Singular Photonics and AMS Technologies Join Forces to Bring Advanced SPAD Sensors to Europe
Strategic collaboration will see AMS distribute Singular’s computational image sensors across European markets and industries.
Edinburgh, UK – June 13, 2025 – Singular Photonics, a pioneer in image sensor technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with AMS Technologies, Europe’s leading distributor and solution provider for optical technologies. The partnership will bring Singular’s next generation image sensors based on single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) to customers in key European markets and industry sectors.
The collaboration means that AMS becomes Singular’s distribution and support partner for the European market. With decades of experience in photonics, AMS will leverage its extensive sales network and trusted industry reputation to deliver Singular’s breakthrough SPAD technologies to OEMs, research labs, and system integrators across Europe.
Singular is one of the first companies to bring advanced on-chip computation to SPAD-based image sensing. The company’s advanced single-photon detection technology enables the extraction of significantly more information from light by leveraging real-time processing of photon-level signals. This unlocks groundbreaking new capabilities across a range of fields, including:
- Robotics and machine vision – enabling direct time of flight depth sensing for vision and low-light imaging for inspection and control.
- Biomedical imaging – supporting highly accurate, real-time detection of conditions such as cancer and blood flow monitoring.
- Scientific and quantum research – enabling time-resolved Raman spectroscopy and fluorescent lifetime imaging with low photon budgets.
The companies’ first engagement together will be at next week’s Laser World of Photonics in Munich, where Singular’s sensors will be demonstrated on the AMS Technologies stand (B2.203).
“Partnering with AMS Technologies is a pivotal moment in our growth and marks a major step toward global commercialisation of our sensors,” said Shahida Imani, CEO at Singular Photonics. “Our SPAD sensors are enabling entirely new imaging applications across many fields, and AMS’s deep market knowledge, customer relationships and trusted support infrastructure will be invaluable in bringing these innovations to European partners.”
“The demand for single-photon sensing is growing rapidly in a wide range of sectors, and Singular Photonics is at the forefront of the latest developments in this exciting area,” said Jan Meise, CEO of AMS Technologies. “With distribution, engineering, and production under one roof, we can’t wait to help Singular accelerate their growth in key markets.”
About AMS Technologies
AMS Technologies AG is a leading solution provider and distributor specialising in optical technologies, thermal management, and power electronics. The company serves over 2,000 European customers across diverse high-mix, low-volume technology sectors such as life sciences, defense and aerospace, industrial manufacturing, energy and cleantech as well as research & scientific. www.amstechnologies.com
About Singular Photonics
Singular Photonics is developing the next generation of image sensors based on single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) for a wide range of applications. A spin-out from the lab of digital imaging pioneer Robert Henderson, Professor of Electronic Imaging at the University of Edinburgh, Singular is one of the first companies to bring advanced computation to SPAD-based image sensing. Simultaneously capturing depth and temporal dimensions to generate 4D images that provide deep, data-rich insights, Singular’s sensors enable the world to extract more information from light. www.singularphotonics.com
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