Edmund Optics Powers Next-Generation Biophotonics Talent as Exclusive Industry Partner at SPIE Summer School

Edmund Optics^®, a leading global provider of optical components and solutions, proudly served as the exclusive industry partner of the 12^th International Graduate Summer School on Biophotonics, held June 7–14, 2025, on the Island of Ven, Sweden. The prestigious program is co-led by Professor Peter E. Andersen (DTU Health Tech, Denmark) and Professor Stefan Andersson-Engels (Tyndall National Institute, Ireland) and primarily sponsored by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

This biennial event has earned global recognition for delivering graduate-level education in biomedical optics and biophotonics, with a rich legacy dating back to its founding in 2003. Over the course of one intensive week, students, researchers, and global experts gathered for a unique learning experience focused on the role of light in life sciences.

“Edmund Optics is honored to support this exceptional program that shapes the next generation of photonics leaders,” said Paul Bilton, Sales Director, Marketplace EMEA. “We from Edmund Optics are proud to be able to announce our two 2025 Biophotonics Scholarship recipients, Maria Júlia de Arruda Mazzotti Marques (University of São Paulo) and Najia Sharmin (University of Hong Kong) and to congratulate them. We were highly impressed by their innovative research proposals and are excited to support their work in the fields of photodynamic inactivation and photoacoustic microscopy.“ These projects reflect the cutting-edge potential of biophotonics to impact healthcare and scientific discovery.

In addition to its sponsorship, Edmund Optics’ active presence underscored the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the biophotonics community and fostering future innovation. Ongoing exchange and networking with participants and alumni of the Biophotonics Summer School are greatly valued and warmly encouraged.

For those interested in learning more about university programs or exploring potential partnership opportunities, further information is available upon request.

About Edmund Optics^®:

With over 80 years of experience, Edmund Optics has built a reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality optical components and solutions, serving a variety of markets including Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor, and R&D since 1942. The company employs over 1,300 people across 19 global locations and continues to expand.

As a leading optics and photonics company, Edmund Optics continues to innovate and expand to meet the evolving needs of its customers, offering two specialized solutions: a robust Marketplace for the best brands in optics and an Advanced Manufacturing service specializing in custom and volume production of precision optical and imaging components.

Edmund Optics’ Marketplace offers over 34,000 off-the-shelf products from in-house manufacturing and global sourcing. Edmund Optics serves as a one-stop shop for customers’ entire beam path, granting access to 40+ top-tier brands alongside its own high-quality optical components while continually expanding inventory to ensure that customers find the right components for their applications. With over 3 million items in stock, Edmund Optics ensures fast, reliable delivery. Its 24/7 online chat connects customers with engineers for real-time support across industries, enhancing the customer experience anytime, anywhere.

Edmund Optics' Advanced Manufacturing services include custom design, first article production, and volume manufacturing of high-quality optical and imaging components and systems. From initial concept validation to full-scale production, Edmund Optics manufactures over 2 million optical components and 175,000+ optical assemblies annually. With in-house design, manufacturing, assembly, and metrology expertise across four design centers and nine specialized factories worldwide, the company supports both high-volume and specialized manufacturing needs. An expert team of optical and optomechanical designers, project managers, and manufacturing engineers will guide customers seamlessly through every stage of their project.

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