Photonics

Photonics is a key technology that receives and sends information via light. Today’s world would be unrecognisable without photonics. Photonics is used in our daily lives; in our smartphones, laptops, televisions, fibre optic cables and when we use our debit cards to pay at the supermarket. Photonics is also essential in healthcare and the world of data.

Photonics is a quickly developing key technology, and Twente is a frontrunner when it comes to innovative solutions in photonics. Twente has a lot of knowledge and expertise when it comes to photonics. In fact: Twente has one of the largest photonics ecosystems in the world!

Photonics in Twente

Photonics is complex, which is why it is so important that scientists and engineers work closely together. That is also why the photonics ecosystem is so strong in Twente. Photonics talents from the University of Twente and Saxion work together with scientists, researchers and engineers to constantly innovate and invent new applications.

Important photonics companies have emerged in Twente, partly due to the knowledge institutions in Twente. Spin-offs such as QuiX, LioniX, PhoeniX and PHiX are always working on the development of photonics, together with various researchers. Twente also has facilities for ground-breaking scientific and applied research, such as the MESA+ NanoLab at the University of Twente.

Fraunhofer

University of Twente’s Fraunhofer Project Center focuses on applying current research in the field of advanced manufacturing technologies in the industry. Examples are the development of technological solutions in the field of production processes, production equipment, digital production and the organisation of the production chain. Fraunhofer Project Center builds synergies together with the industry, so that high-tech can excel in the fourth industrial revolution and to train the technical talents of the future.

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Take a look at other technologies in Twente

Technology is making our society even smarter. In Twente, we work on new technologies every day so that we can face the challenges of the future. Robotics, AI, photonics and nanotechnology are used in many applications, and they have become part of our daily lives. And not just in our daily lives, but also in healthcare, logistics, agricultural machinery, the energy transition and more.

Robotics

We used to only see robots in films, but it has now become a reality. We work on the development of robotics every day in Twente.

Medical technology

Medical Technology is one of Twente’s strengths. Innovations are quickly validated, tested and implemented because of Twente’s powerful MedTech ecosystem. We are focused on medical robotics, biotechnology and AI, among other things.

Artificial Intelligence

Twente’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem mainly focusses on healthcare and the manufacturing industry.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Nanotechnology is small, but its impact is big. Twente is home to the world’s largest and leading research institute in the field of nanotechnology.

Information technology

Information technology is an integral part of our daily lives. We live in a world full of digital possibilities, made possible by information technology.

Materials technology

Materials are the building blocks of innovation. In Twente, we conduct research into new and recycled materials and use technology to make them applicable.

Energy technology

The world’s demand for energy is increasing while our energy sources are running out. Solutions for producing sustainable energy and for saving energy in smart ways are being developed in Twente.