List Of Estonian Photonics Companies
List of Estonian Photonics CompaniesNo.12Name of companyDifrotec OÜEstla OÜFlir Systems EstoniaOÜ345Hohenheide OÜDifrotec specializes in point diffraction interferometer technology to measure surface roughness of concaveand other surfaces.IKO Science OÜInterspectrum OÜ7Laser DiagnosticInstruments ASContact detailsNo. ofemplMariia Voznesenskaia, CEO,Riia 181b,51014 Tartu, Estoniamaria@difrotec.com, 372 590 16617www.difrotec.com/Turnover(M )0.31The company develops and produces accessories for lasers, lasers of different types and laser basedinstruments for science, medical applications, entertainment and industry. Compact excimer lasers up to300 pps rep. rate and 20 W average power. Pulsed dye lasers for science, medicine and environmentalmonitoring. Equipment for laser beam control: collimators, beam expanders, light intensity attenuators,scanners, frequency doublers etc. Standard and custom high performance optical components of glass,quartz and crystals.Dr. Evgeny Berik, CEO,Riia 185,51014 Tartu, Estoniaevgeny@estla.com, estla@estla.ee, 372 7 42 88 91www.estla.com/FLIR Systems is the world's largest commercial company specializing in the design and productionof thermal imaging cameras, components and imaging sensors. The manufacturing facility in Estoniaproduces nearly 80 000 thermal camera units each year and is one of the largest FLIR manufacturingfacilities in the world.Tiit Tallo, director of facilityOsmussaare 113811 Tallinn, Estoniatiit.tallo@flir.se 372 606 3900www.flir.euIn several measurement processes back-reflection from the device is necessary to reduce or to avoid at all.Hohenheide offers low back-reflection multi-element photodetectors, which can be used to obtainhigh-accuracy measurement results still maintaining important features like low reflection loss, large activearea, good spatial responsivity and predictability of reflectance/transmittance.Dr. Toomas Kübarsepp, Member of Board,Õlle maja, Krüüdneri küla, Valgjärve vald,63408 Põlvamaa, Estoniatoomas@hohenheide.ee, 372 740 9343hohenheide.ee/3IKO Medical Systems develops technologies and instruments for painless noninvasive diagnosis ofdiseases.Dr. Victor Tomashov, CEO,Laki 26,12915 Tallinn, ce.ee3IKO Science makes research, design and manufactures components and complete systems for detectingand analysis of static and dynamic signals in range from Ultra Violet to Infra Red, including ultra low signalintensity and low dynamics.Dr. Victor Tomashov, CEO,Laki 26,12915 Tallinn, ce.ee,www.ikoscience.ee/50.002Interspectrum has been designing and manufacturing optical and FTIR spectroscopy instruments since1991. Interspectrum’s instruments have been used in many applications and fields including analyticalchemistry, material research, medical research, food science, applied physics, environmental andacademic research. Interspectrum offers two main product groups, FTIR Instruments and FT-NIRInstruments. Both group of instruments include bench top, portable and modular type equipment.Dr. Teofilus Tõnnisson, CEO,Torni 3, Tõravere,61602 Tartumaa, Estoniainfo@interspectrum.ee, 372 7383 008interspectrum.ee/80.048Laser Diagnostic Instruments develops and manufactures optical sensors to monitor and analyze waterquality.Our main product family is Remote Optical Watcher (ROW) for remote online monitoring of water quality &petroleum products’ contamination utilizing the fluorescence properties of organic compounds. Ourmultitask spectrofluorometer Fluo-Imager with flow-through mode for continuous online monitoring orEndel Siff, CEO,Kopliranna str. 49,11713 Tallinn, Estoniainfo@ldi.ee, 372 634 6050130.29IKO MS OÜ68Short description of company60.132 7030.6
