Laser World of Photonics 2025 | Lighting the Future: From Laser to Lab, Building the Silicon Photonics Ecosystem
Original Article by SemiVision Research (Laser World of Photonic)
Laser World of Photonics 2025 Grand Opening!
Official Website: https://world-of-photonics.com/en/trade-fair/
The highly anticipated Laser World of Photonics 2025 is officially underway from June 24 to 27 in Munich, Germany. This flagship joint exhibition showcases cutting-edge developments in lasers, photonics, quantum technologies, and automation, placing strong emphasis on future-oriented applications.
Among the 1,350+ companies from 43 countries attending this global industry event, Silicon Photonics has emerged as a core focus. It represents a highly integrated industrial technology that bridges multiple disciplines—including semiconductor fabrication, light source integration, packaging, and testing. Building a complete silicon photonics ecosystem is essential for achieving a seamless transition from chip design to mass production applications.
Yet, significant bottlenecks remain in light source integration, testing systems, and precision assembly:
– How can light sources be stably coupled with PIC chips?
– How can testing balance speed and precision?
– How can nanometer-scale assembly achieve scalable throughput?
These challenges have already been identified by experts through the SEMI SiPhIA platform, which has established a dedicated working group for packaging and testing to consolidate global technical resources.
Laser World of Photonics offers a strategic opportunity for the industry. Key players across the supply and technology chain—from light source vendors and packaging houses to test equipment suppliers and integrated solution providers—are gathering for direct, in-person collaboration. This will foster shared vision and pave the way for a more coordinated technology roadmap, a vital milestone on the path toward commercialization of high-performance, high-reliability silicon photonics.
Laser World of Photonics Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laserworldofphotonics/
World of Photonics Congress: June 22–27, Parallel to the Exhibition (June 24–27)
Conference Scale and Scope
Organizers have curated five major topic areas, covering:
– Fundamental optics
– Laser physics
– Quantum photonics
– Biomedical optics
– Optical metrology and digital photonics
The Congress will feature over 3,000 oral and poster presentations, in addition to plenary sessions and expert forums.
Notably, two Nobel Laureates in Physics—Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier—will deliver keynotes at CLEO/Europe–EQEC plenary and other featured sessions.
Exhibition + Industry Forum + Academic Conference
Laser World of Photonics serves as a premier exhibition platform, while the World of Photonics Congress offers a major stage for in-depth technical dialogue among scientists and engineers. Together, they are co-located with World of Quantum and automatica, forming a holistic ecosystem that spans industry, research, and application.
The Value of Cross-Disciplinary Integration
From Fundamental Research to Industrial Application
The five major conferences at Laser World of Photonics 2025 span a wide range—from laser physics and optical materials to quantum applications, manufacturing, and metrology—bridging the full spectrum of photonics research and technology.
Linking Academia and Industry
With over 4,000 researchers and 1,300+ exhibiting companies, the forums offer an ideal platform where cutting-edge science meets commercial innovation.
Catalyst for Collaboration
As the industry tackles critical challenges in light source integration, testing, and packaging, this cross-disciplinary gathering enables vertical collaboration across the supply chain, accelerating collective breakthroughs.
Laser World of Photonics 2025 is not just a large-scale trade fair—it is a comprehensive platform integrating exhibition, conference, and technical forums. Whether you're involved in R&D, system integration, or end-user applications, this is a must-attend event where technology and business intersect.
Event Overview
Date & Venue: June 24–27, 2025 at Messe München, Munich, Germany
Edition: 27th
Scale: 1,300+ exhibitors from ~40–43 countries
Attendance: ~40,000 professional visitors expected
Exhibition Themes & Conference Highlights
Core Topics: Lasers, photonic components and systems, sensing, materials processing, biomedical optics—spanning 11 key thematic zones
Key Feature Areas:
Integrated Photonics Area
– A newly introduced zone focusing on photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technologies
– Led by organizations such as EPIC and PhotonDeltaWorld of Quantum
– Co-located with the show to highlight applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communicationsCo-located Events
– Running in parallel with automatica, the international trade fair for automation and robotics, fostering synergy between photonics and Industry 4.0Activities & Forums
– Includes four major application forums (biophotonics, integrated photonics, material processing, laser optics), live demos, guided tours, and career networking events.
SemiVision team will be attending Laser World of Photonics! If you have a booth at the event, feel free to drop a comment below or message us — we’d love to stop by and connect. If you’re working on a unique or cutting-edge technology, we’re especially excited to hear your story and explore potential coverage or collaboration. Let’s meet!
Must-Visit Exhibitors & Recommended Routes at Laser World of Photonics 2025
Integrated Photonics Zone
If you're interested in photonic chips and high-integration solutions, don’t miss these booths:
NL Pavilion (Netherlands Pavilion) – Halls A2.240 & A2.250 (adjacent to the Integrated Photonics Area): PhotonDelta, LioniX International, PHIX Photonics, SuperLight Photonics, Tiny Telescope, and more.
These companies focus on PIC packaging, micro-optics, on-chip sensors, and photonic communication technologies.
Quantum Technologies & Advanced Lasers
TOPTICA Photonics (based near Munich in Hamburg-Gräfelfing) – A German leader in quantum and biomedical laser technologies, showcasing lasers for scientific and quantum experiments. More information on Linkedin
World of Quantum Area – Featuring quantum computing, sensing, and communication applications. A rare opportunity to explore real-world quantum technologies.
Academic Research Meets Applied Innovation
Fraunhofer IST – Specializes in optical coatings and surface treatment solutions for industrial, healthcare, and sensing use cases.
Special exhibition
Photons in Production – Live demonstrations of laser-based materials processing, including battery cleaning and zero-gravity processing.
Photonics meets Robotics – Real-world AI-powered photonics and robotics cases.
Silicon Photonics Testing & Metrology
ficonTEC will showcase its advanced industrial-grade PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) assembly and testing solutions from June 24–27 at Booth A2.340.
Their LinkedIn post confirms live demos of wafer-level testers + on-wafer laser trimmers, highlighting their contribution to precision and scalable production. The system has also been nominated for this year’s Innovation Award.
ficonTEC and VLC Photonics (Hitachi Group) will present an end-to-end demo for PIC assembly and testing. Their technology bridges lab research with high-volume manufacturing, addressing scalability and precision.
Additionally, ficonTEC is co-hosting an invite-only networking event with EPIC, PhotonDelta, and LioniX International in the Integrated Photonics Area (June 25, 16:00–17:00, A2.250). Pre-registration wristbands can be picked up at the ficonTEC booth.
ficonTEC has positioned itself as a critical enabler in the industrialization of integrated photonics for AI, co-packaged optics, and next-gen data centers.
Laser World of Photonics 2025 is the most influential global event covering the full photonics ecosystem—from fundamental research to high-volume manufacturing. If you’re focused on photonic chips, quantum, scientific lasers, or industrial processes, these companies and zones should be top of your itinerary.
PhotonDelta / NL Pavilion Exhibitors
In collaboration with PhotonicsNL, PhotonDelta will bring together Dutch innovators in integrated photonics and chip packaging:
ALUVIA Photonics, SuperLight Photonics, Epiphany Design, PHIX, LioniX, Admesy, Mintres, Tiny Telescope, New Origin, Chilas Lasers, TNO, PHABULOuS Pilot Line
These companies are showcasing cutting-edge photonic integration, chip-scale solutions, and packaging innovations—especially relevant in Hall A2.
Other Notable Exhibitors
Nichia Corporation (A2.432) – Japanese leader in industrial laser diodes, presenting high-reliability sources.
TOPTICA Photonics (B2.103)– A quantum and research laser powerhouse, prominently featured in speaker forums and official documents.
Liquid Instruments – Showcasing advanced test & measurement systems.
VIGO Photonics – Polish infrared sensor and detection tech.
SemiNex – High-power laser diodes and optical amplifiers.
ModuOptik– Participating exhibitor with optics-focused systems.
Coher Sense – https://cohersense.de/
Wavelength Opto-Electronic – Optical components and subsystems.
Hamamatsu Photonics Europe – New optical sensors and spectrometers.
Chilas Lasers – https://chilasbv.com/
SemiVision team will be attending Laser World of Photonics! If you have a booth at the event, feel free to drop a comment below or message us — we’d love to stop by and connect. If you’re working on a unique or cutting-edge technology, we’re especially excited to hear your story and explore potential coverage or collaboration. Let’s meet!