Ansys is the world leading company in multiphysics numerical simulation software. Founded in 1970, it develops tools that enable engineers, researchers and manufacturers to model and virtually test complex systems before they are manufactured. Its solutions cover many different fields: structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, electronics, electromagnetics and, increasingly, photonics.
In the field of photonics, Ansys offers a range of advanced tools for designing, simulating and optimisating of high accuracy photonic devices. These tools cover the entire design chain, from nanophotonic components to the complete systems, using multiphysics approaches (optics + thermal + electronics).
Ansys plays an important part in the academic environment, especially in photonics, offering:
- academic access to softwares,
- ready-to-use teaching resources for lecturers,
- technical support for research,
- an ecosystem for academic collaboration.
Cristal Laser is a French company specialised in designing and creating nonlinear crystals used for laser-based applications. Based in Nancy, Lorraine, Cristal Laser is known for its production of high-quality crystals used to convert wavelengths emitted by lasers: an essential technology applied to various sectors such as medicine, industry, telecommunications, and scientific research.
Founded in 1990, Cristal Laser stands out for its savoir-faire in terms of nonlinear crystals growth.
CRYOSCAN is a company specialised in designing and manufacturing scientific instruments for utra-high vacuum and cryogenic environments. Located in Nancy, it develops a range of off-the-shelf products but also has the capacity of designing custom-made solutions to meet specific needs.
With its renowned expertise in ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic instrumentation and in assembly methods in extreme environments, Cryoscan relies on its strong research background to support its customers at every stage of their projects. From preliminary study through simulation or prototyping to the final validation tests, the company carries out bibliography, calibration and extensive tests in real environment when necessary.
Flawless Photonics is a leading innovator in the field of photonics, pioneering next-generation advancements in optical fibers, lasers, and sensing technologies. Leveraging proprietary techniques in automation, miniaturization, and material science, the company is redefining the possibilities of photonic manufacturing both on Earth and in space.
At the core of Flawless Photonics’ mission is its breakthrough glass processing system, engineered specifically for the extreme conditions of microgravity. This system enables the production of ultra-high-performance optical fibers—free from the light-scattering defects typically introduced by gravity during the manufacturing process. As a result, the company is able to deliver fibers with dramatically improved transmission quality and strength, unlocking new capabilities for telecommunications, high-power laser systems, and advanced sensing applications.
Since 1986, HOLO3 has been establishing itself as the reference in terms of optical measurement. HOLO3 is built around three areas: optical metrology for special engines, metrology services and virtual reality.
HOLO3 offers innovative solutions adapted to industrial needs. Its advanced technologies cover various fields of application, mainly quality control, defect detection and non-contact measurement in demanding sectors such as the automobile industry, aeronautics and microtechnology.
INSA Strasbourg (National Institute of Applied Sciences of Strasbourg) is a school of engineering and architecture which originated back in 1875 and has been a member of the INSA Group since 2003. INSA Strasbourg welcomes over 2,000 students in the centre of Strasbourg and offers 8 full-time and block-release specialisation programs such as electrical engineering, mechatronics, plastics engineering, civil engineering and surverying engineering. Each year, about 330 engineers and 60 architects are being awarded a diploma from INSA Strasbourg.
Its professors and researchers conduct research activities in various research units (ICube, ICS, Amup). Its research activity in photonics takes place within ICube and focuses on ultrashort pulse power lasers, multimodal microscopy, and photogrammetry. INSA also leads the Labcom ANR LaserSurf, a joint laboratory run by ICube and the company IREPA LASER which focuses on surface functionalisation by laser.
The Technological Institute of Research into Materials, Metallurgy and Processes IRT M2P, puts its expertise, equipment and network of academic laboratories to work for R&D projects in collaboration with industrial actors. Its pilot equipment enables faster product and process development in an environment representative of real-world constraints.
