Photonics plays a pivotal role in numerous technical advancements, including transformative healthcare innovations. As part of the CAReIOCA project—a collaborative effort involving Adimec (Netherlands) and LL Tech (France), along with several other partners—these organizations are developing and validating a high-resolution, high-speed imaging-based medical device designed for non-invasive optical biopsy to assess cancer.

What is Photonics?

Photonics refers to the science and technology of utilizing light for transmitting information. This field has catalyzed progress in diverse applications such as telecommunications, military technology, biophotonics, robotics, and medicine—including surgery, vision correction, endoscopy, and health monitoring (as per Wikipedia).

The Future of Photonics

In the coming years, photonics is expected to emerge as a cornerstone of technological innovation, supported by initiatives like Horizon 2020 from the European Union. On September 25, 2013, the Netherlands Embassy in Paris hosted the seminar “Photonics for the Future,” which convened Dutch and French companies in this sector. The event underscored that photonics represents where electronics was four decades ago.

Photonics in Medical Applications

Photonics is revolutionizing diagnostics and surgical procedures by enabling less invasive imaging techniques. Projects like CAReIOCA (under the EU’s Seventh Framework Program FP7-ICT) exemplify this progress, aiming to support advancements in medical technology through research and development funding.

The CAReIOCA Project: Aiming for Real-Time Cellular-Level Imaging

The objective of the CAReIOCA project is to provide pathologists and surgeons with real-time, non-invasive optical imaging at the cellular level within the human body. This system employs Full Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT), a technique capable of capturing volumetric images of semi-transparent tissues with micron-level resolution in three dimensions.

This technology seeks to aid in diagnosing cancer in various organs, including skin, breast, prostate, and brain, as well as enhance the quality control of biopsies.

Partners in Innovation

Adimec serves as one of five partners in this initiative. The company will focus on developing a specialized high-performance CMOS CoaXPress camera for the project. For additional details, visit the CAReIOCA website: https://cordis.europa.e

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Last Updated: 2025-09-04 19:43:27