optics-photonics

1. Meet with innovative French companies & clusters in Optics Photonics
to initiate business, industrial and technological partnerships
Organized by Ubifrance, the French Agency for International Business Development
Contact: Karen Gordon, head of New Technologies, Innovation, Services at Ubifrance Israel
karen.gordon@ubifrance.fr

2. Schedule of visit
Sunday,
Oct. 13th 18:00-20:00
20:00-22:00
Welcoming of the delegation – Tel Aviv hotel
Presentation of the Israeli Optics Photonics industry and the ecosystem of innovation by
local industry key players
Diner with the delegation
Monday,
Oct. 14th
9:00-18:00
18:00-20:00
B2B meetings with Israeli companies – Alexander Hotel Tel Aviv
Networking cocktail with the Israeli optics photonics community - Alexander Hotel Tel Aviv
Tuesday,
Oct. 15th 9:00-18:00
Visits on site of emblematic Israeli companies and universities
Weizmann Institute and El-Op - Rehovot
Wednesday
Oct. 16th
9:00-18:00
9:00-12:00
14:00-18:00
First Track:
Participation in Aerosupply Israel 2013 – Carlton Hotel Tel Aviv
Second Track:
Visit on site of an Israeli innovative company in medical
B2B meetings with Israeli companies

3. • Alphanov is the technology center for Route des Lasers competitiveness
cluster, providing technical resources and expertise required to fulfil R&D
challenges and innovative development in photonics, optics and lasers.
• Alphanov offers dedicated facilities and equipment for laser
developments, implementation and characterization. It has strong
expertise in laser micro-machining developments, optical design and
prototyping in vision, microscopy and spectroscopy, and fiber laser
sources and optical fiber components.
• In Israel, Alphanov wishes to establish R&D and business partnerships with
research institutes, labs, and industrial companies.
For more information:
http://www.alphanov.com/home.html

4. • Ceradrop designs and markets InkJet Printers for the Printed Electronics Industry.
• Embedding all types of printheads as well as the latest generation of curing
modules, CeraPrinter Series models present new opportunities for feasibility study
and launch of new products onto the Printed Electronics market in the fields, such as:
flexible solar cells (OPV), OLED Displays, Smart Cards, Antennas, Smart Systems,
Passive Components, etc.
• With 40% of turnover dedicated to R&D, Ceradrop has a clear competitive
advantage in Printed Electronics, Ceramics and in Bio Medical industries.
• In Israel, Ceradrop is interested in providing equipment and Inkjet printers to R&D
Labs, tech centers and high tech companies in the field of printed electronics and 3D
printing.
For more information:
http://www.ceradrop.fr/en/

5. • Cristal Innov is a Tech Center in high tech crystal growth and
wafer/substrate processing for innovative high performance devices in
optic/photonic (laser, imaging, IR, UV, electro-optics...) and
piezo/ferroelectric applications (Time & Frequency, hyper RF, SAW devices
in harsh environment...)
• Cristal Innov has capabilities in crystal growth and components process
development as well as project hosting in a high tech environment
• In Israel, Cristal Innov is looking for partners such as: optical device
designers and manufacturers with high level R&D intensity, including
materials ; academic lab/tech centers on optics/photonics for collaborative
development and projects ; other partners focused on high tech devices for
Time & Frequency, RF and SAW devices such as remote sensors
(specifications for harsh environment, high reliability...)
For more information:
http://www.saphir-valley.com/index.php?lang=en

6. • Flashlamps V&Q develops and manufactures a great variety
of flashlamps and technical glasswork products for several
types of applications: industrial lasers, medical laser and hair
removal lamps, scientific femto lasers, aerospace applications,
professional photo studios, photonic decontamination for food
and pharmaceutical industry and sun light simulation for the
photovoltaic green energy.
• In Israel, the company would like to meet research centers and
laser manufacturers in defense, aerospace and medical.
For more information:
http://www.flashlamps-vq.com/index2.htm

7. • Idil Fibres Optiques is an engineering company specialized in
design, development, manufacturing and distribution of fibered
systems and solutions (fiber optics, passive and active optical
components, fiber sensors, fiber lasers, opto-electronics and
software control) for science, industry and defense.
• The company has developed the first industrial Photonic Doppler
Velocimeter for shocks applications.
• In Israel, the company wishes to meet research centers and
university labs, defense and aerospace manufacturers and
subcontractors, optoelectronics and fiber optics companies.
For more information:
http://www.idil.fr

8. • Imagine Optic is a leading provider of Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensing
hardware and software, adaptive optics technologies and professional
services in applied optics. The company works in areas such as pure science,
industrial quality control, space & defense, semiconductors, etc.
• From X-EUV, through the visible light spectrum and on to NIR (near infra-
red), Imagine Optic develops the largest range of wavefront measurement
and correction technologies available. Latest developments include active
beam shaping using deformable mirrors for high power laser applications
as well as biophotonics applications (PALM / STORM SD microscopy).
• In Israel, the company wishes to establish R&D partnerships and meet
potential customers among research centers & labs, defense (military
research & manufacturing of optical components), lens/optics
manufacturers, high power laser facilities, etc.
For more information:
http://www.imagine-optic.com/

