Motivation:
Silex Microsystems AB, established 25 years ago in Stockholm, Sweden, has evolved into the worldโs leading pure-play MEMS foundry.
Silex is a critical enabler of today’s most significant technological megatrends, including AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G/telecom infrastructure, and autonomous driving. Its core expertise in MEMS component manufacturing is fundamentally interwoven with the photonics industry, driving the shift toward smaller, faster, and more efficient systems.
This award recognizes Silex Microsystems AB for its indispensable role in shaping the future of micro-components and, in turn, demonstrating the vital importance of Swedish photonics on the global stage. The company’s unique production capabilities are key to high-performance photonic applications such as micro-mirrors, optical transceivers, thermal imaging, and LiDAR systems.
Beyond its technological achievements, Silex Microsystems has maintained an impressive financial track record, achieving substantial growth and outstanding profitability. This success confirms its stature as a robust champion of Swedish high-tech manufacturing.
For its pioneering MEMS technology and its profound contributions to the global photonics ecosystem, Silex Microsystems AB is a truly worthy winner of the PhotonicSweden Company of the Year award.
Stockholm, October 23, 2025
The prize was handed over by Peter Strรถmberg from PhotonicSweden to Robert Kvist and Malin Gadeborg from Silex Microsystems AB.