Ldi Innovation OÜ9Ldiamon ASportable suitcase version are designed to be easily implemented in field testing, utilizing a directmeasurement technique of Spectral Fluorescent Signatures (SFS) and pattern recognition for multiparameters analysis.www.ldi.ee/LDI Innovation is a Research & Development and Engineering Company operating with novel Photonicsand Information and Communication technologies in industrial, environmental and security domains. Thecompany develops and manufactures lasers and laser- and spectroscopy based instrumentation fromexcimer lasers and spectrofluorometers to hyperspectral lidars.Dr. Sergey Babichenko, CEO,Lohu 1212618 Tallinninfo@ldi-innovation.eu, 372 6180760ldi-innovation.eu/110.772Ldiamon AS is a research and development company specializing in optical sensors and measurementequipment development and manufacturing. Company main products are online sensors for medicine andenvironmental monitoring utilizing UV-light for absorbance and fluorescence measurements.Dr. Christoph Nacke, Production Manager,Riia 18551014 Tartu, eu 372 745 5656,ldiamon.eu/101.932Enn Erme, CEO,Riia 18551014 Tartu, Estoniaenn.erme@gmail.com, 372 51 56 6092René Jõeleht, CEO,Tulika 32,10613 Tallinn, Estoniarene@optofluidtech.com, 372 50 38 836optofluidtech.com/310Photonic engineering activities and related technical consultations. Expertise in many technical photonicsfields related to design of diffraction gratings, spectrophotometers, photonic sensors etc.11Omec OÜ12OptofluidTechnologies OÜOptofluid Technologies is developing sensors for real-time and on-line dialysis quality monitoring.Technology is based on years of intensive research & development in the field of biofluid optics.0.1
List of Estonian Academic Photonics LaboratoriesNo.12Name of instituteDescription of laboratoryShort description with key information regarding the activity ofthe team in photonics fieldContact detailsThe Department of Materials Science in TallinnUniversity of Technology undertakes highquality and innovative research dedicated todeveloping, producing and characterizingmaterials, with a focus on micro- andnanostructured semiconductor materials forphotovoltaic applications and molecularlyimprinted polymers for biosensors.Research in solar energy: photovoltaic applications, nanomaterials,etc.Prof. Malle Krunks,Ehitajate tee 5,19086 Tallinn, Estoniamalle.krunks@ttu.ee, 372 620 3363www.ttu.eeDepartment of Electronics' area of expertise ishigh-level scientific and engineering activitiesin the fields of semiconductor devices andintegrated circuits, new solutions in nano – andmedicine electronics, specific methods insignal processing as well as in bio-nano-infoconvergence and symbiosis.Semiconductor electronics: numerical experiments for determinationof critical characteristics for multidomain power LED models;characterization of photovoltaic devices based on numericalexperiments; numerical simulation of semiconductor devices basedon wide bandgap semiconductors and heterostructures;development of mathematical and physical models for simulatingsemiconductor nanostructures; numerical examination of widebandgap materials based multidomain semiconductor structures.Internet of electronics: development of high-definitionspace/aeronautical camera data acquisition and attitude correctionmodules.Prof. Toomas Rang,Ehitajate tee 5,19086 Tallinn, Estoniatoomas.rang@ttu.ee, 372 620 2154www.ttu.eeGas DischargeLaboratoryGas Discharge Laboratory studies physicaland chemical processes taking place in gasdischarge