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Advancing laser technology through integrated photonics

Advanced Tunable Laser Technology

Chilas is a laser manufacturer of widely tunable, narrow linewidth lasers based on state-of-the-art photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology. With high laser performance delivered by compact modules, Chilas’ lasers power innovations worldwide, enabling cutting-edge applications in coherent optical communication, fiber sensing, LiDAR, quantum key distribution, microwave photonics, and beyond.

Our Company & Global Presence

Chilas is a privately held company, founded in 2018, and headquartered in Enschede, the Netherlands. In addition to our headquarters, Chilas operates through a subsidiary in China, extending our presence in the Asian market. Our lasers are supplied to the Chinese market through our local subsidiary, while our international distributor network supports customers and partners across the globe.

Our Mission

To deliver precise, compact, and innovative laser solutions that power cutting-edge applications and empower researchers to achieve breakthroughs.

& Vision

Solving tomorrow’s challenges and opening new frontiers in science and industry.

Two people in a laboratory holding Chilas COMET and ATLAS laser modules.

Our Values

Innovation

Pioneering laser technology based on PIC technology

Dedication

We go above and beyond to meet customers’ requirements

Reliability

Always available to assist and ensure customer success

Inclusive work culture

International team closely collaborating in an informal environment

Future-Focused

Being open to creating new lasers based on industry needs

Our Partners & Industry Network

Chilas is an active member of several industry associations, and works closely with industry leaders to advance tunable laser technology based on photonic chips.

Connecting with the global optics and photonics community.
Supporting collaboration across the European photonics industry.
Connecting with experts in micro- and nanotechnology.
Making Chilas laser solutions accessible to researchers and engineers.
Contributing to the Dutch photonics ecosystem.
Supporting the advancement of integrated photonics.
Our preferred partner for photonic integrated circuit design.
Our preferred partner for photonic packaging.
Advancing Photonics Through Collaborative Research

We are committed to advancing tunable laser technology through dedicated research and development. By working closely with partners around the world, we contribute to collaborative R&D and innovation projects.

QuarterNext

  • A European-funded project dedicated to advancing quantum-safe communication technologies toward certifiable, industrial-grade systems.
  • Aims to mature quantum technologies for widespread commercial adoption and secure formal certification under stringent European standards.
  • Brings together Luxquanta, Telefónica, Quside, Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Chilas, and fragmentiX.
Learn more about QuarterNext

PROPEL

  • A project meant to advance photonic solutions for next-generation health monitoring devices.
  • Focuses on developing a photonic module featuring a widely tunable, ultra-narrow linewidth laser at 1 μm for non-invasive monitoring of heart rate, oxygen saturation and hydration.
  • Brings together Chilas, Compound Semiconductor Centre (CSC), Cardiff University and its Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS).
Learn more about Propel
Discover our Distributors

Our products reach customers all over the world, thanks to our trusted network of distributors. If you prefer to work with someone in your region, our local partners are ready to assist you:

Europe

Laser2000
  • (UK) Limited, Unit 9, Avro Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6XS
  • +44 (0) 1933 461 666
  • sales@laser2000.co.uk
  • Website
Exail
Insigma Engineering

Asia

HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
Sun Instruments

Peraglobe Technologies

WUXI China
  • Room 404, Building C, Longshan Road 4, Wuxi New District, Wuxi, China, 214028
  • WeChat: shaoxian_holland

Join our team!

Chilas is always looking for bright people to enforce our team.

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