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Chromacity Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Its products cater to life-sciences, spectroscopy, and engineering applications, serving customers globally. The company offers a range of lasers including Spark series for near-infrared wavelengths, Spark-OPO for tunable mid-infrared pulses, and custom OEM solutions optimized for specific applications.

Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

Vector Photonics, based in Glasgow, Scotland, is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow. It specializes in developing semiconductor laser technology for data communications and additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing. The company's innovation lies in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are low-cost and emit light from the top surface, facilitating easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. This enables various industries to adopt their semiconductor laser technology in daily operations.

Chromacity Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Its products cater to life-sciences, spectroscopy, and engineering applications, serving customers globally. The company offers a range of lasers including Spark series for near-infrared wavelengths, Spark-OPO for tunable mid-infrared pulses, and custom OEM solutions optimized for specific applications.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

M Squared Lasers designs and manufactures lasers and photonic instruments for industrial and scientific applications, drawing on more than twenty years of experience and a track record of award winning products to deliver reliable, easy to use solutions that help solve problems and accelerate projects. The company focuses on photonics and quantum technology to harness the power of light, offering advanced tools and optical instruments for sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas research, space technology and medicine. Through cross sector partnerships, M Squared Lasers supports breakthroughs in dementia research, cancer diagnosis and whiskey maturation.

Sense Photonics, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Sense Photonics focuses on producing advanced solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and 3D depth-sensing technologies. These sensors are designed to create detailed 3D maps of a vehicle's surroundings in diverse environmental conditions, ensuring high performance and reliability without moving parts. The company's innovative approach is supported by a robust portfolio of over 200 patents, positioning it to meet the demands of the automotive sector and drive advancements in autonomous driving and robotics.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

Chromacity Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Its products cater to life-sciences, spectroscopy, and engineering applications, serving customers globally. The company offers a range of lasers including Spark series for near-infrared wavelengths, Spark-OPO for tunable mid-infrared pulses, and custom OEM solutions optimized for specific applications.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

Chromacity Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Its products cater to life-sciences, spectroscopy, and engineering applications, serving customers globally. The company offers a range of lasers including Spark series for near-infrared wavelengths, Spark-OPO for tunable mid-infrared pulses, and custom OEM solutions optimized for specific applications.

Synaptec Ltd. is a Glasgow-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development and deployment of photonic sensing systems. These systems leverage existing optical fiber networks to monitor various critical parameters required by electricity network operators. Synaptec's patented technology enables the measurement of voltage, current, temperature, and vibrations across long distances and multiple locations using a single optical fiber, which enhances network protection and fault identification. The company’s solutions help reduce electrical power transmission costs by minimizing outages and civil works, while also providing significant benefits such as improved stability of power networks, increased security of energy supply, and lower emissions. Through its innovative approach, Synaptec aims to support network operators and contribute positively to society.

Skylark Lasers specializes in developing and manufacturing continuous wave single frequency DPSS lasers. Its proprietary BRaMMS Technology® platform offers superior spectral performance with high output powers, serving clients across research and industry worldwide.

Chromacity Ltd., founded in 2013, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing wavelength tunable femtosecond lasers. Its products cater to life-sciences, spectroscopy, and engineering applications, serving customers globally. The company offers a range of lasers including Spark series for near-infrared wavelengths, Spark-OPO for tunable mid-infrared pulses, and custom OEM solutions optimized for specific applications.

CST Global provides both a custom foundry service, as well as a range of high-volume, standard laser products for the optical communications markets. They are an active partner in the UK and European, Technology Consortium Programme.