plasma as well as at the plasmasurface order. Plasma at medium andatmospheric pressures is excited by DC,pulsed and high frequency electric fields.The plasma spectroscopy is the main experimental method whichconnects all direction of our studies. Results of absorption andemission spectroscopy combined with those of optic and electricmeasurements are the bases used for interpretation/modelling.Dr. Indrek Jõgi,W.Ostwald str 1,50411 Tartu, Estoniaindrek.jogi@ut.ee, 372 737 5565www.fi.ut.eeThe key feature of our experimental approach is the application ofvarious complementary to each other spectroscopy methods using awide energy range of exciting photons (up to 2000 eV) or electrons(1-300 keV, steady beam or single pulses) and a wide temperaturerange of 2 1200 K. The research group possesses several up-todate setups for time-resolved and stationary luminescence in oneand two-photon excitation regime, cathodoluminescence, EPR,polarisation spectroscopy, and for thermoactivation spectroscopywith various detection methods. The unique setup with double VUVmonochromator allows to register emissions with quantum yielddown to 10-5. Radiation effects are studied in the samples irradiatedby electrons, X-rays, UV-XUV photons, fast neutrons and swift ions(MeV-GeV). Synchrotron radiation (MAX-lab and HASYLAB),powerful fs-laser systems (centres in Saclay and Vilnius) and linearaccelerators of swift ions (Darmstadt and Astana) are regularly used.A unique device for single crystal growth via arc-fusion method (upto 3000 C) and furnaces for the synthesis of ceramics and powdersby various methods are at our disposal.Prof. Alexandr LushchikW. Ostwald str 1.50411 Tartu, Estoniaaleksandr.lushchik@ut.ee 372 737 4619www.fi.ut.eeLaboratory ofPhysics of IonicCrystalsBasic research is carried out in the field offundamental phenomena in wide-gap materials(WGM) and their application prospects (fastscintillation detectors, selective personaldosimeters, luminescent tubes and displays,materials for nuclear energetics, etc.). Themain scientific goals are to investigate indetails intrinsic electronic excitations (EE) andtheir transformation into luminescence ofdifferent types, phonon package or Frenkeland extended defects in pure and dopedbinary and complex oxides and halides. Thefeatures of EE, their relaxation dynamics, bulkand surface self-trapping and recombination,energy transfer processes are studiedexperimentally and theoretically in singlecrystals, optical ceramics, thin films,nanoporous and nanosized samples.Laboratory ofLaserSpectroscopyThe Laboratory of Laser Spectroscopy isspecialized on the investigation andfunctionalization of novel materials usingmodern optical and spectroscopic techniques.Current research is focused on thedevelopment and characterization of appliedThe laboratory has theoretical background and experimentalcapabilities in the following fields:Steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy;Luminescence phenomena in pure and doped inorganic (nano-)materials (oxides, fluorides, phosphates, etc); Raman andluminescence microspectroscopy; Optical measurements atDr. Ilmo Sildos,W.Ostwald str 1,50411 Tartu, Estoniailmo.sildos@ut.ee, 372 737 4613www.fi.ut.eeTallinn University ofTechnology, Department ofMaterials Science, Faculty ofChemical and MaterialsTechnologyTallinn University ofTechnology, Thomas JohannSeebeck Department ofElectronics, Faculty ofInformation technologyUniversity of Tartu, Institute ofPhysics3University of Tartu, Institute ofPhysics4University of Tartu, Institute ofPhysics5Name oflaboratorySemiconductorelectronics.Internet ofelectronics.
