Company profile
Vector Photonics
Glasgow company developing photonic crystal surface-emitting laser technology for optical communications, sensing and industrial applications.
Company overview
Vector Photonics is a semiconductor laser company that originated as a spin-out from the University of Glasgow. The company develops Photonic Crystal Surface-Emitting Lasers (PCSELs), a technology designed to offer high power, high speed, and low manufacturing costs in a single device. This technology is presented as an alternative to other laser types like VCSELs and EELs, which can involve trade-offs between these characteristics. Operating on a fabless business model, Vector Photonics leverages existing semiconductor manufacturing supply chains for production. The company's surface-emitting lasers are designed for ease of packaging and integration into electronic assemblies. Key application areas include data communications, such as Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC), as well as additive manufacturing, LiDAR, and optical sensing. The company is headquartered in Glasgow.
Semiconductor activity
Primary capability: Semiconductor Lasers. Supply-chain role: Chip Design, IP.
Technologies and capabilities
- Photonics
- Gallium Arsenide / GaAs
- Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Lasers (PCSELs)
- Semiconductor Lasers
Surface Emitting Lasers
Markets served
- Data Communications
- Additive Manufacturing
- LiDAR
- Optical Sensing
- Automotive
- Defence & Security
UK presence
Glasgow. Part of the Scotland cluster.
Research links: University of Glasgow.
Funding and transactions
The company is backed by investment and government funding.