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

March 17, 2026

Members' news

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.

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

January 20, 2026

Cluster news

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.

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

December 12, 2025

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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

November 7, 2025

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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. 

 Photonics conquers space

November 3, 2025

Cluster news

Photonics conquers space

Photonics conquers space

Defense Day

October 2, 2025

Cluster news

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).

IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

September 23, 2025

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IDIL by Fiber Optics Group celebrates its 30th anniversary

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

Green Mantis: ALPHA-RLH at the heart of a European project to decarbonize industry

July 30, 2025

Green Mantis: ALPHA-RLH at the heart of a European project to decarbonize industry

The ALPHA-RLH cluster has just achieved another success at European level by winning the Green Mantis project, dedicated to energy transition and decarbonization in industry.

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

July 18, 2025

Cluster news

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!

June 24, 2025

Cluster news

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.

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

April 9, 2026

Cluster news

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

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

April 9, 2026

Cluster news

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

Successful completion of the European NewSkin project

January 22, 2025

Cluster news

Successful completion of the European NewSkin project

Launched in April 2020, the European NewSkin project was successfully completed in December 2024.

1st edition of RF CONNECT in LIMOGES

Apr 14, 2025

Cluster news

1st edition of RF CONNECT in LIMOGES

This event was a great success, bringing together 140 participants from industry, academia, and institutions in the field of RF connectivity to discuss the needs, challenges, solutions, and prospects of 5G/6G.

SMART BUILDINGS & MOBILITIES: tomorrow's buildings and mobility at the heart of the digital and environmental transition

February 26, 2025

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SMART BUILDINGS & MOBILITIES: tomorrow's buildings and mobility at the heart of the digital and environmental transition

100 participants discovered how tomorrow's technologies will transform our living and working spaces into connected, environmentally friendly environments.

PHAROS Day: "Directed Energy Weapons"

February 16, 2026

Cluster news

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.

Materials for tomorrow's photonics

January 20, 2026

Cluster news

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.

French photonics at Photonics West 2026

February 2, 2026

Cluster news

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.

Defense Day

October 2, 2025

Cluster news

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).

 Photonics conquers space

November 3, 2025

Cluster news

Photonics conquers space

Photonics conquers space

Headlines

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

March 17, 2026

Members' news

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.

Biometric security: PISÉO drives optical innovation for sensitive applications

June 4, 2025

Members' news

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.

PLI Conférences 2025: discover the program!

Mar 21, 2025

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PLI Conférences 2025: discover the program!

The not-to-be-missed event dedicated to industrial laser processes is back! PLI Conférences 2025 will be held on September 24 and 25 in Strasbourg.

Webinar "Explore Artificial Intelligence applied to industry".

Feb 4, 2025

Members' news

Webinar "Explore Artificial Intelligence applied to industry".

SERMA Group presents a webinar on Artificial Intelligence applied to industry.

Edmund Optics acquires son-x and expands production capacity

Feb 3, 2025

Members' news

Edmund Optics acquires son-x and expands production capacity

Edmund Optics is proud to announce the acquisition of son-x, a leading technology provider of ultrasonic-assisted systems and precision optics.

Les rendez-vous du patrimoine - January 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Members' news

Les rendez-vous du patrimoine - January 2025

Benefit from personalized advice on your wealth and tax issues.

Amplitude and Focused Energy sign $40 million agreement to develop revolutionary lasers

Dec 20, 2024

Members' news

Amplitude and Focused Energy sign $40 million agreement to develop revolutionary lasers

The French manufacturer signs an international partnership to accelerate the transition to clean, unlimited energy thanks to inertial fusion.

Percipio Robotics wins Micron d'Or award

Oct 23, 2024

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Percipio Robotics wins Micron d'Or award

At the Micronora international trade show last September, Percipio Robotics was awarded a Micron d'Or in the "Intelligent Solutions and Software" category.

University of Bordeaux Innovation Week

Nov 7, 2024

Members' news

University of Bordeaux Innovation Week

As part of the Innovation Week organized by the University of Bordeaux to showcase its entrepreneurial and collaborative successes, several research platforms are opening their doors to industrialists to let them discover their high-level equipment, expertise and service proposals! ALPHA-RLH is supporting this event as part of its partnership with the University of Bordeaux to promote public/private collaborations.

Deeptech Optikan raises 830,000 euros to finance the development of its terahertz wave industrial quality control scanner

Jun 13, 2024

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Deeptech Optikan raises 830,000 euros to finance the development of its terahertz wave industrial quality control scanner

Optikan, a player in industrial non-destructive testing, has just closed an 830,000 euro round of financing led by Techno'Start (an investment fund backed by the Bordeaux Technowest technology park), the Arts & Métiers Business Angels network and the Synergence Invest fund, alongside Bpifrance on behalf of the French State and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region.