SURUGA SEIKI Taiwan was recently invited to participate in an exclusive interview with TVBS News, where CTO Hevin Yu shared his perspectives on the evolving silicon photonics ecosystem and the industry's transition toward mass production. During the interview, he identified three major challenges that manufacturers must address to achieve scalable production: material consistency, precision metrology, and heterogeneous integration.

Compared with conventional electronic packaging, silicon photonics packaging demands substantially higher alignment accuracy due to the stringent optical coupling requirements of photonic devices. As the technology matures, industry discussions are shifting beyond the need for active alignment to a broader focus on how manufacturers can implement faster, more reliable, and higher-yield production processes to support commercial-scale deployment.

With extensive expertise in precision positioning, AI-enabled motion control, and advanced active alignment technologies, SURUGA SEIKI Taiwan provides integrated solutions that help customers improve process efficiency, enhance production yield, and accelerate manufacturing readiness. These capabilities enable customers to meet the growing performance requirements of next-generation optical interconnects, AI infrastructure, and high-speed data communication systems.

Watch the interview highlights on SURUGA SEIKI’s official YouTube channel to learn more about our perspectives on silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, and active alignment technologies, and how the company continues to support customers in advancing next-generation optical manufacturing.

■ Video: https://youtu.be/f7Rtj0Uzf94
(Video excerpt from a TVBS News feature. Used with permission.)

～Showcasing the EW Series: the latest alignment stage and controller set supporting the photonic integration field～

Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka, Japan; hereinafter “Suruga Seiki”) exhibited at OFC 2026, held in Los Angeles, USA, from March 17 (Tue) to March 19 (Thu), 2026.

Suruga Seiki offers a range of standard products for the photonic integration field?an area of growing demand driven by data centers, AI, and optical quantum technologies?supporting diverse needs from R&D to mass production. At the exhibition, we showcased standard and newly developed stages from the EW Series, an alignment stage and controller set for optical waveguide alignment. We also introduced a standardized system with enhanced flexibility to better meet diverse customer needs.


Related Links　： https://eng.surugaseiki.com/products-list/optical-fiber-alignment/




【Company Information / Contact】
Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of fiber alignment systems, precision stages for semiconductor equipment, and optical measurement sensors.We provide ultra-precision components that support Japanese manufacturing, serving applications from R&D to mass production lines.

・Company Name（SURUGA SEIKI CO., LTD.）
・Official Website:https://eng.surugaseiki.com/
・Contact: Please use the inquiry form on our website. (LINK」)

～Showcasing the EW Series: the latest alignment stage and controller set supporting the photonic integration field～

Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shizuoka City, Shizuoka, Japan; hereinafter “Suruga Seiki”) will exhibit at OFC 2026, which will be held in Los Angeles, USA, from March 17 (Tue) to March 19 (Thu), 2026.

Suruga Seiki offers a wide range of products for the rapidly growing photonic integration field, supporting diverse needs from R&D to mass production. At this exhibition, we will showcase the EW Series, an alignment stage and controller set designed for optical waveguide alignment, with a live system demonstration. Following our participation last year, we will introduce the latest model with enhanced integration and flexibility.

We look forward to welcoming you to our booth.

Related Links　： https://eng.surugaseiki.com/products-list/optical-fiber-alignment/




【Company Information / Contact】
Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of fiber alignment systems, precision stages for semiconductor equipment, and optical measurement sensors.We provide ultra-precision components that support Japanese manufacturing, serving applications from R&D to mass production lines.

・Company Name（SURUGA SEIKI CO., LTD.）
・Official Website: https://eng.surugaseiki.com/
・Contact: Please use the inquiry form on our website. (LINK)

In 2025, Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd.'s SI Division participated as a sponsor and exhibited products at BICOP (British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics), held in London, UK from December 16th to 18th.　BICOP is the UK and Ireland's leading international conference in the fields of optics and photonics, innovations and development results. This year, there were many presentations on data centers, AI, quantum, and silicon photonics, which are areas where market expansion is expected. At the event, we were able to directly explain to many visitors about the automatic alignment core unit we developed for R&D purposes that can be used to evaluate silicon photonics chips, which sparked their interest. We also showed off some new options.
We provide time value to our customers in the European region through our products.

■Related Link：
https://eng.surugaseiki.com/products-list/optical-fiber-alignment/
https://www.optica.org/events/topical_meetings/optica_british_irish_conf_on_optics_photonics/

Please contact us for more information:
Suruga Seiki Co., Ltd.(Japan)
E-mail：e-ost@suruga-g.co.jp

We would like to inform you of a change in the name and manufacturing location of the grease used in our Stage/Actuator products.

■ Grease Name
Shell Lubricants Japan K.K.

[Before] Shell Alvania Grease S No.2
[After] Shell Gadus S2 V125J 2 (S)

[Before] Shell Alvania Grease EP2
[After] Shell Gadus S2 V220J 2 (EP)

■ Reason for Change (Name / Manufacturer)
・To adopt a globally unified brand name, allowing the same naming rules used worldwide to be applied to product selection in Japan as well
・To change the manufacturing location in order to achieve stable supply through Shell's global supply network

■ Details
○ Common Changes
Name: As shown above
Manufacturing location: Changing from "Japan" to "Overseas plant"

○ Grease Color
Shell Alvania Grease S No.2: No change
Shell Alvania Grease EP2: Changing from reddish brown to yellowish brown
　* This change reflects the discontinuation of colorant use, resulting in the grease's natural color.
　* The use or non-use of colorant has no effect on performance.

There is no change to the general properties or lubrication characteristics of the grease.
This change does not affect the model, function, or performance of the Stage/Actuator products.

■ Effective Date
This change will apply to orders placed on or after September 1, 2026.

We are writing to inform you of the following changes to the product specified below.

■ Applicable Product:
CVD507-K-A9



■ Details of Change:
・ Changes to the nameplate design
・ Changes to the nameplate placement location
Please note that these changes do not affect product performance or functionality.

■ Implementation Schedule:
Changes will be implemented sequentially starting with orders placed in August 2026.

We would like to announce that we will be discontinuing the sales of the VC2 Series (LED Light Source).

Please be advised that there are no successor or alternative products available for this model. We highly appreciate your understanding in this matter.

■ Affected Models
(UV-LED Light Source)
 VEXECURE-H1VC2
(AC Adaptor)
 VUEA370, VUIA336
(Remote control IO connector)
 VFK-MC-10, VFK-MC-8
(Head Unit)
 VAS01-365
(2 Branch Cable)
 VBB-2
(Lens Unit)
 VHO-03L,VHO-04L,VHO-05L,VHO-06L

■ End of Sales Date
May 21, 2026