The Event Mobile World Congress 2017 (MWC) was held in Barcelona (February 27th to March 2nd) and PhotonTransfer was present at this yearly event. The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is the world’s largest reunion for the mobile industry and takes places every year since 2011 in Barcelona. The MWC is a major […]

Photon Transfer joins the yearly Mobile World Congress 2017

The Value of Open Innovation and Technology Transfer At a recent event organized by the photonics cluster SECPhO and hosted by the photonics research organization ICFO, we shared our experience and know-how of technology transfer with leading companies and research organizations in the Catalan region. Our value proposition and the […]

Technology Transfer – three aspects of value creation

Quantum Dots – Why do they matter? Quantum dots provide ultra-vivid hues and better quality pictures for screens using fabrication and technology that is currently within reach and financially accessible. Look for the next generation of televisions to use this technology, as well as computer and mobile screens (with enhanced […]

Quantum Dots – Why do they matter?

The Day of Photonics 2016 event The day of photonics 2016 is an event held worldwide to raise awareness about photonics, it´s advantages and applications in our everyday lives. This bi-annual event involves companies, individuals, schools and organizations getting involved and holding activities on small and large scales related to […]

Day of Photonics 2016

New technologies for water treatment In today´s world, the water treatment industry is an important one. Water plays an important role in many industries whether it is raw water, processed water or wastewater. Water needs to be treated to ensure that its properties and quality is supporting the industrial process […]

Water treatment

Light pollution and protecting the dark skies is currently a big issue and organizations such as the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) are taking steps in order to tackle this global problem. “Millions of children will never see the Milky Way” – International Dark Sky Association (IDA) Today the increasing […]

Light pollution

What are transparent conductors? Transparent conductors, by definition electrically conductive, are thin films prepared from several doped metal oxides. The main components in many items including portable and at home electronics are driven by transparent conductive films (TCF) used in optoelectronics, such as touch screens. What are Transparent Conductors used for? […]

Transparent conductors

What is Li-fi? Li-Fi is a wireless digital technology that transmits high speed data using visible light communication (VLC) and the denomination “li-fi” was originally coined by Harold Hass at the University of Edinburgh back in 2011. It was demonstrated for the first time by flickering a light from a […]

Li-Fi

Today the first Photonic Integrated Circuit Conference came to a close , which took place simultaneously with the 6th edition of the compound semiconductor industry conference in a rainy Brussels. PhotonTransfer would like to present some important take-aways from the event. The exponential increase in web traffic and cloud applications […]

The 1st Photonic Integrated Circuit International conference: