Abstract
The Centre unifies all the key academic and industrial players in Czechia dealing with R&D and technology transfer in electron microscopy and lithography, optical microscopy and spectroscopy, laser and fiber technologies, optical and quantum metrology, ultraprecise optical manufacturing and sophisticated optical systems. Such a complementary synergy upgrades decades of partners’ experience and bilateral fruitful collaboration to a level where associated Czech research and industry approach worldwide leaders, create new positions and significantly increase added value of industrial production.