Reporting

• 15 new members: OPTIX; TLD Photonics; Theon Sensors; CrayoNano; G&H; RP Photonics; Baraja; Spectrolytic; TechnoTeam; UK Metamaterials Network; PI Imaging Technology; MRSI, Mycronic Group; CONNECT Centre for Future Networks and Communications; KDROC; and FLIR.
• Outreach: LASEA, UPMT
• EPIC launches www.photonics-index.org and Solactive EPIC Core Photonics IndexEPIC signs MoU with UK Metamaterials Network
• EPIC publishes interview with VP Sales and Marketing of QiOVA in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Kelvin Nanotechnology in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of 3DAG in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Almae Technologies in Photonics View
• EPIC publishes “Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem Continues to Adapt to Industry Demands” in Europhotonics
• EPIC publishes “Towards the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing” in PhotonicsViews
• EPIC publishes “Brave New World” (Wearable biosensors) in Medical Device Developments
• EPIC publishes “EPIC grows membership, delivers new services amidst pandemic headwinds” in PIC magazine
• EPIC makes opening keynote 2-days presentation at Laser Focus World Photonics Next Summer Sumit
• EPIC makes at Global Advanced Optoelectronic Technology and Industry Development Seminar (IPEC/CIOE)
• EPIC made a presentation at EMVA – European Machine Vision Association
• EPIC made a presentation at Wiley Industry Days “Photonic Industrial Applications”
• EPIC moderates the panel “Space and Quantum Technology” at the 5th European Space Generation Workshop 2021 (https://spacegeneration.org/esgw2021)
• EPIC moderates PITC – Photonic Integration Technology Center https://www.dutchtechnologyweek.com/en/events/the-official-launch-of-the-photonic-integration-technology-center-pitc-2/
• EPIC moderates Webinar with PhotonDelta and Fotónica21 https://www.fotonica21.org/webinar-connecting-the-spanish-and-dutch-integrated-photonics-ecosystems/
• EPIC moderates Design manufacturable AWGs with IPKISS and the Ligentec PDK Training https://lucedaphotonics.odoo.com/awg-training-luceda-ligentec
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on VCSEL Manufacturing and Applications
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Medical Devices for Surgical Procedures
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Novel Photonic Solutions for Microscopy
• EPIC organizes PHOTONICS+ 2nd edition
• EPIC organizes Product Release Event for June
• EPIC organizes Virtual Company Tour at Micro-LAM

• 14 new members: ENEA; Fusion Bionic; bialoom; Photonic Integration Technology Center; Luminus Devices; Instrument Systems; SOLARIS; GW Laser Technology; Diehl Defence; Moxtek; ENSEMBLE3; LumIR Lasers; Luxottica; and OPTIX.
• 1 cancelled member: MCL
• EPIC organized Day of Light open networking with 12 people
• EPIC signs MoU with IEEE Photonics Society
• EPIC publishes interview with CTO of Cordon Electronics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of VitreaLab in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes “Laser Micromachining” in 2/21 Applicazioni Laser
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Moulded Optics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Advanced Photonics in Urology
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Laser Micromachining
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Human-centric Lighting and Applications
• EPIC Presented at ECOC “Optical Connections Webinar: Replacing the copper infrastructure”
• EPIC organizes Product Release Event for May
• EPIC organizes Virtual Company Tour at Meetoptics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Meeting on Successful Recruitment in Photonics: Orion Engineering
• EPIC makes presentation as panelist in Zemax Webinar “Industry Insights: The future of cell phone camera lens manufacturing panel”
• EPIC chairs “Aachen Polymer Days: Session Tool and mould making for optical applications”
• EPIC launches Mid IR Alliance

• 6 new members: PHABULOUS Pilot Line Association; Riber; LIDROTEC; OFFICINA STELLARE; Pandao; and ALDEL.
• 2 outreach visits: NIREOS, PhotonPath<
• 1 cancelled member: Chromacity
• EPIC organizes online AGM Annual General Meeting
• EPIC organizes Virtual Company Tour at art photonics
• EPIC presents online findings on 5G Requirements Driving Photonics Opportunities
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Quantum Technology Meeting on Implementing Secure Strategies for Past, Present & Future
• Communications
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Challenges for Laser Optics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Cosmetic and Beauty Industry
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Roadmap 2021 for Beyond 400G Ethernet Optics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Quantum Technology Meeting on New Opportunities Now for the Quantum Photonics Supply Chain
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on PIC Packaging
• EPIC Moderates PIC International at AngelTech Virtual LIVE III
• EPIC signs MoU with FarmTech Society
• EPIC presentes at Digital Business Disruptors – Photonics for Business webinar
• EPIC moderates EXFO TEST Talk 2 on Photonics Integrated Circuits: disruptive innovation at play
• EPIC sends press release 2 New Board Members
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Chromacity in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of LightCounting in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of DAS Photonics in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of DustPhotonics in Electro Optics

• 11 new members: Chilas, PiBond, HaphiT, Lava-x, Sensirion, Zero Point Motion, Universidad de Málaga, SPIO Systems, KSM Vision, ZEPHALTO, and Boston Electronics.
• EPIC released EPIC Market Report on 5G
• EPIC signs MoU with ACCESS.SPACE Alliance
• EPIC published interview with CEO of Diafir in Novus Light
• EPIC published interview with CEO of 4isp in Electro Optics
• EPIC published “Photonic components set course for autonomous driving” in Europhotonics 1/21
• EPIC published “Exploring Emerging Applications for Photonic Integrated Circuits” in PIC magazine 1/21
• EPIC organized 2 EPIC Product Release events: 2 March 2021 and 30 March 2021
• EPIC organized EPIC Market Report on 5G Presentation
• EPIC organized Virtual Company visit to Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden
• EPIC attended EPIC Internal Training: The Power of Thought
• EPIC organized the following Online Technology Meetings:
• Photonics Impact on Green Energy Generation: Photovoltaics, Wind, Hydrogen, Wave
• Roadmap 2021 for Co-packaged Optics
• LIDAR 2.1 Applications for 2021
• Next Steps Fast Growing Freeform Optics Applications
• Photonics Sensors for Safer and Intelligent Oil & Gas Producers
• Impact of Photonics on Sustainable Textiles, Wearables, Fashion and Design
• Mini/Micro LED (in cooperation with ISA and PIDA)
• New Medical Devices Making the Impossible Possible
• Quarterly Briefing on New Space Communications and Monitoring
• Quantum is Key to More Effective, Affordable, Personalized (tele)Medicine
• Next-Generation Transport and eMobility
• EPIC presented and moderated at the “Innovation and Photonics Technologies: now you can!” under the umbrella of the EU Industry Days

15 new members: NOVA SCIENTIA, MESA+ Institute, University of Twente, Quantum Valley Ideas Lab, SILINA, Quantum Optics Jena, ThinkMade Engineering & Consulting, Stensborg, LASOS, IDEX Optical Technologies, UpNano, Biomimetic Surfaces, Zund Precision Optics, PicoLAS, Ferrotec, AT&S

• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting with Special focus on: Photonics for Robotics (in cooperation with EMVA)
• EPIC organizes Product Release February
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Increasingly Important Role for Mid-Infrared Photonics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting with Special focus on CMOS Imagers Applications (in cooperation with EMVA)
• EPIC organizes EPIC Virtual Company Tour at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Growing Markets for Metal 3D Printing
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Quantum Technology Meeting on Photonics for Accelerating Qubit Generation and Quantum Computing
• EPIC organizes EPIC PHOTONICS+ Virtual Exhibition and Conference
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on The Role of Photonic Sensors and Lighting in Advanced Agriphotonics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Virtual Company Tour at epic
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Quantum Technology Meeting on Essential Key Strategies for Tomorrow’s Security and Defence Sectors
• EPIC attends Aachen Polymer Days: Session Materials in optics production
• EPIC attends Webinar: Industry Insights: A Conversation with EPIC Director of Technology and Innovation, Jose Pozo and Zemax CTO, Sanjay Gangadhara
• EPIC makes internal keynote presentation at Lynred strategy sales meeting.
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Cailabs in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of IX-CAD in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of LIOP-TEC in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Quside in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Skylane Optics in Electro Optics

• 22 new members: neoLASE, FI Group, Cycle Lasers, ADVA, Femtum, PODIUM, FUJIFILM, RhySearch, Micro-LAM, Femto Easy, Optoprim, 603 Optx, M10 Edge, JOYA Team, Picophotonics, Wasatch Photonics, Infinera, VitreaLab, NIREOS, Aeponyx, Silicon Austria Labs, and SOLNIL.
• 1 outreach visits: virtual visit at UniKLasers
• EPIC organizes product release: Iridian, Asphericon, DUMA Electronics, mirsense
• EPIC organizes – View all post live online events on https://www.youtube.com/c/EPICPhotonics/videos?view=2&sort=dd&live_view=503&shelf_id=3
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Exploring Emerging Applications for Photonic Integrated Circuits
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Growing Needs for Ultrafast, HighPower Laser Applications
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Market Expectations for Specialty Fiber and Fiber Sensors Applications
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Next Steps for Smart Glass in AR and Related Applications
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Commercial Challenges for Photonics as 5G Booms (in cooperation with COBO & EA)
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Special Briefing Focusing on Fake Drugs, Forensic Sciences and Anti-counterfeiting
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of 8photonics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of MEETOPTICS in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Isuzu Glass in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes market report: High End Inertial Sensors Report 2020

• 17 new members: Alcyon Photonics, Hilger Crystals, Optometrics, RMD, Dynasil Fused Silica, EMF, Scantinel Photonics, QTI, Photosynthetic, Mintres, Optocraft, SLV M-V, Precitec, MantiSpectra, KETS Quantum, PIDA, and Osai.
• EPIC organizes:
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Robotics, Industrial LIDAR and Factory Automation
  • EPIC Members New Product Release: Focuslight, Holo/or, QuiX, vpiphotonics, TOPTICA, AIXEMTEC
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Medical Devices
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Industrial Laser Manufacturing for Naval and Aeronautic Applications
  • EPIC Online Meeting on Photonics for the Food and Beverage Industry
  • EPIC Online Techwatch at ECOC
• EPIC meets with the European Commission for final lobbying push attempting to increase the R&D budget
• EPIC meets with representatives of QuIC Quantum Industry Consortium for potential collaboration
• EPIC meets with the representative of EOS European Optical Society for potential collaboration
• EPIC makes presentation at Excelitas Internal Sales Meeting
• EPIC gives keynote presentation at Huawei Workshop
• EPIC chairs IPSR-International: launch new roadmap
• EPIC chairs Aachen Polymer Days: Session Injection molded Optics
• EPIC attends ECOC virtual exhibition
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO IMT in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO AIXaTECH in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Eclipse Optics in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes video Photonics One on One with CEO Quside
• EPIC was announced in Medical Device Magazine latest online article
• EPIC was announced in Medical Device Magazine latest online article
• EPIC program of online meetings for the first quarter of 2021 were announced in PhotonicsViews 

• 14 new members: MEETOPTICS LABS, Iridian Spectral Technologies, PHOTONPATH, TimeTag.Space, Eureka Robotics, Robooptic Systems, Vector Photonics, QuantLR, mirSense, Lytid, Motherson Innovations, mpix, Phaseform, Bright101, and INNOCISE.
• EPIC gives internal keynote presentation for Smart Photonics, Jenoptik and Modulight
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of IDIL Fibres Optiques in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Mountain Photonics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Eclipse Optics in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes “Laser welding is strategic for electric mobility” in Applicazioni Laser
• EPIC publishes “Make sure your idea is scalable” interview with CEO Senorics in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Photonic Transceivers Drive Ethernet Solutions” in EuroPhotonics
• EPIC publishes press release MoU with EMVA
• EPIC publishes “Photonics of the future” in Medical Device Developments
• EPIC publishes “Photonic Integrated Circuits for sensing applications” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes “Quantum Photonics Industry: Ground-breaking technologies in the fields of atomic clocks and quantum sensors for new ground and space applications” in PhotonicsViews
• EPIC is partner in EU project “PhotonHub Europe” starting in 01 January 2021 and publishes “New Pan-European Photonics Digital Innovation Hub” in PhotonicsViews
• EPIC presents as keynote at the AngelTech Virtual Summit II
• EPIC chairs AngelTech Virtual Summit II
• EPIC attends MEDICA online exhibition
• EPIC moderates the Tech Watch “Lasers and Photonics Applications” at MEDICA/COMPAMED
• EPIC organizes:
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonic Systems for High-end Research
  • EPIC Virtual Company Tour at OQmented
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Datacenter Interconnects (in cooperation with COBO and EA)
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Water Quality Monitoring and Purification (in cooperation with IUVA)
  • EPIC Online Meeting on The Impact of COVID-19 on Recruitment
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Quantum Communication & Quantum Key Distribution
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on PIC Testing
  • EPIC Members New Product Release November
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on 3D Sensing
  • EPIC Online Meeting on Successful Recruitment in Photonics: EO Executives
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Improved Pharma Processes

• 19 new members: LUMENSIA SENSORS, RIO, EXFO Optics, Quantifi Photonics, OPTIUS, AMETEK Aegis, Oxford Lasers, Paragraf, 3D AG, Lightworks, Leica Camera, HUMMINK, Quantune Technologies, Idea Electronic Systems, Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC), Dynasil, FIZEAU, Houmault.com, and ECOC Exhibition.
• EPIC signs MoU with EMVA – European Machine Vision Association
• EPIC signs MoU with Clean Rivers HUB
• EPIC launches Mentors website
• EPIC publishes on PhotonicsViews on Laser Beam Welding
• EPIC publishes on “PhotonicsViews” about “New Trends in Laser Beam Welding”
• EPIC publishes on “PhotonicsViews” about “We Had to Build Systems from Scratch”, interview with CTO of Lambda-X at Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes on “Applicazioni Laser” about “Laser Metal Additive Manufacturing – Another example of Photonics serving relevant industries”
• EPIC publishes on “Applicazioni Laser” about “Connecting the photonics industry in Europe and beyond” (EPIC and its activities)
• EPIC publishes interview with Director General of FORC-Photonics in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Voyage81 in Novus Light
• EPIC presents at the SEAFOM online annual meeting
• EPIC publishes virtual company visit to Touchless Automation
• EPIC is interviewed by PIC Magazine and it is published at the Partner Spotlight section
• EPIC publishes on “New opportunities for collaboration within the photonic packaging supply chain” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes on “Fast test needed for virus detection using integrated photonic biosensors” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC attends EUROBlech Digital
• EPIC organizes:
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Dermatology and Aesthetic Applications on 5 October
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Laser Glass Processing on 12 October
  • EPIC Members New Product Release: VIGO, EV Group, Tematys, Holo/Or, Modulight, Fluence on 14 October
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Advanced and Additive Metal Manufacturing on 19 October
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Free Space Optical Communication and LiFi on 26 October
  • Day of Photonics

• 11 new members: The Right Street, AUDI, Intel, Photonics 42, Vision Markets, MicroR Systems, Sill Optics, Black Semiconductor, Keysight Technologies, MultiLane, and L.E.S.S.
• 5 outreach visits: Suss MicroOptics, Sy&Se, Jenoptiks, Zeiss, Picolas
• 1 virtual visit: QiovaEPIC organizes:
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on New Pluggable Transceivers (in cooperation with COBO) on 08 September
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Vision and Imaging Camera Systems on 14 September
  • EPIC Members Online Meeting “Using LinkedIn and Social Media” on 16 September
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Micro-LED for Automotive Lighting (in cooperation with DVN) on 21 September
  • HySpex New Product Launch on 22 September
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonic Integrated Circuits for Sensing Applications on 28 September
• EPIC signs MoU with DVN – Driving Vision News
• EPIC sends lobbying package to European Commission
• EPIC makes presentation at IIT Department of Physics, Delhi, India Student chapter of OSA.
• EPIC makes welcome video presentation at DVN New Technologies for Car Interior and Mobility
• EPIC makes welcome video presentation at  Photonics Days 2020 – Berlin
• EPIC records video for SOITEC internal meeting
• EPIC attends the ISD2020 (ESA online event)
• EPIC attends EDA meeting
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO IFO in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes press release MoU DVN

• 13 new members: 8photonics, ElFys, SOLAYER, Tobii, BaySpec, micro resist technology, TOPPAN Photomasks, Lithium Lasers, Demcon Focal, Centre for Process Innovation, Sinolumina Technology, QiOVA, and PROFACTOR.Outreach: Econopolis, Nanovation, European Optical Society, Tematys
• EPIC gives CEO of the year award to Hans van den Vlekkert
• EPIC speaks at the Chinese Society for Optical Engineering to present at the Symposium on High-Tech Collaborative Innovation part of the Annual Meeting of the China Association for Science and Technology
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO SCHOTT Primoceler in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview “Every Change We Made on the Chip Was an Adventure” CTO of Technobis
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Surface Disinfection and Antibacterial Surfaces (in cooperation with IUVA)
• EPIC meeting with investors (Walter C.)

• 14 new members: SAND Microsystems; Bandwidth10; Fraunhofer FEP; GHT Photonics; Fraunhofer IPMS; Posalux; Doitplenoptic; smartHAPS; Fraunhofer ISC; WaveOptics; Delft University of Technology; Politecnico di Milano; Sony Europe; and Nanovation.
• Outreach visits: Kathod, Quanta System, IMS, AAE BV, NTS Optel
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Vigo System in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO LightTrans in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Lidaris in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO HoloOr in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes press release MoU with AIPH
• EPIC publishes press release EPIC CEO Award
• EPIC publishes video interview EPIC CEO Award Hans van den Vlekkert
• EPIC organizes a Webinar on The State of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Lithographic Systems and Applications 03 July
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Polymer Optics 06 July
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Specialty Optical Fibers 08 July
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Precision Horticulture and Agriculture 10 July
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Microscopy 13 July
• EPIC organizes EPIC Online Technology Meeting on ADAS and Autonomous Driving 15 July
• EPIC’s Director General interviewed on INAM Podcast

• 17 new members: Twenty-One Semiconductors, Microwave Photonics, Skylane Optics, ATLANT 3D, Freedom Photonics, QustomDot, QS LASERS, LYOCON, AEGIQ, Innovasonic Europe, NLIR, QNA Technology, BWT Laser Europe, Norsk Elektro Optikk, SHUTE Sensing, Opto, Dynamic Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Oxxius in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Menhir Photonics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Helia Photonics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO VALO Innovations in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes “EPIC and Ethernet Alliance form technology collaboration” in EA blog
• EPIC publishes “The Future of Micro‐Optics in Europe: Addressing the importance of micro‐optics manufacturing in the photonics industry and its remarkable economic growth” in Photonics Views
• EPIC organizes 24 Hours World Photonics Tour
• EPIC Organizes 11 Online Technology Meetings:
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Medical Lasers
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on MicroLEDs Technology and Applications
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Co-packaged Optics (in cooperation with COBO)
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Laser-based Semiconductor Processing
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Structured Light and Computer Vision
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Environmental Monitoring
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Endoscopy
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Laser Beam Welding
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on UV-LED-based technologies and applications
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Solar Energy Systems
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Ophthalmology

• 11 new members: VIAVI, HighVistec, Vortex Optical Coatings, SILIOS Technologies, SPACEOPTIX, TEM Messtechnik, PHASICS, Polish Centre for Photonics and Fibre Optics, Caeleste, QuiX, A-Photonics.
• EPIC organizes 11 Online Technology Meetings:
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on in-vivo Imaging
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Hyperspectral Imaging
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for New Space
  • Online Technology Meeting on Biosensors
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Mid-IR Photonics
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on 3D Printing
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Quantum Computing
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Beyond 400G (in cooperation with COBO & EA)
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Laser Beam and Pulse Shaping
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Automotive Lighting
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on VCSEL Technology and Applications
• EPIC publishes video interview with Padraic Morrissey, PIXAPP Technical Manager
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of LightPath in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes article “The Journey Beyond 400 Gigabit Ethernet Begins” in Novus Light
• EPIC signs MoU with IUVA
• EPIC moderated the Pilot Line session of AngeTech Online Summit

• 6 New members: Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia; Photonic Solutions; IRIS Technology Solutions; Integrated Mechanization Solutions; University Carlos III of Madrid; and Refined Laser Systems.
• EPIC welcomes Sharara as Events Manager
• EPIC organizes Online AGM Annual General Meeting
• EPIC organizes Webinar on Beyond 400G
• EPIC organizes Online Networking Event
• EPIC organizes 2 Online Meetings on Coronavirus Impact on the Photonics Supply Chain
• EPIC organizes 11 Online Technology Meetings
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Femtosecond Lasers 01 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Atomic Clocks and Quantum Sensors 03 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Fibre Sensing 6 April 2020
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on IR imaging for Security and Surveillance 09 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on LIDAR Technology and Applications 14 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Microwave Photonics 17 Abril 2020
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Blue and UV Laser Diodes 20 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Micro-optics Manufacturing 22 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics Packaging and Testing 24 April 2020
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Surface Structuring 27 April
  • EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Freeform Optics for AR/VR 29 April
• EPIC publishes press release MoU OIF-EPIC
• EPIC publishes press release Basil Garabet, CEO & President, NKT Photonics joins EPIC Board of Directors
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of PLX in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes ‘You can never predict success or failure, but if you don’t grab opportunities, you may have regrets’ interview with VP of Lasse in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes “Lasers and Surface Functionalization: How a technology aiming at sustainability is spreading and supporting laser development in Europe” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Understanding What Customers Value”: EPIC talks to Mary Hibbs-Brenner, co-founder and CEO of Vixar” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “A new world brings new opportunities” at Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes “Made to measure” interview with Roger Artigas, CTO of Sensofar at Electro Optics

• 10 New members: AIP innoFSPEC, AKELA Laser, Expocentre, Fraunhofer IAF, Ibsen, Lidaris, Lumiphase, Sensortherm, SENTEA, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• 1 Outreach: TU Eindhoven
• EPIC signs MoU with OIF
• EPIC organises Webinar on Towards a Prototype of an anti-virus UVC-LED-based respiratory mask
• EPIC organises Webinar on Biosensors for Virus Detection
• EPIC organises Webinar on Working from Home & Managing Remote teams
• EPIC organises Online Meeting on Coronavirus Impact & Possible Concerted Actions
• EPIC organises EPIC VIP Networking reception at OFC in San Diego, USA
• EPIC publishes interview with Managing Director ASM AMICRA Microtechnologies in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Aerotech in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes video interview Kurt Weingarten
• EPIC exhibits at OFC 2020 San Diego, USA

• 9 New members: Luxinar, FEMTOprint, Living Optics, Materize, OPTONIQUE, MICLEDI microdisplays, FORTH-ITE, PEARlabs, AeroDIODE.
• 10 Outreach: imec, HORIBA, PROPHESEE, Quandela, Imagine Optic, Imagine Eyes, SEDI-ATI, VUB, IPG, son-x.
• EPIC exhibits at Photonics West 2020 in San Francisco
• EPIC exhibits at W3 Fair + Convention in Wetzlar
• EPIC organises the World Photonics Technology Summit in San Francisco
• EPIC organises the VIP Lunch & Evening Reception in San Francisco
• EPIC organises the Pilot Lines Breakfast in San Francisco
• EPIC organises the 5 miles Executive Run in San Francisco
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO Amplitude Lasers in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO SUSS MicroOptics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CTO NKT Photonics “Maturing the Technology” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes article “More Than Meets the Eye” in Photonics Views
• EPIC is interviewed about the quality and expectations of/on W3+ Fair Convention in Wetzlar
• EPIC welcomes attendees at W3+ Fair Convention in Wetzlar
• EPIC attends K4I at European Parliament
• EPIC attends final review meeting EC project TERABOARD
• EPIC attends Quebec International Reception at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC attends German Evening Reception at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC attends International Optoelectronics Association meeting in San Francisco
• EPIC cancels involvement in International Optoelectronics Association
• EPIC video interviews Kurt Weingarten
• EPIC video interviews Patrick Maine
• EPIC joins IEEE Photonics Society Industry Engagement Committee
• EPIC Board of Directors meeting hosted by Imagine Optic in France
• EPIC visits European Investment Bank
• EPIC has 4 investor calls/meetings/visits

• 9 new members: NUBURU, Dai Nippon Printing, KERDRY, ACM Coatings, Laser Zentrum Hannover, CRISTAL LASER, Senko Advanced Components, EssentOptics, DTU Fotonik, IPronics
• 7 outreach visits: Jenoptik, Jabil, Avantes, ITME, University of Warsaw, Fluence, Vigo
• EPIC organizes a RoundTable on Quantum Optronics at OPTRO in Paris
• EPIC exhibits at OPTRO in Paris
• EPIC organizes Members dinner in Paris
• EPIC presents at ENSEMBLE3 Project kick-off meeting in Warsaw
• EPIC presents “Mergers, acquisitions and investment. Who is buying who in Photonics?” at Photonic Integration Week in Valencia
• EPIC presents for students of Sorbonne University in Brussels
• EPIC attends Luncheon Discussion on Grow and Green the EU’s future Investment Initiatives and do it now!?
• EPIC attends IEEE 802.3 Standardization Meeting in Geneva
• EPIC attends Jenoptik New Year Reception in Germany
• EPIC attends and sponsors Journée Science et Progrès de la F2S in Paris
• EPIC has 3 investors lunch
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Class 5 Photonics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of Eksma Optics in Novus Light
• Jessica van Heck joins EPIC as Marketing Manager

• 5 new members: Morphotonics, Mountain Photonics, Optiwave Systems, ORAFOL Fresnel Optics, Polarus
• 16 outreach visits: Cordon Electronics, Lambda-X, LASEA, Aixtron, AMPHOS, Son-x, Fraunhofer IPT, Fraunhofer ILT, Pulsar Photonics, LightFab, PicoLAS, AIXEMTEC, LaVa-X, Aconity3D, MABRI.VISION, INNOLITE
• EPIC organizes Meeting on Photonics for Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment at NKI in Amsterdam
• EPIC organizes members dinner in Aachen
• EPIC organizes event at the European Parliament in Brussels
• EPIC visits European Investment Bank in Brussels
• EPIC attends AI & Big Data Innovation Summit in Brussels
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends PIXAPP progress meeting in Milan
• EPIC attends MicroNanoConference in Amsterdam
• EPIC presents at BICOP in United Kingdom
• EPIC presents at Ghent University
• EPIC publishes Press Release of MULTIPLE project KoM
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO of OPTOMAN in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes “A light touch”in Medical Device Developments Magazine
• EPIC publishes “Sensors Everywhere!” – The history of industry’s first fiber Bragg grating manufacturing system and subsequent sensors development”Somni CTO portrait in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes editorial  “What Lies Ahead – Overview of the European photonics industry and the hot topics for 2020“ by Carlos Lee in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “VCSEL Technology in the Data Communication Industry” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “The internet of Things needs Photonics” in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes “Leading ambitions, interview with FEIBO founder and general manager” in Electro Optics

• 9 New Members: Lyncée Tec, Jabil Optics, LISA Laser Products, Lumos Laser, Mitutoyo Research Center Europe, Photonic Insights, PROPHESEE, SCINTIL Photonics, and STMicroelectronics
• 16 Outreach Visits: Alpes Laser, Optitec, OptoSigma, Systematic, 3SP Technologies, VI Systems, Lumerical, Avantes, Marel Poultry, SUSS MicroOptics, NTT, Hitachi, Morphotonics, SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions, Philips Innovation Services, TEGEMA
• EPIC presents #500 Member Award to Dispelix (thank you Petteri for representing EPIC!)
• EPIC gives keynote opening presentation at Hitachi Directors Meeting in Atami, Japan
• EPIC organises Meeting on Wafer Level Optics at SUSS MicroOptics in Neuchatel
• EPIC organises TechWatch at MEDICA in Duesseldorf
• EPIC organises Meeting on Distributed Sensing for O&G Industry at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi
• EPIC organises Meeting on Structural Health Monitoring at Smart City Expo in Barcelona
• EPIC exhibits at ADIPEC in Adu Dhabi
• EPIC exhibits at MEDICA in Duesseldorf
• EPIC makes keynote presentation at Clusterkonferenz Optik und Photonik in Berlin
• EPIC chairs ISA General Assembly in Shenzhen
• EPIC attends ISA Executive Members meeting in Shenzhen
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends opening ceremony of new OptoSigma offices in Paris
• EPIC attends K4I Forum Breakfast “Innovative Europe” in Brussels
• EPIC signs MoU with VRARA in Vancouver
• EPIC publishes article on “European Photonics Industry: State of the market” in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes article “Building blocks for customized biosensors for point of care diagnosis” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes “World Technology Mapping Forum report” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes article “Beyond 400 Gigabit Ethernet” in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with Vertilas CEO in Novus Light

• 11 New members: Antwerp Space, CDA, Dispelix, First Light Lamps, ISUZU GLASS, PLX, Resolute Photonics, Schulz-Electronic, TEGEMA, Vixar, Julight.Outreach: INO, NRC, Optech, Lumibird, TeraXion, Intengent, Coractive, Aeponyx, Photon Etc, CMC, ITF, Lumerical, Denselight, Palomar, EDB, NTU, Moveon, Meridian, NRF, CSEM, Southern Photonics Dodd-Walls Centre, JIX, PBF, Huawei Zurich, Sony, Anteryon, OPTIMAX
• EPIC organizes Meeting on VCSELs Technology and Applications at Sony in Stuttgart
• EPIC organizes Meeting on High Power Laser Systems at PBF in Almelo
• EPIC organizes Meeting on Quantum Technology Revolution at Photonex in Coventry
• EPIC organizes the meeting on LIDAR Technologies for Automotive at Anteryon in Eindhoven
• EPIC organizes a webinar on Hyperspectral Imaging
• EPIC organizes Delegation to India
• EPIC organizes Delegation to Singapore
• EPIC organizes EPIC team day in Antwerp
• EPIC organizes EPIC BoD Meeting at CSEM Zurich
• EPIS signs MoU signature at VR/AR Summit in Vancouver
• EPIC gives lecture “The Quantum Industrial Revolution” in Christchurch
• EPIC gives lecture “The Quantum Industrial Revolution” in Auckland
• EPIC gives a lecture “Silicon photonics landscape in Europe: manufacturing capabilities and applications” at Photonex in Coventry
• EPIC gives keynote at Inside Quantum Technology event in The Hague
• EPIS presents at global VR/AR Summit in Vancouver
• EPIC attends Optifab
• EPIC publishes interview with Power Photonic CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes article on “Automation Tools for Packaging and Testing: Guidelines for the manufacturing of the next generation of photonic-based products” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes article on “Invest Time in Learning the Technology of Your Customers and Not Just Your Own” CTO from Eagleyard’s Dirk Schumann in Photonics Views
• EPIC attends Baltic Photonics B2B event in Vilnius
• EPIC exhibits at Photonex in Coventry
• EPIC shares report on 2019 Status of the Camera Module Industry – Focus on Wafer Level Optics
• EPIC shares report on 2019 Medical Wearables: Market and Technology Trends
• EPIC shares report on 2019 LiDAR for Automotive and Industrial Applications
• EPIC shares report on 2019 Global Two-photon Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope Market 2019-2023

