PODCAST: Interview with Todd Haugen, Enablence Technologies

Feb. 25, 2025
Episode 40 of Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast features Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence Technologies, a supplier of optical chips based on PLC technology.

This episode features Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry … including a two-decade-stint at Microsoft, where he led several large-scale engineering projects.

In our chat, we talked about many things impacting the industry, including the growing relationship between AI and optics, thoughts on the CHIPS Act, and what motivates his dedication.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. Join us as we bring you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the photonics industry. Our episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

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Justine Murphy is the multimedia director for Endeavor Business Media's Digital Infrastructure Group. She is a multiple award-winning writer and editor with more 20 years of experience in newspaper publishing as well as public relations, marketing, and communications. For nearly 10 years, she has covered all facets of the optics and photonics industry as an editor, writer, web news anchor, and podcast host for an internationally reaching magazine publishing company. Her work has earned accolades from the New England Press Association as well as the SIIA/Jesse H. Neal Awards. She received a B.A. from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

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