Optica Online Industry Meeting: Photonics for Farming & Food
March 17, 2026 | Online
From crop fields and livestock barns to processing plants and quality control labs, photonics is powering real-time, non-destructive, and precise decision-making. This session bridges farm-level innovation (crop health, animal welfare, smart sensing) with industry-level impact (traceability, sustainability, compliance, and consumer trust), connecting farmers, AgTech developers, food producers, and photonics companies in a live public forum.
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Lex Oosterveld, OnePlanet Research Center, Principal Member of Technical Staff will be presenting on Opportunities for integrated photonics in food processing.
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From crop fields and livestock barns to processing plants and quality control labs, photonics is powering real-time, non-destructive, and precise decision-making. This session bridges farm-level innovation (crop health, animal welfare, smart sensing) with industry-level impact (traceability, sustainability, compliance, and consumer trust), connecting farmers, AgTech developers, food producers, and photonics companies in a live public forum.