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Optical Solutions Enabling Precision Manufacturing | December 2024

December 2024 Innovation Summit

 

Learn | Discover | Connect

Optical Solutions for Life Sciences:
MaXimizing Performance, Minimizing Costs

Discover the trends and technologies enabling successful
optical systems for life science applications.

Cupertino, CA

December 12, 2024 | 8:45AM PT

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Join us in-person for a FREE event of learning and networking at the Quinlan Community Center in Cupertino. Listen to presentations by several Edmund Optics experts, explore our Tech Fair with other top companies in the industry, and join live hands-on demonstrations of key optical concepts! The event will start at 9:00 AM. Lunch, coffee, and beverages will be provided. After the presentations at the Quinlan Community Center, we will head to the Edmund Optics Silicon Valley Solutions Center for live demonstrations and a networking happy hour.

Why Attend?

 Learn about life science trends and the optical technologies enabling them

 See these principles in action through live demos

 Receive free application consulting from life science and optics experts

 Network with others driving the industry forward

 

Preliminary Agenda

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AM Session Topic: Technical Talks
AM Session Location: Community Center
  • 8:45 - 9:15AM

    Registration

 
  • 9:15 - 9:20AM

    Summit Welcome

    Scott Bass, Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Communications for Edmund Optics, will give a brief overview of day.

 
  • 9:20 - 9:50AM

    Keynote: Key Trends in Life Sciences

    • Top current trends in life science applications
    • How these affect you when sourcing the optical components for your systems
     
    Leslie Kimerling
    Co-Founder and CEO
    Double Helix Optics
 
  • 9:50 - 10:30AM

    Balancing Tolerances on Custom Optics to Maximize Performance and Minimize Cost

    • Overview of how optical component tolerances impact the performance and cost of your optical system
    • Ensuring quality performance through metrology in the manufacturing process
     
    Jessica DeGroote Nelson
    VP Business Group
    Precision Optics
    and Technology Development
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 10:30 - 10:50AM

    Tech Fair Coffee Break

    • Grab some coffee and browse through our Tech Fair
    • Select vendor partners will each demonstrate their products, capabilities, and solutions
 
  • 10:50 - 11:20AM

    Optical Filters – Custom Solutions for Enhanced Performance and Cost Efficiency

    • How to choose the right filters to improve the performance of your system
    • Cost drivers, manufacturing considerations, and the importance of metrology for optical filters
     
    Kathrin Callaghan
    Product Line Manager for Filters
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 11:20 - 11:50PM

    Optical Microscopy, Imaging Optics, and Design Optimization for Life Science Applications

    • How NA really impacts the performance of microscope objectives
    • Key considerations during both the design and sourcing of microscopy components
     
    Rebecca Charboneau
    Product Line Engineer for Imaging
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 11:50 - 12:20PM

    Laser Optics in Life Science Applications – Cost and Performance Considerations

    • How laser optics components enable high-performance life science systems
    • The most important specifications to pay attention to, cost drivers, and critical metrology considerations
     
    Stefaan Vandendriessche
    Senior Director, Laser Optics Business Unit
    Edmund Optics
 
  • 12:20 - 1:45PM

    Lunch

    • Lunch will be provided
    • Our Tech Fair vendors will each demonstrate products, capabilities, and solutions
 
PM Session Topic: HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATIONS AND NETWORKING
PM Session Location: Solutions Center
 
 
  • 2:00 - 3:00PM

    Hands-On Demonstrations

    Attendees will rotate through several different hands-on demonstrations including:

    • Microscopy and Nanoscale 3D Imaging
    • Long Distance Microscopy
    • Optimizing Lighting in Imaging Applications
    • Life Science Applications using SWIR, UV and Visible Imaging Solutions

    Discussions

    Participate in a discussion with Edmund Optics experts and selected vendors to address your instrumentation challenges on these topics:

    • Integrating Optical Filters in Fluorescence Microscopy
    • Optimizing Optical Components for Genomics Applications
    • Laser Optics Applications in Flow Cytometry
    • Open Roundtable Discussion of Design Challenges
     
    Rebecca Charboneau
    Product Line Engineer for Imaging
    Edmund Optics
     
    Nitin Sampat
    New Product Development Manager
    Edmund Optics
     
    Dwight Evard
    Business Development Manager - Bay Area
    Edmund Optics
 
 
 

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