CNRS/UB — CELIA, Bordeaux
Laser–matter interaction & project management
Short-pulse Lasers: Applications and Materials group (SLAM), led by Prof. Manek-Hönninger is well-know for their expertise in laser-matter interaction in the pico- and femtosecond regime in single-pulse or burst mode with a strong focus on glass and semiconductor processing.
They coordinate the consortium and leads fundamental research on laser–silicon interaction.
France / Academic partner
RUB — Ruhr University Bochum
Ultrafast laser science
Photonic and Ultrafast Laser Sciences (PULS), a chair from from Ruhr University Bochum, holds multiple records in high-power ultrafast lasers at 2 µm, including the first 1 GHz Ho:YAG oscillator and multiple ERC grants.
In STAY2ME, PULS is responsible for designing and building the GHz-burst amplifier system.
Germany / Academic partner
CRYTUR
Crystal growth & optical components
Crytur is the integrated provider of opto-electonic solutions for science and hi-tech industrial applications and one of the world’s leading companies in synthetic crystal manufacturing and processing.
For STAY2ME, they grow laser crystals and manufactures all custom optical components — beam shapers, axicons, and focusing lenses.
Czech Republic / Company
LASEA
Workstation design & integration
LASEA provides high-precision laser solutions for micromachining. From life-saving medical devices to aerospace components, watchmaking to semiconductors.
In the project, LASEA designs and builds the laser processing workstation, integrating galvo scanners, optics, and controls for 2 µm operation.
Belgium, France / Company
RAYVEN
Laser prototyping & dissemination
Founded in 2025 as a spin-off from RUB, RayVen commercialized 2.1 µm ultrafast lasers.
During the project, RayVen delivers the initial single-pulse 2.1 µm laser system to kick-start silicon processing experiments. They lead dissemination, the project website, and industry engagement.
Germany / Start-up
Advisory board
An advisory board including semiconductor industry experts brings an industrial perspective on TSV requirements, guiding the consortium’s technical choices throughout the project.