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Hello,
Well the excitement is mounting with Photonics North 2004 just around the corner. So much is going on around PN04 that it's hard to keep up. From the German Delegation visit, Enterprise Ireland, the Tucson visit, the International Photonics Forum, the Vitesse-NATO Biophotonics Conference, the Competitive Institute, visits from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore, to name just a few, one gets the idea that Ottawa is truly THE place to be in Photonics!
We did not get here without the significant effort of many of our volunteers. I would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to Alex Mayman who was an inaugural member of the OPC since its inception in 1999. Alex has recently retired {for the third time :-)} and moved to Toronto. Alex is one of the rare individuals who has generously devoted his time, effort and expertise in raising OPC to the status it now enjoys in the International arena. We salute you Alex and are very grateful to the significant contributions you have made to the Photonics ecosystem in Canada! Thanks and congratulations on your retirement.
While I am it, we owe special thanks to John Armitage, Ruth Rayman, Jules Parent and Anver Malam for their individual efforts in making PN04 a much anticipated success. Many other volunteers have contributed significantly to this event, although too numerous to mention, (you know who you are) we thank you for all your contributions as well.
I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Santo Aguanno, who has taken on the role as Alex's replacement as Executive Director for the OPC. Many thanks to Gerry Lynch for continuously supporting the OPC!
Photonics North 2005 will be held in Toronto with the hosting cluster being OPTIC under the umbrella of CPC. We pass the torch to OPTIC happily. OPC welcomes OPTICS anticipated success and the continued evolution of the Photonics community in Canada as strengthened by the Canadian Photonics Consortium.
In closing, I look forward to seeing you at PN04 and the associated events and functions. Get out there and network, make those strategic connections and prosper!
Enjoy the read!
Ray Novokowsky
Chair of the OPC and Ambassador of Light
| The International Photonics Forum |
The Canadian Photonics Consortium invites you to join the second annual International Photonics Forum (IPF) on Monday, September 27th, 2004 at the Ottawa Congress Centre.
This event will focus on international partnerships and collaboration for businesses as well as research. This event will bring together photonics industry associations, trade delegations, companies, organizations and researchers from around the world. Participants will have an exceptional opportunity to view presentations by, and interact with, worldwide business leaders and experts in the field of optics/photonics. A series of expert speakers will discuss the opportunities and issues for partnerships and collaborations as well as the latest innovations and technologies as applied in specific markets. Official delegations are expected from Germany, Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Ireland and Arizona -- to name a few. Network with government officials, company representatives and researchers from around the world at an evening welcome reception.
This year's feature country is Germany. The Forum will provide an opportunity to explore, in more depth, the potential for collaborative research and business opportunities between Canada and Germany in the field of Photonics.
If you are interested in expanding your business internationally or you have research, technical, business, investment, government or legal interests in international collaborations or partnerships, this event is a must.
The International Photonics Forum is hosted by Ontario Exports Inc., the export development agency of the Government of Ontario, and Invest In Germany. The panel of speakers includes:
- Werner Berkel, VP/GM Optical Communications Measurement Division, Agilent (Germany)
- Mr. Reng Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Guangzhou Optics and Optoelectronics Manufacturers Association (China)
- Mr. Tang Guo-qing, Secretary General of Shanghai Optoelectronics Trade Association (China)
- Dr. Urda Martens-Jeebe, Geschäftsführerin/CEO, Invest In Germany
- Prof. Dr. G. Marowsky, Laser-Laboratorium Göttingen e.V. (Germany)
- Mr. John Dunne, Chairman, Irish Photonics Association
- Dr. Dick Powell, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies And Professor of Optical Science, University of Arizona
For more information please contact Ruth Rayman, Chair of the Canadian Photonics Consortium at rrayman@photonics.ca or 828-6274 ext 220 or Maike Miller, Chair of the IPF at maike.miller@ncit.ca or 990- 8833.
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| Photonic Microsystems for Bioscience |
Join us at Microsystems Research & Development in Canada 2004 (MR&DCAN) on September 30th, 2004 in Ottawa to explore the progress being made in the development of microsystems to generate, manipulate and measure light in the context of bioscience applications. This one-day workshop will examine these technological innovations and their anticipated economic and social impact in many sectors - from medicine to genetics, biology, agriculture and the environment.
The annual R&D Symposium is for members of the scientific community in university, industry and government who wish to strengthen alliances, embark on new collaborations and identify opportunities for research and development in microsystems, photonics and related technologies. CMC is pleased to partner with Photonics North 2004 to bring together more of Canada's leading researchers from diverse scientific disciplines to focus on the exciting new opportunities arising from the development of microsystems for applications in bioscience. This event is also being held in collaboration with CIPI (Canadian Institute for Photonic Innovations), CPC (Canadian Photonics Consortium) and The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC).
