The world’s top photonics innovators are gathering. It’s your chance to find the next breakthrough for your application.
In a market where true innovation separates leaders from followers, staying ahead means finding simpler, smarter solutions. The SPIE Photonics West 2026 exhibition in San Francisco, from January 20-22, is the place to start that search. It’s the premier global event where over 1,200 companies and leading researchers unveil the next wave of optical technologies.
Photonics West is more than a trade show. It’s a concentrated look at where light-based technology is headed. For professionals in laser applications, the exhibition floor is a unique opportunity to see, test, and compare the core components that will define the next generation of systems.
The event focuses on real-world industrial applications. You can explore everything from advanced manufacturing and sensing to the latest in autonomous systems, all in one place. It’s the most efficient way to assess new tools and strike up conversations that could lead to your next project breakthrough.
At the heart of many advancements are the laser chips themselves. This is where LEMON Photonics focuses its expertise. As a specialist in high-end semiconductor laser chips, the company is known for developing compact, high-performance light sources designed for integration.
With core teams bringing decades of experience in photonics mass production, Lemon Photonics has built its approach around making powerful laser technology more accessible and easier to use for system builders.
The standout in our portfolio is the technology built around Addressable VCSEL arrays. Think of it like upgrading from a simple flashlight to a smart, programmable light pen. This innovation allows precise control over individual laser emitters within a single chip.
This capability is a game-changer. It enables smarter sensing patterns, reduces system complexity, and opens doors to more efficient designs in applications like 3D sensing and LiDAR. It’s laser light, but with newfound intelligence and flexibility.
This technology translates into practical advantages across key fields:
Autonomous Driving & ADAS: Enables more compact, reliable, and cost-effective LiDAR solutions for accurate object detection.
Robotics & Automation: Provides robots with precise navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities in dynamic environments.
Industrial Sensing: Powers high-speed, high-accuracy inspection and measurement systems on smart factory floors.
The goal is to provide a fundamental chip-level solution that helps partners build better, simpler end products.
At Photonics West 2026, the LEMON Photonics team will be ready to demonstrate how addressable laser technology can simplify your next design. We invite you to visit our booth to see the components and discuss the possibilities for your specific challenges.
The simplest innovations often solve the most complex problems. We look forward to exploring them with you.
SPIE Photonics West 2026
Dates: January 20–22, 2026
Venue: Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA
Booth: Hall C, Booth #1935
