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The ChAMP team are are advancing the applications of speciality glasses. Come along and meet them and a host of advanced materials suppliers.

Related Links:

• Photonex Southampton website

• ChAMP project website

The Photonex Southampton/ChAMP event on 9 March 2015 will bring together the Photonex photonics technology roadshow, a commercial exhibition of 30 companies, with a one-day conference to launch ChAMP, an ESPRC-funded project on the Manufacturing and Application of Next Generation Chalcogenides.

Researchers from the University of Southampton and partner universities across the UK are advancing the applications of speciality glasses, leading to commercialisation and their application in a range of products from optical fibre and infrared lenses to electronic devices including logic and memory. ChAMP, an EPSRC-funded project, is the culmination of almost 25 years of novel glass research in Southampton’s Optoelectronic Research Centre and will revolutionise the manufacturing and use of chalcogenide glasses.

Professor Dan Hewak, group leader commented, “We are fortunate to have several world-leading scientists join us in this partnership to address the manufacturing research challenges in developing applications, production technologies and future processes that incorporate these advanced functional materials.

“The co-location of our open day with the Photonex Roadshow greatly enhances the value of the day for our partners, friends and potential collaborators.” He adds.

Photonex Southampton/ChAMP offers an opportunity to join delegates from all over the South of England, to see what’s new in photonics technology, meet suppliers and attend tutorials by industry specialists whilst at the same time, finding out more about this new EPSRC project which will advance the UK’s manufacturing capability in advanced functional materials.

For more information on the exhibition and to register for the ChAMP conference, please visit the Photonex website linked above.