• 16 New members: 3SP Technologies, ASML, DustPhotonics, Eneka Consulting, Fluence, FORC-Photonics, IX-CAD, LemnaTec, OQmented, Oxford Instruments, PISEO, PSC Technologies, QuTech, RABUS.TECH, Systematic Paris-Region, Umicore.
• Outreach: Airbus, HiSense, Hero Laser, Multiphoton,
• EPIC organises VIP party at CIOE in Shenzhen
• EPIC organises a session on “How to do business in China” at CIOE in Shenzhen
• EPIC organises TechWatch at CIOE in Shenzhen
• EPIC organises Meeting on New Space at ESA in Noordwijk
• EPIC organizes OLED R2R at LpS in Bregenz
• EPIC organizes TechWatch at W3+ Fair in Dornbirn
• EPIC organizes VIP Networking reception at ECOC in Dublin
• EPIC presents at FOAN 2019 in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• EPIC joins CEO panel discussion at LpS in Bregenz
• EPIC makes keynote presentation at Wetzlarer Herbsttagung “Moderne Optikfertigung” in Wetzlar
• EPIC exhibits at ECOC in Dublin
• EPIC exhibits at W3+ Fair in Dornbirn
• EPIC attends DutchPhotonicsEvent in Delft
• EPIC publishes Press Release “MoU VRARA-EPIC”
• EPIC publishes Press Release “John D’Ambrosia as EPIC Advisor”
• EPIC publishes interview with Arden Photonics CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC shares report on 2019 InP Wafer and Epiwafer Market – Photonic and RF Applications
• EPIC shares report on 2019 Silicon Photonics and Photonic Integrated Circuits
• EPIC shares investor video with Andreas Umbach, CEO, ACCEPT
• EPIC shares investor video with Steve Frisken, CEO, Cylite
• EPIC receives Appreciation certificate from LED magazine

• 7 new members: Array Photonics, Focuslight Technologies, LIMO, Miraex, RoodMicrotec, Surrey NanoSystems, and Umicore IR Glass.
• 20 outreach visits: Fraunhofer HHI, Fraunhofer IZM, Oplatek, Photonics Finland, Nanocomp, SPECIM, VTT Oulu, VTT Espoo, Modulight, Schott Primoceler, Coherent Corelase, Comptek Solutions, Gasera, Inkron, Ladimo, Emberion, Nanofoot, Vexlum, Ampliconyx, Tampere University.
• EPIC organizes World Photonics Technology Summit in Berlin
• EPIC presents at International Summer School in Tampere
• EPIC attends 15th National Conference on Laser Science and Technology
• EPIC publishes interview with Innolas Solutions CEO in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with Multiphoton Optics CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes “450 Patents – The Key is not the number, it’s the Process” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Low-Light Cameras, Gas Detectors Boost Space Applications” in EuroPhotonics
• EPIC publishes “Organizations Section” at Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Organizations Section” at Photoniques Magazine

• 13 new members: Mouro Labs, LuxC, Optores, Hisense, LIOP-TEC, Shamir Precision Optics, AMPHOS, Polygon Physics, MPSI Technologies, Integrated Fiber Optics, Wielandts UPMT, Glenair, III-V Lab.
• 20 outreach visits: Warsaw University of Technology, InPhotec, Solaris, INFRAMET, ITME, TopGan Lasers, Vigo System, Vigo Ventures, Fluence, Brolis, Lidaris, Integrated Fiber Optics, Altechna, Quantum Light Instruments, Workshop of Photonics, Eksma Optics, Light Conversion, Orion Engineering, PRC Laser, Lambda-X
• EPIC organizes the EPIC B2Run in Munich
• EPIC organizes EPIC Members dinner in Warsaw
• EPIC organizes EPIC Members dinner in Vilnius
• Proposal granted MedPhab (Photonics Solutions at Pilot Scale for Accelerated Medical Device Development) total duration: 4 years, 25 PM, 407500 Euros
• Proposal granted PHABULOμS (Pilot-line providing highly advanced & robust manufacturing technology for optical free-form μ-structures) total duration: 4 years, 26 PM, 416250 Euros
• Proposal granted MULTIPLE (Multimodal spectral sensors and orchestrated deep models for integrated process optimisation) total duration: 3 years, 17 PM, 280625 Euros
• EPIC attends the PASSION review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC publishes interview with Optomel CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC chairs “Autonomous Machines World” conference in Berlin
• EPIC presents at ePIXfab summer school in Pisa

• 1 new members: LIMBAK
• New staff: Helena Jelinkova joins as additional Event Manager
• 12 outreach visits: Electrolux, Mentor, Synopsys, Fraunhofer HHI, Innolas, LASER2000, Laser Components, Corning Laser Technology, Quside, Imasenic, ICN2, ASE Optics
• EPIC organizes EPIC Photonics Quantum Technology Summit at ICFO in Barcelona
• EPIC organizes video with Steve Frisken, CEO, Cylite
• EPIC organizes video with Andreas Umbach, CEO, AUCCEPT
• EPIC co-organizes EPIC Workshop “Shaping, Analyzing and Monitoring the Laser Beam in Material Processing Applications” at Laser World of Photonics in Munich
• EPIC organizes EPIC Workshop on Surface Structuring at Laser World of Photonics in Munich
• EPIC organizes CEO Exhibitor Breakfast at Laser World of Photonics in Munich
• EPIC chairs WTMF standards and roadmap annual meeting held by Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin
• EPIC chairs session at European Photonics Venture Forum
• EPIC moderates “Silicon Photonics for the Future Panel” at ISUPT 2019 Conference in Napa, California.
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB progress meeting at Electrolux in Pordenone.
• EPIC attends InPulse progress meeting in Prague.
• EPIC publishes interview with CEO, SEDI ATI in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with Comptek CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with GLOphotonics CTO at Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Quantum Photonics – Steps Towards new Technologies Commercialization” at Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Organizations Section” at Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes Facebook Live of Plenary Discussion at World Photonics Mapping Forum
• EPIC publishes press release 2 new board members Christian Bosshard and Samuel Bucourt
• EPIC publishes lobbying message covered in The Parliament Magazine

• 15 new members: DenseLight, SENSOFAR, Stuttgart University, University of Glasgow, APOS, IDIL, LightTrans, IK4-TEKNIKER, Deutsche Messe, VONJAN Technology, Polariton, Forth Dimension Displays, Corning, Gavish, Crypta Labs.
• 8 outreach visits: Han’s Laser, University of Glasgow, Coherent, ORAFOL, LightTrans, JABIL, Tyndall,  SUSS Microtec
• EPIC organises Executive Meeting on Industrial Lasers at Coherent
• EPIC organises Meeting on Automation Tools for Packaging and Testing
• EPIC organises CEO Dinner in Jena with LEJ Leistungselektronik, LEONI Fiber Optics, FBGS, MAHR, Fraunhofer IOF and asphericon
• EPIC exhibits with the Pilot lines at Medtec in Nuremberg
• EPIC exhibits at OptecNet Jahrestagung in Jena
• EPIC moderates panel discussion at NGON DCI in Nice
• EPIC presents at Empowering Women@Tyndall program in Cork
• EPIC publishes interview with Torsten Vahrenkamp, CEO, ficonTEC at Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with Johan Feenstra, CEO, SMART Photonics in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with VLC Photonics former CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with AMO CEO in Novus Light
• EPIC publishes interview with Thomas Zettler, CEO, Laytec in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes interview with Andre Richter, CEO, VPIphotonics in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes EPIC Upcoming Technology Meetings at PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes EPIC Upcoming Technology Meetings at Photonics Views On line Magazine
• EPIC Interview SciTech Europa Quarterly 2019
• EPIC sponsors International Day of Light
• EPIC attends ALAT 2019 Laser Industry Golf Laser Cup Competition in Shenzhen
• EPIC attends LASERFAIR exhibition and Global Laser Manufacturing Conference in Shenzhen
• EPIC attends SMTConnect in Nuremberg

• 11 new members: Quside, leopil, TeraXion, INESC TEC, HGS Laser Group, XLase, CIOE, Senop, DiaMonTech, Lahat, VIGO Ventures
• 16 outreach visits: Mikrocentrum, CST, Kelvin Nanotech, Coherent, Fraunhofer UK, IoP, PowerPhotonic, UniKLasers, Holoxica, Helia, Optocap, DUMA Optronics, Mellanox, CI Systems, Spectra Physics, Holo/OR
• EPIC signs MoU with Ethernet Alliance
• EPIC organizes 16th AGM Annual General Meeting in Glasgow
• EPIC organizes delegation to Israel
• EPIC presents at Paris Space Week in Paris
• EPIC presents at SEAFOM meeting in Amsterdam
• EPIC exhibits at ECIO Conference in Ghent
• EPIC attends OASIS exhibition in Tel-Aviv
• EPIC attends the PIXAPP General Meeting
• EPIC attends Avantes 25th anniversary in Apeldoorn
• EPIC attends 24th IOA International Optoelectronics Association meeting in Glasgow
• EPIC attends 25th SOA Scottish Optoelectronics Association Anniversary Reception in Glasgow
• EPIC attends SPIE Optics and Electrophotonics in Prague

• 9 new members: Almae Technologies,  Voyage 81, MIRell Photonics, BlueBox Optics, Chromacity Lasers, CareGlance, V-Research – Industrial Research and Development, University of Surrey, Fraunhofer IPT
• 13 outreach visits: Chiral Photonics, ONERA, LASEA, Wilelandts UPMT, Huber+Suhner Cube Optics, Technospark, Visionix, Polarus, HTW Chur, WZW,   Delphi Laser, Solid Laser, FB Photonics
• EPIC organizes Meeting on Optical Communications at HUBER + SUHNER Cube Optics in Mainz
• EPIC organizes Meeting on Freeform and Precision Optics at WZW Optic in Balgach
• EPIC organizes VIP Networking Reception at OFC in San Diego
• EPIC organizes Webinar on Quantum Technologies
• EPIC organizes member dinner in Zurich
• EPIC organizes VIP Networking Reception at Laser World of Photonics in Shanghai
• EPIC chairs NILIndustry Days in Aachen
• EPIC opens Photonics Exhibition in Moscow
• EPIC speaks at LMN CEO Night in Shanghai
• EPIC presents at Luceda Photonics user group meeting  in Brussels
• EPIC presents PIC International Awards in Brussels
• EPIC presents at PIC International entitled: “The benefits of low-barrier access to new production services for PICs today and tomorrow”
• EPIC exhibits at OFC in San Diego representing itself and EU pilot lines & projects.
• EPIC exhibits at PIC International in Brussels representing EPIC and EU pilot lines & projects
• EPIC sponsors VIP Reception at PIC International in Brussels
• EPIC sponsors Photonics21 annual meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends and present at COBO general meeting in San Diego
• EPIC attends Photonics21 annual meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends OIDA Workshop on Manufacturing and Building the Supply Chain for Integrated Photonics at OFC in San Diego
• EPIC attends OSA/OIDA Executive Meeting at OFC in San Diego
• EPIC attends Quantum Optronics Workshop at ONERA in Toulouse
• EPIC attends Captech Meeting at ONERA in Toulouse
• EPIC attends ILAS in Crewe
• EPIC attends Chinese Laser Market Seminar in Shanghai
• EPIC attends LASER World of PHOTONICS in Shanghai
• EPIC publishes “The Industrial Camera Modules Market: Market review and forecast until 2022”in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “Brillouin to Revolutionize the Distributed Sensing Market”inPhotonics Views
• EPIC publishes interview with Hugues Tournier Keynote speaker at Huber+Suhner event
• EPIC publishes video with Michael Lebby

• 9 new members: mbryonics, PakPIC, imec – IDLab, Ladimo, Prospective Instruments, Tarkas Ventures, BKtel Photonics, Astrum Lasers, Le Verre Fluore
• 27 outreach visits: Imasenic, KeySight, ViaOptic, Leica Camera, Hexagon, Alpes Laser, SUSS, CSEM, nanoscribe, Vanguard Photonics, Ligentec, Bruker, Glo Photonics, LEUKOS, Microrelleus, Beamagine, UPC CD6, QPO, Snelloptics, Universitat de Barcelona, ICFO, Sensofar, Coherent, OPI Photonics, Convergent Photonics, Prima Electro, CREOL
• EPIC makes keynote presentation AVARA networking dinner in Barcelona
• EPIC makes presentation at students at CREOL/UCF in Orlando
• EPIC organizes meeting on Specialty Optical Fibers at GLOphotonics
• EPIC organizes webinar on Next generation HMDs and the killer app for VR
• EPIC organizes Golf Networking at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes Running Networking at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes VIP Networking Reception at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes Members Breakfast at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes TechWatch with Swissphotonics at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes Members Dinner in Wetzlar
• EPIC organizes TechWatch at W3+ Fair in Wetzlar
• EPIC organizes Delegation to ViaOptic, Leica Camera, Hexagon in Wetzlar
• EPIC holds board of directors meeting in Turin
• EPIC holds staff meeting in San Francisco
• EPIC exhibits at Photonics West
• EPIC exhibits at W3+ Fair Wetzlar
• EPIC attends Laser Market Seminar in San Francisco
• EPIC attends OIDA Market Update Dinner in San Francisco
• EPIC attends Freeform optics dinner in Neuchatel
• EPIC attends MWC in Barcelona
• EPIC joins InnoRate Advisory Board

• 13 new members: NTS Optel, Lightwave Logic, Pure LiFi, FBGS, Photon Design, 4JET, AMF, KNT, Ceres, DELO, Vexlum, Vanguard, Photonics Hub.
• 13 outreach visits: TU Dresden, TU Eindhoven, Greentropism, JOLT Capital, Horiba, Xenics, Control Laser, Optigrate, LightPath, Multicore Photonics, CISCO, Juniper, Ocean Optics.
• EPIC welcomes Elena Beletkaia as Project Leader
• EPIC gives keynote presentation at SEMI 3D & Systems Summit 2019 in Dresden
• EPIC holds staff meeting in Amsterdam
• EPIC holds meeting with 5 HR recruitment firms
• EPIC meets Italian Permanent representation of Italy in Brussels (lobbying)
• EPIC meets Horizon Europe rapporteur from European Parliament (lobbying)
• EPIC attends Pilot Lines and ACTPHAST Meeting at European Commission
• EPIC attends Photonics info day at European Commission
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB Review Meeting at European Commission
• EPIC attends kick off meeting of LAMAAS in Dresden (EU-funded project)
• EPIC attends kick off meeting of InPulse in Eindhoven (EU-funded project)
• EPIC publishes “AEMtec delivers ‘one-stop-shop’ for optical component requirements” in PIC Magazine.
• EPIC publishes interview with Tapio Kallonen, CEO, SPECIM in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes interview with Paul Ryckaert, CEO, Xenics in NovusLight
• EPIC publishes EPIC Quarterly Newsletter
• EPIC publishes the Pilot Line Quarterly Newsletter
• EPIC publishes “Diagnostics on Gold by Plasmon Resonance” in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes “EPIC Fall Events” in Organizations & Initiatives in Photonics Views
• EPIC publishes press release Kick off InPulse Pilot Line
• EPIC publishes press release LAMPAS EU Project

• 7 New members: 3photon, HDM Fiber Sensing, Microrelleus, Philips Innovation Services, Irisiome, Arden Photonics, Civan Lasers
• Outreach: Optoman, Optogama, Femtika, Direct Machining Control, NKT, TNO
• EPIC organizes workshop on medical laser and biophotonics at NKT meeting in Copenhagen
• EPIC organizes EPIC members dinner in Vilnius
• EPIC organizes Pilot Lines Webinar
• EPIC organizes meeting to present Advocacy paper in Brussels
• EPIC presents at Info Day Universidad de Vigo
• EPIC presents at CESA in Paris
• EPIC presents at SNAIA Conference in Paris
• EPIC visits European Commission
• EPIC chairs session at IEEE BICOP British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics in London
• EPIC attends Prof. Meint Smit farewell event at TU Eindhoven
• EPIC attends MicroNanoNed 2018 in Amsterdam
• EPIC attends EVG Bio & Photonics Device Manufacturing Workshop
• EPIC attends meeting on Lithuanian laser companies competitiveness
• EPIC publishes “Novel micro-displays and optics enabling the future of AR/VR” in EuroPhotonics
• EPIC publishes “The Merits of Single-Mode vs. Multimode Fiber Optics” in EuroPhotonics
• EPIC publishes “Difficulties Recruiting? Hire an HR Recruitment Firm!” on LinkedIn

