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Contents

Introduction

The organisational structure of the PPTF

Mission, vision and motto of the PPTF

Priorities and areas of activity of the PPTF

Activity of the PPTF

Members of the PPTF

Contact

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Introduction

Photonics is an interdisciplinary field of science and technology combining the achievements of optics, electronics and computer science and dealing with the technologies, components and systems utilising electromagnetic radiation, ranging from gamma, UV and VIS rays to the far infrared and THz wave frequencies. Photon-ics is essential to the development of modern economy and the proper functioning of the socially important sectors, such as: science, ed-ucation, communication, safety and medicine. The European Union has acknowledged the importance of photonics by making it one of the 7 key technologies and one of the top research priorities under the Horizon 2010 programme. At the same time, the UN announced that the year 2015 would be known as ‘the International Year of Light and Light–based Technologies’. In Poland, the study ‘Forsight technologiczny przemysłu polskiego do 2030 roku’ (‘Techno-logical foresight of the Polish industry until 2030’) (InSight 2030) indicated that photonics is considered a technology with the greatest development potential and the one set to receive considerable support.

The Polish Technological Platform on Photonics was established to meet social needs arising from

a common desire of the Polish businesses and scientists to cooperate in the field of photonics.

Scientific Technological Consortium under the name of Polish Technological Platform on Pho-tonics was established on 27th February 2013 pur-suant to the initiative described in the Council of the European Communities documentation of the 2003 about forming the technological platforms (‘Investing in research: an action plan for Europe’ of the 04th April 2003 and ‘A European Initiative for Growth. Investing in networks and knowledge for Growth and Jobs’, of the 21st November 2003).

PPTF is an open membership institution and new members may join it at any time. PPTF members may include organizational units involved in scientific or business activity or government, self–government or non–government organiza-tions related to photonics or declaring operation in favor of development of photonics in Poland.

The main objective of PPTF activities is to pro-vide conditions favorable to the development of Polish photonics with the aim of increasing sales of innovative photonic products manufactured in Poland, including in particular the increase in their exports.

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The organisational structure of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics (PPTF)

A general decision–making body of PPTF is the Council of PPTF Representatives, composed of

representatives of all Consortium Members, and capable of making decisions on their behalf.

The Steering Committee is responsible for op-erational management of PPTF functioning understood among others as: organisation of the work of research and implementation teams and establishing cooperation with national and foreign institutions and business entities other

than Consortium Members to accomplish set tasks, and taking measures to obtain funding for such tasks. The Committee assisted by the-matic teams prepares the PPTF action plan and strategy.

Council of PPTF Representatives

Coordinator represents PPTF and supports its organization. Specifically Coordinator obligates to secure all secretary's office activities of PPTF and represents the PPTF as a contact with for-eign institutions. Coordinator also have the right

to making agreements in the name of PPTF with other institutions. The registered office of the PPTF is PCO S.A., and the Coordinator is dr inż. Ryszard Kardasz.

PPTF Coordinator

PPTF Steering Committee

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Mission, vision and motto of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics (PPTF)

Mission of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics

The mission is to increase the innovativeness of the Polish photonic industry by coordinating the actions of Polish businesses, scientific units, government and local authorities and non–gov-ernmental organisations related to the develop-

ment of new technologies and opto–electronic products, improvement of staff qualifications and the extension of the range of applications of photonic technologies in Poland.

By 2030, Polish photonics is expected to become an influential and widely recognised European provider of key technologies and innovative prod-ucts designed for use in national industry and

in international markets, which is the result of the dynamic development of optoelectronics and photonics in Poland.

‘Photonic technology as a stimulus to the devel-opment of modern industry in Poland’.

Vision of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics

Motto of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics

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Strategy – the PPTF, as an organisation bring-ing together research institutions and photonic companies with considerable experience, both in the national and the international market, will im-plement the national strategy for development of photonics and adjust it to the changing economic and social situation.

Cooperation – the PPTF aims to establish effec-tive cooperation between photonic companies, research institutions and administrative bodies. As a representative of the Polish photonic com-munity, the PPTF will launch and cooperate to develop the national projects in this area.

Marketing – the PPTF will promote the achieve-ments of Polish photonics, in particular those of the industrial photonic sector and the Polish educational system. At the same time, the PPTF will conduct information campaign addressed to government agencies and the general public in order to indicate the major importance of photonic development for the modern world.

Education – the PPTF will seek to improve the national system of photonic education by extend-

ing cooperation between national educational institutions and photonics companies, and will build upon the experience of other countries.

European projects – the PPTF, as a represen-tative of the Polish photonic sector in the EU and in the European platform, Photonics21, will take measures to ensure that a research subject favourable to Poland is selected and that national companies and research institutions are ade-quately informed about the EU projects related to photonics. At the same time, the PPTF will promote the formation of consortia applying for European funds with the participation of Polish entities.

International market – the PPTF will seek to increase the share of the Polish photonic industry in the global photonic market by initiating and co–organising the participation of its members in international trade fairs, exhibitions and confer-ences. The Strategy of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics.

Strategic Priorities of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics.

Priorities and areas of activity of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics (PPTF)

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Areas of Activity of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics.

The PPTF’s main areas of activity will be:

1. Including the widest possible group of photonic components manufacturers in the joint scheme organised under the PPTF in order to ensure that the Platform represents the interests of developers, producers and users of photonic compo-nents and systems.

The PPTF will organise and coordinate actions aimed at:• Establishing a common open–access forum

for exchange of thoughts and ideas through the organisation of themed conferences and seminars;

• Organising the database of capabilities and interests of economic operators in order to facilitate cooperation;

• Organising the database of technical, tech-nological and organisational problems (in-cluding the legal ones) in the area of photon-ics in order to find common solutions or to report such problems to state institutions;

• Providing a common executive database in order to facilitate and reduce the costs of R&D, implementation and production activities;

• Assisting Polish institutions, businesses and organisations in the optimal use of photonic devices and technologies.

