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title: "The Secret to Faster Growth in Photonics: Open-Source Technology"
description: Discover how open-source tools help photonics companies scale faster and cut development costs.
---

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# [The Secret to Faster Growth in Photonics: Open-Source Technology](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/the-secret-to-faster-growth-in-photonics-open-source-technology)

 Written by [Red Pitaya Technical Editorial Team](https://content.redpitaya.com/blog/author/red-pitaya-technical-editorial-team) | Jan 15, 2025 2:09:28 PM

Scaling up in the photonics industry isn’t easy. With rising competition, rapid tech advances, and the need to keep costs low while delivering top performance, companies face tough challenges. In a recent article for **Laser Focus World**, **Črt Valentinčič**, CTO of Red Pitaya, shares how **open-source measurement tools** can help photonics businesses grow smarter and faster.

The article explains how open-source, single-board computers like Red Pitaya’s STEMlab devices make it easier to create custom measurement systems. These small but powerful devices are perfect for tasks like **laser frequency stabilization** and **scanning probe microscopy.** Open-source tools help companies cut costs, speed up development, and make products more flexible—all critical for staying competitive.

Curious to learn more? Read the full article [here](https://www.laserfocusworld.com/test-measurement/article/55245361/open-source-measurement-helps-photonics-companies-scale).

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