• 18 new members: Innolite, Touchless Automation, Optonet, Universidad de Vigo, Vision ventures, Menhir photonics, QioVa, PhotonTeck, Aerotech, Inkron, NIT, VRgineers, EO Executives Online, STIL, Profound Corporate Recruitment, MPS Micro Precision Systems, CSA Catapult, Orion Engineering 
• Outreach: Avantes, Cailabs, CTTC, Brightcore, Wuhan Hongtuo New Technology, Penta Laser, Miracle Laser, Fiberhome, Hubei Laser Industry Association, LVD, Ghent University, Innolite, Ingeneric, polyscale, AIXEMTEC, Fraunhofer IPT, Aconity3D, Pulsar Photonics, PicoLAS, NTS-group, Anteryon, TMC, SEAT
• EPIC organises Meeting on Hyperspectral Imaging at VISION in Stuttgart
• EPIC organises Meeting on Environmental Monitoring at Avantes in Apeldoorn
• EPIC organises Meeting on Optics for Aeronautics at CAILabs in Rennes
• EPIC organises MIRPHAB webinar
• EPIC organises PASSION webinar
• EPIC organises EU MIRPHAB progress meeting in Barcelona
• EPIC organises Webinar on Laser beam shaping and modulation
• EPIC organises Executive dinner in Aachen
• EPIC organises Tech Watch at COMPAMED (co-located with the MEDICA exhibition)
• EPIC exhibits at VISION in Stuttgart
• EPIC exhibits at HR Career Fair at SEMICON in Munich
• EPIC exhibits at HR Career Fair at European Photonics Career Fair in Palaiseau
• EPIC shares 2018 Silicon Photonics market report
• EPIC publishes “Towards a World Roadmap on Integrated Photonics: The challenges of Photonics in Europe” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes “PIC related events” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes “The Packaging Challenges of Photonic Integrated Circuits” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC signs collaboration MoU with Wuhan Laser Industry Association
• EPIC presents at International Workshop on Sound-enabled technologies in Valencia
• EPIC attends SEAFOM meeting in Houston
• EPIC attends EU PASSION progress meeting in Eindhoven
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends in High-level conference EU Research and Innovation in our daily life Brussels
• EPIC attends 15th Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition and Forum in Wuhan
• EPIC attends Precision Fair in Veldhoven

• 8 new members: Xenics, Feibo, Idea, Insight Technology Search,  RUIGU, CK Laser, Knight Optical, Light Counting,
• 28 outreach visits: PBF Group, University of Warsaw, Aimen, University of Vigo, Avantes, Valo Innovations, neoLASE, Sony, Fraunhofer HHI, Institute of Electronic Materials Technology (ITME), Warsaw University of Technology, Campinas Synchrotron, Idea, πTEC, CqPD, BrPhotonics, Eldorado, HBM Sensing, MW Technologies, PICadvanced, Laser Leap, Sphere Ultrafast Photonics, INESC TEC, Sicoya, OptecBB, Shenzhen Technology University, ASEM Cooperation Center for Science Technology and Innovation of Advanced Semiconductors, RUIGU.
• EPIC organises Webinar on LIDAR Technology for Automotive
• EPIC organises Workshop on AR/VR at Sony in Stuttgart
• EPIC exhibits at Photonex Europe in Coventry
• EPIC exhibits at Photonic Days Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin
• EPIC exhibits at TU Automotive Europe in Munich
• EPIC chairs Roundtable on PIC and Innovation Policy at Innovation Expo in Rotterdam
• EPIC chairs ISA 2018 General Assembly in Shenzhen
• EPIC moderates opening Ceremony of “the 15th China International Forum on Solid State Lighting 2018”(SSLCHINA 2018)& “2018 International Forum on Wide Bandgap Semiconductors” in Shenzhen
• EPIC presents at POP2 Conference in Paignton
• EPIC presents and takes part in panel at IEEE IPC Annual Meeting in Reston
• EPIC presents EPRISE workshop in Berlin
• EPIC presents at AIMEN Laser 2018 Conference in Pontevedra
• EPIC presents at Workshop on the future of innovation diplomacy in Brussels
• EPIC presents Keynote at SBFoton conference in Campinas
• EPIC publishes Organizations Section in Optik & Photonics
• EPIC publishes “Photonic Design, Verification, and Implementation” in Optik & Photonics
• EPIC publishes video of the Pilot Lines at ECOC
• EPIC publishes interview with ZEISS Fellow in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes interview with Palomar Technologies CTO in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes the Pilot Line Quarterly Newsletter
  EPIC attends EuroBLECH in Hanover
• EPIC attends Baltic Photonics B2B Networking Event in Vilnius
• EPIC attends the PIXAPP review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends the PIXAPP progress meeting in Berlin
• EPIC attends the PICS4All progress meeting in Warsaw
• EPIC attends the PASSION review meeting in Brussels

• 10 New members: TMC Physics, LAMBDA-X, MBDA, Renevo Capital, AIXEMTEC, Optomel, PBF Group, Guangzhou Teyu Electromecanical, Femtofab, Wavelength Opto-Electronic.
• 16 Outreach: PI, Sony, Multiphoton, O-Net, Indian Institute of Science, Trumpf, Edmund Optics, Hero Laser, KMS, TEYU Chillers, Shenzhen Technology University, Han’s Laser, Chyan Best Sigma, Thunder Laser, Zhengye Technology, Strong Laser.
• Nok Wongwanchai joins EPIC as Project Leader
• EPIC organises the TechWatch at CIOE trade show in Shenzhen
• EPIC organises workshop on Lighting and Laser Projection for the Entertainment Industry in Bregenz
• EPIC organises Networking Reception at CIOE trade in Shenzhen
• EPIC organises BoD Meeting in Munich
• EPIC organises VIP Party at ECOC in Rome
• EPIC signs a MoU with COBO (Consortium for On-Board Optics)
• EPIC gives keynote presentation at IBERSENSORS in Barcelona
• EPIC gives keynote presentation at Multiphoton 5th Anniversary Event in Wurzburg
• EPIC gives keynote presentation at Huawei Workshop on Photonics Technologies in Rome
• EPIC presents at COBO meeting in Rome
• EPIC exhibits ECOC in Rome
• EPIC exhibits pilot lines (PIXAPP, MIRPHAB & PIX4LIFE) and PASSION EU Project at ECOC in Rome
• EPIC exhibits at LpS Summit and Expo in Bregenz
• EPIC attends European Space Agency ISD Days in Noordwijk
• EPIC attends Micronora in Besançon
• EPIC attends Leibinger Award Ceremony in Ditzingen
• EPIC attends Laser World of Photonics in Bangalore
• EPIC publishes EPIC history in Russian magazine
• EPIC publishes article “Plans to commercialise quantum single-photon sources” in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes video of the Global Photonics technology Summit

• 15 new members: bmbg consult, Seoul Semiconductor Europe, Ingeneric, University of Warsaw/ENSEMBLE3, IMASENIC Advanced Imaging, Senorics, LUNA Innovations, II-VI, AIM Photonics, Duma Optronics, Finetech, Palomar Technologies, Quandela, V&A Photonics, VALO Innovations
• 8 outreach: CST Global, Fraunhofer UK, UniKlasers, RiverD, Osram, LEDVANCED, Finetech, Tyndall Institute
• EPIC organizes member dinner in Edinburgh
• EPIC organizes EPIC Global Photonics Technology Summit in Brussels
• EPIC organizes company visit to COMMSCOPE in Heverlee
• EPIC organizes EPIC Photonics 6km Run activity in Munich
• EPIC hosts EPIC AGM 2019 dinner in Glasgow
• EPIC gives keynote speech at the EuroSciCon Lasers and Optics Conference in Prague
• EPIC gives keynote presentation at LaserTech2018 in Paris
• EPIC attends PIXAPP Consortium meeting in Cork
• EPIC attends ACTPHAST and Pilot Lines Meeting at European Commission: Towards a sustainable photonic ecosystem
• EPIC attends VDE Summer Reception in Brussels
• EPIC visits ICAP 2018 in Barcelona
• EPIC publishes “Europe drives fiber sensor development for Industrial Apps” in EuroPhotonics
• EPIC publishes “Combining Silicon Photonics with modulated VCSELs light sources for the next generation of telecommunication transceivers” in PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes video of EPIC in LASERS
• EPIC publishes interview with Raylase CEO in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes interview with LiGenTec Managing Director at PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes interview with QPO Lenses Business Development Manager at PIC Magazine
• EPIC publishes interview with NIL Technology CEO in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes video interviews at LASYS featuring QIOPTIQ, Univet, OPTOMAN, Santec, PI, New Infrared Technologies, ILT, Rofin, Femtika, Laser Components : Video

• New members: AUCCEPT Consulting, Centre Tecnologic de Telecomunications de Catalunya, Emberion, First Light Imaging, First Sensor, HOLO / OR, Horiba.
• Outreach: Monocrom, V&A, Mikrocentrum, EFFECT Photonics, Gestamp, Jeanologia, Alpes Lasers
• EPIC organizes workshop on Singlemode vs Multimode Communication at CommScope in Leuven
• EPIC organizes workshop on Industrial Lasers at TRUMPF in Ditzingen
• EPIC organizes TechWalk at LASYS and films 10 members in Ditzingen
• EPIC exhibits at LASYS in Stuttgart
• EPIC chairs debate at World Technology Mapping Forum in Enschede
• EPIC chairs all sessions of the Autonomous Machines World congress in Berlin
• EPIC presents keynote at Photon Delta Investors dinner in Enschede
• EPIC presents at LS16 conference in Sheffield
• EPIC presents at the NGON & DCI Europe Conference in Nice
• EPIC presents at MIRPHAB summer training at Alpes Lasers in Neuchatel
• EPIC presents at PIXAPP summer training in Enschede
• EPIC presents at Skills for Smart Industrial Specialisation and Digital Transformation in Brussels
• EPIC publishes interview with Admesy CEO in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes interview with Bright Photonics CEO in Novuslight
• EPIC publishes video of its presence in LASERFAIR in China
• EPIC publishes “Photonics Technologies for Medical Applications” in Optik & Photonic
• EPIC attends Journée Perspectives de la Photonique Française in Paris
• EPIC visits ACHEMA in Frankfurt
• EPIC visits 12th PhotonicsNL in Twente

• New members: TrinamiX, LEONI Fiber Optics, MSG Lithoglas, OSRAM, Corning Laser Technologies, DigitArena
• Outreach: CSIR, CommScope, Arcelor Mittal, PI, CTTC, ASE optics, Photonics Research Labs, VLC Photonics, NTO Newton Optics, RFHLaser, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Academies, Huize Laser, Lightcomm, O-Net, Hymson, WSX Shenzhen Worthing Technology
• EPIC organizes EPIC Workshop on Automation for Packaging and testing of Photonics at PI in Karlsruhe
• EPIC organizes Members Networking Dinner in Barcelona
• EPIC organizes Investors Meeting in Barcelona
• EPIC organizes 3rd EU-Asia Laser Industry Summit in Shenzhen
• EPIC organizes Chinese distributor meeting in Shenzhen
• EPIC organizes “Light Experiments” for 5 years old children at Saltells in Barcelona
• EPIC organizes PIXAPP webinar (PICs for Advanced Medical Applications)
• EPIC organizes staff team building
• EPIC chairs closing plenary session and exhibits at ECIO Conference in Valencia
• EPIC presents at Laser Manufacture News CEO Night
• EPIC presents at CTTC in Barcelona
• EPIC participates at opening of LASERFAIR in Shenzhen
• EPIC publishes video interview with Milton Chang
• EPIC publishes interviews Tom Walker, the R&D Group Director of Synopsys and Twan Korthorst, the Director of PhoeniX Software
• EPIC publishes interviews Teera Achariyapaopan, CEO, Focuz
• EPIC publishes in Optic & Photonic Market Laser Report
• EPIC attends Optatec in Frankfurt
• EPIC attends ITF (imec Technology Forum) in Antwerp
• EPIC attends 4th European Photonics Venture Forum in Barcelona
• EPIC attends European Business Summit in Brussels
• EPIC attends laser golf competition in Shenzhen
• EPIC exhibits Pilot Lines (PIXAPP, MIRPHAB) at ECIO in Valencia
• EPIC exhibits at International Day of Light in Paris
• EPIC exhibits at AKL in Aachen

• 4 New members: Spectrogon, State of Matter, UniKLasers, Santec
• Outreach: Multiphoton, Fraunhofer ISC, AIFOTEC, Fibotec, ICON Photonics
• Group visits to: Jenoptik, ZEISS, art Photonics, Laytec, Fraunhofer HHI, Fraunhofer IZM, First Sensor, Fraunhofer IOF, ficonTEC, S&K
• EPIC releases Laser Market Report 2018
• EPIC publishes video Interview with Frank Levinson
• EPIC publishes “Integration of Photonic Systems – The new frontier in cancer diagnostics” in Optik&Photonik
• EPIC publishes a Podcast in Hantheon
• EPIC publishes video Pilot Lines Executive Breakfast
• EPIC presents PIC International Award in Brussels
• EPIC organizes Networking Dinner at PIC International in Brussels
• EPIC organizes Annual General Meeting and 15th anniversary event in Berlin
• EPIC organizes CEO Dinner in Wurzburg
• EPIC exhibits at PIC International in Brussels
• EPIC exhibits pilot lines (PIXAPP, MIRPHAB) at PIC International in Brussels
• EPIC exhibits pilot lines (PIXAPP, MIRPHAB) at Sensors Europe 2018 in Berlin
• EPIC exhibits pilot lines (PIXAPP, MIRPHAB & PIX4LIFE) at Medtec Europe in Stuttgart
• EPIC presents at Medtec Europe in Stuttgart
• EPIC honors EPIC founder Tom Pearsall
• EPIC attends ACTPHAST and PILOT LINES workshop in Brussels
• EPIC attends Analytica in Munich
• EPIC attends AKL in Aachen
• EPIC attends Photonics Europe in Strasbourg
• EPIC attends Hannover Messe in Hannover
• EPIC accompanies Hubei Laser Industry Association in European tour

• 15 New Members: APE, CoeLux, CST Global (used to be member long time ago), Eclipse Optics, Gooch & Housego (we’ve been chasing them for 6 years…), Hitachi High Technologies Corporation, HOYA Candeo Optronics Corporation Europe Branch, ISP System, PICadvanced, Xeryon, Synopsys, Photonics Integration Technology Centre, LUX-IEC, MicroCircuit Laboratories, IRSweep
• Outreach: Obducat, HENSOLDT, AMS Technologies, Raylase, Laservision, CEA-Leti, AMICRA, SOFRADIR, Prima Power, Delphi Laser, Lead Laser, Prodrive Technologies, GW Laser Tech, CETC TXStar, Hugong Hanjie
• EPIC hosts EPIC members dinner in Munich: Laser Components, IHB Consulting, Qioptiq/Excelitas.
• EPIC hosts EPIC members dinner in Mainz: Cube Optics, TU Darmstadt, Honeywell
• EPIC organizes BoD Meeting in Grenoble
• EPIC attends and sponsors Photonics21 annual meeting in Brussels
• EPIC welcomes audience at Laser Manufacture News CEO Reception in Shanghai
• EPIC attends Light+Building in Frankfurt
• EPIC attends Laser World of Photonics in Shanghai
• EPIC organizes Networking Reception at OFC in San Diego
• EPIC organizes PIXAPP booth at OFC in San Diego
• EPIC organizes EPIC meeting on IR Technologies at SOFRADIR in Grenoble
• EPIC presents at 7 Pennies PIC Workshop on Packaging in San Diego
• EPIC presents by Skype at the International Photonics Symposium and National Engineering Convention & Optics Olympiad organized in Pakistan
• EPIC interviewed by Sync NI
• EPIC interviews Frank Levinson

