The Growing Importance of Photonics

As a key enabling technology, photonics plays a strategic role in driving innovation across a wide spectrum of rapidly evolving industries. Its applications—particularly in waveguide-based systems—span telecommunications, data communication (datacom), data centers, satellite operations, defense, sensing, and even the medical field.

Toward Silicon Photonics

Gianni Preve, a solid-state physicist and expert collaborator of Visiorobotics, offers insight into the strategic importance of photonics—particularly in the context of silicon photonics:

“The purpose of applied photonics is to elaborate and transmit light signals, enabling faster and more reliable data transformation and transmission,” says Preve. “In recent decades, silicon and silicon-related materials have emerged as some of the most effective materials for building photonic circuits—forming the foundation of what is now known as silicon photonics. Their strong compatibility with microelectronics is a major advantage: similar manufacturing principles allow the design of waveguides with refractive indices that support tight curves and compact integration. The result? High efficiency and reliability—even in components just a few millimeters in size.”

Silicon Photonics: Shifting Priorities

Silicon photonics is experiencing rapid growth, with market forecasts predicting significant expansion in the coming years. As a result, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of investing in backend standardization integration and testing technologies, as they represent up to the 80% of total production costs.

“I believe we are on the cusp of major transformation,” Preve adds. “The momentum around silicon photonics is accelerating—and with it, a new focus on efficiency and scalability, especially for backend activities”

Visiorobotics’ Role in Photonics Integration

Visiorobotics specializes in the development of high-precision benches and systems for active alignment and integration of photonic components. By collaborating with field experts like Preve, the company ensures its engineering solutions remain aligned with the latest advances in silicon photonics—particularly in the critical backend phases.

Its role is to provide the tools and systems that enable precise, scalable, and efficient integration—supporting broader innovation while helping clients address both technical challenges and operational requirements.

Delivering Scalable and Custom Solutions

Gianni Preve’s expertise—recognized at the European level—offers a clear perspective on the future of the photonics industry. This is a vision that Visiorobotics has long supported. As a result, the company is now positioned to offer custom consultancy services and specialized bench solutions—whether for conventional designs or cutting-edge photonic projects.

Visiorobotics’ solutions are designed to be adaptable and easy to integrate. Whether supporting automation in new or existing photonics processes, delivering fully customized benches, or assisting with layout and component integration, the company provides practical, scalable solutions for its clients.