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Aquark Technologies specializes in the development of compact cold-atom systems aimed at advancing quantum applications such as atomic clocks, sensors, and navigation systems. The company employs a unique laser geometry technique, stemming from over a decade of proprietary research at the University of Southampton, to miniaturize these systems to the size of a matchbox. This innovation enables the creation of plug-and-play quantum devices that offer portability and support the integration of quantum technologies into everyday life, paving the way for the next generation of quantum sensing and computing solutions.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.

Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

Q5D is an innovative company that specializes in automating the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms and harnesses across various industrial sectors. By developing advanced laser micromachining technology, Q5D streamlines the intricate process of connecting electrical components. This technology enhances global manufacturing capabilities, particularly in consumer goods, electronics, automotive, aerospace, and robotics. By enabling the direct addition of wires and printed electronics to product surfaces, Q5D improves quality, productivity, and functionality while reducing manufacturing costs. As a result, the company provides its clients with a significant advantage in achieving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in their operations.

Vector Photonics is a spin-out company from the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, Scotland, a notable center for optical and photonics innovation. The company specializes in developing advanced semiconductor laser technology aimed at enhancing data communications and additive manufacturing processes, including metal and plastic printing. Its innovative approach centers on photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers, which are cost-effective and emit light from their top surface, similar to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). This design facilitates easy packaging and integration into printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies, allowing various industries to seamlessly adopt this semiconductor laser technology into their operations.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.