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Join Tescan at Photonics West 2026

Tescan is exhibiting for the first time at SPIE Photonics West 2026, the world’s leading stage for photonics, laser technologies, and breakthrough optical innovation.

We’re bringing our latest advancement, FemtoChisel, a femtosecond laser platform designed for ultra-precise micromachining and advanced material processing, directly to the global photonics community.

January 17-22, 2026

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Experience FemtoChisel at the Premier Photonics Event

FemtoChisel is engineered for researchers and engineers who need unmatched accuracy, speed, and versatility in their workflows. From micromachining to sample preparation, the system brings new levels of performance to semiconductor, materials science, and applied research applications.

Visitors at Photonics West will be among the first to explore FemtoChisel through hands-on demonstrations and direct conversations with the Tescan team.

Live demonstrations at Booth #2536

See FemtoChisel in action and experience how femtosecond laser processing can reshape precision material handling. Our team will guide you through real-world use cases and performance benefits.

Meet the Tescan Laser Technology Team

Meet Dave Zapotok and Sina Shahbazmohamadi, who will be at our booth to showcase FemtoChisel’s capabilities. Additionally, attend our presentations in the LASE section, highlighting the technology behind this breakthrough solution.

Machine learning guided monolithic fabrication of microfluidic and lab-on-chip devices via femtosecond laser micromachining presented by Matthew Maniscalco | January 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM – Room 308

A high-throughput, high-fidelity laser-based method for cross sectioning in advanced microelectronics presented by Nicholas May, Ph.D. | January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM – Room 308

See how FemtoChisel transforms precision workflows

Attendees will gain insight into how femtosecond laser technology enables faster, cleaner, and more reliable results, whether for semiconductor structures, micro- and nano-scale engineering, or advanced sample preparation.

About SPIE Photonics West 2026

SPIE Photonics West is the premier annual event for lasers, biomedical optics, optoelectronics, quantum technologies, and scientific imaging. Organized by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, the conference takes place in San Francisco, California, bringing together global leaders across research, engineering, and industry to explore the technologies shaping the future of photonics.

Meet the speakers

Sina Shahbazmohamadi

Head of Technology and Product Marketing at Tescan, leads work in advanced 3D imaging, machine learning, and automated inspection for micro and nano-engineering systems, contributing to the development and positioning of the FemtoChisel laser platform.He supports the adoption of next-generation laser solution technologies that enable higher precision and reliability in research workflows.

Dave Zapotok

Product Sales Leader for Tescan’s Laser Technologies Business Unit, supporting scientists with advanced nanofabrication tools across electron microscopy, focused ion beam workflows, and emerging laser-based solutions. He helps researchers adopt technologies that accelerate discovery and enable next-generation materials innovation.

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