OPINION: THE PHOTONICS100
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Muhammad Usman, Associate Professor, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology: “Restricted supply- chain management in the chip fabrication and development seems to be one of the key global challenges. Addressing such challenges by applying synergy between various chip developers and suppliers could meet the supply-demand and related challenges.” Pu Jian, Chief Product
Officer & Deputy-CEO, Cailabs: “Securing all the levels of the supply chain in the photonics industry, within the current situation of economic tension and temptation of protectionism from many countries, is the biggest challenge in my opinion.” Evangelos Skoulas, CTO, Biomimetic: “In the next 12 months, the photonics industry could face challenges from supply chain disruptions, rapid tech advancements, and changing regulations. These challenges can be tackled by diversifying suppliers, investing in R&D, staying compliant, training talent, adopting sustainable practices, innovating for competitiveness, enhancing data security, building resilient partnerships, and aligning with ethical and societal expectations. Flexibility and proactive strategies will be key to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring industry growth.” Dalius Petrulionis, Program
Manager, Light Conversion: “With the supply shortages
of the pandemic a distant memory, the next 12 months bring geopolitical and market uncertainty for much the same reasons as they already did in the year past. This is hampering the willingness of investors to take risks. Decoupling of the Chinese and Western economies are also evident in the reduced revenue growth of some companies.” Romaldas Antanavičius, Senior Laser Engineer, EKSPLA: “The supply chain was heavily affected by Covid-19 and the global geopolitical events. Naturally, the laser and the component demand outgrew its supply. On one hand, the growth is positive news for the commerce and a significant input into the drive for innovations. On the other hand, it brings uncertainty and interferes with the feedback between the customer and the developer, needed for the progress that keeps photonics going.”
Boris Lange, Manager Imaging Europe, Edmund Optics: “The photonics and optics industry presents a robust value proposition and is set up well for continued success. In my view, the most significant challenges are macroeconomic in nature, with possible implications on the stability of the supply chains upon which we depend. To overcome these challenges, proactive strategies such as diversifying suppliers, implementing contingency plans, and fostering collaboration within
Romaldas Antanavičius, Senior Laser Engineer, EKSPLA
“Over the past decades, the production of optical materials has somehow ended up in China”
the industry can help mitigate potential disruptions.” Ian Blasch, Sr. Director
R&D, Jabil: “Two of the biggest challenges in the next 12 months are the lingering supply chain issues and focus on Green design. It is difficult to highlight specific solutions to solve constraints in both the near-term and long-term supply chain, but investments like the CHIPS and Science Act are certainly helping to move the industry in the right direction. The focus on Green design is a necessary challenge to ensure our industry is designing for a sustainable future.” Ihor Liubeka, Chief
Technical Officer, Crys-Teh: “Over the past decades, the production of optical materials has somehow ended up in China, which has created certain difficulties in achieving the required high level of quality and stability of supply. The renewal of photonics production capacities in Europe and North America will provide a powerful impetus for the further development of not only this industry, but also many related sectors.” Joachim Horwath, Chief
Dalius Petrulionis, Program Manager, Light Conversion
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Joachim Horwath, Chief Technology Officer, Mynaric:
Technology Officer, Mynaric: “While it is improving, supply chain issues remain a challenge
for the industry. We are always trying to find ways to streamline the process, but the real challenge faced is how to build eight or more such complex systems a day in a very cost- efficient way. To succeed in that, we know we need to start early in the design. Questions like how few optical surfaces do we need to guarantee better than diffraction limited operation across a wide field of view, or how to best use photonic integrated circuits or to get rid of mechanisms wherever possible, need to be answered.” Almuatasim Alomari, Sr.
Material Scientist, Laser Components: “The biggest challenge is semiconductors shortage. This can be overcome by moving or building a new manufacturing semiconductors plant.” Ruti Ben Shlomi, CEO and
co-founder, LightSolver: “One of the significant challenges facing the industry in the coming months is the disruption in the electronic and electro- optic supply chain. This shortage has the potential to hinder production timelines and lead to delays in delivering products to customers. To overcome this challenge, companies can diversify their supply chain sources and establish strategic partnerships with reliable suppliers. Additionally, implementing
effective inventory management and demand forecasting systems can assist in optimising resource allocation.
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