2.Strengtheningcooperationinthefieldofopto–electronics and photonics between Polish entrepreneurs, research units, and state and local government, nongovern-mental organisations and similar organi-sations abroad.

The aim of PPTF’s activities in this area will be to:• Analyse the condition of photonic commu-

nity in Poland, identify its achievements, deficiencies and needs, as well as the areas of common interest, and to propose mea-sures to improve the situation;

• Establish cooperation with Polish and Eu-ropean organisations (platforms, clusters, associations, chambers of commerce, re-search institutions) and maintain regular

contacts with the European, national and local government administration;

• Improve and specify the national develop-ment strategy for Polish photonics, taking into account the current opportunities and needs of the country and its business and research communities.

3. Taking advantage of the national and Euro-pean funding in order to ensure that Polish photonic products and technologies have a competitive advantage in global markets, using the research and educational potential at a national level.

The objective of these measures will be to:• Assist Polish economic operators in their

efforts to increase competitiveness and innovativeness of Polish photonic products and technologies through effective transfer of high–tech technology from research centres to companies;

• Provide assistance in obtaining funding for research and development projects carried out by Polish companies and research units under the POIR and Horizon 2020 schemes;

• Cooperate with vocational schools and insti-tutions of higher education to prepare staff for the use of photonic devices and technol-ogies.

4. Promoting the knowledge of photonics and photonic technologies among political, eco-nomic and research elites as having strategic importance for the economic and social de-velopment of Poland and its national safety.

The PPTF’s areas of activity will be the fol-lowing:• Promoting the development of opto–elec-

tronics and photonics in Poland and the knowledge of photonics through public me-dia among the general public and political, economic and scientific elites;

• Organizing conferences, seminars and lec-tures to demonstrate the achievements of photonics and its strategic importance for the economic and social development, as well as the national safety of Poland;

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• Preparing documents for state administra-tion indicating the need for development of photonics in Poland and the associated economic and social benefits;

5. The PPTF will seek to become part of Euro-pean photonic institutions and will actively

participate in their activities in order to rep-resent the interests of its members, promote their achievements, collect and transfer information to prepare such members for competitions as part of the Horizon 2020 programme and establish the European international cooperation.

The Polish Technological Platform on Photonics is one of the first projects in Poland to have such a significant global impact on the current and future trends in the development of photonics. It is also intended to expand the forum for national and international cooperation and coordinate the efforts of industry representatives, research and scientific centres, government and local author-ities and NGOs involved in developing photonic technologies.

The PPTF is a project which aims at developing technological awareness and providing specific systemic solutions in the field of photonics, and thus contributing to the future development of science and economy in our country. It provides an added value to the technological development of the twenty–first century, both in our country and in Europe.

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Activity of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics (PPTF)

Polish Technological Platform on Photonics is originator and co–organizer of the cyclical Opto-electronics Conference. Last edition of the event, was held under slogan ‘Optoelectronic is a key to the security and better life of citizens’ and was organize on October 12–13, 2016 as always in Hotel Ossa Congress & Spa in Rawa Mazowiecka in Poland. The Conference has been implemented under the honorary patronage of the Secretary of State in the Ministry of National Defense. Main event organizer was PCO S.A. – Coordinator of

PPTF in cooperation with Military University of Technology in Warsaw and Warsaw University of Technology.

The key objective of the Conference is creation of common field to exchange experience between representatives of science, industry, business and

military. Optoelectronics Conference as an event contributes to strategy Europa 2020 wherein optoelectronic branch of industry is playing sig-nificant role. Among the topics discussed during the Conference are among others role and tasks of the optoelectronic industry in polish military strategy, synergy between science, army and optoelectronics industry, optoelectronics against modern security treats, research–and–develop-ment projects and funding opportunities and also photonic as a key to the better life. During the Conference there are showing the newest achievements and products from industry.

Optoelectronics Conference contributes to further strengthening cooperation between military, in-dustry and science. Besides it is a great opportu-nity for presentation of the newest achievements in the field of optoelectronics.

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Polish Technological Platform on Photonics is making efforts to be present during the most important industry events, not only in Poland but also the international events.

In 2015 PPTF’s booth was present during 3rd International Optoelectronics and Photonics Fair OPTONexpo which was held in Warsaw together with 3rd Symposium of the Photonics Society of

Poland. Polish Technological Platform on Photon-ics provided patronage and common stand for dis-posed members. The fair provided an opportunity to familiarize oneself with the Polish and foreign companies offer in the field of optoelectronics and photonics. This event offered a chance to meet authorities in the field of science from all over the world, to share experience between industry specialists and to present the latest devices and technologies that emerge on the Polish market.

PPTF participated in Laser World of Photonics in Munich in 2015 as a part of the VIGO System S.A. stand. During the fair, PPTF presented pro-motional materials of its consortium members.

PPTF actively supports and promotes Polish Companies on the International Market. PPTF is co–organizer of the Polish Pavilion on the SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco Exhibition since 2016. In the last year this initiative has

been implemented under the honorary patronage of the Polish Ministry of Development. Thanks to the close neighborhood of the Silicon Valley

which is the ICT Innovation World Center, the SPIE PW event is particularly important, and it is the starting point of journey to the highest submit of technology. On the booths, companies from PPTF and beyond presented their newest products and solutions. Those companies were hopeful for finding partners in America or Asia. PTTF organize the presentation and information point about Polish photonics companies and re-search institutes.

PPTF, according to its mission, reinforce de-velopment of scientist and technicians working

in photonics domain. The industry companies which belong to the Platform support universities and institutes by participation in their scientif-ic–research projects or ordering some scientific work. In result of these activities new PhD and DSc thesis and graduates appear.

