The semiconductor-based Vertical-External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VECSEL) technology from Vexlum solves a major problem in high-tech industries: the absence of small, affordable, high-power laser sources at specific wavelengths. TAMPERE, Finland (February 5, 2026) Vexlum, a manufacturer of advanced semiconductor lasers for high-impact applications, has announced it has secured EUR 10 million in funding to scale its proprietary semiconductor chip manufacturing and laser technology operations in Finland. Originating as a spin-off from the Optoelectronics Research Centre at Tampere University of Technology in Finland, the company brings deep expertise in epitaxy, optoelectronic. As a dedicated VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) manufacturer, Ace Photonics Co. focuses on high-performance semiconductor lasers in the 750–1550 nm range, serving industrial, quantum and R&D applications. Vexlum claims that this funding is set to be.
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