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Players in the Canadian photonics market are hoping an emphasis on products developed for specific vertical markets will ensure a bright future for the cutting-edge technology.
The idea of tailoring future products to meet the needs of specific industries was one of the conclusions reached at last month's National Photonics Roundtable in Ottawa. Approximately 40 delegates turned out to discuss ways in which Canada can ensure itself a leading role in the development of the technology.
Photonics is the science of generating, transmitting, manipulating and detecting light. Its most tangible, real-world application has been seen in the fibre-optic space, with large telecommunications carriers deploying fibre cables for highspeed communication and large bandwidths.
According to Ruth Rayman, president of the Canadian...