• New Members: Somni, Teknova, ZEISS
• Outreach: imec, Cordon Electronics, VLC, UPV, Zeiss, Mahr, Yelo, Mentor Graphics, OptoSystems, macrooptica, Bioclinicum
• EPIC signs collaboration MoU with Russian Laser Association
• EPIC exhibits at OPTRO in Paris
• EPIC exhibits W3+FAIR in Wetzlar
• EPIC exhibits Laser Symposium „Fiber, Disc & Diode“ and International Symposium in Dresden
• EPIC organizes EPIC Tech Watch at W3+FAIR in Wetzlar
• EPIC organizes LIDAR for Defense Roundtable in Paris
• EPIC organizes EPIC Meeting on Testing Optoelectronics in Belfast
• EPIC organizes EPIC Members Dinner in Jena
• EPIC organizes and webinar on Mid-IR Technologies for Chemical Sensing
• EPIC organizes and webinar on Photonic Integrated Circuits Packaging and Assembly: PICs basis and applications
• EPIC presents welcome exhibition the 14th international exhibition for laser, optical and optoelectronic technologies in Moscow
• EPIC presents welcome exhibition W3+FAIR in Wetzlar
• EPIC presents at 90th Anniversary Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin
• EPIC presents at Saturdays of Physics at the UAB in Barcelona
• EPIC presents at 36th  EOST Captech meeting at Hensoldt
• EPIC attends Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
• EPIC attends TERABOARD Progress meeting in Milan
• EPIC attends Pics4All Progress meeting in Valencia
• EPIC attends EUTECC in Brussels
• EPIC attends “General Data Protection Regulation for associations: the challenge of compliance”

• New Members: PHIX Photonics, PowerPhotonic, Compoundtek,Optoman
• Outreach: Radiantis, CEA-LETI, University of Ghent, Optics11, Mirror Lab, University of Arizona, Berenschot, Avantes, IDEX Advanced Thin Films, Insight Photonic Solutions, Tech-X, REO, Perkins Precision Developments, Paradigm Research Optics, National Scientific Optics, LTI Optics.
• EPIC organizes Networking Golf at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes Networking Reception at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC organizes 5 Miles Executive Run at Photonics West in San Francisco
• EPIC moderates Executive Pilot Line Breakfast at Photonics West
• EPIC presents at Arizona Photonics Days
• EPIC interviews Milton Chang
• EPIC interviews Frank Levinson
• EPIC attends the PICS4ALL commercial/client relation course
• EPIC attends the PIXAPP General Assembly in Ghent
• EPIC attends World Technology Mapping Forum WP Leaders Meeting
• EPIC attends PRISM Awards in San Francisco
• EPIC attends Laser Market Seminar in San Francisco
• EPIC writes Editorial W3+FAIR in Optik & Photonik
• EPIC writes Editorial Electro Optics
• EPIC exhibits at Photonics West

• New Members: Femtika, WZW Optics, Photonicsys, Admesy, Jolt Capital, Laservision
• Outreach: Ushio, EdgeTech Scientific, Dynotech Instruments, Mehta, SLTL, Photonics Watertech, Powency Circuits, UGAM Beam Science, Swastik Laser Technologies, Black Jack Metals, Prakash, Angel India, Lightmotif, MILSTAR, Eagle Photonics, Advanced Photonics, SM Creative Electronics, PARTH, ELE Times, Politecnico de Milano
• EPIC attends ENGIMACH exhibition in Ahmedabad
• EPIC presents welcome at entrepreneurship event “Let us grow together” in Mumbai
• EPIC makes presentation at SEAFOM in London
• EPIC attends H2020 PASSION project kick-off meeting
• EPIC attends the Pilot Line day organized by the EU with representatives of the 4 pilot lines (MIRPHAB, PIXAPP, PIX4LIFE and PI
• SCALE) and the support centre ACTPHAST
• EPIC publishes article on the EPIC Workshop on PICs in Japan (PIC Magazine)

• New members: 4ISP, Beamagine, Focuz
• Outreach: VTT, Politecnico de Milano, Elbit, CI Systems, Hamamatsu, Fujikura, Spectral Engines, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital
• EPIC welcomes Neringa Norbutaite as Events Manager
• EPIC speaks at Hamamatsu Days: 6 events, 6 cities
• EPIC presents keynote presentation at Israeli Photonic Association opening in Tel-Aviv
• EPIC moderates panel discussion at Soirée Centenaire de SupOptique in Paris
• EPIC presents keynote welcome at Spectral Engines grand opening and product launch
• EPIC presents keynote presentation at MEDICA Tech Forum in Düsseldorf
• EPIC presents keynote in 14th Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition and Forum
• EPIC organizes Tech Watch at MEDICA-COMPAMED in Düsseldorf (10 presentations)
• EPIC exhibit at Precision Fair in Veldhoven
• EPIC organizes Photonics Integrated Circuits event in Tokyo
• EPIC organizes Biophotonics Event In Vivo Imaging in Amsterdam
• EPIC releases report 3D Imaging & Sensing
• EPIC writes event summary “From Daylight to Lighting 4.0”
• EPIC attends SwissPhotonics event “From Daylight to Lighting 4.0” in Dübendorf
• EPIC attends 15th Helmholtz Anniversary Reception in Brussels
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders in Brussels
• EPIC attends Milipol exhibition in Paris

• 6 New Members: OXXIUS, USHIO, Spectral Engines, Optics 11, Pegasus, DIBOTICS
• Outreach: Hamamatsu, Optogama, Hubner, Jenoptik, Fraunhofer IOF, asphericon, LioniX, Vigo System, LYPE Laser Solution, Chutian Laser, YOFC, Photonteck, HG Tech, QUESTT, Raycus Laser, Huaray Laser, ARGUS, HE Laser, Golden Laser
• EPIC Welcomes Auri Ripoll as Marketing Manager
• EPIC releases report 55 Slides on LIDAR applications and markets
• EPIC acquires license for AMIPLEXUS (EU projects search partners)
• EPIC organizes Entrepreneurship – Startup – Venture Forum in Berlin
• EPIC organizes workshop on Freeform Optics for the Medical, Space and Automotive Industry in Jena
• EPIC keynote at IEEE Sensors conference (Special Workshop on EU Photonics Pilot Lines) in Glasgow
• EPIC keynote at Laser Summit in Wuhan
• EPIC keynote at 14th Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition and Forum
  in Wuhan
• EPIC publishes article on Optical Beam Shaping (Optik and Photonik)
• EPIC publishes article on Unmet Needs in Laser Material Processing (Optik and Photonik)
• EPIC publishes article EPIC Industry pushing new technologies for LIDAR (Europhotonics)
• EPIC publishes welcome address in 14th Optics Valley of China International Optoelectronic Exposition and Forum
• EPIC attends PIXAPP general meeting at LioniX in Enschede
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB general meeting at Vigo System in Ozarow Mazowiecki
• EPIC attends Photonex in Coventry
• EPIC attends Innovation Drift in Vilnius
• EPIC attends photonics event in Beijing
• EPIC attends Laser Taiwan in Taipei
• EPIC attends the IEEE Sensors in Glasgow

• 4 New Members: Jenoptik, Excelitas, Proximion, Amires
• EPIC visits 27 companies: Holst, V-Research, Alphanov, Amplitudes Systemes, Eolite, LASEA, FOXCONN, Ruigu, United Winners Laser, Potent, Hanma Laser, Guangzhou Being Nano-Instrument, Ante Laser, Riton Laser, Sunine Laser, Baisheng Laser, GKing Laser Technology, Hymson, JKJCNC, Max Photonics, Han’s Laser, Super Laser, CASSTK, VI Laser, China Wheel Jiangmen, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle.
• EPIC organizes Workshop on Miniaturization of Solid State Lighting Systems in Bregenz
• EPIC organizes VIP Party at ECOC in Gothenburg
• EPIC organizes Photonics Tech Talk at CIOE in Shenzhen
• EPIC hosts GDLIA dinner and members dinner in Shenzhen
• EPIC exhibits at Photonics Integration Conference PHI in Eindhoven
• EPIC exhibits at LpS Conference and Trends of Lighting in Bregenz
• EPIC keynote speaker at PI – Meet the Expert Silicon Photonics in Eindhoven
• EPIC presents welcome address in Jianmeng
• EPIC presents PIXAPP Pilot Line at ESREF (European Symposium on Reliability of Electronic devices Failure physics and analysis) in Bordeaux
• EPIC publishes video promoting “What is a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) and how does it make your product better?”
• EPIC signs partnership with SEAFOM (Subsea Fiber Optic Monitoring Group)
• EPIC release Chinese brochure promoting EPIC members
• EPIC attends ECOC with PIXAPP/PIX4life booth at ECOC in Gothenburg
• EPIC attends SPIE Conference on Optical Science Technologies for Advanced Security and Defence Systems with MIRPHAB booth in Warsaw
• EPIC attends TERABOARD review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends Pics4All review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends Advanced Laser Technology and Application Exhibition in Guangzhou
• EPIC attends Laser World of Photonics in New Delhi
• EPIC attends BO-HI Medical Exhibition in Suzhou
• EPIC attends Intelligent Equipment, Model Metal Processing, Mechanical Industry Exhibition in Jiangmen
• EPIC attends CIOE in Shenzhen
• EPIC Board of Directors meeting hosted by Lumentum in Zurich
• EPIC colleague Carmen Ferrari leaves EPIC to work at RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre

• 7 New Members: Elforlight, HiLase, Enablence, Schott, KAIAM, QPO, Snell Optics
• Outreach: WESI Technology, OPTTON, SPI Laser, TRUMPF, Gausslasers, Shanghai Feibo Laser Technology, China Optics Press, Hero Laser, Kunshan Theta Micro, TKK, Suzhou Inngu Laser, Suzhou Bellin Laser, Microport, Shanghai Academy of Science & Technology, PI, Ocean Optics, Axetris, SYLEX, International Laser Center, SQS, Argotech, Hilase
• EPIC attends the Group IV Photonics Conference in Berlin

• 18 New Members: Class5Photonics, Spectra Physics (MKS) TelAviv, SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH, NEO Monitors, EurA, CommScope, SEDI-ATI, FISBA, Messe Stuttgart (VISION & LASYS), NTU Athens, Faz Technology, IHB Consulting & Trading, ZEMAX, Obducat, LightPath, Mentor, Laserline, Sony
• Outreach: Raylase, II-VI, CSEM, Onefive, ILT, Tyndall
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB business plan meeting in Paris
• EPIC attends PIXAPP meeting at Tyndall in Cork
• EPIC presents “Photonic Integrated Circuits and Mid Infrared Sensors in Marine Applications” at Photonics4BlueGrowth in Santiago de Compostela

• 12 New Members: Aquitaine Science Transfer, LG, LUX/TSI, FastTree 3D, Berenschot, ICON Photonics, LaserPoint, LEJ, Schaefter + Kirchhoff, University of Valencia Photonics Department, Pilot Photonics, ThunderNIL
• Outreach: ficonTEC, Fraunhofer IOSB, CK Laser, HSG Laser, S&A, FOXCONN, Grace Laser Technology, China Instrument and Control Society, Pinnacle, BWT, Beijing University of Technology, Luster, Avantes, DZD Photonics, GermanTech, Laserwave, Beijing Powered Laser, Coherent, SABIC, European Space Agency, Diamond FO, Trumpf, Fraunhofer IOSB, Laserline
• EPIC organizes Workshop at European Space Agency in Noordwijk
• EPIC organizes Workshop on Specialty Fibers for Harsh Environments and Fiber Lasers at DIAMOND in Losone
• EPIC organizes Workshop on Optical Adhesives at LASER World of PHOTONICS
• EPIC organizes Workshop on Beam Shaping Technologies for Laser Material Processing at LASER World of PHOTONICS
• EPIC organizes Executive Breakfast at LASER World of PHOTONICS
• EPIC organizes Session in Photonics for Medical, Agricultural and Industrial Applications, Photonics Event in Veldhoven
• EPIC presents “Photonics for Automotive” at RESPICE Workshop at LASER World of Photonics in Munich
• EPIC gives keynote opening presentation at World Technology Mapping Forum in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
• EPIC presents “Optical fiber technologies for Defense” at European Defense Agency Captech meeting in Fraunhofer IOSB in Ettlingen
• EPIC presents “UV LED Technology and Market Trends” at International Lighting Exhibition in Guangzhou
• EPIC attends Corporate Strategy Dinner at World Technology Mapping Forum in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
• EPIC exhibits at Photonics Event in Veldhoven
• EPIC exhibits at LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich
• EPIC visits International Lighting Exhibition in Guangzhou
• EPIC visits Guangdong Equipment Manufacturing Expo in Zhongshan
• EPIC visits 9th Photonics China Expo in Beijing
• Posting 200+ Jobs for members

• 5 New Members: Laser & Crystal, Optimax, ULIS, Stoneguard Capital, ICAP
• Outreach: Hamamatsu, Lumetrics, Optimax, University of Rochester, SYDOR Optics, National Research Council of Italy, Dodd Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies, SABIC, KingBeFound Laser, Ruigu, United Winners Laser, MAX Photonics, Han’s Laser, Hero Laser, Cobolt, Northlab
• EPIC organises workshop on Automation for Fabrication and Testing of Optoelectronics at ficonTEC in Achim
• EPIC organises 2nd EU-Asia Laser Industry Summit in Shenzhen
• Jose Pozo presents at Photonics4Automotive workshop at Automobile Barcelona Tradeshow
• Anna Feis presents at IESSA in Cape Town
• Carlos Lee presents at “Why Photonics Matters in Life Science” at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm
• Anna Feis invited as expert jury chair at EPVF (European Photonics Venture Forum) in Dublin
• Anna Feis invited chairs panel moderation at EPVF (European Photonics Venture Forum) in Dublin
• Jose Pozo becomes committee member of FOAN 2017 Fiber Optics in Access Networks
• EPIC attends European Photonics Venture Forum (EPVF) in Dublin
• EPIC attends AIM Photonics proposers event in Rochester

• 6 new members: AMICRA, Holst Centre, Elbit Systems, Joanneum Research, Optics Balzers, NILT
• EPIC outreach visits: LASEA, ICN2
• EPIC appoints new president: Benno Oderkerk, CEO, Avantes
• EPIC speaks keynote at “Nanoimprint Lithography Workshop” in Barcelona
• EPIC organizes Annual General Meeting in Eindhoven
• PIC presents Phoenix Award 2017 to Next Scan Technology
• EPIC organizes workshop on EU Funding in Eindhoven
• EPIC organizes workshop on Entrepreneurship with Milton Chang in Eindhoven
• EPIC exhibits at ECIO Conference

• 9 new members: Brolis Semiconductors, CI Systems, Corial, NIT, Primoceler, Volpi, Zicom/Endofotonics, Unity SC, Cordon Group
• EPIC outreach visits: Delphi Laser, Tianhong Laser, Lead Laser, imec
• EPIC organizes VIP Photonics Integrated Circuits Networking Dinner in Brussels
• EPIC organises Breakfast on Assembly and Packaging of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) – PIXAPP project
• EPIC speaks at European Central bank and MIT Lab in Frankfurt
• EPIC chairs the PIC Awards 2017 in Brussels
• EPIC represents pilot lines at Photonics21 Annual Meeting
• EPIC exhibits at PIC International in Brussels
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Annual Meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends TERABOARD Consortium in Leuven
• EPIC attends LASER World of PHOTONICS in Shanghai
• EPIC attends OFC in Los Angeles
• EPIC attends Leadership and High Performing Cross Functional Teams in Brussels
• EPIC attends International Photonics Advocacy Coalition in Brussels
• EPIC attends Lighting the future for Europe in Brussels
• EPIC attends Quantum Technologies – How will they change our world? In Brussels
• EPIC attends Pilot Line training at imec in Leuven
• EPIC attends OptecNet Jahrestagung in Mainz
• EPIC attends LMN Laser CEO Night in Shanghai
• EPIC attends Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

