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À l’initiative du Master M2 OSAE Outils et Systemes de l'Astronomie et de l'Espace, une formation spécialisée en ingénierie des systèmes et instruments pour l’astronomie et le spatial, Arthur Schmitt, System Architect chez Cailabs, participera aux ROSAE 2026 le 30 mai prochain, une journée d’échanges réunissant étudiants, Alumni, chercheurs et industriels du secteur spatial. Il interviendra lors de la table ronde : “𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲́ 𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹” à 14h30. Au programme : retours d’expérience, discussions autour des transformations du secteur spatial et rencontres entre acteurs académiques et industriels. 📍 Observatoire de Meudon, Amphithéâtre 18 #Space #NewSpace #Photonics #Engineering #OSAE #ROSAE

Cailabs 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲́𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗱𝘂 𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗲́𝗲 𝗙𝗲́𝗹𝗶𝘅 𝗟𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 ! Venez rencontrer Marie Queinnec, Talent Acquisition Specialist, et Lucas Savéan, Technicien Optique, à partir de 14h pour découvrir les opportunités en photonique et en ingénierie optique chez Cailabs. Nous serons ravis d’échanger avec vous autour de nos métiers, de nos technologies photoniques et des parcours possibles au sein de nos équipes. Nous recrutons actuellement un·e alternant·e technicien·ne optique / photonique basé·e à Rennes. Une belle opportunité pour développer ses compétences au sein d’un environnement de haute technologie, au contact d’équipes expertes en optique et photonique. 🔗 Offre d’alternance : https://lnkd.in/e5CZDCAH Si vous êtes intéressé·e par l’optique, la photonique ou les technologies laser, n’hésitez pas à venir nous rencontrer sur notre stand ! 📍 Forum du lycée Félix Le Dantec – Lannion 📅 Vendredi 22 mai 🕑 À partir de 14h #Photonique #Optique #Alternance #Recrutement

𝗦𝗰𝘆𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 📍 Tenerife, Spain 🗓 June 1–4, 2026 Cailabs will be present at the 9th edition of the ScyLight Conference, organised under European Space Agency - ESA’s Optical & Quantum Communications strategic programme, bringing together industry leaders and experts working on optical and quantum communications technologies. During the conference, Olivier Pinel, Deputy CTO at Cailabs, will present: “𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀” 📍 Optical Ground Stations I - Avalon Room 🗓 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ⏰ 11:05 AM – 12:30 PM Jean Menguy, Sergio Rodrigues and Olivier Pinel will also attend the conference to discuss recent developments in optical space communications and optical ground stations. More information: https://lnkd.in/eb6FrfvA #ScyLight #OpticalCommunications #LaserCommunications #SpaceTech #ESA #Photonics

[𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄] 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. In this deep‑tech interview with Jose Pozo, Jean-Francois Morizur, CEO of Cailabs, explains why scaling laser communications is no longer a question of record‑breaking links, but of operational optical ground stations (OGS) and ground infrastructure. High‑capacity optical links are already proving their value in the air and in space. What now limits scalability is the space‑to‑ground path: atmospheric effects, data aggregation, ground‑station density, delivery time, and the ability to deploy and operate OGS networks at scale. If optical satellite communications are to become real infrastructure, the ground segment (OGS networks, operations, industrial readiness) is where the next competition will be won. Thanks to Jose Pozo for the great discussion. 🎥 Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eWekZdQi #OpticalGroundStations #OGS #LaserCom #SatelliteGroundSegment #SpaceInfrastructure

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱? In the latest EWC Space Delta‑V issue, Nuno Edgar Nunes Fernandes delivers a deep technical dive into one of the most critical challenges in optical communications: overcoming atmospheric turbulence for high‑speed satellite downlinks. The article highlights how Cailabs’ photonic approach, based on Multi‑Plane Light Conversion (MPLC), enables efficient fiber coupling — without the operational complexity of traditional adaptive optics. A key takeaway from the article: Laser communications are not just about space terminals — the ground segment is the real bottleneck. And it is now being addressed with operational solutions. With TILBA‑OGS, Cailabs is delivering optical ground stations capable of 10+ Gbps, based on a passive, robust architecture already in commercial use. This independent deep‑dive reflects a broader shift across the sector: free‑space optical communication is moving beyond demonstration toward operational infrastructure. Thanks to Nuno Edgar Nunes Fernandes for the insightful work. ✍️ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eDFi7Jxi #LaserCom #Photonics #OpticalGroundStations #SpaceInfrastructure #FreeSpaceOptics #DeepTech

