VIGO Photonics
VIGO Photonics is a prominent European manufacturer specializing in semiconducting materials and instruments for photonic and microelectronic applications. With over 35 years of experience, a team led by Professor Józef Piotrowski, Ph.D., developed a groundbreaking technique in the 1980s for manufacturing infrared photon detectors without cryocooling, which laid the foundation for VIGO's innovation. The company is a leader in MWIR and LWIR detectors and modules, using their internally-developed technology.
VIGO Photonics offers a diverse range of solutions, including Epi-wafers, Infrared Detectors, Infrared Detection Modules, and Product Development. Their detectors find applications in various sectors such as industry, environmental protection, healthcare, transportation, research and development, defense, and security. VIGO's mission is to provide high-quality IR detectors across a wide wavelength range from 2 to 16 µm without the need for cryocooling, achieved through various spectral response ranges, time response characteristics, and gains.
The company's expertise spans the entire production process, from epitaxial wafer growth to processing, assembly, integration with electronics, and measurements. VIGO utilizes advanced technologies like MOCVD and MBE for manufacturing detectors and semiconductor materials, and they have expanded their market presence with subsidiaries in Taiwan and the USA.
VIGO Photonics is committed to ongoing innovation and aims to strengthen its position as one of the most innovative enterprises in the market. Their strategic goals include exploring new markets, advancing infrared detector technology, improving material epitaxy, and developing optoelectronic systems technology.
The company's leadership consists of President of the Board, Adam Piotrowski, and Member of the Board, Łukasz Piekarski, both bringing significant expertise to the table. VIGO Photonics' history is marked by milestones such as the establishment of the company in 1987, technological advancements, awards, relocations, and successful space missions.