9. • iXFiber is an independent manufacturer of active and passive specialty
optical fibers, components based on Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG) technology,
and subassemblies modules for a diverse range of industries: telecom,
defense, sensing, space, fiber laser, harsh environments, etc.
• iXFiber is owned by iXBlue, an independent industrial worldwide group well-known
for the design and manufacture of equipment, integrated systems and solutions for
civil and military industries, oceanology, aeronautics and spatial industries. iXBlue is
present worldwide, employs 450 people and turns over $ 100 M of which 80% is for
export.
• In Israel, iXFiber wishes to meet Fiber laser manufactuerer, Fiber Optic
Gyroscope manufacturers, Optical Fiber sensor users/manufacturers, Fiber
Optic Laboratories.
For more information:
http://www.ixfiber.com/

10. • Kerdry has a large and comprehensive know-how in coating
processes in thin layers by vacuum evaporation. Its unique
expertise enables the combination of both optical and metal
coating on the same substrate.
• Kerdry is an expert in ultra- precision Thin Films Deposition for
the industries of Aerospace, Defense, Instrumentation, Medical,
Optoelectronics, Telecommunications, Luxury Industry.
• In Israel, Kerdry would like to meet assembly manufacturers in
aerospace, defense, metrology, biomedical and
telecommunications.
For more information:
http://www.kerdry.com/spip.php?article22

11. • LEUKOS is a supercontinuum source designer and manufacturer
headquartered in Limoges, France. LEUKOS provides
companies and researchers around the world with compact
supercontinuum laser sources with relevant spectrum for their
applications involving spectroscopy, high resolution imaging
and metrology.
• In Israel, LEUKOS would like to meet research labs and
industrial companies.
For more information:
www.leukos-systems.com

12. • OPTITEC is a French competitiveness cluster specialized in complex
optics and imaging systems dedicated to space, aeronautics, defense,
medical and green-photonics application. a community of more than
188 highly committed members, who play key roles in industrial
development, research and higher education in optics/photonics and
image processing.
• OPTITEC comprises a community of about 200 members who play a
key role in industrial development, research and higher education in
optics/photonics and image processing.
• In Israel, OPTITEC would like to meet local clusters, incubators,
universities and TTO’s, key leaders in optics-photonics…
For more information:
www.popsud.org

13. • Photline is a leading supplier of optical modulation solutions based on the
company lithium niobate modulators, RF Electronic Modules and Optical
Modulation Units and Transmitters. The company serves the markets of optical
telecommunications, defense and aerospace, sensing and instruments, fiber
lasers and research.
• Photline is owned by iXBlue, an independent industrial worldwide group well-
known for the design and manufacture of equipment, integrated systems and
solutions for civil and military industries, oceanology, aeronautics and spatial
industries. iXBlue is present worldwide, employs 450 people and turns over
$100M of which 80% is for export.
• In Israel, the company wishes to meet Telecom, Space and Defense
manufacturers, etc.
For more information:
http://www.photline.com/

14. • PERFOS is the R&D platform of PHOTONICS BRETAGNE competitiveness
cluster which develops Custom Microstructured Fibers from conception to
integration: silica (active or passive fibers) or chalcogenide
microstructured optical fibers for all applications: scientific, defense,
biophotonics, energy, telecom, etc.
• PERFOS offers a large panel of services such as, scientific studies and
consulting in photonics, modelling of complex optical waveguides,
computation of waveguide modes, small size production of custom
optical fibers and glass components for a wide range of applications
• In Israel, PERFOS wishes to meet research labs and industrial companies
with needs for special fiber optics.
For more information:
http://www.photonics-bretagne.com/

15. • SEDI ATI is a leading manufacturer of special fiber optic
assemblies particularly for harsh environment applications,
passive components used in fiber optics applications, fibers and
cables, etc.
• SEDI ATI’s fields of application include Medical, Geophysics,
Aerospace, Nuclear, Research, Telecom, Sensors and
Instrumentation, etc.
• In Israel, the company targets industrial manufacturers for
medical or industrial laser, military equipments, ROV robots or
Unmanned Vehicles, sensor instrumentation, spectroscopy, etc.
For more information:
http://www.sedi-ati.com/

16. • SYMETRIE designs and manufactures precision positioning & motion
systems that meet the most specific needs of accuracy, stiffness and
repeatability of research laboratories and industrial groups.
• SYMETRIE is a specialist of hexapod, which is used to position an object in
space following the 6 degrees of freedom with high accuracy, resolution
and stiffness. The product line ranges from miniature hexapod versions to
hexapods that scale the height of a two story building and are able to move
several tons in a highly dynamic fashion to reproduce a vehicle motion (boat,
submarine, tank, plane…).
• In Israel, the company is looking for customers and partners in the areas
of defense, space, optics, naval, research & engineering, etc.
For more information:
http://www.symetrie.fr/en/