𝟭𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀. More than a milestone, it reflects a broader shift we see across the photonics ecosystem. As optical ground stations and laser communication systems move beyond experimentation, expectations are changing, from promising performance to validated, operational technologies that work in real conditions. At Cailabs, our work is focused on supporting this shift, delivering technologies designed for validation, deployment, and operation in real environments, from beam shaping technologies to optical ground stations. Thanks to everyone following and engaging with us as the industry moves forward. #Photonics #OpticalGroundStations #SpaceCommunications #DeepTech

🌍 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 In this guest blog published in Military Embedded Systems, our CEO Jean-Francois Morizur, co-authoring with Robert Brüll (FibreCoat), shares key insights on a critical issue: why satellites remain so exposed in an increasingly contested environment. Recent events have made it clear: space systems are now direct targets. Yet while capabilities have expanded, protection has not kept pace. 🔎 What’s at stake: • Satellite failures don’t stay in orbit they impact communications, navigation, finance, and emergency response on Earth • Resilience requires rethinking architectures, from distributed constellations to diversified supply chains • Hardened systems and faster adoption cycles are key to keeping up with evolving threats • Backup communication paths, including optical links, are essential to ensure continuity under pressure As reliance on space infrastructure grows, protecting it is no longer just a technical challenge it is a matter of sovereignty and security. 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e2XfV54G #Space #SatelliteCommunications #Resilience #OpticalCommunications #Photonics #Defense #Innovation

Cailabs will be attending SmallSat Europe 2026 in Amsterdam from May 26 to 28. As optical communications scale to support high-capacity and secure satellite networks, ground infrastructure and system architecture are becoming key topics across the industry. Meet our team Margot Q., Olivier Jacques-Sermet and Nicolas GUYOT at booth 615 to discuss the latest developments in optical ground stations and satcom. 📍𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀: 📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟮:𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗺 | 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 Jean-Francois Morizur, CEO of Cailabs, will join the discussion “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗵: 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗟 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀” moderated by Victor Aguero (Cambrian Works, Inc.), alongside Michael Dowell (Kepler Communications Inc.), Lubos Fedora (Mynaric), Daniel Tröndle (TESAT Spacecom), and Gus van der Feltz (FSO Instruments), addressing the challenges and solutions to build interoperable optical mesh networks across multi-orbit infrastructures. 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eRhR-Q5J 📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴, 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 | 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Romain Laigo, Application Engineer at Cailabs, will present “𝗖𝗼-𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀”, a system-level approach to optimizing OGS networks for availability, throughput and resilience. 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/emGUXcaM Feel free to reach out to schedule a meeting during the event. #SmallSatEurope #OpticalComms #Satcom #LaserComm #FreeSpaceOptics #OGS #SpaceTech

Cailabs is in Dresden for the REPAM PROJECT consortium meeting, hosted by Fraunhofer IWS, with Clémentine Maurier representing the team onsite.   A special thank you to the Fraunhofer IWS team for the lab visit this morning. It was a great opportunity to discover the full range of infrastructures and machines where the beam shaping heads and modules developed by Cailabs will be integrated for PBF and DED applications.   From small parts to demonstrator scale components, these systems are expected to support additive manufacturing developments on aluminium, copper and titanium.   This strong collaboration with our partners should lead to new DED and PBF results in the coming months.   #LightAtWork #REPAMProject #GreenTransition #CircularEconomy #Innovation #HorizonEurope

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗠 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 📍 GEOINT 2026, Denver, Colorado 🗓 May 4 | 7:30–8:30 AM (MT) At GEOINT 2026, Asher Novick, Senior Optical Engineer at Cailabs US, will lead a technical training session on the integration of Free Space Optical Communications into satellite networks. The session will provide a technical overview of FSOC capabilities and applications, along with key considerations for system design, link budget analysis and performance tradeoffs with RF. It will also address practical aspects such as atmospheric turbulence mitigation and network integration. A useful session for engineers and system planners looking at the role of optical communications within evolving SATCOM architectures. 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eNxcH8hJ #GEOINT2026 #SATCOM #OpticalCommunications #FreeSpaceOptics #SpaceTech #SatelliteCommunications #Engineering