PHOTONICS-LASER COMPETITIVENESS CLUSTER
ALPHA – Route des Lasers & des Hyperfréquences(ALPHA-RLH) is the Photonics-Laser and Electronics-Hyperfrequencies cluster in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It helps companies and laboratories to set up, appraise and finance collaborative innovation projects, and supports the growth of innovative companies, export development, access to new markets and training in new skills.
Based in Bordeaux, Limoges, La Rochelle and Pau, the cluster is structured around three core technology areas:
- Photonics-Laser,
- Electronics-Hyperfrequencies
- Materials, Photonics, Electronics
It serves four application markets:
- Healthcare: Medical Devices – Autonomy – Imaging – Microscopy – Lasers
- Communication-Security: Communication Systems and Protocols – Cybersecurity
- Aerospace-Defense; Vision – NDT – Detection – Navigation – Telecommunications – Imaging
- Energy-Intelligent building : Decarbonization – Energy efficiency – Photovoltaics – Sensors – IoT
and a cross-functional business area: Numerics-Industry of the Future.
PHOTONICS & HYPERFREQUENCY: we explain?
Photonics: a key technology for the 21st century
Photonics encompasses all techniques that use photons., the particle carrying light. L’photonic optics initiated revolutions in telecommunications, increased information storage capacity and enabled the miniaturization of imaging systems. These advances have transformed many industrial sectors, from medical to space, including defense and surveillance.
Current applications and perspectives of photonics
The development of light-emitting diodes (LED) marks the arrival of a new generation of lighting sources and displays. This evolution continues to accelerate with the rise of micro and nanotechnologies, which offer unparalleled miniaturization capabilities and pave the way for new functionalities. Present primarily in global civilian markets, photonic optics now requires companies to accelerate their investments in research and development to remain competitive in a context of constantly evolving technologies.
Microwaves: a key technological field in constant evolution.
At the heart of all telecommunications systems, microwaves are used to transmit information by wire or wirelessly at high frequencies.
This technology is present in many fields and in our daily lives, in radio and television broadcasting, satellite TV reception and mobile telephony. It has enabled the rapid expansion of wireless communication systems (smartphones, WiFi, Bluetooth, contactless communication systems, GPS).
With the ever-increasing need to transmit more and more information on the move, it is imperative to increase transmission channel capacities and data rates. Mobile telephony is a perfect example of this evolution, as are the aeronautics and defense sectors, where there is always a quest for improved performance.
ALPHA LRH: A photonics and microwave cluster unique in France
Mastery of these two cutting-edge technologies gives the ALPHA-RLH cluster a major competitive edge and enables it to support the growth and structuring of the photonics and microwave industries at regional and national level.
Its members develop laser sources, power lasers, new-generation optical fibers, cutting-edge microwave components (MEMS, power amplifiers, antennas, filters) and complete systems (radar, radionavigation).
These skills, know-how and technological expertise, unique in France, will enable it to become France’s benchmark cluster for photonics and microwave technology.
MICROTEST, a solutions provider
The ALPHA-RLH Cluster: An engine of innovation for businesses
The ALPHA-RLH cluster is dedicated to business growth through innovation, acting as a strategic partner and accelerator in the development, industrialization, and commercialization of advanced technologies. Its expertise supports companies in their efforts to research and development by facilitating access to the resources and tools needed to transform ideas into concrete solutions. This dynamic network currently has 262 members, including 185 innovative companies, 89 newly created start-ups, and 45 companies Newly established in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. We proudly join this hub to strengthen our regional presence and actively contribute to its innovation ecosystem.
Support for growth and internationalization
ALPHA-RLH promotes the emergence of collaborative ideas and projects, thereby encouraging the creation of new start-ups and stimulating entrepreneurial initiatives. Thanks to his globally recognized technological expertiseThe hub supports innovative companies in their growth, assists them in their export strategy, and facilitates their access to new markets. This comprehensive approach allows ALPHA-RLH member companies to benefit from concrete support to succeed in a competitive environment, while contributing to the economic development of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
As asolutions provider, our membership of the cluster is a fantastic opportunity for MICROTEST to work in collaboration with photonics and microwave electronics players on current and future innovations.
On May 16, 2024, Microtest will be exhibiting at the Microelectronics: regional innovations and synergies day in Pessac.
Join us for a day of conferences, stands and company visits, bringing together all the players in the microelectronics value chain.
Looking forward to meeting you!
