Lithuania and Taiwan deepen their collaboration
Marking a significant milestone in the advancement of laser technology and the emergence of new technologies, a Lithuanian laser laboratory was inaugurated in Taiwan on 11 September.
“The establishment of the Lithuanian Laser Laboratory in Taiwan represents another crucial step in strengthening the collaboration between Lithuania and Taiwan. Lithuania has already gained global recognition in the field of lasers, with ninety percent of its laser products exported to more than a hundred countries. I have no doubt that this research center, harnessing the scientific and technological potential of both Lithuania and Taiwan, will provide a substantial technological boost and enable cutting-edge solutions in the rapidly growing laser sector,“ said Aušrinė Armonaitė, Lithuanian Minister of Economy and Innovation.
The laboratory’s launch was made possible through the support of fourteen Vilnius TechFusion ecosystem players in the laser and photonics sectors – Litilit, Light Conversion, Akoneer, Optogama, Altechna and Altechna R&D, Ekspla, Optonas, Femtika, Optoman, Direct Machining Control, Eksma Optics, and the Lithuanian Lasers Association with the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), which invested 1.5 million euros in laboratory equipment. Taiwan has also invested 1.5 million euros to construct state-of-the-art facilities for laser professionals.
“Lithuania is renowned for its expertise in lasers, with extensive knowledge of how laser light interacts with different materials and its potential applications in shaping, modifying, or structuring materials. I have no doubt that Taiwan, with its robust semiconductor and electronics mass production industry, is the ideal partner to leverage its competence and capabilities in precision laser material processing and expand its global presence,” said Gediminas Račiukaitis, president of the Lithuanian Laser Association.
The Lithuanian Laser Laboratory in Taiwan will also serve as a platform for fundamental research in the field of lasers, with funding provided by the Lithuanian Science Council and Taiwanese representatives. (Source: Vilnius TechFusion)
Further reading: focus section “Photonics industry in Lithuania” with contributions from Lithuanian Laser Association – Optoman & Lidaris – Ekspla & Akoneer – Altechna R&D / Workshop of Photonics – Femtika, PhotonicsViews 4/2024 (August/September)