• 3 new members: CSIR, Laser Components, GLOphotonics
• EPIC outreach visits: Facebook, Finisar, Google, Ophir, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, National Metrology Institute South Africa, South African National Energy Development Initiative, South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, ECI, Orbotech, Spectra Physics, Elbit Systems, Powerlase, IQE, imec
• EPIC organizes visit to companies: ECI, Orbotech, Spectra Physics, Elbit Systems, InPhoTec
• EPIC speaks at PetaCloud International Symposium in Tel-Aviv
• EPIC welcomes attendees at 6th OASIS International Conference and Exhibition on Optics and Electro-Optics in Tel Aviv
• EPIC signs MoU with IAESI (Israel Association of Electronics & Software Industries)
• EPIC organizes Delegation to Israel
• EPIC organizes Workshop on PIC Testing in Pisa
• EPIC organizes Tech Watch at W3 Fair in Wetzlar
• EPIC joins ECIO 2018 committee in Valencia
• EPIC shares report UV LED – Technology, Manufacturing and Application Trends
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB Consortium and Review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends PIXAPP Review meeting in Brussels
• EPIC attends Day After Tomorrow conference in Ghent
• EPIC attends Association Excellence Awards in Brussels
• EPIC holds board meeting hosted by IQE in Cardiff

• 2 new members: Ophir, Sylex
• EPIC outreach visits: Ophir, Coherent (Singapore), Globalfoundries, DenseLight, Finisar (Singapore), National University Singapore, HistoIndex, Nanyang Technological University, Economic Development Board Singapore, Elbit, Holo Or, Orbotech, ISERD, Association of Electronics and Software Industries, Stanford University, Meadowlark Optics, National Technical University of Athens, Tyndall
• EPIC company visits: Coherent (Singapore), Globalfoundries, DenseLight,  National University Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Economic Development Board Singapore
• EPIC organizes Delegation to Singapore
• EPIC organizes Global Photonics Cluster Meeting
• EPIC organizes 5 Miles Run
• EPIC organizes Golf Get-Together Networking
• EPIC organizes pavilion and exhibits at Photonics West
• EPIC attends Laser Market Seminar in San Francisco
• EPIC attends 22nd meeting of the IOA International Optoelectronics Association in San Francisco
• EPIC attends SPIE Cluster Reception
• EPIC attends conference on 3D Printing of Electronics in Eindhoven
• EPIC attends Swiss Precision for Photonics at Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco
• EPIC attends the PIXAPP Kick-off meeting in Cork
• EPIC attends PICS4ALL Consortium meeting in Athens
• EPIC chairs MIRPHAB sensing and spectroscopy workshop in San Francisco
• EPIC speaks at Photonic Integration Week in Valencia
• EPIC shares report Uncooled Infrared Imaging Technology & Market Trends
• EPIC releases annual activity report

• 5 new members: Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, ELAS, LiGenTec, PhotonX Networks, Prodrive Technologies.
• EPIC visits: CSEM, Axetris, Diamond, ETH Zurich, Onefive, Toptica, Corning, Chroma, Thorlabs, Laser Components, Hamamatsu.
• Jose Pozo participates in ams Technologies annual meeting
• Carlos Lee named finalist for “Leadership Award” European Associations Award 2017
• EPIC organizes workshop “Translating Biophotonics Technologies to Clinical Oncology: Perspectives & Challenges”
• EPIC organizes “Executive Breakfast” in Zurich, Switzerland
• EPIC organizes “EPIC Dinner” in Munich, Germany
• EPIC moderates workshop “Intelligent efficient solid-state lighting” in Muttenz, Switzerland
• EPIC exhibits at Robotics and Photonics for Healthcare, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• EPIC meets UPMC students
• EPIC visits MicroNanoConference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• 3 new members: W3+FAIR, IN-PART, IRnova.
• EPIC visits: Hi-tech International Business Incubator, Sunny Tecnologies, Beijing University, Tsinghua University, Kaiam, First Light Imaging, SP3H, Crosslux.
• EPIC organizes workshop on “Photonics & Opto-Electronics Packaging” in Edinburgh, UK
• EPIC organizes member visit to Kaiam
• EPIC moderates ISA General Assembly, Beijing, China
• EPIC moderates B2Health Business & Networking event in Marseilles, France
• EPIC publishes PIC Packaging videos
• EPIC sign MoU wish CSA (China SSL Association)
• EPIC exhibits at 7th Intelligent Sensors Network Conference in Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• EPIC exhibits at Precisie Beurs, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• EPIC attends 8th ISA Executive Member Meeting in Beijing, China
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Board of Stakeholder Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany
• EPIC attends 3rd Printing Revolution and the Dental Sector in Brussels, Belgium
• EPIC joins Lithuanian laser delegation in Johannesburg, South Africa
• EPIC visits Vision in Stuttgart, Germany
• EPIC visits Medica in Duesseldorf, Germany
• EPIC becomes member of ePIXfab
• Ana Gonzalez joins EPIC as Project Leader

• 3 new members: fibeReality, Luz Wavelabs, X-Celeprint
• EPIC visits Lumics, Doric Lenses, Nüvü Caméras, Reflex photonics, ITF Technologies.
• EPIC partners with PIC Awards 2017
• EPIC becomes member of AIM Photonics (American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics)
• EPIC presents keynote at Innovation 360, Montréal, Canada
• EPIC organizes workshop on “Optical Fiber Sensors for Structural Health Monitoring”
• EPIC organizes session at SEMICON Europa on “Silicon Photonics”
• EPIC organizes Micro Photonics Executive Breakfast
• EPIC organizes Tech Watch Forum in Berlin, Germany
• EPIC organizes IP Workshop in Berlin, Germany
• EPIC organizes IP Workshop in Berlin, Germany
• EPIC organizes IP Workshop in Coventry, UK
• EPIC organizes DAY OF PHOTONICS
• EPIC attend “Presentation of the International Year of Light 2015 Final Report” in Paris, France
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB Consortium meeting
• EPIC attends TERABOARD Consortium meeting
• EPIC exhibits at micro photonics in Berlin
• EPIC visits EuroBlech in Hannover, Germany

• 9 new members: AIMEN, Direct Machining Control, ETH Zurich, HiLight Semiconductor, InnoLas Solutions, Laser 2000, LEUKOS, Optoskand, VIGO Systems.
• EPIC visits: JOSE OUTREACH 6 SEPTEMBER ???, VI Systems, INOPTEC, Modulight, Rockley Photonics
• EPIC organizes “Executive Meeting on Lasers and Material Processing” in Vilnius, Lithuania
• EPIC participates in LpS Press panel conference
• EPIC makes presentation at Institut d’Optique Graduate School in Palaiseau, France
• EPIC moderates “Future Photonics Hub Industry Day” in Southampton, UK
• EPIC moderates “Photonics Entrepreneurship Day 2016” in Berlin, Germany
• EPIC moderates “From Idea to Packaging” at 2nd Photonic Integration Conference in Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• EPIC organizes workshop “Lighting in Horticulture” in Bregenz, Austria
• EPIC organizes “Members VIP Party @ ECOC” in Duesseldorf, Germany
• EPIC organizes delegation trip to Zumtobel
• EPIC organizes Board of Directors meeting in Tampere, Finland
• EPIC exhibits at ECOC in Duesseldorf, Germany
• EPIC exhibits at LpS in Bregenz, Austria
• EPIC exhibits at 2nd Photonic Integration Conference in Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• EPIC promotes 200 job openings at EPIC member companies
• EPIC attends training “Media Messaging for Associations”
• EPIC interview in Verslo žinios
• EPIC appoints Jan Meise, CEO of AMS Technologies, to board of directors

• 6 new members: Aarhus University, AEMtec, aXenic, INOPTEC, LASEA, Spectra Physics.
• EPIC visits: CHALMERS, NYFORS, Cobolt, SAAB , ACREO, IR Nova, Northlab, Hamamatsu, Finisar, Nocilis Sensors, Light Conversion, Altechna.
• EPIC presents keynote at “Lasers: Science and Technologies” in Bebrusai, Lithuania
• EPIC supports Photonics4All: European Photonics Start-up Challenge
• Carmen Ferrari joins EPIC as Events and Marketing Manager

• 8 new members: BrPhotonics, Eksma, Eksma Optics (Optolita), Ekspla, ESTEC / European Space Agency, Fraunhofer UK, Optocap, Photon Delta.
• EPIC visits: Oclaro, II-VI, Fianium, Southampton University / ORC, Powerlase
• Jose Pozo participates in Sensofar Incubation Camp in Barcelona, Spain
• Carlos Lee participates in High-Tech Forum in Torbay
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Work Group 3 meeting
• EPIC attends LACSEA (Laser Applications to Chemical, Security and Environmental Analysis) in Heidelberg, Germany

• 3 new members: Holoxica, Torbay Hi-tech Forum, UPMC
• EPIC visits: Heinz Nixdorf Institut at Paderborn University
• EPIC joins the board of Photonic Integrated Circuits for Telecom and Bio/Life Sciences (PIC4TB)
• EPIC chairs session at 32^nd European Mask and Lithography Conference EMLC
• EPIC chairs session IoT conference
• EPIC exhibits at Photonic Event in Veldhoven
• EPIC co-organizes the 2^nd European Photonics Venture Forum in Eindhoven
• EPIC writes article in PIC Magazine “Reinforcing the PIC industry global supply chain”
• EPIC writes article in Electro Optics “EPIC plays active role in bridging investment/industry in photonics”
• EPIC publishes article “Photonics industry largely unaffected by Brexit”
• EPIC attends EU project PICS4ALL meeting
• EPIC attends EU project MIRPHAB meeting
• EPIC presents at European Defence Agency CapTech meeting
• EPIC organizes Entrepreneurship Workshop with Frank Levinson, Founder of Finisar
• EPIC organizes Market Session for investors on “Datacentres” and “Wearables”
• EPIC attends Optatec in Frankfurt
• EPIC attends course on “Negotiation Skills”
• EPIC attends course on “Transparency, legal compliance rules and tips and tools”

• 8 new members: Aston University, Optogama, Eksma, Eksma Optics, Ekspla, Optosigma, Technology Scotland, UPMC
• EPIC visits: MAX Photonics, Hero Laser
• EPIC writes article in Optik & Photonik on EPIC AGM 2016 Summary
• EPIC organizes Healthtech event on Photonic Systems for Life Sciences Applications
• EPIC organizes EU-Asia Laser Industry Summit
• EPIC attends Photonics21 WG6
• EPIC attends Photonics21 WG1
• EPIC attends FinTech Investment Summit
• EPIC attends course on “Association Leadership”
• EPIC attends H2020 MIRPHAB Review Meeting
• EPIC writes article in OPEN SCIENCE EU on Photonics is Everywhere!
• EPIC writes article in Europhotonics on UK universities

• 7 new members: OCT Light, CRUX Photonics, Sinochip, University of Otago Dodd-Walls Centre for EPIC visits: Single Quantum
• Photonic and Quantum Technologies, LIGHT TEC, Université de Lille, CST
• EPIC Phoenix Award presented to RAYLASE
• EPIC organizes Annual General Meeting in Zurich
• EPIC sign MoU with LUX Consortium from Singapore
• EPIC’s Dr. Jose Pozo appointed on Micro- and Nanophotonics committee
• EPIC makes presentation at ASD UK
• EPIC publishes list of Photonics M&A
• EPIC publishes list of Investment in Photonics
• EPIC writes article in Photoniques on “Photonics Industry in Switzerland”
• EPIC organizes networking dinner in conjunction with Photonics Europe
• EPIC exhibits and attends AKL in Aachen
• EPIC attend Photonics Europe
• EPIC attends Sensor Payload Workshop for small UAV organized by European Defence Agency
• EPIC attends Leadership and Team Building in European Association
• EPIC launches 2^nd edition of DAY OF PHOTONICS
• EPIC supports EOSAM – European Optical Society Bi-Annual Meeting

• 2 new members: Nanoplus, Lumileds
• EPIC visits: Tyndall, European Space Agency
• EPIC shares market report “Hyperspectral Imaging Market”
• EPIC shares market report “Cascade Laser Technology Components & Systems”
• EPIC publishes list of 238 jobs at member companies
• EPIC publishes article in EuroPhotonics on 3 Pilot Lines
• EPIC organizes workshop on “Photonics for Consumer Electronics in Cambridge”
• EPIC organizes networking breakfast OFC in Anaheim, USA
• EPIC chairs session and exhibits at “PIC conference” in Brussels
• EPIC chairs session on “Skilling up for the future of Europe: STEAMing ahead through Digital and Key Enabling Technologies”
• EPIC attends and sponsors Photonics21 annual meeting
• EPIC attends Quarterly progress meeting Optical Image Guided Surgery in Rotterdam

• 4 new members: LASSE, EFFECT Photonics, Sycova, Phoelex
• EPIC visits: Asphericon, Fraunhofer IOF, Fraunhofer IWS, Coherent
• EPIC exhibits and organizes B2B Roundtable on Active Imaging, Hyperspectral, Improved Degraded Visual Environment for Defence and Security applications in conjunction with OPTRO in Paris
• EPIC video “Photonics is Everywhere!” screened at the IYL Film Festival during IYL Closing Ceremony in Mexico
• EPIC organizes PIC networking dinner in Brussels
• EPIC organizes Executive Run at Photonics West, USA
• EPIC attends Lasers and Photonics Marketplace in San Francisco, USA
• EPIC exhibits and attends FISC & DISC conference in Dresden

• 8 new members: WISTA (Adershof), Helia Photonics, IP24, SM:V, Fraunhofer IOSB, SWISS-FO, Tec5, NYFORS
• EPIC visits: Multitel, Quantel, UWAVE, Gustave Roussy, Nanovation, Photon Lines, MBDA, ficonTEC, Innolume, Coherent, Lidaris, CPST, Altechna, Eksma Optics, Ekspla, Light Conversion.
• Dr. Jose Pozo joins EPIC as Director of Technology and Innovation
• EPIC shares report “Sensors for Wearable Electronics and Mobile HealthCare”
• EPIC shares report “Efficient Technology Architecture Data Center”
• EPIC presents at UCL-Cambridge CDT in Integrated Photonic and Electronic Systems Industry Day in London
• EPIC publishes annual activity report
• EPIC publishes article on Silicon Photonics in Data Centers
• EPIC attends MIRPHAB H2020 project kickoff meeting
• EPIC attends PICS4ALL H2020 project kickoff meeting
• EPIC Board of Directors meeting hosted by Avantes in The Netherlands

• 2 new members: Invest Lithuania, MA3 Solutions
• EPIC publishes article in O&P on “Bringing Together Photonic and Medical Communities”
• EPIC organizes Laser Executive Workshop in Bordeaux
• EPIC releases report on “Laser Industry from a European perspective”
• EPIC attends Photonics21 BoS Task Forces Annual Meeting
• EPIC attends “A discovery Tour in the World of Quantum Optics” at European Parliament
• EPIC announced 2^nd European Photonics Venture Forum

• 3 new members: Cube Optics, imec, HTW Chur – University of Applied Sciences
• EPIC visits: UPMC, Berlin Partners, OptecBB, Enova, Optics Valley
• EPIC publishes article in in O&P on “Biophotonics panel discussion”
• EPIC publishes articles in AILU on “Review of the laser market with a focus on Europe”
• EPIC publishes Persian translation from video “Photonics is Everywhere!”
• EPIC organizes Biophotonics Workshop in Berlin
• EPIC organizes visit to Elisabeth Klinik
• EPIC attends Tyndall National Institute lunchtime briefing session
• EPIC attends 3^rd Association Leadership Forum in Brussels
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders Meeting in Frankfurt
• EPIC chairs session at China SSL 2015 in Shenzhen
• EPIC meets President of GDLIA Guangdong Laser Industry Association
• EPIC joins ISA Executive Member committee

