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Gentec-EO launches the 2025 Laser Lab Awards to empower optics education worldwide

Monday, April 28, 2025

Quebec City, Canada — April 28, 2025 — Gentec-EO, a global leader in laser beam measurement instruments, is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Laser Lab Awards, an international initiative created to support optics laboratories in academic institutions.

Running from May 1 to June 30, 2025, this year’s edition invites university and college instructors to apply for a chance to receive one of 12 laser beam measurement instruments, free of charge. The goal: help students learn with the same high-performance tools used across the photonics industry.

“Access to reliable, industry-grade equipment is key to preparing the next generation of optical scientists and engineers,” said Charles Dumas, VP of Sales and Marketing at Gentec-EO. “The Laser Lab Awards is our way of contributing directly to that mission.”

Five prizes to choose from

Selected applicants will receive one product of their choice among the following laser beam measurement tools:

  1. UP19K-30H-H5-INT-D0 — A thermopile-based laser power detector (up to 30 W), with USB connection and PC software.
  2. QE25LP-H-MB-INT-D0 — A pyroelectric-based energy detector (up to 3.8 J), also in the all-in-one INTEGRA format.
  3. PRONTO-SI — A user-friendly photodiode-based handheld power meter (0.3 nW to 800 mW) with internal data logging.
  4. UP19K-15S-H5-BLU-D0 — A wireless thermal detector (up to 15 W), featuring a Bluetooth interface for a clutter-free lab.
  5. PRONTO-250-EZ — A rugged, portable detector (1 W to 250 W) with USB connectivity and three measurement modes.


All products are plug-and-play with Gentec-EO’s free software.

Who can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Work at an academic institution (university or college).
  • Be in a role that involves teaching optics through laboratory experiments or demonstrations.
  • Submit a completed application form by June 30, 2025.

How winners are selected

A total of 12 winners will be chosen by the Gentec-EO Laser Lab Awards team. Selection is based on:

  • How the equipment will be used in the lab for student learning.
  • The number of students who will benefit from the equipment.
  • Compliance with all eligibility criteria.

Those who applied in the past but didn’t win are invited to apply again.

Apply now

For full details and to access the application form, visit: https://www.gentec-eo.com/laser-lab-awards

About Gentec-EO

Gentec Electro-Optics (Gentec-EO) is a world-class provider of laser beam measurement solutions, including power meters, energy meters, and beam profilers. With over 50 years of expertise, Gentec-EO proudly serves industries such as aerospace, defense, medical technology, and scientific research.
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Gentec Electro-Optics is specialized in laser beam and terahertz source measurement and analysis. With an outstanding 50-year track record of innovation, developing and providing state-of the-art technologies to the laser market, Gentec-EO has become The Expert of the laser beam measurement field. For all sorts of laser applications from the factory to the hospital, laboratory and research center, Gentec-EO offers the broadest range of off-the-shelf and custom solutions, and stands ready to serve you now and in the future.
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