Platform is thinking about students and pupils. The events such as Days of Photonics and Carrier Days are organize when companies present their current and future products and tell about vision of photonic development. It is great opportunity to talk with employers, active engineers and ‘fresh’ absolvents of those universities who work for photonic companies.

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Another events organized by PPTF are ‘open days’ in companies when students are allowed to visit companies, and see production lines, or-ganization and talk with workers. Students have a possibility of taking the professional practice and experience in these companies. It is also possible to write diploma thesis during these practices, solving the real problems being cared by professionals.

Companies sponsor the thesis competitions by founding the rewards and also offer jobs to the participants.

PPTF organizes workshops for scientist, industry and end–users when the newest result of scien-tific research or industry and end–user needs and expectation are presented. New concepts of photonic devices applications are also dis-cussed. Workshops participants can learn about research funds and calls for proposals. These workshops usually fruits with new project consor-tiums. Workshops are perfect place to exchange thoughts, experiences and contacts for the future common enterprises.

PPTF actively affects development of Polish pho-tonic. It search for a new branches, directions and for possible sources of funding.

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Members of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics (PPTF)

The following are members of the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics: 3 universities, 8 science institutes, 2 associations, 1 chamber of commerce, 18 enterprises.

PCO S.A. for over 40 years is a leading Polish producer of observation and aiming devices. Company uses its experience in developing opto-electronic and laser systems together with night vision and thermal imaging technologies that are the key elements of the modern soldier’s equip-ment and nearly all types of combat vehicles.

PCO S.A. conducts also the research, develop-ment and implementation activities. Within its activities, the company actively cooperates with universities as well as research and development centres.

Technologies used by PCO S.A are the result of modern achievements of science and the choices

made by the company are recognised both among military customers as well as national and for-eign manufacturers that cooperate with us. High quality of the offered products and services is confirmed with certificates and awards received throughout the years. In the course of its existence, the company has proven its ability to implement cutting–edge technological solutions and adjust them to the situation of the changing market and client needs. The business activity of the company serves the purpose of increasing effectiveness and raising the safety of Polish soldiers participating in military missions, as well as building a strong position of the national defence industry.

PCO S.A.

Visualization of complex infrastructure after the construction of the new office and production in 2018 (in the foreground)

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The Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Tech-nology (IZTECH) was established on 1st February 2008. Unlike former chambers of commerce oper-ating in Poland, it is not a trade–only entity. It was created by 11 ‘flagship’ universities, 9 research institutes, including the Polish Academy of Sci-ences, two leading Polish banks (Bank Pekao S.A., BRE Bank S.A.), the National Capital Fund and 94 companies considered as elite in terms of technologies.

The statutory purpose of operation of IZTECH is to stimulate development of enterprises based on knowledge and eliminate legal, financial and en-vironmental barriers in this respect. The Council of the Chamber is chaired by prof. dr hab. Jerzy Buzek, a Member of the European Parliament specialising in the issues of development of high technologies. Prof. dr hab. Ryszard Pregiel was elected the President of the Chamber and dr inż. Olaf Gajl became its general manager.

The purpose of operation of IZTECH is to stimu-late development of enterprises based on knowl-edge and eliminate legal, financial and environ-mental barriers in this respect.

The main task of IZTECH involves comprehen-sive assistance to be provided to its Members to enable successful completion of innovative projects undertaken by them in the area of high technologies.

The Chamber performs its statutory tasks, in particular by: • promoting academic enterprises, achievements

of IZTECH’s Members and creators of high technologies;

• inspiring changes improving legal conditions in favour of academic entrepreneurs and coop-

eration with state authorities and administra-tion within this area;

• counselling on organisational, legal and finan-cial matters related to opening of academic enterprises and supporting academic entrepre-neurs at the first stages of their development;

• acting in favour of creating academic enter-prises with a strong position on the domestic market and on foreign markets;

• supporting innovative initiatives of IZTECH’s Members, in particular by taking an active part in finding external sources of funding their research, creative and service activities in the area of high technologies, including funds from the state budget and EU funds;

• cooperating with financial institutions, banks and risk capital funds;

• assisting IZTECH’s Members in finding na-tional and foreign partners and investors;

• promoting products and services provided by IZTECH’s Members and organising marketing and exhibition events for them;

• promoting the application of the results of re-search in economy and innovative enterprises based on scientific achievements;

• taking actions aimed at expanding cooperation of entrepreneurs with research and devel-opment units and scientific units as well as technology transfer;

• providing support in the area of protection of intellectual and industrial property, in partic-ular in foreign legal areas;

• providing IZTECH’s Members with easier ac-cess to information and counselling, including preparation of expert opinions, studies and analyses regarding development of high tech-nology enterprises;

• conducting training and publishing activities.

The Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology

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The Military University of Technology estab-lished in 1951 by the act, is a public university supervised by the Minister of National Defence. As an open university of technology, it serves the Armed Forces, science, economy and the society by educating officer cadets and students, academic teachers and conducting research and development works in the area of sciences, technical and social studies, and in particular in the area of military technology and safety engineering. It cooperates with universities both in Poland and abroad. Following the ge-

neric motto ‘Omnia pro patria’, the University continues notable traditions of technical military schools: Szkoła Rycerska (the School of Chivalry), Główna Szkoła Artylerii i Inżynierii (the School of Artillery and Engineering) and Wyższa Szkoła Inżynierii Wojskowej (Academy of Military Engi-neering). It prepares future engineering teachers, shares knowledge, develops skills and improves qualifications at the highest level, and at the same time it teaches patriotism and responsibility for the home country.

