Europe has a dynamic photonics ecosystem with approximately 100 acquisitions a year and strong investment from the EU in research & development. A new article, written by Carlos Lee, Director General of EPIC (European Photonics Industry Consortium) and Jose Pozo, Director of Technology and Innovation at EPIC, explores some of the current challenges to the industry—including the US/China trade issues, which indirectly impact Europe. They also discuss the many strengths and subtle changes in manufacturing focus, such as the various niche markets that have become quite significant.
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