Integrated Optics
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| Industry | Scientific lasers High-technology |
| Founded 📆 | 2012 in Vilnius, Lithuania |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | Vilnius, Lithuania, |
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Key people | CEO Evaldas Pabrėža, CTO Jonas Jonuška |
| Products 📟 | Compact diode lasers DPSS lasers Laser accessories Multi-wavelength laser combinerss Opto-electronic components |
| Services | Research and Development |
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Number of employees | 50 (2026).[1] |
| 🌐 Website | www.integratedoptics.com |
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Integrated Optics (Integrated Optics, UAB) is a Lithuanian manufacturer of diode laser systems and laser electronics. The company develops and manufactures compact laser systems for scientific, industrial, aerospace, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications.[2]
Integrated Optics specializes in the development of miniaturized laser systems designed for applications where size, weight, and power consumption are important considerations. Its products are used in fields including spectroscopy, quantum technologies, life sciences, industrial instrumentation, and space missions[3]
History
The growing demand for compact and energy-efficient laser systems in the early 2010s contributed to the establishment of Integrated Optics in Vilnius, Lithuania. In 2012, colleagues Jonas Jonuška and Evaldas Pabrėža, both graduates of Vilnius University with master's degrees, founded the company to develop miniaturized laser technologies for scientific and industrial applications. Early development focused on reducing the size, weight, and power consumption of laser systems while maintaining performance suitable for research and OEM integration.
In 2013, the company received seed investment and established its first research and development laboratory, enabling the start of small-scale laser production. The first generation of the MatchBox laser platform was introduced in 2014, followed by the release of MatchBox 2 in 2015. The platform became the company's primary product line and was expanded over subsequent years to include a wide range of diode, diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS), multi-wavelength, and pulsed laser systems.[4]
As the company expanded, Integrated Optics increased its manufacturing capacity and product portfolio. In 2015, it moved to a larger production facility in Vilnius and established small- to medium-scale manufacturing operations. By 2016, the MatchBox series had expanded to more than 150 laser models[5], and the company introduced nanosecond Q-switched lasers and multi-wavelength laser combiners. In 2017, the MatchBox platform was nominated for the Prism Awards, an international photonics industry award program.[6]
During the following years, Integrated Optics continued developing laser platforms for spectroscopy, quantum technologies, particle analysis, LiDAR, and aerospace applications[7]. The company introduced the µFlash laser platform in 2019 and the Samogitian laser series for Raman spectroscopy in 2020. In 2023, Integrated Optics opened a sales branch in Germany to expand its presence in the DACH region,[8] followed by the establishment of a manufacturing branch in Klaipėda in 2023[9]. In 2025, the company relocated its headquarters and main manufacturing operations to a new facility in Vilnius. Same year MatchBox laser system was also deployed in low Earth orbit in 2025 as part of a space-based quantum computing mission.[10]
Awards
In 2017, the company's MatchBox laser platform was nominated for a Prism Award.[6]
In 2025, Integrated Optics received the Breakthrough of the Year award from the Lithuanian Laser Association for its contributions to the development of laser technologies for space applications.[11]
Products
Integrated Optics' portfolio includes manufacturing and developing compact laser systems, laser electronics, and photonic subsystems for scientific, industrial, aerospace, and OEM applications.[5]
Laser systems
The company's primary product line is the MatchBox series, a family of compact diode laser and diode-pumped solid-state laser (DPSS) systems designed for integration into scientific instruments and industrial equipment. The product portfolio includes continuous-wave, pulsed, multi-wavelength, and wavelength-combined laser systems covering ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectral regions.
The company employs proprietary manufacturing technologies in the production of its laser systems, including their proprietary micro-optics assembly method known as Printed Optical Circuit Board (POCB) technology, which integrates optical and electronic components into compact assemblies. According to the company, these manufacturing methods enable miniaturization, improved mechanical stability, and reduced power consumption in laser systems intended for scientific, industrial, and aerospace applications.[12]
Integrated Optics has also developed the µFlash platform[13], a series of compact nanosecond pulsed lasers intended for applications including spectroscopy, LiDAR, remote sensing[14], and aerospace technologies.
The company's laser systems are used in fields including spectroscopy, quantum technology, life sciences, industrial instrumentation, aerospace research, and satellite-based applications.[15]
Laser electronics
In addition to laser systems, Integrated Optics develops electronic components for laser control and synchronization. These include laser diode drivers, pulse delay generators, synchronization modules, high-voltage drivers, and temperature control systems for optical crystals and photonic devices.[16]
Research projects and collaborations
Integrated Optics has participated in a number of national and European research and development projects related to photonics, quantum technologies, aerospace systems, and laser miniaturization.[17]
LASAS (LiDAR applications)
In 2018, Integrated Optics initiated the LASAS project[18], funded under a European Union support programme focused on joint scientific and business research. The project targeted the development of compact laser sources for LiDAR systems used in applications such as environmental scanning, autonomous systems, and remote sensing. The project aimed to improve laser performance while reducing size, weight, and cost of LiDAR components for industrial and mobility applications.