The Military University of Technology

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology devotes much attention to new technologies and new fields of technology. Faculty of Microsystem Electronics and Photonics educates in the fields of electronic engineering and photonics, optoelec-tronics and fiber optics. Scientific work is carried in the field of design, measurement and analysis of photonic devices. In the Faculty of Electronics Group of Laser and Fibre Electronics is dealing with MOPA systems, fiber vibrometry, miniatur-ization and integration of lasers. Another Group is involved in designing and building fiber lasers using special fibers, optical study of human tis-sues and building fiber–optic networks.

At the Faculty of Fundamental Problems of Tech-nology work: Fiber Optics Group and the Labora-tory of Optical Spectroscopy of Nanostructures. The activities of the first concerns the modeling,

characterization and applications of fiber optic systems for detection, communication and non-linear frequency conversion. The OSN Laboratory conducts research of: semiconductor structures for photonics, time–dependent phenomena in photonic nanostructures and production of nano-materials for biophotonics and photovoltaics.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering educates and is active in the field of laser usage for obtain-ing special purpose materials.

Cooperation with many European centers, results in the participation in the European Framework Programmes.

Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnol-ogy is coordinating scientific activities.

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

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The tradition of the Warsaw University of Tech-nology – the largest and the oldest technical academy in Poland – dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. The year 1826 is considered to be the date of establishment of technical edu-cation in Warsaw. It is the year of founding the Preparatory School for the Polytechnic Institute. The initiator of the school and the author of the curriculum was Stanisław Staszic, involved with the Commission on Religious Affairs and Public Enlightenment, a versatile scholar and education activist.

The University of Technology gathers the largest in Poland scientific and research potential in the area of technical science. The largest number of scientific papers recognised both in Poland and abroad originate from the University. The rank of the University of Technology can be confirmed by many cooperation agreements signed with other universities, exchange programmes for students and staff as well as common research programmes.

Warsaw University of Technology

The Institute of Applied Optics in Warsaw has existed since 1948. It is a research institute re-sponsible to the Ministry of Economy of the Re-public of Poland, with many years of experience in applied optics and optoelectronics.

The operations of the Institute involve scientific and research services as well as research and technical services such as:• development of new observation and mea-

surement methods in the area of optics and optoelectronics;

• development of structures and technologies of optical and optoelectronic devices and pro-cesses;

• manufacturing of optical components and systems, manufacturing of unique optical and optoelectronic devices.

The Institute of Applied Optics offers the assess-ment of the quality of products and expert opin-ions in the field of optics and optoelectronics. The Institute organises conferences and training

courses in the area of optics and optoelectronics applications. The Institute develops and shares scientific and technical information and econom-ic information and it cooperates with national, foreign and international centres, organisations and scientific associations.

The Institute of Applied Optics cooperates in the area of research and development with national and foreign research and development units. This cooperation involves participation in common re-search projects, special purpose projects, and EU and non–EU research programmes. The Institute develops new technologies using optical and op-toelectronic techniques (including measurement techniques).

In particular it offers cooperation in research and development in the following areas:• microscopy, interferometry, diffractometry;• holography, diffractive optics, gradient optics;• fibre optics, image analysis and processing;• specialist optical measurement techniques.

The Institute of Applied Optics

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The Institute of Electrotechnology is one of the largest Institutes in Poland. Since the moment of its establishment in 1946, the Institute of Elec-trotechnology is a leading unit in Poland in the area of cooperation with industry, involved in construction and improvement of manufactured and operated electrotechnical products. Despite many difficulties encountered in the period of political transformation, the Institute was able

to adjust to the changes in the structure of the Polish industry without abandoning its priority operation, i.e. cooperation with small and medium enterprises.

As soon as Poland joined the European Union, the Institute started making efforts to stimulate cooperation with national and European entities through active use of EU Structural Funds.

The Institute of Electrotechnology

The Institute was established in Warsaw in 1966 by the Council of Ministers as a unit of the Polish Academy of Sciences. In 1970 the Institute was transformed into the Industrial Institute respon-sible to the Ministry of Industry. At the same time it became a member of the newly established Sci-entific and Production Centre of Microelectronics (Naukowo Produkcyjne Centrum Mikroelektron-iki CEMI). The additional task of the Institute involved then the development of new devices and semiconductor technologies, their implementation into batch production and design supervision over this production.

Since 1991 the Institute has been an independent research institute responsible to the Ministry of Economy. The main aim of the Institute’s opera-tions is to conduct research at the world level and develop advanced semiconductor technologies used in innovative products.

The mission of the Institute is to conduct basic research and research applied in electronics and physics of solids as well as develop, implement and popularise cutting–edge micro– and nano-technologies and their applications in photonics as well as micro– and nanoelectronics.

The Institute of Electron Technology

The Institute of Electronic Materials Technology (ITME) is a leading Polish Institute conducting multidirectional works on development of new materials, testing their properties and the pos-

sibilities to use them in subassemblies to be applied in electronics, optoelectronics, microme-chanics, metrology and other fields of science and economy.

The Institute of Electronic Materials Technology

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The Tele and Radio Research Institute is a first class research institute pursuing comprehensive and multidisciplinary research and development works over highly developed technologies and innovations having viable prospects for imple-mentation in many business sectors. The Institute is a body notified by the European Commission, number 1941. The operations of the Institute are focused on research on selected materials and electronic sub–assemblies, electronic assembly technologies and specialised ICT systems.

The line of business of the Institute involves research and development works and adaptation

of results of these works to practical applica-tions. The works are carried out by specialised Research and Innovative Centres assigned to priority directions of the Institute’s operations.

The Institute’s mission is being realised by conducting scientific and research work and by applying such works and preparing them for implementation at the industrial scale. These efforts are carried out by specialised Centres. The Institute has implemented and it main-tains and keeps improving the Quality Man-agement System that complies with PN-EN ISO 9001:2009.