Created in 2013, IRT M2P now counts more than 100 highly qualified employees (chief project officers, experts, engineers, technicians) and drives R&D projects with more than 150 industrial partners and 30 academic laboratories. Located on 4 different sites in the Grand Est region, the institute invested about 40 M€ in unique technology platforms. Every year, it also contributes to training PhD students, work-study trainees and interns to a varity of roles in the industrial sector. Administered by key industrial groups such as Safran, Stellantis, Renault, EDF and ArcelorMittal, IRT M2P has an annual budget of approx. 19 M€.
Committed to strategic sectors such as aeronautics, automobile, energy, rail, navy and defence, IRT M2P assists industrial players with issues related to sovereignty, decarbonisation, circular economy and competitiveness. Its expertise in materials and processes makes it possible to answer challenges linked with environmental and regulatory constraints, the increasing scarcity of resources, and the evolution of industrial needs.
iUMTEK is a French company specialised in the development and production of portable measuring instruments based on LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy). This technology enables the non-contact and real-time analysis of the chemical composition of materials. Founded in 2019, iUMTEK is intended for various sectors such as recycling, metallurgical, aeronautical and agriculture industries.
The advantage of LIBS lies in its ability to quickly identify the components present in samples.
Jeulin is a French company specialised in designing, producing, and supplying pedagogical and scientific equipment intended to educational purposes. Created in 1925, Jeulin supplies equipment to school laboratories, covering a variety of fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, technology and earth and life sciences.
Jeulin offers a wide range of products, from measuring instruments to experiment kits through educational software programs. Its solutions are used in middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions.
Founded in May 2022 in Saint-Jeoire, Haute-Savoie, by Côme Chevailler, Napletsys specialises in plasma etching and deposition systems. Napletsys draws on more than 20 years of expertise in the field of plasma etching systems, a process essential to the manufacture of miniaturised electronic components. Specialising in vacuum, gas and radio frequency technologies, our company offers comprehensive technical solutions tailored to the challenges of the semiconductor industry
Opton Laser is a French company founded in 1990, specializing in the import and distribution in France of high-technology products in the field of Photonics.
A team of 11 people, whose expertise is recognized by both our suppliers and customers, closely monitors the market to offer our partners’ latest innovations.
Our office in the Paris region includes a laboratory to ensure the highest level of service: inspecting or repairing the systems, and offering as well as training future users.
The products and technologies sold by Opton Laser enable customers to manage all kind of light :
• generate (lasers, laser diodes, LED sources, flash lamps, etc.)
• guide and manipulate (optical components, modulators, isolators, positioning systems, optical tables, etc.)
• detect and measure (photodiodes, power meters, cameras, etc.)
• analyze (spectrometers, microscopes, imaging platforms, etc.)
Photonics Bretagne represents and supports the Breton photonics ecosystem. Its members are companies, research laboratories and HE schools, as well as other support structures. Its goal is to support innovation and promote the photonics industry in Brittany, acting as a link between the various stakeholders in their network (industry, policy makers at the regional orinternational level, academia, research, or application sectors…).
Composed of a cluster and a Research & Technology Organisation (RTO), Photonics Bretagne coordinates the sector and supports its members’ development, offering customized continuing education courses, and benefits from its expertise in biophotonics engineering, special optical fibres and components.
This independent laboratory specialised in the manufacturing of ophtalmic lenses was created in 2017 by Mathieu Chaudeur. It stands out by its commitment to work only with independant opticians, offering top-of-the-range, fully made-in-France lenses.
The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technologies and offers a large variety of lenses in accordance with modern needs: single vision lenses, progressive lenses, driving lenses, screen work lenses, sports lenses or lenses for kids.
In addition to technical performance, Vecteur also embraces a genuine ecological approach. The laboratory received a prize from the Moselle département‘s “Eco-Défis” label for its action towards sustainable development: LED lighting, closed water circuit, optimised insulation, paper packaging… It is also labelled “Qualité MOSL”, which shows its local integration and its commitment to quality.