With major sponsorship from Cadence Design Systems (Canada) and Gennum Corporation, as well as Micralyne and the Strategic Microelectronics Council of ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada), MR&DCAN 2004 will focus on Photonic Microsystems for Bioscience, with emphasis on Progress in Miniaturization. Features include:
- Realizing the Microsystems Advantage for Applications in Bioscience: Miniaturization brings cost reduction, increased reliability, novel functionalities and new operational paradigms for commercial devices, such as lab-on-a-chip
- Research Presentations - numerous technical topics
- Accelerating Canadian Competitiveness through Microsystems - CMC's Strategic Plan for 2005-2010
- TEXPO 2004: Competition for $9000 in awards sponsored by Micralyne, ITAC and CMC
- Annual Meeting of CMC
- Research and Innovation Agencies Exhibit: Opportunity to meet key players from Canada's innovation and research community
- A Wealth of Networking Opportunities
Why should you attend MR&DCAN 2004?
- Learn about the latest advances in photonic microsystems for applications in bioscience
- Identify opportunities for collaborative R&D with representatives from diverse scientific disciplines and industrial sectors
- Network with leaders from government, industry and academia
- Learn about business opportunities and trends - the future potential of microsystems for biophotonics
For more information on MR&DCAN 2004, please contact: Sonya Shorey, Manager of Communications, at 613-530-4698 or shorey@cmc.ca.
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| CPFC Update |
By Jim Frappier
The National Research Council (NRC) of Canada, through a joint venture with Carleton University, has established the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Center (CPFC) in Ottawa. The aim of the center, which will officially open very soon, is to support the growth of the photonics industry by offering start- up's, universities, and small, medium, large companies access to a complete range of fabrication services for optoelectronics and photonic devices. The CPFC is located at the NRC campus in Ottawa where it draws upon expertise and facilities already present at the NRC's Institute for Microstructural Sciences and the nearby Carleton University. These organizations have over 20 years of history in developing technologies and processes used in photonic device fabrication, The CPFC cost C$43 million ($31.4 million) over the first five years, with the federal government providing C$30 million and the Ontario government granting Carleton University another C$13million to assist with the costs of outfitting the facility. Industry and universities will have access to the CPFC's photonic design, prototyping, fabrication and test facilities. These facilities include optical design, epitaxial tools such as MOCVD and MBE reactors, device processing capabilities such as e- beam and optical lithography, wet and dry etching, metal and dielectric deposition, and a comprehensive range of material, optical and electrical characterization tools. Optical packaging solutions will also be offered through alliances.
The CPFC's mandate is to provides companies with a capability that "bridges the gap" between the leading edge photonics R&D community to the commercial and world class manufacturing sector. The concept of the CPFC is based on two pillars:
- The provision of an industry grade photonics fabrication facility supported by a highly skilled industry experienced workforce, and
- Facilitating education and training programs that will continue to build the next generation workforce required to keep Canada at the leading edge.
Construction of the CPFC facility is well underway and is scheduled for completion in October 2004. Taking full advantage of the adjustments in the photonics industry, the CPFC has succeeded in acquiring significantly more equipment than initially considered possible, which will allow the CPFC to commence operations with a much greater capability that originally anticipated or planned. The CPFC will be a unique "commercial grade" prototyping and pilot volume production facility that will be instrumental in keeping Canada at the forefront of photonics internationally. For more info, email jim.frappier@nrc- cnrc.gc.ca or...
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| OLSC Survey |
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The Ottawa Life Science Council (OLSC) is contacting the Photonics Community to survey opinions on the future of bio-photonics.
As a convergence technology, biophotonics can leverage strengths in both the photonics and biotechnology fields to commercialize business opportunities in several market sectors, such as environment, food processing, security and health. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete, please share with us your thoughts and opinions on this important topic. On completion of the survey you will be automatically redirected to the OLSC web site which is also where the results will be published in the near future.
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| Events & Quick Links |
Through your involvement with the OPC and/or OPTIC, you've got access to unlimited learning and networking opportunities. Plus remember we're always looking for new members. After all, where people cluster, ideas grow. Join the OPC or OPTIC (in southern Ontario) today! Please spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to others with an interest in photonics. Encourage them to become members too!
View a full listing of events being promoted by the OPC.
View a full listing of events being promoted by OPTIC.
And new this year, we are encouraging our community to help shape the photonics industry. OPC and OPTIC Members are invited to submit articles, press releases or white papers for an upcoming OPC/OPTIC e-newsletter.
For details, contact Pascal Marais, Editor of the "Lambda Times".
About the OPC:
Ottawa is recognized worldwide as a photonics centre, attracting the best in R&D, investment, industry and education. As "Ambassadors of Light", the Ottawa Photonics Cluster builds on this excellence, for the benefit of our members, our community and our nation. We are dedicated in rallying photonics companies and other stakeholders, to strengthen Ottawa's ability to attract employees, investment, funding, and facilities.
About OPTIC:
The Ontario Photonics Technology Industry Cluster (OPTIC) is a community of high-tech companies and organizations working to support the photonics industry in Southern Ontario through:
*Promoting awareness and interactions between members;
*Facilitating strategic alliances, projects and investments;
*Collaborating on marketing members' products, nationally and internationally;
*Being a voice for photonics with government and economic development agencies, and;
*Helping to improve educational opportunities in photonics.
About cardcommunications - our e-newsletter sponsor:
cardcommunications is pleased to sponsor and create this e-newsletter for OPC and OPTIC. As an e-marketing outsource solution, cardcommunications offers expertise for organizations looking to execute professional e-marketing programs that include newsletters and promotional campaigns.
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