QUADERA (robotic laser assembly)
In 2024, Integrated Optics, in cooperation with Techvitas, was awarded a European Regional Development Fund grant for the QUADERA project (QUAntum Detectors and Emitters and their Robotic Assembly Cell). The project focuses on developing a robotic assembly system for the batch manufacturing of compact laser systems. It also includes development work on extensions of the company’s laser platforms towards quantum-dedicated laser applications.[19]
MiLi project (miniaturised light sources)
In 2024, Integrated Optics joined the MiLi project (Miniaturised Light Sources for industrial quantum sensing and imaging applications), funded under a European research and innovation programme.[20] The project focuses on the development of compact laser sources for use in quantum sensing, quantum imaging, and related photonic applications. As part of the project, consortium partners are developing a miniaturised laser for LiDAR applications intended for atmospheric research on Mars, with a full product launch planned for 2030.[21] The consortium includes academic and industrial partners working on enabling technologies for next-generation quantum photonic systems.[22]
R&D project for laser refurbishment
In 2024, the company announced an R&D project focused on enabling refurbishment and reuse of laser systems. The project aims to extend product lifecycle and improve sustainability in photonic system manufacturing through repairability and component recovery approaches.[23]
Space applications
Since the early 2020s, Integrated Optics has expanded its activities into the aerospace sector, developing compact laser systems intended for use in space-constrained and satellite-based environments. In 2025, a photonic quantum computer developed by an international team led by the University of Vienna was launched into low Earth orbit (LEO) aboard a satellite at approximately 550 km altitude as part of an orbital quantum technology mission. The laser source (405nm laser) used in the payload was manufactured by Integrated Optics. The launch took place on 23 June 2025 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, marking the first deployment of a space-qualified quantum processor in orbit[24] and the first Lithuanian laser fully working in LEO[10]. The mission is intended to test quantum photonic technologies under space conditions and evaluate their potential for future space applications.
Heritage and exhibitions
A laser system developed by Integrated Optics has been included in the exhibition of the Molėtai Astronomical Observatory Space Museum in Lithuania. The installation is part of a display dedicated to space research and photonic technologies, showcasing equipment used in modern laser and quantum-related applications.[25]
References
- ↑ "Integrated Optics". Rekvizitai.lt Lithuania.
- ↑ "About Us". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "IO Joins the MiLi Project via Horizon Europe Hop-on Facility". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "About Us". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "CW Lasers". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Prism Awards". 1st of January 2017. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "Applications". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Integrated Optics opens branch office in Germany". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Scoris. "Integrated Optics Klaipė... rekvizitai ir kontaktai". Scoris (in lietuvių). Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 LRT.lt (2025-06-26). "Istorinė akimirka: pirmajame kvantiniame kompiuteryje kosmose – lietuviškas lazeris". lrt.lt (in lietuvių). Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "FTMC Department of Laser Technologies Receives Lithuanian Laser Association Award for Innovation of the Year". ftmc.lt. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "About Us". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "1030 nm Nanosecond Q-Switch Laser". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Soni, Anuj; Khanderao, R. N.; Kakade, N.; Mishra, D. R.; Sharma, S. D.; Sapra, B. K. (2025-10-01). "A new highly sensitive compact laser based OSL reader − application in medical dosimetry". Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms. 567. Bibcode:2025NIMPB.56765836S. doi:10.1016/j.nimb.2025.165836. ISSN 0168-583X. Unknown parameter
|article-number=ignored (help) - ↑ Li, Jiawen; Thiele, Simon; Kirk, Rodney W.; Quirk, Bryden C.; Hoogendoorn, Ayla; Chen, Yung Chih; Peter, Karlheinz; Nicholls, Stephen J.; Verjans, Johan W.; Psaltis, Peter J.; Bursill, Christina; Herkommer, Alois M.; Giessen, Harald; McLaughlin, Robert A. (April 2022). "3D-Printed Micro Lens-in-Lens for In Vivo Multimodal Microendoscopy". Small. 18 (17). doi:10.1002/smll.202107032. ISSN 1613-6810. PMID 35229467 Check
|pmid=value (help). Unknown parameter|article-number=ignored (help) - ↑ "Laser accessories". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Blog". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Integrated Optics targets LiDAR with a new project - LASAS". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "IO and Techvitas have won a 0.7M€ grant to carry-out the QUADERA project". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "IO Joins the MiLi Project via Horizon Europe Hop-on Facility". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "MiLi Home Page". mili4mars.eu. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Miniaturized LIDAR for MARS Atmospheric Research | MiLi | Project | Results | HORIZON". CORDIS | European Commission. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "R&D Project to Enable Laser Refurbishment". integratedoptics.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Successful launch of the first space-proof quantum Computer". Universität Wien. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Gintare (2026-04-09). "You can now view the latest exhibit in the exhibition". Lietuvos Etnokosmologijos Muziejus. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
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