OPTOI Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Microelectronics

An Extraordinary Event at ITAS Forum Featuring Distinguished Guests from Italy's Tech Industry OPTOI, a leading microelectronics and advanced sensor technology company based in Trentino, is proud to announce the celebration of its 30th anniversary. The event will take place on October 3, 2025, at the ITAS Forum in Trento—a must-attend occasion that will trace three decades of innovation and success in the technology sector. A Journey Through Past, Present, and Future Founded in 1995 as a spin-off of the Bruno Kessler Foundation, OPTOI has evolved from a small local enterprise into a consolidated Group of 5 high-tech companies, now employing over 50 specialized professionals. Over these 30 years, the company has developed unique expertise in the design and manufacturing of silicon devices, smart optical sensors, and innovative vision systems for strategic sectors including industrial, mobility, medical, energy, and green technology. The October 3rd event will provide a unique opportunity to revisit this extraordinary growth story and outline the future prospects of microelectronics—an increasingly crucial sector for global technological innovation. Distinguished International Guests The celebration will feature three iconic figures from the Italian technology landscape: Federico Faggin – inventor of the microprocessor and legendary figure in global technological innovation Bruno Murari – inventor and former executive at STMicroelectronics, a leading semiconductor company Giovanni Soncini – considered the founding father of microelectronics in Trentino These pioneers of technological innovation will share their vision and experience in an event that promises to be both celebratory and educational. Event Schedule 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMAnniversary celebration featuring guest speakers and presentation of OPTOI's history and future projects 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMToast and refreshments—a convivial moment for networking and exchange of ideas A Trentino Excellence Projected into the Future Over the years, OPTOI has distinguished itself through intensive innovation, research, and development activities, becoming a partner and supplier of microelectronic and electronic products for numerous SMEs and major international corporations. OPTOI operates an in-house Class 1,000 high-tech cleanroom for silicon processing and was recently selected as an associated partner in the prestigious IPCEI ME/CT project, which involves 14 EU member states. The celebration of this 30th anniversary represents not only a milestone but also a new starting point toward the technological challenges of the future, in a strategic sector for European innovation.

Fair electronica 2024 - booth B3.325

We are pleased to announce our participation at electronica 2024.The event, known as the world’s leading trade fair for the electronics industry, will be held from 12-15th November 2024 in Munich, Germany.Schedule an appointment with us, click on the link below and tell us your time preference.Discover our new sensors innovations at booth B3.325 Book an appointment with us

Visit Optoi at Semicon Japan 2023 - Hall 7 Booth 7722

We will be at SEMICON JAPAN 2023, from 13 to 15 December in Tokyo.Don't miss the opportunity to meet OPTOI at the Italian Pavilion n.7722, together with many leading companies in the European ICT market!Connect with our team to learn more about our products, technologies and our latest innovations in the semiconductor field

Our president Alfredo Maglione, Ambassador of Innovation at the A&T - Automation & Testing Fair

Italian industry is living through a profound transformation. Crucial is the contribution of Additive Manufacturing, valuable for increasing competitiveness and profits in production processes; it is a central issue, not only for companies but for the whole country.It will be discussed on October 27 in Vicenza, Italy, as part of the important A&T - Automation & Testing exhibition. Among the protagonists of the prestigious round table, organized by HIT - Hub Innovazione Trentino, will be our president Alfredo Maglione, who will illustrate the experience of the OPTOI Group and some specificities of the Trentino ecosystem of manufacturing innovation.We look forward to seeing you there from October 25 to 27 ! Link > https://vicenza.aetevent.com/

Visit us at LASER World of PHOTONICS!

Join us at LASER World of PHOTONICS, the world's leading trade show and conference for photonics components, systems and applications attend from June 27th to 30th! This is the place where market leaders and decision makers exchange information on the topics of the future as well as on the latest developments in the photonics sciences. Optoi will exhibit the latest optoelectronics technology, customized Detectors and LEDs, in Munich at Hall A2 Stand 340!

OPTOI has been selected for the IPCEI ME/CT project.

Recently the European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment of microelectronics and communication technologies across the value chain. The project, called “IPCEI ME/CT”, was jointly prepared and notified by fourteen Member States: Austria, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Spain. The Member States will provide up to €8.1 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock additional €13.7 billion in private investments. As part of this IPCEI, 56 Direct Partners and 30 Associated Partners, including small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs') and start-ups, will undertake 68 projects. Among them we are pleased to announce the presence of OPTOI, which has been selected among the very few Italian entities as an associate partner. The Commission's approval of this IPCEI is part of the wider Commission efforts to ensure a greener, digital, more secure, resilient, and sovereign European economy, as the OPTOI Group we are ready to play our part in achieving these goals that will lead to important positive spillovers throughout Europe.Info - https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3087

International Convention BIO 2023

From June 5 to 8, we are at the BIO 2023 international conference in Boston with our Biomedical Business Manager Cristina Ress. "Stand up for innovation. Stand up for truth. And stand up for science. It’s time to inspire, honor, and recognize the true value of the breakthrough work biotech performs for society. Today. And every day. Well into the future."To schedule a one-on-one meeting you can access the following link - Request Meeting

Workshop "Non-coding RNAs as emerging biomarkers for human diseases: new insights and analytical strategie".

We are pleased to inform you that the workshop "Non-coding RNAs as emerging biomarkers for human diseases: new insights and analytical strategie" organized by Prof. Michela Denti (UniTrento CIBIO) by colleague Simone Detassis (OPTOI), Biomedical Division Manager , Cristina Ress (OPTOI) and Salvatore Pernagallo (DESTINA Genomics Ltd.) will be held on July 3."The plethora of RNA species in the living world demonstrates that between DNA and proteins the regulation of life has almost unlimited potential. In this workshop, we will try to shed light on recent advances in non-coding RNAs used as biomarkers for human diseases and the difficulty of translating them into the clinic."The registration deadline for the short talk or poster session is June 4.The registration deadline for participation is June 16.For info and registration: https://webapps.unitn.it/form/it/Web/Application/convegni/noncodingrnasHere is the link to the program: https://webmagazine.unitn.it/en/evento/cibio/116703/non-coding-rnas-as-emerging-biomarkers-for-human-diseases

Our CEO Alfredo Maglione at Wired Next Fest 2023

Speaking at the Wired Next Fest 2023 event talk, "Il capitale nel territorio" our president Alfredo Maglione, stressed the importance of a dynamic and vibrant innovation ecosystem where research centers and innovative companies dialogue and work together.President Maglione recalled the relevance of the European Chips Act, which is essential to defend the leadership, autonomy and competitiveness of the European manufacturing industry.Watch the talk video here