At a glance
| Booth | I3000 |
| Country | GB |
| Website | www.vectorphotonics.co.uk |
Company profile
Deep tech University of Glasgow spin-out, Vector Photonics is a specialist semiconductor laser company developing patented Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Laser (PCSEL) technology. PCSELs combine high optical power, excellent beam quality, broad wavelength flexibility and low-cost, scalable manufacturing in a surface-emitting architecture, offering significant advantages over conventional edge-emitting lasers. As a fabless company, Vector Photonics leverages established commercial semiconductor foundries to enable rapid scaling and cost-effective production. The technology has been demonstrated in real-world applications, including a free-space optical communications link across the River Clyde, highlighting its potential for next-generation communications. PCSELs are well positioned for emerging AI and hyperscale data centre applications, where efficient, high-performance optical interconnects are increasingly critical. Beyond communications, the technology offers opportunities in LiDAR, sensing and industrial processing. Vector Photonics is supported by a highly experienced team with deep expertise in semiconductor lasers, photonics and commercialisation. The company has secured public and private investment and received multiple awards recognising both its technological innovation and commercial potential. As it moves towards volume deployment, the company is focused on building commercial traction and strengthening engagement across the global photonics supply chain. Partnerships with foundries to fabricate PCSELs, Joint development with organisations developing CPO and transceivers, Joint development with organisations developing Free Space Optical Communication links for ground and space applications, and Datacentre hardware suppliers for systems testing and evaluation.
Exhibits
Develops patented Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Laser (PCSEL) semiconductor-laser technology with high optical power, excellent beam quality, broad wavelength flexibility, and scalable surface-emitting manufacturing. Applications include optical communications, CPO/transceivers, AI and hyperscale data-centre optical interconnects, LiDAR, sensing, and industrial processing.
Capabilities and products
- patented Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Laser technology
- deep tech University of Glasgow spin-out
- high optical power and excellent beam quality
- broad wavelength flexibility and low-cost scalable manufacturing
- leveraging commercial semiconductor foundries for rapid scaling
- free-space optical communications link demonstration
- positioned for AI and hyperscale data centre applications
- efficient, high-performance optical interconnects
- opportunities in LiDAR, sensing and industrial processing
- significant advantages over conventional edge-emitting lasers