Pilot Photonics

Pilot Photonics is a Dublin-based photonics innovator specializing in optical frequency comb lasers and photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for high-performance communication systems. Its patented technology generates multiple synchronized wavelengths from a single compact device, enabling faster, more efficient signal generation and transmission.

For the space sector, Pilot Photonics provides comb-based laser sources and tunable photonic modules optimized for satellite communications, inter-satellite optical links, and high-frequency microwave generation. Their iCLA™ comb laser and ASTRO-FG™ frequency generator deliver stable millimetre-wave and sub-THz signals for 6G-class satellite connectivity, while the nano-iTLA tunable laser offers agile, narrow-linewidth performance for optical feeder and telemetry links. These systems combine exceptional stability, frequency agility, and radiation resilience within miniature, low-power designs—ideal for satellite payloads and launch platforms.

Beyond aerospace, Pilot Photonics’ technologies also serve telecom and datacom markets, where multi-wavelength comb lasers and tunable light engines improve spectral efficiency and reduce system complexity. The company’s ExCELS™ platform and 16-channel laser arrays support next-generation optical interconnects for hyperscale data centers, allowing faster, denser, and more energy-efficient communications.

By merging space-grade reliability with commercial photonic innovation, Pilot Photonics offers scalable solutions that bridge orbital and terrestrial networks. Its presence at Space Tech Expo Bremen 2025 highlights how Irish photonics expertise is advancing connectivity across space, telecom, and AI-driven data infrastructures worldwide.