• 13 new members: Bay Photonics, Settels Savenije Group of Companies, Greentropism, Light Conversion, monocrom, Bright Solutions, UWAVE, Radiantis, Pixelteq, Fibercryst, Lumerical, Coractive, GAP Laser
• EPIC visits: Oclaro Cambridge University, CERN, Sofradir
• EPIC meeting with Nanyang Technological University from Singapore and EPIC members
• EPIC organizes workshop on “Adverse Atmospheric Conditions on the Battlefield hosted by SOFRADIR in Veurey-Voroize”
• EPIC organizes Semiconductor Training hosted by Oclaro in Caswell
• EPIC exhibits at Photonex UK in Coventry
• EPIC sponsors OSA Advanced Solid State Lasers Conference and Exhibition
• Carlos Lee joins editorial committee of “Laser Manufacture News” the authoritative publication of China laser industry, run by Guangdong XingZhiQiu Laser Technology
• Carlos Lee accepts to chairing EMLC 2016 – European Mask and Lithography Conference
• EPIC Board of Directors meeting in Brussels

• 4 new members: Edge-Wave, German Innovation Center, Superlum, Linkra
• EPIC visits: Noxant, Nanovation, Hittech Multin, Modulight, Nanofoot, nLight, VTT, TU Tampere / ORC, Monocrom, DAS Photonics, Radiantis, ICN2, UPC CD6, Sensofar,
• EPIC exhibits at ECOC in Valencia
• EPIC exhibits at ENOVA in Paris
• EPOC exhibits at Photonic Integration Conference in Eindhoven
• EPIC organizes workshop “Lighting in Automotive”
• EPIC presents in Tampere
• EPIC presents at IOGS
• EPIC publishes PIC workshop article in Optik & Photonik
• EPIC interview at LpS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5EFOTBuyjI&feature=youtu.be
• EPIC shares member report #41 Microscience Microscopy Congress 2015 in Cambridge (C. Bouyé, TEMATYS)
• EPIC shares member report #40 Leti Days 2015 – Lighting Session in Grenoble (B. d’Humières, TEMATYS / EPIC)
• EPIC shares member report #39 EuroNanoForum 2015 in Riga (X. de Logivière, XL Strategy)

• 4 new members: Akzo Nobel, RiverD, Gill Jennings & Every LLP (GJE), VPIphotonics
• EPIC publishes interview meeting AMO
• EPIC publishes article in European Energy Innovation “Lighting in Cultural Heritage”
• EPIC publishes article in EuroPhotonics “Photonics in Cultural Heritage”
• EPIC publishes article in China Laser Manufacturing news
• EPIC joins 3 H2020 projects: PICS4ALL, MIRPHAB, TERABOARD
• Louis Bonnefous from IOGS completes 3-month internship at EPIC

• 4 new members: Asphericon (aspheric components), Anteryon (optical solutions), Rockley Photonics (silicon photonics), High Tech Campus Eindhoven (technology park)
• EPIC visits TEMATYS, iXFiber, Yenista, Oxxius, Keopsys, Photonics Bretagne, Luceda, Philips, High-Tech Campus Eindhoven, Anteryon, Technobis, XiO Photonics, LioniX, Phoenix Software, Vadeno, LUXeXceL, BioVOLT.
• EPIC speaks in Lannion at Photonics Bretagne annual meeting
• EPIC shares report Photonics for Disaggregated Data Centers
• EPIC shares member report #38 Taiwan Photonics Market Report 2015  in Taipei (T. Robin, TEMATYS / EPIC)
• EPIC shares member report #37 ITF Imec Technology Forum 2015 in Brussels (M.H Koelink, Advanced Packaging Center)
• EPIC shares member report #36 JNPLI 2015 – Journées Nationales des Procédés Laser pour L’Industrie  in Nantes, France (Alphanov)

• 3 new members: Thorlabs (components), DIAMOND (fiber optic), AIXaTECH (aluminium nitride templates)
• EPIC wins PNO Photonics Innovation Award 2015
• EPIC organizes Briefing on Industrial Laser Technologies and Market Trends in Japan
• EPIC organizes workshop in St. Florian am Inn on Photonic Integrated Circuits (hosted by EVG)
• EPIC organizes Executive Breakfast
• EPIC organizes Training for Sales & Exhibition Professionals
• EPIC signs collaboration agreement with GDLIA (Guangdong Laser Industry Association)
• EPIC speaks in Brussels at panel on Vision and Sectoral Pilot on Skills for Key Enabling Technologies
• EPIC moderates special show at LASER World of PHOTONICS “photonics applications in the automotive sector”
• EPIC speaks on the European photonics ecosystem at Opto Taiwan
• EPIC attends in Taiwan 20th meeting of IOA (International Optoelectronics Association)
• EPIC attends special event of Quanta System at the Vatican
• EPIC exhibits in Munich at LASER World of PHOTONICS
• EPIC exhibits in Veldhoven at Photonics Event
• EPIC sponsors in Bordeaux ETOP (Education and Training in Optics and Photonics)

• 7 new members: Luceda photonics (software), Eblana (laser diodes), Messe Berlin (micro photonics organizer), ICN Catalunia (research), Prima Electro (lasers), Sensofar (metrology), The Photonics Institute at the Nanyang Technological University (university)
• EPIC visits PPPLab, ISMB, Convergent Photonics
• EPIC exhibits at Fotonica Event in Torino
• EPIC presents in Torino on Recent advances in lasers for manufacturing, sensing, and bio-medicine
• EPIC organizes workshop in Torino on “High Power Diode Lasers”
• EPIC organizes closing meeting in Paris of the project EcoLaserFact
• EPIC attends in Brussels Strategic thinking and planning for Trade Associations: key drivers for value creation
• EPIC attends in Paris the 3^rd meeting for the organization of OPTRO
• EPIC attends in Brussels Photonics21 Board of Stakeholders and Annual Meeting
• EPIC publishes article in Agent Majeur on Humour et communication scientifique
• EPIC publishes article on Photonics Drives the Autonomous Vehicle Revolution
• EPIC publishes EPIC annual meeting summary in Optik & Photonik

• 4 new members: Alpes Lasers (quantum cascade lasers), Toptica (diodes and lasers), Fogale (metrology), Noxant (vision solutions)
• EPIC visits Hamamatsu, Cambridge Consultants, University of Roma Sapienza
• EPIC holds EPIC AGM Annual General Meeting 2015 in Paris
• EPIC appoints on EPIC Board of Directors Martin Schell, Director, Fraunhofer HHI
• EPIC Phoenix Award 2015 presented to Pim Kat from Technobis
• EPIC creates Venture & Finance Working Group
• EPIC participates and supports 1^st European Photonics Venture Forum
• EPIC members Seren Photonics and Luxecel recipients of the inaugural European Photonics Venture Forum Award
• EPIC presents in Paris at Journée Opticsvalley – Lumière et Innovation
• EPIC presents in Riga at FOTONIKA-LV conference
• EPIC presents keynote in Brussels at Helmholtz workshop series
• EPIC exhibits in Nantes at Journées Nationales des Procédés Laser pour l’Industrie (JNPLI)
• EPIC attends 1ère pierre de la Plate-forme Photonique at Campus MINATEC in Grenoble
• EPIC publishes in Electro Optics Driver assistance to represent €9bn market for photonics by 2020
• EPIC publishes in Novuslight European Commission to Finance Defence-Related R&D

• 4 new members: Raylase (lasers), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Seren Photonics (GaN), Optoscribe (optical communication)
• EPIC visits Coherent, University of California Santa Barbara, Stanford University, Finisar
• EPIC reaches 200 members milestone – press release
• EPIC launches new website and new extranet
• EPIC releases report Photonics Technologies for ADAS in the Automotive
• EPIC member report prepared by R. Salcedo from MW Technologies #35 Laser Market Seminar
• EPIC publishes article on Startups are needed to transform newly developed technologies into solutions
• EPIC exhibits at CS International in Frankfurt
• EPIC exhibits and speaks at ILAS in Nottingham
• EPIC visits OFC in Los Angeles
• EPIC organizes networking breakfast on Photonic Integrated Circuits in Los Angeles
• EPIC attends European Commission workshop on Common Security and Defence Policy

• 1 new member: Lumics (diode lasers)
• EPIC visits AWL-Techniek and sirris
• EPIC members granted free access to the technical digest (128 pages of valuable information) of the 4th International Symposium on Photonics and Electronics Convergence – Advanced Nanophotonics and Silicon Device Systems – held in Tokyo
• EPIC publishes editorial in Optik & Photonik article on PIC STANDARDS
• EPIC publishes article on “Photonics Market Analysis and Technology Reports”
• EPIC publishes editorial in Optik & Photonik “The Challenge Is Now On Us” – Feedback from the International Year of Light openning ceremony in Paris

• 5 new members: Oplatek (optics solutions), BB Photonics (photonic integration), SMT Partner (consultancy), CUDOS (Centre for Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems), Cambridge Consultants (product development)
• EPIC shares Silicon Photonics report
• EPIC sponsors publication of Rutger Schols’ thesis Innovative Optical Techniques for Intraoperative Anatomical Guidance – Surgical navigation beyond the limits of the human eye

• 5 new members: Quanta System (laser), Coherent (lasers), SABIC (petrochemicals), Acal BFi (technology solutions), mut (product development)
• EPIC visits Nanoscribe, PI miCos, Robert Bosch, IME, Nanyang Technologial University, Yenista, Finisar, ANSTO, Australia National University
• EPIC speaks at Congress on Automotive Electronic Systems
• EPIC publishes article on Collaborative Nanophotonics
• EPIC supports the European Mask and Lithography Conference
• EPIC attends EC Consultation Workshop on Organic and Large Area Electronics

• EPIC visits Vertilas, DILAS, Avantes, Lasea
• EPIC shares 220 pages report on Laser Market Review & Forecast
• EPIC organizes laser executive meeting
• EPIC organizes workshop on Sensors for Agriculture
• EPIC organizes meeting on Photonic Integrated Circuits standardization
• EPIC Phoenix Award 2014 presented to Avantes
• EPIC publishes informative brochure “Photonics in Automotive”
• EPIC video “Photonics is Everywhere!” subtitled in 7 languages
• EPIC member report prepared by M. Faucheux from LMDC Strategies in Biophotonics
• EPIC member report prepared by W. Hertog from IREC on Large-area Solid State Lighting
• EPIC becomes “Gold Associate” sponsor of the International Year of Light 2015
• EPIC animates workshop on photonics at Greenlight for Girls
• EPIC launches student “Travel Grant” with the support of Edmund Optics
• EPIC supports RP Photonics Buyers Guide and OptoIndex
• EPIC publishes article for XiO Photonics in CMM magazine on “Controlling transport and properties of light – Photonic integrated Circuits (PIC) for Visible Light”

• 7 new members: AGVA (healthcare), Torbay Development Agency (cluster), Andor(camera, spectroscopy, microscopy), Keopsys (lasers), Finisar (optical communication components and subsystems), Photon Export, Photon Transfer
• EPIC visits Eolite, Amplitude Systemes, Alphanov
• EPIC creates Venture and Finance Working Group
• EPIC joins the International Advisory Group for EuroNanoForum
• EPIC organizes in 30 countries DAY OF PHOTONICS
• EPIC organizes workshop hosted by PSA Peugeot Citroen in France on Photonics in Automotive
• EPIC co-organizes workshop Photonics Driving Economic Growth in the Region
• EPIC publishes article with the support of T. Krauss (University of York) and G. Badenes (ICFO) on Nanophotonics in International Innovation
• EPIC member report on LpS LED Professional Symposium
• EPIC member report on T (Trillion) Sensors Summit
• EPIC member report on SPIE Security+Defence
• EPIC exhibits at Photonex UK in Coventry, UK
• EPIC attends Invest in Photonics in Bordeaux, France
• EPIC attends meeting hosted by VITO for EcoLaserFact

• 2 new members: Photonics Finland (national association), PETRA (Japan Photonics and Electronics Technology Research Association)
• EPIC meets Akira Hiruma, President and CEO of Hamamatsu, and the European management team.
• EPIC outreach to Nanovation
• EPIC, in partnership with Yole, offers free business support to members
• EPIC offers membership discount via clusters/associations
• EPIC annual Board of Directors meeting at headquarters of Zumtobel Group, Europe’s largest professional lighting company
• EPIC appoints new board member: Benno Oderkerk, CEO, Avantes
• EPIC appoints new board member: Petteri Uusimaa, CEO, Modulight
• EPIC attends regulatory meeting on GaAs and REACH in Brussels
• EPIC attends European Commission Key Enabling Technologies High-Level Group meeting in Brussels
• EPIC Travel Grant sponsored by Edmund Optics offered to Scott Reynolds, PhD in Photonics at ORC from Southampton University who attended the Photonics Packaging workshop in Berlin on 10-11 September 2014.
• EPIC introduces Photonics to 1st year students at Institut d’Optique Graduate School in Paris
• EPIC organizes working dinner on Photonic Integrated Circuits in Cannes
• EPIC organizes meeting with members and Milton Chang
• EPIC organizes workshop on Entrepreneurship in Berlin
• EPIC releases video on “Photonics is Everywhere!”
• EPIC records 90 minutes video for 1st year students at Institut d’Optique Graduate School in Paris on “Introduction to Photonics”
• EPIC publishes article in EuroPhotonics on Photonics Integrated Circuits Packaging standardization
• EPIC publishes article in Optical Interconnect on “PIC Standardization”
• EPIC publishes article for VLC Photonics in Optical Interconnect on “Mobile and radio telecommunications enabled by microwave photonic integration”
• EPIC exhibits at ECOC in Cannes
• EPIC exhibits at OPTO ENOVA in Paris
• EPIC exhibits at SPIE Security + Defense in Amsterdam
• EPIC exhibits at LED professional Symposium & Exhibition (LpS) in Bregenz

• 5 new members: Workshop of Photonics (Laser micromachining), XL Strategy(consulting), Nanofoot (Test), RP Photonics (consulting), W.O.M. WORLD OF MEDICINE (medical)
• EPIC releases to members a 220 pages report on Laser Market Review & Forecast
• EPIC launches student “EPIC Travel Grant” with the support of Edmund Optics
• EPIC becomes “Gold Associate” sponsor of the International Year of Light 2015
• EPIC supports RP Photonics Buyers Guide and OptoIndex
• EPIC publishes article for XiO Photonics in CMM magazine on “Controlling transport and properties of light – Photonic integrated Circuits (PIC) for Visible Light”

• 4 new members: KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), Ocean Optics (Spectroscopy),Altechna (Optics and Lasers), Politecnico di Torino
• EPIC visits Yole, INL, WJA, Sofradir, CEA-LETI, and Resolution Spectra
• EPIC organizes Biophotonics Workshop on “Intra-Operative Assessment of Tumor-Resection Margins”
• EPIC Biophotonics workshop published in Imaging and Machine Vision Europe
• EPIC initiates Technology and Market Report on Photonics in Automotive
• EPIC visit agriculture exhibition Foire de Libramont
• EPIC publishes article for VLC in Optical Connections magazine on “Mobile and radio telecommunications enabled by microwave photonic integration”
• EPIC publishes article in European Energy Innovation on “Adoption of LEDs in Smart Lighting Systems“
• EPIC publishes article in EuroPhotonics on “Tech Workshop Focuses on PIC Packaging”
• EPIC member report on International Symposium on the Science and Technology of Lighting
• EPIC member report on Imec Technology Forum ITF2014
• EPIC members Soitec and MW Technologies share booth at ECOC

