Online Industry Meeting - GAMA – Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance

26 January 2027 10:00 - 11:30
Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC -05:00)

Join us for the Optica Online Industry Meeting on GAMA (Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance), exploring how advanced manufacturing is shaping the future of scalable photonics production. As photonic technologies become increasingly essential to industries ranging from semiconductor lithography and medical diagnostics to autonomous systems, the gap between laboratory innovation and high-volume manufacturing remains a critical challenge. This session will examine how advances in ultrafast laser processing, nanoimprint lithography, additive manufacturing, and direct laser writing are helping bridge that divide while addressing ongoing challenges in yield, metrology, and supply chain resilience.

This session will bring together process engineers, equipment developers, and end users to discuss scalable fabrication methods, in-line process control, and evolving regional manufacturing strategies. Attendees will gain insights into end-user requirements, production bottlenecks, and the collaborative efforts driving a stronger, more resilient supply chain for next-generation photonic components and systems.