Company Research Report: SuperLight Photonics
Company Overview
Name
SuperLight Photonics
Mission of the Company
SuperLight Photonics' mission is to illuminate the future through innovation. The company is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of laser-based technology to create solutions that empower industries, enhance lives, and drive progress. This mission is backed by relentless research, development, and collaboration, harnessing the full potential of photons to address pressing challenges.
Foundation and Founders
- Founded by: Haider Zia
- Foundation Story: During a train journey from Hamburg to Enschede, Haider Zia conceived the concept of a compact, lightweight, and portable alternative to traditional wideband lasers. This led to the foundation of SuperLight Photonics.
Key People
- Haider Zia (Founder and CTO): Expertise in integrated and nonlinear optics and supercontinuum lasers.
- Cees Links (CEO): Known as "The Father of WiFi", a visionary leader in tech innovation.
- Elly Schietse (CMO): Extensive marketing experience, oversees marketing, PR, event activities, and HR.
- Bradley Snyder (COO): Extensive background in photonics manufacturing.
- Jeroen Biesterbos (CCO): Leads strategic partnerships and business development.
- Paul de Wit (CFO): Financial strategist with a strong track record in guiding startups.
Headquarters
Enschede, The Netherlands
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
Known For
SuperLight Photonics is known for its innovation in laser technology, specifically the development of supercontinuum generation lasers, also known as wideband or white lasers.
Products
SLP-1000
- Description: The industry's first portable wideband laser.
- High-Level Description: A portable, battery-operated wideband laser providing high-quality, coherent, and stable spectral output suitable for industrial and medical imaging applications.
- Key Features:
- Highly efficient spectral broadening
- Wide, smooth, and low-noise spectral output (SWIR)
- Short pulse width, high peak power
- Ultra-low power consumption
- Portable and battery-operated
SLP-1050
- Description: High-power and compact supercontinuum laser.
- High-Level Description: An advanced supercontinuum laser designed to deliver more than 40 mW of power, with applications in industrial, research, and bio-medical fields.
- Key Features:
- Femtosecond pulse laser
- Highly efficient spectral broadening
- Amplified seed laser increases output power & spectral range
- Wide, smooth, and low-noise spectral output (SWIR)
- Compact form factor
- Class 3 laser safety
Recent Developments
New Products Launched
- SLP-1050: Launched to address the demand for high-power and compact supercontinuum laser solutions.
New Partnerships
- Laser 2000 Partnership: Formed a strategic collaboration with Laser 2000 for distribution in Europe.
New Features and Enhancements
No information is available
Notable Events and Achievements
- Awards:
- Winner of the Novel-T Next Icons Award 2024
- Recruitment: Hiring for roles including Office Manager/Accounting Specialist, Application Development Engineers, and NPI - New Product Introduction Engineer.
- Seed Funding: Secured funding from DeepTechXL and Oost NL in September 2023.
Summary
SuperLight Photonics stands as a pioneering entity in the field of wideband lasers, leveraging its unique technology to drive advancements in various applications including spectroscopy, microscopy, and medical imaging. The company recently introduced the SLP-1050 to enhance its product portfolio, demonstrating a commitment to continuous innovation and market leadership. Through strategic partnerships and persistent dedication to research and development, SuperLight Photonics is poised to impact multiple high-tech industries, contributing to a future grounded in advanced photonics solutions.