• 9 new members: See Fast Technologies (Imaging), Photon Lines (Distributor),Photonics Marketplace (Second-hand equipment), Mikrocentrum (Training), Ebara Precision Machinery Europe (Vacuum pumps), Satrax (Smart antenna), Sofradir (IR detectors), Photonics NL (Photonics association), TE Connectivity (Connectors),nanosystec (Equipment)
• EPIC visits AMS Technologies and EVG
• EPIC organizes B2B Roundtable on High Resolution Imaging for Security and Defence
• EPIC organizes Workshop on Photonic Integrated Circuits “Electronics-Photonics Integration and Packaging”
• EPIC represented by Optitec and KTN at European Commission workshop on Smart Specialisation Strategies
• EPIC represented by Avantes at European Commission Skills and Education for Key Enabling Technologies
• EPIC attends ECSEL Joint Undertaking brokerage event
• EPIC attends SEMI Brussels Forum
• EPIC attends IMEC Technology Forum
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Work Group on Security, Metrology and Sensors
• EPIC contributes to workshop on State-of-play analysis of skills for Key Enabling Technologies
• EPIC exhibits at Photonics Event in The Netherlands
• EPIC visits Turtlewings
• EPIC publishes article for Nanovation in Compound Semiconductor Magazine on“Accelerating adoption of GaN substrates for LED manufacture”
• EPIC publishes “Photonics UK re-value creation” Summer 2014
• EPIC publishes article for CMC on “New SOI-based Process Platform for Complex MEMS Devices”
• EPIC publishes interview with stagiaire Julien Trastour from IOGS
• EPIC member book report by Zumtobel on “Optical switches: Materials and design”
• DELTA joins EPIC pavilion at Photonex UK

• 4 new members: AMS Technologies (Optical, Power and Thermal Management Technologies), Berlin Partner for Business and Technology (Regional development agency) , INL (Lyon Institute of Nanotechnology), M Squared Lasers
• EPIC publishes article on “The benefit of photonic technologies in rural areas”
• EPIC visits Wroclaw University of Technology in Poland
• EPIC exhibits at AKL – International Laser Technology Congress in Aachen
• EPIC contributes to workshops CRM_InnoNet (Critical Raw Materials)
• EPIC attends Optatec in Frankfurt
• EPIC attends European Business Summit
• EPIC attends Smart Lighting in Barcelona
• EPIC attends Enhancing dual-use technologies and products/services as a regional competitiveness factor
• EPIC attends European Commission Workshop on Education, Training, Skills

• 8 new members: APC (advanced packaging center), Boschman Technologies(packaging), DirectPhotonics (ultra-high brightness diode), Dublin Institute of Technology, Eagleyard (high-power laser diodes), ELTech (Russia services), EVG(lithography, bonding and imprint systems), PImiCos (ultra-high precision positioning components and systems)
• EPIC visits: Powerlase and UCL (University College London)
• EPIC launches www.day-of-photonics.org
• EPIC joins industry statement on fostering trade partnership and cooperation between the EU and Japan
• EPIC applies in 7 EU projects
• EPIC publishes article for Alphanov on “Lasers Produce Bio-Inspired Surface Functions”
• EPIC participates at Science Expo 2014
• EPIC attends Photonics Europe
• EPIC attends EU Project: NEXPRESSO final review meeting
• EPIC attends EU Project: EcoLaserFact

• 10 new members: Plasma-Therm (etching/deposition equipment), Advanced-Vacuum(etch/deposition systems), DELTA (optical thin-film filters), DAS Photonics (photonics integrated circuits), Direct Photonics (ultra-high brightness direct diode laser solutions),University of Paderborn, Modulight (lasers), Sapienza University of Rome, Lithuanian Laser Association, University “Mediterranea” of Reggio Calabria Department of Information Engineering Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (DIIES)
• EPIC organizes pavilion at OFC with 5 members
• EPIC releases OFC (Optical Fiber Communication) event report by JePPIX
• EPIC attends Photonics21 Annual Meeting
• EPIC attends workshop on “Fostering skills for in Europe for Key Enabling Technologies”
• EPIC announces “DAY OF PHOTONICS“
• EPIC meets new European Commission Head of Photonics Unit
• EPIC organizes technology workshop on “Optical Interconnect in Data Centers”
• EPIC organizes Annual General Meeting in conjunction with Laser Optics Berlin
• EPIC organizes Education & Research session in conjunction with Laser Optics Berlin
• EPIC exhibits at Laser Optics Berlin
• EPIC publishes article with ICFO in European Energy Innovation on “Transparent photovoltaic solar cells in building facades towards zero emission buildings“
• EPIC publishes article with Fraunhofer ISE article in European Energy Innovation on “Power by light: Optical power transmission replaces copper wiring“
• EPIC publishes article with VLC article in Elektronik on “Eine elektrooptische Konversion ist immer teuer“
• EPIC interview in LaserFocusWorld on “A vibrant European photonics ecosystem”
• EPIC interview in Photonics BB cluster

• 6 new members: CMC Microsystems (research and foundry), Cobolt (high-performance Lasers), Heriot-Watt University (education and research), International Laser Center(education and research), Nanoscribe (laser lithography systems), vario-optics (electro-optical circuit boards)
• EPIC visits: ICFO, IMB, IREC, LEDMOTIV, Fraunhofer IWS, University Barcelona, UC-CD6, Greenlight 4 Girls
• EPIC publishes article with Route Des Lasers in China Laser Manufacturing News
• EPIC publishes article with ST Microelectronics in LED Professional
• EPIC publishes article with VI Systems in Optical Connections News (pages 18-19)
• EPIC publishes quotes with Next Scan Technologies and VI-Systems in Laser Maketplace 2014: Lasers forge 21st century innovations
• EPIC 10th anniversary covered in Advanced Optical Technologies
• EPIC president presents at Laser Market Seminar
• EPIC presents at the European Parliament in Strasbourg
• EPIC members report on Laser market seminar
• EPIC attends European Commission Infoday on Organic Electronics in Horizon 2020 (presentations available to members)
• EPIC attends System Architecture enhancing the Capabilities of Sensor Suites to improve Situational Awareness including aspects of sensor fusion
• EPIC exhibits at International Laser Symposium in Dresden
• EPIC meets school teachers for Laser training kit at Fraunhofer IWS Open House
• EPIC reports on outreach to members in Barcelona, Spain

• 14 new members: SQS (Fiber Optic), ORC (University of Southampton), SensUp(Lasers), CAILabs (Optics), Avantes (Spectrometers), Lueger Research (LED Lighting),Technobis (Fibre Technologies), Resolution Spectra Systems (Spectroscopy),Multiphoton Optics (Optical Interconnect), DILAS (Diode Lasers), Prima Electro(Electronics and Laser Technologies), JePPIX (Photonic Integrated Components), ipht(Research), Glyndwr University (Research)
• EPIC has grown 58% in 18 months, today 127 members in 21 countries are part of the European Photonics Industry Consortium. The EPIC reach through LinkedIn reaches 47.764 members, EPIC videos count 3.303 views in 1 year, the personal contacts network includes 4.137 industry leaders and experts (see slides)
• EPIC organizes B2B Roundtable on Laser Technologies for Applications and Systems in Defense & Security with presence of leading integrators (see video)
• EPIC president Drew Nelson attends European Commission Key Enabling Technologies High Level Group meeting to present report.
• EPIC attends European Commission information day on H2020
• EPIC attends the kick-off meeting of Invest in Photonics Convention
• EPIC pavilion at OFC features 5 members: Bright Photonics, JePPIX, Smart Photonics, VLC, Yelo (see advertisement)
• EPIC Biophotonics review published in Electro Optics
• EPIC Photonic Integrated Circuits review published in Electro Optics

• New members: Yelo (test equipment), IMT (precision on glass), OPI Photonics (high power laser systems), PhoeniX (design and software), Umicore (materials), SAFC(chemicals and materials), Australian National University, TechnoSpark Nanocenter(Russia technopark)
• EPIC visits: Multitel, Avantes, TE Connectivity, Institut d’Optique Graduate School, Suss MicroOptics, IBM
• EPIC organizes EU funding session following H2020 announcement
• EPIC organizes event on Photonic Integrated Circuits (see video)
• EPIC organizes 2 meetings with European Commission DG Research and DG Climate Change on CPV
• EPIC hosts 18th meeting of International Optoelectronics Association (see video)
• EPIC presents Phoenix Award to Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering Ltd
• EPIC celebrates 10th Anniversary (see video)
• EPIC publishes review of LED Technology Workshop event in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes editorial Looking Ahead – 10th anniversary of the European Photonics Industry Consortium in Optik & Photonik

• New members: Caliopa, Huawei, HiSilicon, Thorn, Tridonic, Nanovation, art photonics,Powerlase, Institut d™Optique Graduate School
• EPIC organizes Biophotonics workshop in Maastricht
• EPIC organizes LED Lighting workshop in Munich
• EPIC releases event report MicroTAS by Centre Nacional de Microelectronica
• EPIC publishes editorial in Electro Optics
• EPIC publishes editorial in Optik & Photonik
• EPIC publishes editorial in OptoIndex
• EPIC presents at PhotonicsNL event in Leiden
• EPIC moderates seminar on Nanotechnologies as the key to value creation
• EPIC attends legal seminar on market access
• EPIC attends kick-off meeting for COST EU project on Biophotonics
• EPIC supports JePPIX (Joint European Platform for InP-based Photonic Integrated Components and Circuits)
• EPIC supports European pavilion at Laser World of Photonics in India
• EPIC animates workshop at Greenlight4Girls
• EPIC joins Executive Committee of System Architecture enhancing the Capabilities of Sensor Suites to improve Situational Awareness including aspects of sensor fusion
• EPIC will support International Conference on the Science and Technology of Lighting(June 2014)

• New members: Fotonika LV (Latvia Cluster), AMO (nanofabrication), University of Nottingham
• EPIC exhibits at OSA ASSL (Laser)
• EPIC exhibits at Photonex (UK)
• EPIC Pavilion at Photonex UK includes: Westland International, Hyperion Development, LightTrans
• EPIC attends EDACaptech3 meeting (European Defence Agency)
• EPIC organizes B2B Roundtable on Photonics Technologies for Aerospace, Security, and Defence in Glasgow, UK
• EPIC organizes EU Funding meeting on 1 October in Paris, France
• EPIC organizes EU Funding meeting on 15 October in Coventry, UK
• EPIC organizes EU Funding meeting on 29 October in Paris, France
• EPIC attends Open Days – Integrating Key Enabling Technologies in your Smart specialisation strategy
• EPIC moderates press conference on Photonics Industry in the UK
• EPIC coordinates article for Time-Bandwidth Products in China Laser Manufacturing News
• EPIC coordinates article for Suss MicroOptics in Laser Focus World
• EPIC coordinates article for Nanovation in Laser Focus World
• EPIC publishes monthly editorial column in Electro Optics
• EPIC attends Photonics21 meeting
• EPIC attends ASPICE meeting (Cluster Collaboration)
• EPIC attends OPTRO committee meeting (Defence and Security)
• EPIC attends meeting on photonics technologies for oncology

• New members: Hamamatsu (Switzerland), Tyndall (Ireland), IKO Science (Estonia),ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD (Spain), Light.Audio.Design (Russia)
• EPIC visits: Light Conversion, Eksma Optics, ELAS, Ekspla, Evana, Altechna, BOD Group, Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Workshop of Photonics, Teravil
• EPIC participates in EU funded project EcoLaserFact
• EPIC represents Photonics industry at European Commission Key Enabling Technologies High Level Group sherpa meeting
• EPIC Pavilion co-exhibitors include: Hyperion Development, iXFiber, LaserPoint, LightTrans, Prima Electro, Westland International
• EPIC exhibits at EU PVSEC, European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
• EPIC exhibits at ECOC, the leading European fibreoptic forum.
• EPIC video interview with European Commission on Importance to support SMEs in European research funding
• EPIC article in BioOptics World on Four Segments of Biophotonics Market Growth
• EPIC coordinates article for TU Eindhoven, Smart Photonics, Fraunhofer HHI, Oclaro in Photonics.com
• EPIC article in Optical Interconnects
• EPIC article on Photonics Technologies Driving Renewable Energy (pages 4-5-6-7)
• EPIC publishes EPIC quarterly newsletter (650 downloads)

• EPIC visits: Modulight, TUT ORC, Picosun, Okmetic, Spinverse, Nanofoot, imec
• EPIC Photonics database of 5000 companies reaches 1k cap with 1162 downloads
• EPIC Adopt A Classroom will distribute to schools 92 education training kits in 23 countries exciting yearly over 1500 children on the science of light
• EPIC organizes B2B Roundtable on Photonics Technologies for Aerospace, Security, and Defense on 15 October 2013 in Glasgow
• EPIC organizes free Technology Workshop on Lighting on 20-21 November in Munich
• EPIC organizes Technology Workshop Optical Interconnect in Data Centers with the EU project PhoxTroT and the support of IEEE-CPMT on 18-19 March 2014 in Berlin
• EPIC supports CLEO conference organized by OSA
• EPIC supports Nanophotonics conference held at EU PVSEC
• EPIC makes presentation at 7th International Summer School New Frontiers in Optical Technologies in Tampere
• EPIC publishes article Smart Lighting: Energy Efficient Streetlights with Comfort
• EPIC interviewed by International Innovation “ Research Media Ltd

• New members: Laser World of Photonics (leading exhibition in Photonics), Tematys(consulting)
• EPIC visits: AFE (Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering), SPI Lasers, Smart Fibres, ESP KTN, Smart Photonics, ALSI (Advanced Laser Separation International), LioniX, Fraunhofer ILT, Bochum University (Laser Applications Technology), Next Scan Technologies, Z-Light
• EPIC announces 6 exhibition pavilions to help companies explore new markets: China, India, USA, UK, Germany, France on Lighting, Optical Communication, Photonics, and Photovoltaic.
• EPIC announces 6 free EU funding training/brokerage sessions
• EPIC releases agenda for Workshop on Photonics Integrated Circuits
• EPIC releases agenda for Workshop on Biophotonics
• EPIC publishes article Biophotonic Technologies Enter Varied Markets
• EPIC participates at Photonics and Quantum Technologies for Smart Specialization in Latvia and Baltic Countries

• EPIC visits: Rofin, Pie Photonics, Exalos, Suss MicroOptics
• EPIC organizes meeting with executives of Photonics companies in Ireland: Dyoptyka, Eblana Photonics, Enterprise Ireland, Epi-Light, Feasa, Firecomms, IDA Ireland (Investment and Development Agency), Intune Networks, Pie Photonics, Pilot Photonics, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Yelo.
• EPIC releases OFC (Optical Fiber Communication) event report by Bright Photonics
• EPIC offers 16 Photonics books from CRC Press and Woodhead Publishing
• EPIC attends European Industrial Policy: A Partnership for Growth
• EPIC attends European Commission Key Enabling Technologies sherpa meeting
• EPIC publishes article Die Biophotonik bereitet sich darauf vor, Massenmärkte zu erschließen 2013
• EPIC publishes article Do U LinkedIn?
• EPIC covered in article Optikbranche im Aufwind “ das Cluster Optik & Mikrosystemtechnik Berlin-Brandenburg 2013
• EPIC interviewed by Novus Light
• EPIC makes presentation in Ireland at EuroNanoForum on European perspective “ how do we keep industrial production + R&D in Europe in the photonics and electronics industry?
• EPIC makes presentation in Spain at Leveraging Europe™s Ecosystem to the Benefit of Photonic Start-Ups and SMEs
• EPIC makes presentation in Switzerland at Photonics in Europe “ From Science to Market Exploiting R&D results to innovate in Photonics

• New members: Next Scan Technologies (Laser material processing) , Center for Physical Sciences & Technology (Research institute in Lithuania), Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering (Fibreoptic), Bright Photonics (Design house for Photonic Integrated Circuits), SMART Photonics (III-V foundry service)