Digital Catapult Day of Photonics

Event Description

Join us at Queen’s Film Theatre to learn how industrial photonics can help optimise production, improve efficiency and resilience, and facilitate greater automation.

This event will see the launch of the latest Smart Nano NI Innovation Programme — a Technology Access Programme that will connect industry to a unique combination of experts, cutting-edge equipment and facilities in photonics and future networks.

To shine a light on the application of photonics, attendees will also learn more about the benefits of deep tech innovations from manufacturers and technology providers across Northern Ireland — ranging from the use of technologies such as machine vision, optical sensors and laser scanners to inspect products, refine designs and monitor water quality.

Attendees will also hear how members of Smart Nano consortium are developing the latest in integrated photonic technologies to enable a range of groundbreaking applications.

To secure your place, please REGISTER ONLINE by Wednesday 16th October

We look forward to seeing you there!

Digital Catapult Day of Photonics event agenda

13.00 – 13.30: Networking lunch

13.30 – 13.35: Welcome

• Emer Maguire, Host

13.35 – 13.45: Smart Nano NI Intro

13.45 – 14.00 Photonics: Harnessing the Power of Light

• Dr Cillian McPolin, Senior Photonics Technologist, Digital Catapult

14.00 – 14.30 Bridging the Gap: From Research to Application

• Industry case studies on applied photonics covering different manufacturing sectors
• Richard Curry, Engineering Manager, Encirc
• Davy Simms, Head of Sales, Photonic Measurements

14.30 – 14.45 Digital Catapult Smart Nano NI Innovation Programme launch

• Launch of the photonics and future networks technology access programme

14.45 – 15.00 Fireside chat | Upskilling through the Smart Nano NI Innovation Programme

• How businesses can upskill through the Smart Nano NI Innovation Programmes with the practical application of deep tech.
• Jo Wright, Innovation Delivery Manager at Digital Catapult
• Jason McDevitt, Founder of Aeroblue Software
• Cathal Ferry, Industry 4.0 Centre manager at North West Regional College

15.00 – 15.10 Break

15.10 – 15.50 Panel Discussion | Photonic integration: Transforming the Future

• Members of the Smart Nano consortium discussing how they are using the latest in photonics technologies to break new ground.

Chair

• Emer Maguire, Host

Panellists

• David Kane, Lead Engineer, Causeway Sensors
• Dr Katie Cavanagh, Optical Physicist, Yelo
• Speaker TBC from Cirdan
• Speaker TBC from Seagate

15.50 – 16.00 Round Up and Close

Round up and provide info on visit to labs

16.00 – 16.30 Visit to QUB Smart Nano Lab

16.30 Close

Smart Nano NI is a Northern Ireland consortium collaborating to develop game-changing advanced prototyping and smart manufacturing methods to deliver new technologies.

The consortium shares a niche capability around nano manufacturing and world-leading knowledge in photonics. The consortium has been awarded £42.4m UK Research and Innovation’s Strength in Places Fund.

The total project value including leveraged funding from other sources is £63.9m. Our collaboration is aimed at driving self-sustaining local industry and economic growth through research and innovation.

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