CoolLED And Optoprim: Illuminating New Possibilities In Photonics And Microscopy

Precision LED Illumination for Fluorescence Microscopy
Driven by a vision to make microscopy cleaner, simpler and more sustainable, our LED light sources eliminate the need for hazardous mercury, significantly reduce power consumption, and deliver virtually maintenance-free operation.

Driven by a vision to make microscopy cleaner, simpler and more sustainable, our LED lights for fluorescence microscopy eliminate the need for hazardous mercury, significantly reduce power consumption, and deliver virtually maintenance-free operation.

Partnering with Optoprim: Enhancing Reach, Expertise and Support
We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Optoprim Italy, a leading distributor of photonics technologies with a strong heritage and regional presence. This partnership will bring CoolLED’s advanced LED illumination systems closer to researchers throughout Italy, supported by Optoprim’s outstanding technical expertise and customer service.

Based in Italy, Optoprim brings more than two decades of photonics expertise and a tri-nation support network to make sure our LED Illumination Systems reach researchers with the guidance and technical backing they need.

Optoprim, part of Atlensys Group, provides cutting-edge technologies and services for Photonics and Laser Processing.
Founded in France in 1994, with branches in Italy for over 20 years and in Germany for 10 years, Optoprim has always stood out for its qualified support to the scientific community.

Customers can also rely on a European Application Center, equipped with the latest laser technologies, measurement tools and everything needed to develop new applications and processes.

With extensive experience across spectroscopy, microscopy, quantum optics, life sciences and more, Optoprim collaborates with leading global manufacturers to ensure researchers access the very best tools for their work. The company also operates a dedicated European Application Centre, featuring the latest laser technologies and measurement equipment to support application development and training.

Bringing Together Innovation and Application
Optoprim’s Scientific Team brings specialist knowledge in spectroscopy, imaging and Raman applications, utilising advanced lasers, spectrometers, optics and motion control systems. When combined with CoolLED’s high-performance LED illumination, the result is a powerful synergy that enhances a broad spectrum of optical research techniques.

For example, CoolLED’s pE-4000 system provides up to 16 selectable LED wavelengths (365 – 770 nm), enabling excitation across nearly all common fluorophores. LEDs offer immediate on/off control, minimal heat output, low phototoxicity, and long lifespans – outperforming traditional light sources in both efficiency and stability.

High-power LEDs now rival laser intensities, while offering a broader emission profile ideally matched to many dyes.

Moreover, with digital control of individual wavelengths, multi-channel imaging can be performed rapidly without the need to manually change filters – significantly improving workflow flexibility and speed.

Why This Partnership Matters
By combining Optoprim’s local expertise and application-driven approach with our pioneering LED technology, researchers in Italy now gain access to a new level of illumination performance and support.

Key benefits include:

• Comprehensive spectral coverage – Systems like the pE-800 and pE-400^max offer flexible excitation for a wide range of fluorophores, with lightning-fast triggering and individual channel control.
• Rapid multi-channel imaging – Synchronous digital triggering supports high-throughput screening, automated slide scanning and dynamic live-cell imaging.
• Reduced phototoxicity – Ideal for long-term, time-lapse studies in live-cell imaging, particularly in developmental biology, neuroscience and stem-cell research.
• Precision control – Stable illumination with fine intensity adjustment enables advanced quantitative techniques such as calcium imaging, FRAP and FRET.
• Flexible integration – Available in direct-fit and liquid light guide options, CoolLED systems are compatible with widefield, confocal, TIRF and Raman setups – including Optoprim’s own customised optical platforms.
• Low total cost of ownership – With lifespans measured in tens of thousands of hours and no consumable components, our LED Illumination Systems offer long-term value and minimal maintenance.

A Brighter Future for Photonics Research
This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding access to advanced LED illumination across Italy’s scientific community.

Researchers can now expect exceptional performance, greater flexibility and expert support – all underpinned by the combined strengths of CoolLED and Optoprim.

For more information, visit https://www.optoprim.it/.