Tele and Radio Research Institute

The Institute of Medical Technology and Medicine (ITAM) in Zabrze is a research institute whose stat-utory activities involve research, development and implementation works in the area of medical tech-nology. As far as its operations are concerned, the Institute can demonstrate over 40 years of tradition.

The operations of the Institute cover the area of high technologies. They conform to the directions of sci-entific studies as well as research and development works preferred in the country, aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the Polish economy.

The research and development works carried out at the Institute focus on the following directions of the medical technology:• diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular

diseases;• intensive care;• medical resuscitation;• medical rehabilitation;• biomedical engineering;• telemedicine;• application of computer technology in medi-

cine;• safe operation of medical equipment;• testing, attestation and certification of medical

equipment.

Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM

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Instytut Fotonowy is focused on designing and manufacturing of custom made instruments for scientific and industrial laboratories.

The designs usually involve mechanical, elec-tronic, optical and software solutions.

The name of the company means Photon In-stitute. It reflects the company's expertise and intense interest in light.

Instytut Fotonowy Ltd.

The Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements was established in 1965 as a state institute whose main task was to develop and implement new technologies, automation systems, manufacturing equipment and special-ist measuring and control equipment in different branches of industry. Forty years of close coop-eration with the industry resulted in a number of new studies and significant implementations. The works of the Institute involve among others: Na-tional System of Automation and Measurements POLMATIK, automated production and assembly stations for FSM Tychy, automated and robotised technological lines in kinescope factory in Pia-seczno. The Institute also prepared and started up the production of mobile robots supporting antiterrorist missions.

Thanks to continuity of our research and devel-opment work, we achieved a very high level of our studies. They can easily compete with products of renowned international companies.

At present, the activities of the Institute are fo-cused in the following fields:• automation and robotisation of production

processes;• automation of transport between operation

stands; • quality control systems with the use of a video

technique; • mobile robots used for special purposes;

• industrial measurement systems; • specialist measuring and control equipment; • car recycling;• project implementation as part of international

cooperation.

The Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements (PIAP) cooperates interna-tionally with scientific and industrial centres from EU Member States. This cooperation in mainly focused on implementation of research projects as well as scientific and technical projects fund-ed by the European Commission in Framework Programmes. The Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements took an ac-tive part in projects implemented as a part of the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Framework Programme of the European Union.

Apart from the European cooperation, the Insti-tute intensively cooperates also in the area of science and technology with U.S. centres. This cooperation concerns mainly the issues of safe land and sea transport as well as designing of state–of–art systems for automated production of electronic devices.

The works carried out at the Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements for business entities are focused on practical use of the latest scientific achievements, both in the area of basic research as well as applied research.

The Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements

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The Military Institute of Aviation Medicine was established shortly after Poland regained its independence. The scientific activity undertak-en by the Institute dates back to January, 1928 when the Aviation Medical Centre was set up in Warsaw on order of the later first Marshal of Poland Józef Piłsudski. It was the first health care centre serving the needs of aviation. In 1931, built the first Iow pressure chamber and thus be-gan equipping the Institute in other devices and aviation simulators. The Institute is proud to be continuing and developing this tradition.

Currently the scientific activity at the Institute focuses on the issues of aviation pathophysiology and psychology, connected with the diagnostics and treatment of diseases limiting the ability to perform air service. Moreover the unique charac-ter and range of work carried out at the Institute is focused around Scientific and Didactic Centre, Aeromedical Training Division, Clinical Centre, Medical Assessment and Occupational Medicine Centre as well as Night Vision Training System.

The Military Institute of Aviation Medicine

VIGO System S.A is a world–leading manufactur-er of uncooled IR photodetectors. For a dozen or so years, VIGO System S.A has been a leader on the worldwide market of uncooled photodetectors in the middle and far infrared. It offers detectors for industry, medicine, research works and mili-tary technology.

VIGO System S.A.

Inframet is a manufacturer of specialist mea-surement equipment for testing optoelectronic imaging equipment (thermal imagers, CCD/ICCD cameras, night–vision devices, laser rangefinders) and computer simulators. The elements of the manufactured measurement sets include: collima-

tors, precision temperature meters, temperature controllers, infrared radiators, light intensity and luminance meters as well as a number of other blocks of high precision mechanics, optics and electronics.

Inframet

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Lasertex Ltd. company is an innovative unit clas-sified as high technology. It has been operating since 1989. The main aim of its operations is to perform works related to implementation of the results of scientific and research works in the area of technical studies and support scientific research at universities. The company is an ex-

clusive distributor of StatusPro company offering innovative laser products to be applied among others in construction of wind farm elements. Using standard laser components as the basis they create laser measurement systems with customised parameters and functions.

Lasertex Ltd.

Sensomed specialises in the application of op-toelectronics in medicine, industry, scientific research and teaching. Sensomed deals with laser positioning systems to be applied in med-icine and industry, and in particular for patient alignment in radiotherapy and CAT as well as for accurate identification of location of parts of machines and equipment in relation to each oth-

er, e.g. the level of glass in a blast furnace. The company offers photonic and optoelectronic sets for teaching optics, electronics and photonics at high schools and universities. Its products involve also optoelectronic devices for research and in-dustrial laboratories. Moreover, Sensomed deals with scientific studies and technical reports on optoelectronics, optics and photonics.

Sensomed s.c.

CTL is a leading manufacturer of lasers and laser systems in Poland and Europe. It offers la-sers, laser modules, systems and accessories for medicine, industrial technologies, measurement technique, education as well as training courses in the optimal application of laser technologies.

CTL offers a basic line of products involving:• low and high power lasers for medicine (5W,

10W, 15W and 25W, among others);• lasers and laser systems for material treatment

(12W and 30W CO2 gas lasers, among others); • power, control and cooling modules as well as

optical heads of gas lasers.

CTL Laserinstruments Ltd.

