N&M Participates in Colorado Tech Collaboration Roundtable. Picture/N&M offered
Professor Lin Ching-Fu, CTO of Taiwan Nano & Micro-Photonics (N&M), was recently invited to participate in the Colorado Tech Collaboration Roundtable. The event facilitated in-depth discussions on technological cooperation, investment in silicon photonics sensing technology, and global deployment strategies. Led by Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, the delegation sought to strengthen ties between Colorado and Taiwan in the technology sector, paving the way for groundbreaking collaborations.
Professor Lin, one of Taiwan’s few optical scholars recognized as both an IEEE and SPIE Fellow, showcased N&M’s silicon photonics sensing innovations. These sensing technologies, derived from National Taiwan University’s research, are applicable to a wide range of fields, including healthcare, environmental monitoring, home safety, automotive safety, and industrial security.
During the meeting, the Colorado delegation highlighted the state’s advanced quantum, satellite, and space-related industries, which provide cutting-edge satellite communication and climate change detection technologies. These advancements are highly relevant to Taiwan’s communication resilience and its challenges with extreme weather, such as typhoons. The delegation also emphasized Colorado’s commitment to environmental preservation and health monitoring, given its natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities.
Professor Lin cited examples of N&M’s silicon photonics mid-infrared spectroscopy technology, such as detecting methane emissions—a significant greenhouse gas—and identifying food allergens like gluten in real-time. He explained that N&M’s revolutionary approach combines NDIR spectral characteristics with silicon semiconductor technology, enabling compact chips with multi-spectrum sensing capabilities to detect a variety of substances.
“Recognizing problems is always the key to solving them,” Professor Lin stated during the roundtable. “Taiwan Nano & Micro-Photonics was founded to detect harmful substances earlier, create safer and more comfortable environments, and improve public well-being.”
Professor Lin emphasized that Taiwanese startups should not limit themselves to local markets but actively pursue international collaborations and expand globally. This exchange between Taiwan’s tech industry and the Colorado delegation not only opens new opportunities for N&M and other startups but also drives innovation and integration. By promoting Taiwan’s technologies worldwide, these efforts aim to benefit people across the globe.