19Nov

Professor Kippenberg’s Marcel Benoist Prize: Pioneering Quantum Optomechanics and Optical Frequency Combs

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We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Tobias J. Kippenberg, Full Professor of Physics at EPFL and co-founder of LIGENTEC, on receiving the prestigious Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize 2025. Often called the ‘Swiss Nobel Prize,’ this honor recognizes his groundbreaking work in quantum optomechanics and chip-based optical frequency combs. Professor Kippenberg’s research created the […]

15Oct

Next-Gen Tumor Detection: Silicon Nitride Photonic Integrated Circuits Medical Diagnostics at Scale

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The next generation of medical diagnostics—from catching tumors at their earliest stages to continuous health monitoring—relies on a technology most patients will never see: photonics. By using light instead of electronics to probe biological tissue, these devices achieve sensitivity and precision that traditional methods can’t match. As a key partner in the European PhotonMed project, […]

08Oct

Building the Quantum Future: LIGENTEC SiN QPIC1550 Photonics

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The race to make quantum technologies practical is accelerating. At its core lies a transformative innovation: Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuits (QPICs) operating at 1550 nm—the telecom wavelength that integrates seamlessly with existing fiber infrastructure. The QPIC1550 project, funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe programme, represents the first global initiative to pioneer QPICs at this […]

26May

SiN for Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks

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Imagine a clock so precise it could revolutionize GPS navigation, wireless communication, and more. This is the goal of the Chip-Scale Optical Atomic Clock (CSOC) project. At its heart lies LIGENTEC’s silicon nitride (SiN) platform, the foundational technology making SiN for chip-scale atomic clocks and precision timekeeping possible. Why LIGENTEC’s SiN is Crucial for CSOC […]

08May

Driving 6G Connected Mobility with LIGENTEC

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How Our Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Photonics is Driving the 6G Revolution The sixth generation (6G) of wireless communication technology is set to transform our digital landscape. Connected mobility and autonomous driving are emerging as flagship applications. At LIGENTEC, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this revolution, specifically through our contributions to the 6G-EWOC […]

30Apr

Integrated Photonics: A New Era for Sepsis Diagnosis

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The Sepsis Challenge and Photonic Solutions Sepsis remains one of healthcare’s most pressing diagnostic challenges, with each hour of delayed treatment increasing mortality rates by 7-8%. Current methods often lack the speed and sensitivity required for early intervention. At this critical juncture, integrated photonics is a promising approach to address these limitations. As part of […]

14Mar

LIGENTEC: Advanced PIC Testing

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In this interview, Antoine Brimont, Characterization Team Lead at LIGENTEC, discusses the company’s enhanced cleanroom testing capabilities. The addition of a new cleanroom and state-of-the-art equipment allows LIGENTEC to test and optimize photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with improved precision and efficiency. These advancements ensure the highest standards of performance for LIGENTEC’s cutting-edge solutions and […]