The CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC), the UK’s dedicated Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) for silicon photonics, has announced the launch of its new Open Platform at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2025 on 29th September. The platform marks a major step towards open-source collaboration in photonics, providing researchers, innovators, and industry partners…
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Become a member of the CORNERSTONE Photonics Innovation Centre (C-PIC) We are excited to launch the first phase of the C-PIC membership scheme, bringing together a dynamic community of experts, innovators, and industry leaders. Our initial focus is on elevating the profile of silicon photonics in the UK, but we welcome international partners who are keen to contribute to and…
CORNERSTONE at the Physics Partners Festival: Getting Photonics into the Hands of Teachers
Earlier July 2025, we had the pleasure of joining the Physics Partners Teachers’ Festival at Winchester College—a fantastic one-day event bringing together physics teachers, technicians and educators from across the UK. Set in the beautiful grounds of Winchester College, the festival gave us the opportunity to speak directly with teachers about the real-world applications of photonics—and…
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Tailored Processes. Total Control. CORNERSTONE’s bespoke silicon photonics fabrication service gives you full control over your development pathway. From custom layer stacks and etch depths through to backend testing and validation, you define the process while we provide the expertise. Our industry-standard equipment and procedures help accelerate your journey from design to fab, to lab,…
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