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SMARTTECH is acknowledge manufacturer of precise 3D scanners. Present on the market for 16 years Company has constantly upgraded the measurement method by redesigning and imple-menting the latest optical and projection solutions to its measurement algorithm. SMARTTECH 3D scanners are providing the most accurate and re-liable results for the most demanding customers, of total 300 implementations all over the world.

SMARTTECH 3D policy is not only sales but also education and popularization of contact-less hi–tech measurement methods. Many of universities worldwide join SMARTTECH EDU program gaining free software licenses for it's 3D scanning classes, both software and hardware upgrade possibility and additional materials for lectures and laboratories.

The offer is based on the latest science and tech-nical innovation providing the highest quality of complex solutions for different applications in competitive prices and features:

1. Precise 3D scanners based on structural light technology with short learning curve, biggest market resolution (up to 10 000pts/mm2) and precision reaching over 0,01mm.

2. Reverse engineering software for data editing, creating fully digital production environment and realizing full path of measurement from point cloud to parametric surfaces such as 3DMeasure, Geomagic Solutions, SolidWorks, Agisoft.

Smarttech Ltd.

Solaris Laser S.A (established in 1991) is a man-ufacturer of industrial laser systems designed for ultrafast marking, coding and engraving on surfaces of all types of materials used in industry and packaging technology. The most

prominent product of Solaris Laser S.A. is the line of marking equipment e–SolarMark fitted with different types of laser radiation sources in standard casings intended for use in different environments.

Solaris Laser S.A.

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High–Precision Optics Provider.

For over 25 years Company supplies precision optical components and optical systems for industrial and laser commercial applications, research and scientific facilities including space and defence customers. Products are designed, made and certified onsite with fully custom-ised specification in short–medium production series.

Solaris Optics provides also a well–seasoned range of services in production – i.e. design and

deposit of optical coatings, product certification, fine polishing using MRF technology – as well as in product & technology development (DFM) of optical components, systems and thin layer coatings (TLC).

Technological capabilities of the company involve a full production cycle of optical components from cutting raw materials, to optical coating processes and precise assembly of optical systems. At Solar-is Optics newest manufacturing technology meets seasoned staff experience and passion to optics and customer service.

Solaris Optics S.A.

The company offers innovative solutions in the area of optics, optoelectronics as well as high precision mechanics and low–volume production.

Optolab Ltd.

Top–GaN company manufactures semiconduc-tor laser diodes emitting light with wavelength of 400–420 nm. This technology is based on the method of GaN crystal growth under high pressure developed at the Institute of High Pres-sure Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences

(Instytut Wysokich Ciśnień PAN) and a number of technologies of epitaxial crystal growth such as MOVPE, MBE and HVPE. At present the com-pany offers impulse lasers with peak power up to 500 mW and it starts offering lasers for continu-ous operation with power up to 100 mW.

TopGaN Ltd.

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The company designs and produces homing heads, starting mechanisms for anti-aircraft

systems that are supplied to the Polish Army, authorization systems as well as test stands.

CRW Telesystem–Mesko

Semicon Ltd. is an importer and an authorised distributor of electronic subassemblies, materials and tools for electronics, measuring equipment and measuring accessories, a manufacturer of laser modules, laser line generators as well as laser measuring devices. It provides services

consisting in assembly in the SMT and THT technology. The company offers assembly in lead free technology and it has at its disposal equipment for wave soldering under nitrogen. It provides services consisting in repair of boards with BGA systems – reballing technology.

Semicon Ltd.

Atest–Gaz is a Polish Company whose activity is aimed at ensuring full safety of:• People;• Property;• Environment;by providing reliable innovative Gas Detection Systems, which recognize and report potential hazards caused by dangerous gases and vapours.

The activity of the Company encompasses:• Research & development;• Production;• Consulting;• System design;• Installation and maintenance of the systems.

The Company pays particular attention to gas-detection optoelectronic technologies, especially NDIR.

Atest–Gaz A. M. Pachole sp. j.

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The Centre for Advanced Materials and Tech-nologies (CEZAMAT) is one of the largest R&D investments in Poland. The project envisages the establishment of a network of five labora-tories equipped with advanced devices that enable interdisciplinary studies to be carried out – including scientific areas that were im-possible to develop to a high level in Poland due to lack of suitable infrastructure. The Centre is the only one in Poland that will have such technologically advanced research equipment. It is worth pointing out that the equipment will be installed in rooms that offer perfect working conditions.

The main goal of CEZAMAT project is to pro-vide the platform which will integrate research society and enable development of interdis-ciplinary research on modern materials and technologies. The research infrastructure and integrated research programs will allow to carry on research and development work at the highest level and to promote and implement new technologies as well. The center is dedicat-ed to the whole, both Polish and international, scientific communities and companies which use innovative technologies and products.

Another important goal of CEZAMAT project will be transferring advanced technologies and commercializing developed ideas. The Centre is to be the center of improving cooperation between Mazovian, national research centers and Business. CEZAMAT also will take care of development activities in the region.

To create interdisciplinary platform for future–oriented research on materials and technologies,

which will enable the integration of scientific community and carrying on research of world-wide research centers and Business entities at the highest level and improve and implementa-tion and popularization of obtained new solu-tions in modern technology.

RESEARCH AREASINTERNET OF THE THINGSInternet of Things involves a huge number of communicating devices deployed in our envi-ronment as well as in objects surrounding us. Terms related to IoT such as: Smart Planet, WSN (wireless sensor nets), Swarm, TSensors (trillion sensors), Internet of Everything, M2M (machine to machine), Smart Dust, etc. give the idea of the global and ubiquitous dimension of IoT. Its eco-nomical aspect is also hard to be overestimated since none of the former High Tech revolutions has reached the volume of trillion–unit market. This novel enormous dimension and diversity of IoT sets many new technical challenges, and among them: very low–power sensors and bio–sensors, MEMS / NEMS sensors, energy har-vesting from ambient environment as well as its storage, small signal rectification, extremely low–power information acquisition and processing, ultimate low–power wireless communication, but also new materials and packaging technologies, network algorithms and energy efficient coding, information security, system solutions, IEEE standards compatibility, etc. According to IoT concept, objects may directly or indirectly collect, process or exchange data through a network of communicating sensors. CEZAMAT will develop wireless sensor networks (WSN) including mate-rials, technologies and components necessary for their construction.

