruments is a micro-SME company that designs and develops remote sensing instrumentation for clients across Europe that include National Grid, Xstrata, European Space Agency and ABSL Space Products. ISI was set up in early 2010 by it directors Dr Michael Foster and Dr Jonathan Storey with Nicholas Bantin. The directors are world-leading experts in Optical filtering systems and in Laser-enhanced remote sensing instrumentation, as well as Photon Counting Techniques and High-precision interferometry. Together the directors have developed a number of instruments in the field including the Solar Swedish Telescope CRISP instrument.
The core business model of the company is to provide for our clients new innovative solutions typically requiring laser based remote sensing instrumentation in difficult environments targeted at the specific problem. The company provides an end to end solution developing instruments from an initial simulated concept through to bench top instrument development and then to the manufacture of a complete instrument.
The company has a range of optical, mechanical and electrical design tools including CAD and ray tracing facilities. In addition the company has a fully equipped optical lab and dark room for testing new instrumentation.
ML Engraving
Grant in 2015
ML Engraving is the leader in 3D laser texturing on molds.
Based in Italy, ML Engraving has developed the laser engraving technology in order to enhance the quality of superficial textures on plastic/rubber products.
Laser texturing is the best solution to create exclusive and outstanding finishes that increase the value of the final product for the Customer.
The R&D Dept of ML Engraving has set up a digital process called D.R.E°- Design Rendering Engineering, a complex process that includes Reverse Engineering and Mapping and that allows to create a digital preview of the texture on the CAD file of the object.
By means of the D.R.E° and the laser engraving technology, ML Engraving ensures the best results in terms of quality, accuracy, and correspondence to the customer's request.
Laser technology is extremely flexible so that ML Engraving works for different industries: from consumer goods to footwear, from packaging to automotive, etc.
Furthermore, laser texturing is a sustainable process. The choice of the laser technology reflects the commitment of the Italian Company to take care of the environment.
Plasma System
Grant in 2015
Plasma System S.A., established in 2004 and headquartered in Siemianowice Slaskie, Poland, is a technology company specializing in surface engineering. The company offers protective coating services, including Highresist for power boiler walls, Plasmadur for erosion-prone components, Protector for pipe surfaces, Inconel 625 coatings for low-temperature applications, and Krystaldur for industrial crystallizers. Additionally, Plasma System provides thermal spray services, welding services such as laser, MIG/MAG, PTA, TIG, and CMT pad welding, laser hardening services, and refurbishment of old machine parts. Its clients span across power generation, metallurgy, mining, rail transport, machinery, and other industries. As of July 8, 2019, Plasma System operates as a subsidiary of PPHU Martech-Plus Marcin Mistarz Sp.J.
VI Systems develops and markets optical components and modules, transmission products, and integrated driver circuits and amplifiers.
The company offers transmission products, which are based on 850nm and 1310nm wavelength vertical emitting cavity surface laser and photodetector for 790-870nm and 1100-1350nm wavelength, transmitter optical subassemblies (TOSA) and receiver optical subassemblies (ROSA) modules.
It also provides integrated driver circuits and amplifiers for up to 40 Gbit/s single channel data transmission. The company primarily offers its transmission and regeneration products to systems and components vendors, as well as to customers in data communications, military, and aerospace industries and consumer electronics.
It sells its products and services directly, as well as through international sales representatives and resellers primarily in the United States, Japan, Europe, and China.
The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Stingray Marine Solutions
Grant in 2015
Stingray Marine Solutions AS is a Norwegian technology firm based in Oslo, specializing in innovative solutions for the aquaculture industry, specifically in the removal of sea lice from fish. Founded in 2010, the company has developed an advanced optical delousing system that employs camera vision and laser technology to detect and eliminate sea lice from salmon in net pens. This automated process enhances fish health management by minimizing the need for physical handling of the fish, thereby increasing productivity in salmon farming. Stingray Marine Solutions operates as a subsidiary of Beck Engineering AS and has its origins in the entrepreneurial vision of Esben Beck, who has been involved in technology development since 1999.
NTP Nano Tech Projects
Seed Round in 2015
NTP Nano Tech Projects SRL, founded in 2012 and based in Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy, specializes in the research and development of advanced diagnostic imaging solutions. The company has developed Nano-Eye, an advanced optical-laser microscopy device characterized by its superior optical resolution, surpassing that of micron. This innovative technology simplifies the detection and interpretation of viral DNA sequences, including early detection of Human Papilloma Virus levels. By integrating optical detection systems with digital technologies, NTP Nano Tech Projects aims to facilitate the digital transition in healthcare facilities globally. Their interconnected tools enable pathologists to provide remote diagnostic opinions on biological samples, enhancing the efficiency of research and diagnosis while increasing the detection range of viral configurations.
Norlase
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Norlase is a global ophthalmic medical device company specializing in next-generation laser solutions for retina and glaucoma treatments. They offer innovative products like ECHO, the world's first portable pattern laser with wireless capabilities and voice control, and LEAF, an ultra-compact green laser photocoagulator that attaches directly to slit lamps.
Eblana Photonics
Grant in 2014
Eblana Photonics Ltd. is a manufacturer of laser diode products, specializing in applications for the space, medical, sensor, and fiber-optic communications industries. Founded in 2001 by Dr. James O’Gorman and Prof. John Hegarty, the company emerged from advanced research initiatives in photonics at leading Irish universities, particularly Trinity College Dublin. Eblana Photonics focuses on developing scalable laser manufacturing technologies that reduce costs while delivering high-performance, single-wavelength lasers suitable for various mass market applications, including broadband, access, and enterprise markets. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides contract research and development services, leveraging its expertise to meet the specific needs of its clients. Headquartered in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, Eblana has expanded its presence internationally with offices in France, Germany, the United States, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
ML Engraving
Grant in 2014
ML Engraving is the leader in 3D laser texturing on molds.
Based in Italy, ML Engraving has developed the laser engraving technology in order to enhance the quality of superficial textures on plastic/rubber products.
Laser texturing is the best solution to create exclusive and outstanding finishes that increase the value of the final product for the Customer.
The R&D Dept of ML Engraving has set up a digital process called D.R.E°- Design Rendering Engineering, a complex process that includes Reverse Engineering and Mapping and that allows to create a digital preview of the texture on the CAD file of the object.
By means of the D.R.E° and the laser engraving technology, ML Engraving ensures the best results in terms of quality, accuracy, and correspondence to the customer's request.
Laser technology is extremely flexible so that ML Engraving works for different industries: from consumer goods to footwear, from packaging to automotive, etc.
Furthermore, laser texturing is a sustainable process. The choice of the laser technology reflects the commitment of the Italian Company to take care of the environment.
Pilot Photonics
Grant in 2014
Founded in 2011, Pilot Photonics specializes in developing and licensing comb source laser technology. Its primary products include prototypes, reference designs, and technology licenses for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), offering applications across various sectors such as telecommunications, medical devices, manufacturing, and aerospace.
Ds4 is an Italian technology company that specializes in automation and robotics by integrating various high-tech systems, including lasers, computer vision, non-conventional robotics, mathematics, neural networks, and system computerization. The company is composed of highly skilled technicians from diverse engineering disciplines such as mechanical engineering, electronics, and artificial intelligence. By combining these advanced technologies, Ds4 develops complex solutions aimed at helping clients achieve cost savings, enhance profitability, and strengthen their market position. Its unique approach to integrating disparate high-tech systems sets it apart from competitors in the industry.