Lebby Gives Keynote Address to Europe's Annual Photonics 21 Conference.European Union's 7th Framework Program Key Photonics Platform BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Dr. Michael Lebby, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Optoelectronics See optoelectronic. Industry Development Association (OIDA OIDA Optoelectronics Industry Development Association ), gave the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at Europe's annual Photonics 21 Conference, the main platform to develop public-private cooperation in Europe's photonics industry. Lebby's address provided data from the recently published OIDA Global Optoelectronic Refers to devices that function due to the interaction of light and electronics. For example, an electronic signal is the input to a laser diode, which generates light pulses that are transmitted through an optical fiber. Industry Market Report and Forecast and provided an American perspective on Federal funding of these critical technologies. More than 200,000 jobs throughout Europe are directly anchored in photonics, two thirds of them in SMBs, and two million jobs in the manufacturing industry, or 16% of the entire working population, are dependent on these technologies. As a result, the European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community has targeted these industries for support through the Photonics 21 program. "We are delighted to provide our perspective on the industry to the Commission," commented Dr. Lebby. "The vibrancy and growth of the markets is being led in several segments by European activity." Dr. Lebby's talk highlighted several key areas of market development including: * OIDA estimates that federal funding of Optoelectronics is approximately $180M, less than 0.4% of Federal R&D dollars. This compares to [euro]300M over the course of the Photonics 21 platform. * Liquid Crystal Displays liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCDs) account for more than 70% of the optical components industry - with continuing growth expected. * Solar cells solar cell, semiconductor devised to convert light to electric current. It is a specially constructed diode, usually made of silicon crystal. When light strikes the exposed active surface, it knocks electrons loose from their sites in the crystal. and display modules exhibited the strongest segment growth in 2005 (24% and 19% respectively). * Within sources and detectors, image sensors An image sensor is a device that converts a visual image to an electric signal. It is used chiefly in digital cameras and other imaging devices. It is usually an array of charge-coupled devices (CCD) or CMOS sensors such as active-pixel sensors. and HBLEDs now own 60% of the global optoelectronics sources and detectors market. * 405nm blue laser market is slower than expected due to technical difficulties with laser specifications and alignment tolerance. * HBLEDs suffered price erosion in mobile handsets; volumes increased significantly but average prices were down. * The emergence of the quad-play: Carriers and Multiple System Operators (MSOs) realizing that wireless will be a critical component in servicing their customer base. Dr. Lebby will expand on the Market Review findings on December 7th at OIDA's Annual Forum in Washington, DC. About Photonics 21 The Photonics 21 platform provides a forum for all players in the photonics industry in Europe. By drawing members from industry, research, politics and professional associations, Photonics21 acts as an interface between the EU and industry, as a means of directing research towards practical applications. The platform has more than 500 members hailing from 21 EU member states and six other countries. Alexander von Witzleben, chairman of the executive board of JENOPTIK AG, was elected as president of Photonics21. The Technology Platform is supported as a joint undertaking by leading European photonics companies. The members of its executive board belong to leading European companies It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. This is a list of companies from the countries in the European Union. such as TRUMPF Laser and Electronics Division, Bookham Technology plc, Sagem Defense Securite, Philips Lighting B.V. and Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss (September 11, 1816 – December 3, 1888) was an optician commonly known for the company he founded, Zeiss. AG. About OIDA The Optoelectronics Industry Development Association (OIDA) is a Washington DC-based, not-for-profit association that serves as the nexus for vision, transformation, and growth of the optoelectronics industry. OIDA advances the competitiveness of its members by focusing on the business of technology, not just technology itself. OIDA members include the leading providers of optoelectronic components and systems enabled by optoelectronics, as well as universities and research institutions. OIDA provides roadmaps, reports, and market data for the optoelectronics industry, serves as the voice of industry to government and academia, acts as liaison with other optoelectronic industry associations worldwide, and provides a network for the exchange of ideas and information within the optoelectronics community. Learn more about OIDA. |
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