AIPH the International Association of Horticultural Producers and the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) signed a collaboration agreement on the first week of July 2020 to strengthen the photonics industry on an international level, bringing together members and knowledge to better serve the industry.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signature was publicly announced at the EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Precision Horticulture and Agriculture on 10 July 2020. The collaboration between AIPH and EPIC is focused on cooperative activities and support the development of an efficient and sustainable industry.
Driving technological development for horticultural producers
The partnership will encourage cooperation between the members, including participation at events, collaboration on information exchange and promotion, and advisory mandates to develop an efficient and sustainable industry. Dr. Jose Pozo, CTO of EPIC, said: “Having AIPH on board as a partner brings the opportunity to EPIC members to build potential collaborations and partnerships with the key players in the ornamental horticulture industry. The main goal of this cooperation is to facilitate the communication between different parts of the value chain towards building common voice for the interests of companies using photonics sensors and lighting in horticultural applications.”
Implementing agreements for horticultural producers
“The collaboration with EPIC and its members helps AIPH to further stimulate the development of the horticulture sector” said Mr. Tim Briercliffe, Secretary-General at AIPH. “For this, we need end-users, service providers, equipment vendors, and technology providers to work together using worldwide standards. The huge network of EPIC will support this mission.”
About AIPH
Since 1948, AIPH has united horticultural producers in an international community that thrives to this day. Much has changed in that time. Technologies advanced, cities rose from the ground, and we have become more connected than ever. As a result, our essential bond with nature has been weakened. We support the work of grower associations globally and together we champion a prosperous industry, growing plants that enhance lives, advance societies and sustain our planet, for this generation and the next.
About EPIC
The European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC), a membership-led non-profit industry association with over 560 members that promotes the sustainable development of organisations working in the field of photonics. Its members encompass the entire value chain from LED lighting, PV solar energy, Silicon photonics, Optical components, Lasers, Sensors, Displays, Projectors, Optic fiber, and other photonic related technologies. EPIC fosters a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement. EPIC works closely with related industries, universities, and public authorities to build a more competitive photonics industrial sector, capable of both economic and technological growth in a highly competitive world-wide marketplace.
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