Company

Vexlum is a spin-off from the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), Tampere University of Technology.

The team has been a leading research group in the area of VECSEL technology for more than a decade. In particular, we have focused on developments concerning optoelectronics materials enabling VECSELs at new wavelengths, scalable manufacturing processes, and application specific systems engineering.

Recent breakthroughs include the use of VECSELs for quantum technology applications.

We capitalize on a comprehensive knowledge in epitaxy, optoelectronics processes, and laser systems. The technical expertise is complemented by proven entrepreneurial skills.

Our vision is to bring VECSEL technology to high impact applications where we can deliver unique benefits in performance, cost, and usability.

Jussi-Pekka Penttinen
CEO, CTO

Mircea Guina
Executive Chairman, CSO

Emmi Kantola
COO

Sanna Ranta
Manager, Semiconductor Epitaxy

Philip Makotyn
President, Vexlum US

Topi Uusitalo
Manager, Laser Control

Anne Viherkoski
Manager, Administration

Mika Mäki
Manager, Digital Infrastructure

Eero Koivumäki
Sales Engineer

Arttu Hietalahti
Laser Specialist

Roope Vuohenkunnas
Laser Specialist