CEZAMAT PW Ltd.

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InPhoTech is a company with extensive experi-ence in research and development projects, espe-cially aimed at obtaining patents, demonstrators or prototypes for industry applications. InPhoTech carries out modelling, fabrication, research and development of specialty optic fibres (including microstructured, photonic crystal, plastic and plastic microstructured), innovative optical fibre components and photonic devices. Such photonic technology are developed for telecom, metrology, quality analysis, medical, mining, space, transport and safety applications.

InPhoTech specialty fibres technology includes:• optical fibre devices based on classical and

microstructured fibres: sensors (vibration, temperature, strain, pressure and others) and dispersion compensators;

• fibre modulators, variable attenuators, broad-band fibre light sources etc.;

• preform technology: MCVD and OVD;• drawing towers: for silica glass, soft glasses

and polymers;• fibre examples of microstructured and clas-

sical fibres such as: highly nonlinear, highly birefringent, extremely high or low NA, exceptionally low bending loss, active, multi core, and multi clad etc.;

• fibre components including classical and microstructured fibres, pigtails, patchcords, efficient splices, fibre attenuators, fibres with tunable parameters (attenuation, birefrin-gence, nonlinearity, mode field area, numeri-cal aperture etc.).

InPhoTech Ltd.

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Fibrain Ltd. is the largest indigenous Polish com-pany involved in the field of fiber optics and pho-tonics. The company has been established in 1993 and has a history of dynamic growth and successful innovation. The company operates an optical cables factory (possibly the most modern in Europe) and a very large optical Connectivity factory, with manufacturing capacity of several millions of connectors per year (amongst them multifiber connectors). The Connectivity factory is easily amongst the top 3 biggest factories of its type in Europe. Optical cables are dedicated for both indoor and outdoor applications and the manufactured cables types include for example aerial, riser or armored cables.

Fibrain also manufactures specialized optical fi-bers and its in–house capabilities cover the whole

manufacturing process, including preform produc-tion and characterization and fiber drawing and measurements. Specialty fibers portfolio includes high–tensile strength fibers, PM fibers, photonic fibers or metal–coated fibers. The company pro-duces a range of passive optical devices, including TFF–based filters, master class patchcords, FBT couplers, multimode power combiners, long period gratings or PLC splitters. Fibrain has also exten-sive fiber processing capabilities, which cover for example fiber lensing, down–tapering and up–tapering, splicing of very dissimilar fibers and exotic glass fibers or chemical surface roughening. The company welcomes custom inquires and has experience in developing devices to custom re-quirements, for example for sensing applications.

Fibrain Ltd.

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It is a Polish organisation for scientists, entrepre-neurs, science administrators as well as students and doctoral students related to photonics and optoelectronics.

The society was established to promote photon-ics, develop the relation between physicists and engineers, scientists and practitioners working in this area as well as to integrate and represent the national environment of science and technology.

Photonics Society of Poland

The Association of Polish Electrical Engineers (SEP) is a non–governmental creative, scientific and technical organisation. It is a social and pub-lic organisation. SEP is a voluntary association of electrical engineers of all specialities, and per-sons whose professional activities are connected with broadly understood electric engineering as well as legal persons interested in its operations.

The Association of Polish Electrical Engineers continues social activities of Polish electrical en-gineers commenced at the end of the 19th centu-ry, aimed at stimulation of development of electric engineering in Poland and supporting the use of achievements in the field of electric engineering in the interests of Poland.

The Association of Polish Electrical and Techni-cal Engineers established in 1919, which changed its name to the Association of Polish Electrical

Engineers in 1928, became a centre gathering electric engineers. In 1929 it was merged with the Association of Polish Radio Engineers, and in 1939 with the Union of Polish Electrical Engi-neers and the Association of Polish Telecommu-nications Engineers. The social activities of elec-trical engineers of all specialities were combined in the Association of Polish Electrical Engineers.

The Association of Polish Electrical Engineers strives after integration of efforts of electrical engineers to the benefit of the Nation and in the work of universal progress.

The activities of SEP involve electrotechnology, energetics, electrical power engineering, electron-ics, radio engineering, optoelectronics, bionics, information technologies, computer science, tele-communication, automation, robotics and other related fields.

The Association of Polish Electrical Engineers

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2 gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego St., PL 00-908 Warsaw 49, Polandemail: sekretariat.rektora@wat.edu.pl, phone: +48 22 683 90 01www.wat.edu.pl

The Military University of Technology

1 Politechniki Square, PL 00-661 Warsaw, Polandphone: +48 22 234 72 11www.pw.edu.pl

Warsaw University of Technology

Contact

28 Jana Nowaka–Jeziorańskiego St., PL 03-982 Warsaw, Polandemail: pco@pcosa.com.pl, phone: +48 22 515 75 01www.pcosa.com.pl

PCO S.A.

