Spotlight: Material Innovation in the Spotlight — With Xavier Lafosse

About this episode

Xavier Lafosse discusses the impact of data center dynamics on optical materials and innovation.

Xavier Lafosse, commercial technology director, precision glass solutions at Corning, discusses how data center dynamics are ushering in a new era for optical materials — centered as much on demand as on innovation. As leading companies optimize their partnerships, drive research breakthroughs, and unveil commercial product, meeting the moment necessitates deep understanding of the market, but at present and in the future. Lafosse, an expert in optical materials, offers his perspective in this exclusive conversation.Spotlight from "All Things Photonics"® is a special series of intimate sit-down conversations with preeminent figures in our industry.Sponsored by:Hamamatsu – www.Hamamatsu.comOmega Optical - www.omega-optical.com

People in this episode

Guest: Xavier Lafosse

Topics covered

• material innovation
• optical materials
• data center dynamics
• commercial products
• market understanding

Keywords

• optical materials
• data centers
• innovation
• commercial products
• market dynamics

Sponsors

Hamamatsu, Omega Optical

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Corning

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