GaN and SiC Structures: The New Key Technologies in Power Electronics

Start-ups and SMEs in competitiveness clusters perform better

The results of the Motherbase study confirm the structuring role of competitiveness clusters in the French innovation ecosystem for all regional territories.

PHAROS Day: "Directed Energy Weapons"

This event, organized by ALPHA-RLH, Aerospace Valley, and CEA Gramat, took place on January 29, 2026, at the Grand Couvent in Gramat, with 120 participants in attendance.

French photonics at Photonics West 2026

French photonics, particularly from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, was present in San Francisco from January 20 to 22, 2026, at Photonics West, the global gathering for the optical-photonics industry.

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

ALPHA-RLH and the European Ceramics Cluster, with the support of Saint-Gobain Aerospace, organized a day dedicated to the latest technological advances in the design of advanced materials for photonics on January 14, 2026, in Limoges.

Photonics conquers space

Photonics conquers space

Defense Day

This Defense Day event organized by the cluster took place on September 17, 2025, at the Bordeaux Regional Council building, attended by 80 participants, including several companies from the BITD (defense industrial and technological base).

A look back at the second edition of Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Following the success of the 2023 edition, Quantum Day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine returned to the Institut d'Optique d'Aquitaine in Talence on July 4, 2025.

The ALPHA-RLH 2025 Member Forum: 20 years of positive vibes!

The Members' Forum was held on June 5 in the magnificent setting of Château Grattequina near Bordeaux.

New Aquitaine Mission in Quebec

From May 4 to 11, 2025, the ALPHA-RLH cluster, the Naquidis Center dedicated to quantum technologies, and academic stakeholders took part in a mission to Quebec.

Webinar: "From Nanoscale Imaging to Engineering Decisions: Choosing the Right Metrology Method Under Tight Time Constraints" – March 25, 2026

IotaMetrix is offering a webinar to help you choose the right metrology method.

Reuniwatt ensures a bright future for optical satellite communications by studying the atmosphere

Reuniwatt, the global leader in cloud cover observation and forecasting, is asserting its strategic role in the deployment of Free-Space Optical Communications (FSOC) through the MARLIN and SOLiS projects funded by France 2030.

Opton Laser structures an offering dedicated to defense applications

Opton Laser International announces the structuring of an offering dedicated to defense applications, bringing together a range of technologies...

Oxxius announces the strategic acquisition of US company 89 North

Oxxius announced the acquisition of 89 North, a U.S. expert in the development of advanced laser lighting and imaging systems.

Fiber Optics Group takes a new step forward with the establishment of a tripartite Executive Committee

Fiber Optics Group (FOG), a major international player in fiber optic solutions, is accelerating its growth by establishing executive governance.

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Imagine Optic announces the acquisition of Orcéenne SME Karthala System, specializing in multiphoton microscopy

Evosens becomes Arlumen

Over more than 15 years of existence, Evosens has successfully completed numerous projects, involving a wide variety of technologies and applications, for start-ups, SMEs, and large companies. 

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates 30 years of innovation and cohesion

Evosens develops an eco-designed vision system for detecting and alerting to hazardous events

As part of a project certified by Econum under the auspices of ADEME, AzurIA commissioned Evosens to conduct a mechanical, optical, and thermal design study for their CamIA multispectral camera. 

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

In a context where biometric security is becoming a major issue (border control, secure access, military cybersecurity), PISÉO is asserting its role as a strategic technology partner for defense stakeholders.