nanomaterials for optical sensors, photonicsand biomarkers.University of Tartu, Institute ofPhysics6University of Tartu, Institute ofPhysics,7Laboratory ofPhysical OpticsLaboratory ofBiophysicscryogenic temperatures; Electrical and optical sensor measurement;Preparation of optical and sensor materials using pulsed laserdeposition and soft chemistry methods; (Spectrally resolved)thermoluminescence measurements; Computer modeling of opticalmaterials.The laboratory deals with nondiffracting, nonspreading and accelerating light pulses and their generation,characterization and applications – subjects in optics that have gained widespread attention since the first decade ofthe century.Prof. Peeter Saari,W.Ostwald str 1,50411 Tartu, Estoniapeeter.saari@ut.ee, 372 737 5856www.fi.ut.eeThe Laboratory of Biophysics studiesphenomena which lie on the borderline ofbiology and physics. More specifically, we areinvestigating how different protein complexesfunction, what is the interrelationship betweenthe dynamical protein structure and theirfunction, and how the external conditions suchas temperature and pressure modify theproperties of proteins.Prof. Arvi Freiberg,W.Ostwald str 1,50411 Tartu, Estoniaarvi.freiberg@ut.ee, 372 737 4612www.fi.ut.eeOur main focus lies on the proteins that facilitate photosynthesis. Agood example is the peripheral light-harvesting 2 (LH2) complexfrom the photosynthetic purple bacterium Rhodopseudomonasacidophila. This complex has developed a special manifold of energystates for very efficient harvesting of solar photons and transferringthe light excitation energy along extensive biomembranes. Forexperimental studies, we utilize wide range of optical spectroscopies,which cover a broad set of wavelengths from ultraviolet to nearinfrared. Among the laser spectroscopy techniques are differentialfluorescence line-narrowing spectroscopy and picosecond time–resolved fluorescence spectroscopy (originally named picosecondspectrochronography), both of which were pioneered by themembers of our lab.
List of Lithuanian Photonics CompaniesNo.Name of companyAltechna12AštuonetasBrolis Semiconductors3Direct Machining ControlShort description of companyAltechna is a reliable supplier of laser optics, polarization optics, laser and nonlinear crystals, lasersand laser accessories, custom optics, metrology and consulting services for scientific researchlaboratories.The company also delivers microscopy solutions, laser technology solutions as well as innovativeand complex solutions for representatives of science and industry. To ensure customers withexcellent quality solutions – Altechna has developed its Laser Optics Quality Inspection Laboratory.The certified quality management system ISO 9001 confirms that Altechna provides quality goodsand services oriented to the needs and requirements of the customers.Altechna products include: Laser optics Polarization optics Laser & nonlinear crystals Lasers & laser accessories Custom optics and optical systems Metrology and other servicesMain activities: Trade and manufacture of laser related components Design of optical systems Innovative solutions for academic and industrial customersMarius Pilkauskas, directorMokslininkų St. 6A,LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuaniainfo@altechna.com 370 5 2725738www.altechna.comAštuonetas offers the services of laser marking, microwelding and cutting. The company developsin-house laser marking software and equipment. The customers of the company includeadvertisement producers, manufacturers of optomechanical and electronic equipment, printers,jewelry producers, organizers of events and shows etc.Jonas OberauskasA. Goštauto St. 12,LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuanialazgrav@astuonetas.lt 370 5262 1049www.astuonetas.ltBrolis Semiconductors is a developer and manufacturer of optoelectronic components for the midinfrared range. The manufacturing is based on AlGaInAsSb material platform and uses molecularbeam epitaxy as growth method. The maximum capacity of epitaxy is 14 x 50 mm, 7 x 75 mm or 4 x100 mm wafers in one growth cycle. The company manufactures and develops semiconductorlasers and detectors based on GaSb for 2000-4000 nm range. The products are used inspectroscopy, gas sensors, medicine, defense and environment protection. The manufacturingfacilities of Brolis Semiconductors are compliant with ISO 6 and ISO 7 cleanroom standards. In2013, the activities of the company have been certified to comply with ISO 9001:2008 qualitymanagement standards.Dominykas VizbarasMolėtų Rd. 73,LT-14259, Vilnius, Lithuaniainfo@brolis-semicon.com 370 52199592www.brolis-semicon.comDirect Machining Control provides software for preparation of laser machining processes and controlof laser machines.Tadas KildušisMokslininkų g. 2A08412, Vilnius, Lithuaniainfo@directmachining.com 370 614 97 699http://directmachining.com/4Eksma5Contact detailsEksma is an umbrella company of a group that has been working in high technologies for over 30years. Eksma Group includes two companies involved in laser technologies, Ekspla and Optolita(Eksma Optics). The start of Eksma Group was in 1983, when the Experimental Plant of Laser andElectronic Equipment was established at the Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences. In1988, Eksma was the first company in Lithuania, rented out by the state to its employees. Eksma isPetras BalkevičiusMokslininkų St. 11,LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuaniaeksma@eksma.lt 370 5 272 9714No.ofemplTurnover(M )805-1070.1-0.2110.3-0.50.05-0.180.2-0.3
