February 9, 2015, Barrington, N.J. - Edmund Optics® (EO), the premier provider of optical components, announced today that it has formed a working relationship with LUXeXceL Group BV to bring 3D printed plastic optics to the photonics industry.

"We're always interested in offering new technologies for our customers to elevate their applications," said Samuel Sadoulet, President and COO of Edmund Optics. "Creating optics with LUXeXceL's patented Printoptical® Technology is a great advancement in the manufacture of 3D printed optics and we are thrilled to bring these components to the photonics industry. I am excited that this cooperation will make it easy for designers to prototype, fine-tune, and ultimately perfect their designs, enabling the next generation of optically driven products."

LUXeXceL Group is the world's first 3D printing service for optically transparent and very-smooth products. With their revolutionary additive manufacturing services optical components such as micro structures, arrays, prisms, and freeform lenses are all possible. LUXeXceL's 3D printed plastic optics are ideal for illumination, photovoltaic, and prototyping applications.

"We look forward to our joint effort with Edmund Optics to bring 3D printed optics to the photonics industry," commented Richard van de Vrie, President of LUXeXceL. "They are well-respected for their market knowledge and have a long-standing history of excellence in optics."

To learn more about 3D printed optics visit www.edmundoptics.com/printed-optics.