2008-02-12: VPIphotonics and Acreo announce renewed partnership in photonics numerical modelling and component characterization.
Acreo will provide key competence in the field of photonics to support the further development of the simulation software VPItransmissionMaker, and to extend the university program "VPI Photonics Curriculum". VPIphotonics and Acreo's partnership started in 2004 and has resulted in the modelling of optical components based on both analytical models and laboratory measurements. VPIphotonics and Acreo also collaborate on research activities related to high-speed transmission systems and are both partners in the Celtic initiative 100 GET.
VPIphotonics sets the standard for software and services supporting end-to-end Photonic Design Automation and Optical Equipment Configuration. Its award-winning products are used by forward-looking groups, product design and marketing teams from over 100 commercial corporations and educators in over 120 university programs across the world.
VPIphotonics is a division of VPIsystems, the leading provider of network resource planning software and services for the global telecommunications industry.