a shareholder of the joint Lithuanian-Russian company Sibirskij Monokristall-Eksma specializing inthe growth of nonlinear and laser crystals. In addition to laser business, the company is involved inthe sales, installation and support of medical and laboratory equipment (Eksma is one of the largeshareholders of JSC Bioeksma).www.eksma.ltDainius TumosaMokslininkų St. 11,LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuania,info@eksmaoptics.com 370 5 272 9900www.eksmaoptics.com6EKSMA Optics is a manufacturer of precision laser components, used in lasers, laser systems andin other photonic instruments.Utilizing more than 30 years of expertise in the laser and optics fields The Company has provenexperience providing custom solutions and also offering a wide range of catalogue products for thefast off-the-shelf delivery.EKSMA Optics annually exports its products to more than 50 countries around the world. Productrange includes laser optics, nonlinear and laser crystals, DKDP, BBO and KTP Pockels cells andhigh voltage drivers, spherical and aspherical lenses, optical systems, opto-mechanical mounts,motorized stages, optical tables and ultrafast electro-optical pulse picking systems.The Company owns advanced IBS coatings facility, flat optics and crystals polishing facility,spherical and aspherical lenses CNC manufacturing facility, clean room facilities for electro-opticalcomponents assembling and quality control facilities.EKSMA Optics is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.Kęstutis JasiūnasSavanorių Av. 231,LT-02300 Vilnius, Lithuaniasales@ekspla.com 370 5 264 9629www.ekspla.com7Ekspla is a manufacturer focusing on high-performance advanced solutions. Drawing on 30 years ofexperience and close partnership with the scientific community, it designs, develops andmanufactures solid-state lasers, laser systems and accessories for R&D and industrial applications;complete spectroscopy systems; ultrafast fiber lasers; high energy laser systems; and laseroptoelectronics. Strong R&D team enables customizing and supplying products from single unit toOEM series. In-house design and manufacturing ensures operative development and manufacturingof new products. Products are available from several standard units for R&D applications to seriescustomized solutions for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers). The in-house design andmanufacturing ensures effective development and launch of new products. High peak power lasersystems, short pulse generation and amplification, tuneable nonlinear OPO/OPG/OPA andnonlinear spectroscopy are among Ekspla core competencies. The company is one of the few in theworld that make SFG spectrometers for material surfaces investigation. Ekspla exports 90 % of itsproduction to more than 60 countries worldwide. Customers include the most famous universitiesacross Europe, the USA and Australia, CERN, Cambridge University, Lawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory, NASA, RIKEN Nishina Center in Japan and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.EKSPLA has become proficient in carrying out EU projects, both international (FP7, EuroStars,Eureka) and national (in the framework of structural funds). The cooperation involving numerouspartners taught new knowledge and skills, and widened EKSPLA’s scope. In 2011, EKSPLAbecame the first company from Central and Eastern Europe to win the Prism Award for PhotonicsInnovation (known as the Oscar of the photonics industry). In 2012, Ekspla was named theBusiness IQ of the Year at the Swedish Business Awards ceremony. Every two
malle.krunks@ttu.ee, 372 620 3363 www.ttu.ee 2 Tallinn University of Technology, Thomas Johann Seebeck Department of Electronics, Faculty of Information technology Semiconductor electronics. Internet of electronics. Department of Electronics' area of expertise is high-level scientific and engineering activities
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The American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) is focused on developing an end-to-end integrated photonics ecosystem in the U.S., including domestic foundry access, integrated design tools, automated packaging, assembly and test, and workforce development. This paper describes how the institute has been structured to
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