NXTGEN Hightech project stagegate success

After the first 18 months of these projects, a first round of evaluation took place. Therein, our LaserSatCom and SemiCon02 projects have shown excellent development and potential that they may now be continued. This is fantastic news for IBS and its project partners as it gives recognition to the wide experience and knowledge strength build so far.

Laser satellite communication (LaserSatCom) is a rapidly developing technology that uses laser beams to transmit data between satellites, ground stations, and other devices. Our role in the project is developing differential sensors that are used in Fine Steering Mirrors which can obtain nanometer resolution at high bandwidths while remaining small in size, weight and power consumption. Read more about this project on our R&D page.

In the SemiCon02 project we are working on hightech machines to develop new system architectures. This includes Physics–Guided Neural Networks (PGNN) systems applied to control. This proposes a general framework for inversion–based Feedforward Controller Design. New developments on Cryogenic Sensors are also addressed where such sensors can be used for Quantum Computing and Particle Physics such as in the CERN Large Hadron Collider. Read more about our role in the semiconductor industry on our Semiconductor Equipment page.