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

The Institute of Applied Optics

7/9 Czackiego St., PL 00-043 Warsaw, Polandemail: office@iztech.pl, phone: +48 22 505 84 10www.iztech.pl

The Polish Chamber of Commerce for High Technology

27 Wyspiańskiego Coast, PL 50-370 Wrocław, Polandemail: jmr@pwr.edu.pl, phone: +48 71 320 22 17www.pwr.edu.pl

18 Kamionkowska St., PL 03-805 Warsaw, Polandemail: inos@inos.pl, phone: +48 22 810 25 89www.inos.pl

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The Institute of Electrotechnology

The Institute of Electron Technology

The Institute of Electronic Materials Technology

133 Wólczyńska St., PL 01-919 Warsaw, Polandemail: itme@itme.edu.pl, phone: +48 22 835 30 41www.itme.edu.pl

32/46 Lotników Avenue, PL 02-668 Warsaw, Polandphone: +48 22 548 77 00www.ite.waw.pl

55/61 M. Sklodowskiej–Curie St., PL 50-369 Wrocław, Polandemail: ielow@iel.wroc.pl, phone: +48 71 328 30 61www.iel.wroc.pl

Tele and Radio Research Institute

Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment ITAM

11 Ratuszowa St., PL 03-450 Warsaw 49, Polandemail: itr@itr.org.pl, phone: +48 22 619 22 41www.itr.org.pl

118 Roosevelta St., PL 41-800 Zabrze, Polandemail: itam@itam.zabrze.pl, phone: +48 32 271 60 13www.itam.zabrze.pl

Instytut Fotonowy Ltd.

The Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements

202 Jerozolimskie Avenue, PL 02-486 Warsaw, Polandemail: piap@piap.pl, phone: +48 22 874 01 64www.piap.pl

32A Na Mostkach St., PL 31-267 Kraków, Polandemail: office@fotonowy.pl, phone: +48 733 003 380www.fotonowy.pl

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54/56 Krasinskiego St., PL 01-755 Warsaw, Polandemail: wiml@wiml.waw.pl, phone: +48 22 685 26 01www.wiml.waw.pl

The Military Institute of Aviation Medicine

VIGO System S.A.

Inframet

Lasertex Ltd.

Sensomed s.c.

CTL Laserinstruments Ltd.

129/133 Poznanska St., PL 05-850 Ozarow Mazowiecki, Polandemail: info@vigo.com.pl, phone: +48 22 666 01 45www.vigo.com.pl

24 Graniczna St. Kwirynow, PL 05-082 Stare Babice, Polandemail: info@inframet.com, phone: +48 22 666 87 80www.inframet.pl

49 Wiosny Ludow St., PL 02-495 Warsaw, Polandemail: med@lasery.eu, phone: +48 22 867 88 01www.ctl.com.pl

26 Swojczycka St., PL 51-502 Wroclaw, Polandemail: lasertex@lasertex.eu, phone: +48 71 372 43 06www.lasertex.eu

13/19 Pereca St. apt. 516, 00-849 Warsaw, Polandemail: sensomed@sensomed.pl, phone: +48 601 223 392www.sensomed.com.pl

Smarttech Ltd.

30 Raclawicka St., PL 05-092 Lomianki/ Warsaw, Polandemail: sales@smarttech3d.com, phone: +48 22 751 19 16www.skaner3d.pl

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39 Farbiarska St., PL 02-862 Warsaw, Polandemail: sales@solarislaser.com.pl, phone: +48 22 843 18 02www.solarislaser.com.pl

Solaris Laser S.A.

Solaris Optics S.A.

TopGaN Ltd.

49 Sobieskiego St., PL 05-410 Jozefow, Polandemail: info@solarisoptics.com.pl, phone: +48 22 789 43 54www.solarisoptics.com.pl

29/37 Sokolowska St., PL 01-142 Warsaw 49, Polandemail: sales@topganlasers.com, phone: +48 22 876 03 10www.topganlasers.com

Optolab Ltd.

CRW Telesystem–Mesko

Semicon Ltd.

18/27 Kamionkowska St., PL 03-805 Warsaw, Polandwww.optolab.pl

51 Warszawska St., PL 05-082 Stare Babice, Polandphone: +48 22 722 00 15

43/43A Zwolenska St., PL 04-761 Warsaw, Polandemail: info@semicon.com.pl, phone: +48 22 615 73 71www.semicon.com.pl

CEZAMAT PW Ltd.

50 Polna St., PL 00-644 Warsaw, Polandemail: biuro@cezamat.eu, phone: +48 22 234 71 57www.cezamat.eu

Atest–Gaz A. M. Pachole sp. j.

3 Spokojna St., PL 44-109 Gliwice, Polandemail: biuro@atestgaz.pl, phone: +48 32 238 87 94, www.atestgaz.pl

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Headquarters coordinator – PCO S.A.28 Jana Nowaka–Jeziorańskiego St., PL 03-982 Warsaw, Polandemail: pco@pcosa.com.plwww.pptf.pl

Person for international contacts: Tomasz Mirosław PCO S.A. phone: +48 785 910 035 email: tomasz.miroslaw@pcosa.com.pl

Contact person in Poland: Karol Szyszkiewicz PCO S.A. Assistant to CEO phone: +48 698 619 184 email: karol.szyszkiewicz@pcosa.com.pl

Polish Technological Platform on Photonics

Photonics Society of Poland

The Association of Polish Electrical Engineers

75 Koszykowa St., PL 00-662 Warsaw, Polandemail: psp@photonics.pl, phone: +48 22 234 57 43www.photonics.pl

14 Swietokrzyska St., PL 00-050 Warsaw, Polandemail: sep@sep.com.pl, phone: +48 22 556 43 02www.sep.com.pl

Fibrain Ltd.

312 Rogoznica, PL 36-060 Glogow Malopolski, Polandemail: info@fibrain.pl, phone: +48 17 866 08 00www.fibrain.pl

InPhoTech Ltd.

17/31 Slominskiego St., PL 00-195 Warsaw, Polandemail: offer@inphotech.pl, phone: +48 533 779 177www.inphotech.pl

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Polish Technological Platform on Photonics28 Jana Nowaka–Jeziorańskiego St.PL 03-982 Warsaw, Polande-mail: pco@pcosa.com.pl