Demcon, TNO and MESA+ join forces to accelerate innovation in photonic chips

Demcon has entered into a collaboration with TNO and the University of Twente to accelerate the development of low‑energy silicon nitride (SiN) photonic chips. By combining expertise in integrated photonics, thin‑film deposition equipment and applied research, we aim to advance photonic chip technology that enables faster, more energy‑efficient applications in areas such as data communication, medical diagnostics and autonomous systems.

The collaboration is formalized within the Photonic Integration Technology Center (PITC) and aligns with a new silicon nitride roadmap. Research and development will take place partly at the MESA+ Institute, with Demcon participating through its subsidiary Demcon TSST. The project is supported in part by the National Growth Fund programme PhotonDelta and reflects the growing importance of photonic chips as a key technology for the Dutch high‑tech ecosystem.

As Emiel Rutgers, Managing Director at Demcon TSST, concludes: “By joining forces, we are leveraging our collective expertise to push the boundaries of photonic technology, accelerate innovation, and pave the way for energy‑efficient solutions that will benefit a wide range of industries.”

Curious to learn more about this collaboration and its role in advancing photonic chip technology? Read the full article on the LINK website (Dutch): here.