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Edmund Optics recently announced the official launch of startUP - an integrated, customizable program that provides optics and photonics startups with assistance during all stages of their development. startUP members benefit from a wide range of services including engineering expertise, discounted pricing, and marketing support.

startUP will provide the companies access to EO's multidisciplinary engineering team. Program members can collaborate with more than 250 optical, mechanical, design, and manufacturing engineers to supplement their in-house resources. A 24 hour helpline for technical support is available via phone, email and online chat.

startUP members will get instant discounts on all Edmund Optics products, on every order. Once companies move beyond the prototyping phase, they continue to receive volume pricing with typical discounts of 10-20%. EO's Modify Stock Optics service is an ideal option, especially during the proof-of-concept or prototyping phase, for startups looking for affordable, custom, small volume manufacturing of optical components with a 2-3 week lead time. When startups are ready to ramp to full scale production, Edmund can grow with them by utilizing EO's global manufacturing facilities.

Since many new companies begin at the university or incubator level, startUP is an extension of EO's successful Educational Award program, which promotes innovative research in optics and photonics.

Edmund Optics is now accepting applications for startUP. To learn more or to apply, visit www.edmundoptics.com/startUP.