Toolas Pulse – Industry Insights from Toolas, Lithuania’s Laser Hub

2025 marks a milestone year for Toolas Cluster – our 10th anniversary!

What started as a collaboration between 6 young entities – some of which have since evolved and taken new shapes – has now grown into a dynamic community of 15 members and 2 international associates, all united by a shared focus on laser micromachining.

As our community grows, so does the number of its stakeholders. That’s why we’re excited to launch Toolas Pulse, our international newsletter – a way to connect, share updates and useful information, welcome our new partners, community members, and collaborators.

COMMUNITY

All Cluster Members in One Place

We’ve made it easier to explore the Toolas Cluster and its members – all in one place! Our new PDF summary provides a comprehensive overview of all members, their areas of expertise, and their contributions to the industry.

?? Download here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e00blt5jkja6kx2klgh20/Toolas-Booklet_pdf-2.pdf?rlkey=nefmhua3cy0sj0r24wmwpvvxd&st=1thp752q&dl=0

PROJECTS

PhotonQBoost – €3.6M for Photonics & Quantum Technologies

Starting in early 2025, the PhotonQBoost project (Photonics and Quantum Technologies for Sustainable Industry) will provide €3.6 million in direct support services for 600 SMEs in photonics and quantum technologies.

This initiative builds on the foundation of the Photonics4Industry project consortium, alongside Photonics Austria, Photonics Bretagne, Photonics BW, Photonics Finland, and Toolas. Original consortium members have now joined forces with new partners, creating an even stronger alliance to drive technology development, sustainability practices, cross-border collaboration, and strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

For Toolas members, this project presents a valuable opportunity to connect with new partners and potential customers while benefiting from the resources and expertise within the PhotonQBoost network.

More updates coming soon!

Inocluster – a New Chapter for Toolas

A new chapter is starting with the Inocluster project, managed by Visoriai Information Technology Park (VITP) , Toolas cluster coordinator. Over the next 2 years, this EU co-funded initiative will aimed to strengthen and expand Toolas Cluster activities, improve international visibility, and promote collaboration among its members.

?? Learn more about Inocluster: https://toolas.eu/projects/inocluster/

EVENTS

SPIE. Photonics West 2025

Last week at SPIE Photonics West 2025, 23 Lithuanian companies participated, including 7 Toolas Cluster members: Ados-Tech, Aktyvus Photonics, Optogama, Light Conversion, Workshop of Photonics, Femtika, Direct Machining Control and Vilnius University - Laser Research Center.

With 24,000 attendees and 1,500 exhibiting companies, the Lithuanian delegation had a strong presence, with a significant number of representatives and 20+ scientific presentations. The event highlighted the growing role of our region in the photonics industry.

Reflections from the Toolas Cluster Manager Titas Gertus :

"The world is small – it's great to meet former colleagues, partners, and establish new connections! A must-repeat event – recommended at least every 2 years."

?? Event highlights from the organizer: https://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/photonics-west/attend/highlights

Baltic Photonics 2025 – Save the Date!

?? September 24-25, 2025 | Lithuania

This year’s Baltic Photonics 2025 will feature discussions on some of the most pressing topics in photonics, including space and defense applications.

More details and a call for presentations will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

CONTACTS

?? Questions or collaboration ideas? Reach us at: [email protected]

?? More about Toolas: www.toolas.eu

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