{"id":1910,"date":"2025-03-04T14:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/?p=1910"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:37:37","slug":"asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/singapore\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]: The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Singapore, 26 February 2025 <\/strong>\u2013 The 2<sup>nd <\/sup>edition of Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025] officially\u00a0 opens today at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Running from 26 to 28 February, APE 2025\u00a0 brings together global industry leaders and innovators to network, collaborate, and drive\u00a0 business opportunities. As Asia\u2019s premier platform for the photonics sector, the event\u00a0 showcases the latest advancements in optical communications, optics, lasers, sensing,\u00a0 quantum technology, and displays.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations.png\" alt=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" class=\"wp-image-1911\" title=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations.png 449w, https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Global Stage for Photonics Innovation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the theme <em>&#8220;Gateway to the Photonics Market in Asia&#8221;, <\/em>APE 2025 is set to welcome <strong>over&nbsp; 5,000 industry professionals <\/strong>and showcase <strong>344 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions<\/strong>,&nbsp; including national and regional pavilions from Singapore, Europe, Germany, South Korea, Japan,&nbsp; Malaysia, and China. Spanning <strong>15,000 square meters<\/strong>, the exhibition features dedicated&nbsp; technology zones for <strong>Quantum, Intelligent Sensors, and Vacuum Coating<\/strong>, spotlighting&nbsp; cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of photonics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a key industry hub, APE 2025 brings together manufacturers, R&amp;D pioneers, and buyers to&nbsp; discover breakthrough technologies, foster strategic partnerships, and strengthen global supply&nbsp; chain connections across industries such as <strong>semiconductors, automotive, MedTech,&nbsp; automation, and consumer electronics<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-5.png\" alt=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" class=\"wp-image-1912\" title=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-5.png 450w, https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-5-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mr. Sukumar Verma, Managing Director at Informa Markets in Singapore<\/strong>, said: &#8220;Following a&nbsp; successful launch in 2024, the second edition of APE is uniquely placed to build a B2B&nbsp; marketplace for the optics, lasers, infrared, machine vision, industrial imaging, sensing, and&nbsp; measurement sectors. It will bring to market exhibitors from new geographies, as well as a range&nbsp; of new partnerships that will bring buyers from different industry verticals. We are thankful for&nbsp; the continued support from our local and international partners.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-3.png\" alt=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" class=\"wp-image-1913\" title=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-3.png 449w, https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prof. Tjin Swee Chuan, Chairman of the LUX Photonics Consortium<\/strong>, emphasised Singapore\u2019s&nbsp; pivotal role in photonics development: &#8220;LUX Photonics Consortium has contributed to&nbsp; cultivating a thriving photonics ecosystem in Singapore, growing from 12 founding industry&nbsp; members to the current vibrant community of over 150 industry and research partners from&nbsp; NTU, NUS, SUTD, and A*STAR. Through LUX\u2019s collaboration with Informa in the Asia Photonics&nbsp; Expo 2025, we aspire to further enhance this academia-industry collaborations to drive&nbsp; photonics innovation, positioning Singapore as a leading hub in the international photonics&nbsp; landscape.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the opening ceremony featured a keynote by <strong>Mr. Carlos Lee, Director General of&nbsp; the European Photonics Industry Consortium<\/strong>, who shared insights into Europe\u2019s photonics&nbsp; market and opportunities for cross-regional collaboration and said: \u201cAPE plays a meaningful&nbsp; role in helping European companies establish valuable contacts to understand the photonics&nbsp; industry in Asia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-1.png\" alt=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" class=\"wp-image-1914\" title=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-1.png 451w, https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Exhibition and beyond&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by strong local and regional industry partners and associations including the Lux Photonics Consortium, Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association, Machinery &amp;&nbsp; Engineering Industries Federation and more &#8211; APE 2025 will deliver a dynamic three-day&nbsp; conference line-up, featuring thought-provoking discussions on key topics shaping the future of&nbsp; photonics. The event will also host regional delegations from Malaysia and Thailand, reinforcing&nbsp; its position as the leading platform for business in the photonics sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-11.png\" alt=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" title=\"Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025]:The Gateway to Photonics Innovations and Cross-Industry Collaborations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-11.png 447w, https:\/\/www.iuemag.com\/inspi-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/asia-photonics-expo-ape-2025-the-gateway-to-photonics-innovations-and-cross-industry-collaborations-11-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perry Shum, President of the IEEE Photonics Society<\/strong>, emphasised APE\u2019s role as a catalyst for&nbsp; collaboration and progress: \u201cAsia Photonics Expo is more than a showcase of cutting-edge&nbsp; research and technology; it is a vibrant platform for collaboration, learning, and inspiration. This&nbsp; event fosters the exchange of ideas, the forging of partnerships &#8211; shaping of the future of&nbsp; photonics.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APE 2025 offered unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals, researchers, and\u00a0 business leaders to collaborate and explore breakthrough technologies, connect with global\u00a0 experts, and forge partnerships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore, 26 February 2025 \u2013 The 2nd edition of Asia Photonics Expo [APE 2025] officially\u00a0 opens today at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. 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