EPIC is the industry association that promotes the sustainable development of organisations working in the field of photonics in Europe. We foster a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement. EPIC publishes market and technology reports, organizes technical workshops and B2B roundtables, coordinates EU funding proposals, advocacy and lobbying, education and training activities, standards and roadmaps and pavilions at exhibitions.
Compound Semiconductor magazine (alongside compoundsemiconductor.net) is the primary information resource for professionals working with compound semiconductor materials and devices. Each issue of the magazine is distributed in print and digitally to over 60,000 professionals worldwide. Compound Semiconductor magazine is also distributed at various global industry events throughout the year. Our global and qualified audience of buyers is the largest and most diverse served by any compound semiconductor focused magazine. Our readers rely on our strategic articles and reviews to help make decisions that will influence supplier choices.
Power Electronics (PE) refers to devices that convert electrical energy from one form to another, such as DC to AC inverters, or from one voltage to another. Power electronics is used in various industries such as automotive, electricity generation and distribution, ICT, consumer electronics, aviation/aerospace and defence; consumer electronics and power distribution infrastructure are key growth segments. The global power electronics market is expected to reach USD $39.22 billion by 2025, according to Grand View Research, Inc.
Technological advancements offering greater power efficiency and increasing applications for power electronics are driving widespread PE market growth. On-going digitilisation programmes enabling greater PE adoption, paired with growth in renewable energy (power inverters/grid connectivity, etc.) are additional growth drivers. The increasing demand for higher density power devices in consumer and commercial electronics are also positively impacting growth.
The applications of power electronic devices are expanding across various sectors, especially in the automobile industry. The evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), higher EV adoption levels to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and their use in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are important factors increasing PE demand by automotive manufacturers. In addition, the increase in infotainment and ADAS applications within automobiles creates greater demand for sophisticated on-board energy and control systems. Power electronics continues to play key roles in defence and aviation sectors in addition to healthcare, datacom and telecom applications.
Today, global PE manufacturers expect real breakthroughs and growth opportunities to come from the continuing development and evolution of wide bandgap (WBG) technologies including Silicon Carbide (SiC), Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), with most PE expansion utilizing GaN and SiC technologies. GaN is expected to be the major WBG semiconductor for the replacement of silicon-based applications less than 600 volts, while SiC-based devices are already seeing widespread applications at higher voltages. GaN products are expected to gradually replace incumbent silicon technologies within radio frequency (RF) and power supply applications. At the same time, IC manufacturers focused on new silicon PE solutions continue to improve their offerings. While some challenges remain in bringing the high efficiency/smaller size promise of GaN and SiC solutions to market with high reliability at competitive costs, the hurdles that held back GaN and SiC are rapidly falling by the wayside.
PEW will reflect the changing industry through its feature article, webinars and news coverage.
The PIC portfolio (magazine, website, newsletters, and event) provides multiple platforms to strengthen the links between all major players within the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) ecosystem. The magazine explores advances by major manufacturers that focus on photonic integration as well as the work of researchers and PIC start-ups. PIC magazine regularly chronicles new research including initiatives sponsored by the European commission and international institutes. PIC magazine details exciting new products while offering insightful market analyses and details about ways that existing and emerging standards are helping to create a development environment built to help PIC research and manufacturing to thrive. we explore underlying technological advances tied to silicon photonics (SiP), III‐Vs, photonic materials science, test & measurement as well as manufacturing automation.
At Global Advanced Packaging, our purpose is simple: to deliver solution-packed solutions to the semiconductor industry through a diverse range of high-impact products and services. From newsletters and video content to targeted email campaigns and global open days, we are committed to keeping the industry informed, connected, and ahead of the curve in advanced packaging.
We proudly serve a highly targeted audience within the semiconductor sector, reaching professionals across key industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and more. Our readers are also deeply engaged in emerging technologies like driverless vehicles, drones, wearables, 5G, and artificial intelligence.
At the heart of what we do is a strong commitment to quality—for both our readers and our advertisers. We ensure that our content is insightful and relevant, while offering advertisers unparalleled access to qualified decision-makers with real buying power in the advanced packaging value chain.
Our flagship Weekly Newsletter reaches over 30,000 professionals worldwide, delivering curated news, innovations, and practical insights directly to the inboxes of industry leaders.
Whether you’re looking to share thought leadership or promote cutting-edge solutions, Global Advanced Packaging ensures your message reaches the right hands—every time.
Luceda Photonics is a leading provider of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design software and services headquartered in Ghent, Belgium. Luceda Photonics allows photonic IC designers to enjoy the same power as electronic IC designers. Luceda Photonics’ PIC design software, The Luceda Photonics Design Platform, enables designers to design, simulate, and optimize PICs and empowers photonic designers to quickly achieve their tape-out, getting their designs right the first time. The company leverages more than 50 years of photonic experience to help its customers create manufacturable designs and supports a wide range of foundry PDKs, ADKs, and TDKs from around the world. Luceda Photonics also offers various specialized modules that you can complement Luceda IPKISS with and design advanced photonic components. Luceda Photonics is active in various application areas, such as the data & telecom market, lidar for self-driving cars, quantum computing, sensing and biosensing, and more. For more information, visit www.lucedaphotonics.com.
Vanguard Automation (VA) combines a decade of research in integrated photonics with 20 years of experience in building high-precision assembly machinery to propel photonic integration and packaging. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, VA develops process technology and machines for creating low-loss photonic connections between passive and active optical components leveraging its unique IP portfolio for Photonic Wire Bonding and facet-attached micro-optics. Augmenting nano-print technology, VA’s solutions enable high packaging density, increased design flexibility and fabrication throughput.
With the exponential rise of PICs, VA serves a growing global customer base helping to solve next generation photonic integration and packaging challenges.
Through a mix of news, contributed articles and staff-written articles, Semiconductor Digest is dedicated to providing information about the design, manufacturing, packaging and testing of semiconductors and other types of electronic devices. Semiconductor Digest consists of a website, a magazine, a daily newsletter and six topical newsletters. Visit www.semiconductordigest.com
PI with headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany, is the market and technology leader for high-precision positioning technology and piezo applications in the market segments of Industrial Automation, Photonics, Semiconductor, and Microscopy & Life Sciences. Working closely with customers around the world, PI's more than 1,700 specialists have been continuously pushing the boundaries of what is technically feasible for more than fifty years. Various drive technologies, internally developed sensor technology, electronics, and control technology provide the basis for this. PI’s portfolio ranges from components to subsystems, to tailor-made complete solutions. More than 560 granted and pending patents underline the company's claim to leadership in the fields of precision positioning and piezo technology. PI operates on a global scale, with nine production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, as well as sixteen sales and service subsidiaries.
Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) is a private, non-profit organization of public interest, and a State Associate Laboratory since 2001.
IT is a partnership of six universities, one polytechnic institute and two companies involved in research and development in the field of Telecommunications:
* Instituto Superior Técnico (IST);
* University of Aveiro (UA);
* University of Coimbra (UC);
* University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE);
* University of Porto (UP);
* University of Beira Interior (UBI);
* Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (IPL);
* Altice Labs (AL);
* Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN).
IT's mission is to create and disseminate scientific knowledge in the field of telecommunications. It is actively involved in fundamental and applied research in telecommunications, both at national and international level, and is committed to fostering higher education and training, by hosting and tutoring graduate and postgraduate students.
Scientific expertise in IT spans across the following areas:
* Wireless Technologies
* Optics and Photonics
* Information and Data Sciences
* Networks and Services
* Basic Sciences and Enabling Technologies
