The second year of the Photonics Frontiers Award would not have been possible without the support of its sponsors.
Our sincere thanks to all of our partners who have helped make this showcase so diverse and fascinating. Electro Optics is proud to collaborate with all of its strategic partners – discover more from them below.

Avantes
Oude Apeldoornseweg 28, 7333 NS Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Phone: +(31) 313 670 170
www.avantes.com
info@avantes.com
At Avantes, we're dedicated to pioneering spectroscopy solutions tailored to OEM needs. We offer spectrometers, fibres, light sources, and in-house software to enable optimal communication within your infrastructure. With 30 years of experience across numerous industries, we bring expertise as your trusted partner in achieving optimal product or system integration, from medical solutions to handheld devices, integrated process control, and emission monitoring. Our collaborative approach ensures that every solution is customised to your requirements. ‘AvaMation’, our automated manufacturing process, guarantees unmatched inter-instrument reproducibility and enables scalable manufacturing. At Avantes, we're committed to continuously driving innovation and delivering solutions that empower your application.
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Avo Photonics
120 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044, USA
Phone: +(1) 215 441 0107
Avo Photonics is a contract engineering services company that specialises in the design, development, and manufacturing of opto-electronic components for customers across a diverse range of industries, including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications. We enable companies to efficiently develop and sell next-generation photonics products using our tools, facilities and engineering expertise. Avo was founded in 2003 and has a 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA, that features 40,000 square feet of clean room space. All production is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2016 certified to ensure consistent manufacturing.

Chroma Technology
10 Imtec Lane, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, USA
Toll-free phone: +(1) 800 824 7662 (800-8CHROMA)
Phone: + (1) 802 428 2500
Fax: + (1) 802 428 2525
www.chroma.com
Chroma Technology is a leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters with a spectral range of 200-5000nm and superior durability across various applications. Its reputation is built on dedicated customer service, including technical and application support. Filter types include long, short, and multi-bandpass filters, notch rejection filters, neutral density filters, beamsplitters, and reflective metal mirrors.
It has a global presence across the USA, Europe, and Asia, enabling it to offer high-quality products, on-time delivery, and dependable customer service worldwide. It offers off-the-shelf, custom, and high-volume optical filters – from one-time projects to large-scale production – while ensuring exceptional performance and reliability.
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Discovery Semiconductors
119 Silvia Street,
Ewing, NJ 08628, USA
Phone: +(1) 609 434 1311
Fax: +(1) 609 434 1317
www.discoverysemi.com
sales@discoverysemi.com
Discovery Semiconductors is an industry leader in manufacturing ultrafast, high optical power handling InGaAs photodetectors, RF over fibre optical receivers, balanced optical receivers and several custom products for applications ranging from analog RF links to ultrafast digital communications. Discovery began in 1993 and has grown into a global enterprise by leading the market with high-technology products for 10, 40, and 100 Gb applications. Discovery's instrumentation and systems include the Lab Buddy and Optical Coherent Receiver System. Discovery Semiconductors is a company with a worldwide reputation for innovation and expertise in the design and manufacturing of high-speed InGaAs Photodiodes and Optical Receivers and Coherent Systems. Discovery is a leader in the application of high technology concepts in the design and development of new products for ultra-wide bandwidth applications in the telecom and aerospace industries.

Hamamatsu Photonics
Arzbergerstrasse 10,
82211 Herrsching am Ammersee, Germany
Phone: +(49) 8152 3750
Fax: +(49) 8152 2658
Hamamatsu Photonics is a leading provider of cutting-edge photonics technology and products. With 70 years of experience, the company is committed to delivering innovative solutions to customers across a wide range of industries, including medical, scientific research, industrial, and telecommunications. Hamamatsu Photonics offers a comprehensive range of products, such as imaging sensors, light sources, and optical systems, all designed to meet the unique needs of customers. With its state-of-the-art technologies and expertise, the company is dedicated to helping customers improve their operations and drive progress in their respective fields.

LaCroix Precision Optics
50 LaCroix Drive,
Batesville, AR 72501, USA
Phone: +(1) 70 698 1881
For more than 70 years, three generations of family leadership have guided LaCroix to become the premier precision optics manufacturer in America. Our relationship-driven approach to delivering the highest quality optics is the cornerstone of our long-standing success. Whether you need custom optical components, thin-film coatings, or fully integrated assemblies, our vertically integrated process accelerates time-to-market from prototype to volume production. ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR compliant, every component meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. We have the experience and integrity to deliver – let us prove it.