University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences and Nanoscribe Announce Global Optical Design Competition for 3D Printed Optical Systems
Wyant College of Optical Sciences, in collaboration with Nanoscribe, invites students worldwide to participate in the Optical Design Competition for 3D Printed Optical Systems.
The University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, in collaboration with Nanoscribe, invites university students worldwide to participate in the Optical Design Competition for 3D Printed Optical Systems.
This competition challenges students to design innovative optical components or systems using cutting-edge two-photon polymerization (2PP) printing technology. Open to students of all levels and locations, participants may enter individually or in teams of up to three members. Submissions must include a detailed design file, an up to two-page description of the design's purpose and potential applications, and a summary explaining how the design leverages 2PP technology. Those awarded prizes must agree to release their work to the public domain for research purposes.
Designs will be evaluated for innovation, functionality, feasibility and application potential. Submissions are due May 1, 2025 and winners will be announced on September 15, 2025. Prizes include $500 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place. Additionally, the winners of the competition will all have their winning designs fabricated by the U of A with support from Nanoscribe.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your skills, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, and have your design fabricated by leading experts. Full competition details and submission guidelines are available at optics.arizona.edu/optidesign. We cannot wait to see what you design!
About the Wyant College of Optical Sciences
The University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences (OSC) has been lighting the future since 1964 by providing an internationally pre-eminent program in all aspects of the study of light. OSC offers a diverse student body, challenging courses, pioneering research programs with award-winning faculty, and close relationships with the optics industry. For more information, please visit www.optics.arizona.edu.
About Nanoscribe
Nanoscribe is the pioneer and market leader in high-precision additive manufacturing. The medium-sized company develops and produces 3D printers and grayscale lithography systems as well as specially developed printing materials and application-specific solutions for microfabrication applications on the nano-, micro- and mesoscale. Nanoscribe was founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and is part of the LAB14 Group (https://lab14.group/) since December 2024.
More than 5,500 users and operators at top universities and innovative companies worldwide benefit from the groundbreaking technology and application tailored solutions for 3D Microfabrication.