Optical Solutions for Life Sciences: Maximizing Performance, Minimizing Costs | December 2024

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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

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 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

Check back for updates!

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.

Scott Bass
Vice President of Global Marketing
and Corporate Communications
Edmund Optics

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: DEMONSTRATIONS AND NETWORKING

PM Session Location: Solutions Center

1:45 - 2:00PM

Drive to Our Edmund Optics Silicon Valley Solutions Center

20380 Town Center Ln Suite 172, Cupertino, CA 95014

Nick Sischka
Director of
Imaging
Edmund Optics

2:00 - 3:00PM
Demonstrations

Attendees will rotate through several different 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
Leslie Kimerling
Co-Founder and CEO
Double Helix Optics

Rebecca Charboneau
Product Line Engineer for Imaging
Edmund Optics

Discussions

Participate in an open roundtable discussion with Edmund Optics experts for guidance in dealing with your optics challenges. Topics of discussion may include:
- Integrating Optical Filters in Fluorescence Microscopy
- Optimizing Optical Components for Genomics Applications
- Laser Optics Applications in Flow Cytometry
Jessica Nelson
VP Business Group Precision Optics
Edmund Optics

Kathrin Callaghan
Product Line Manager for Filters
Edmund Optics

Stefaan Vandendriessche
Senior Director, Laser Optics Business Unit
Edmund Optics