2021-04-15

Vector Photonics’ £1.6m equity investment for next generation laser commercialisation takes its seed funding round to £4m.

Vector Photonics has received £1.6m of equity investment to commercialise its unique, PCSEL-based, semiconductor laser technology. The company’s PCSELs (Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Lasers) revolutionise semiconductor laser manufacture and performance, with real benefits over existing laser technology in data communications; additive manufacturing, including metal and plastic printing; LiDAR; and optical sensing – some of the fastest growing technology markets in the world right now. Neil Martin, CEO of Vector Photonics, said, “We...
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