Technological Advancements and Supply-Chain Needs in Endoscopy

October 29th 2025 - 3pm BST

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Free Online Panel Discussion | Technological Advancements and Supply Chain Needs in Endoscopy

Trends in endoscopy, such as high-definition imaging and fluorescence endoscopy, enhance diagnostic capabilities but pose challenges to manufacturing of optical components. The demand for superior resolution and sensitivity necessitates advanced lenses and best-in-class optical coatings, complicating manufacturing and increasing costs. 

This online panel discussion will explore how the endoscopy industry is evolving to meet these demands – and how suppliers are enabling the next generation of high-performance, reliable, and sustainable components. Industry experts will examine innovations in materials science, strategies for scaling production, the collaborations needed to maintain global competitiveness and how to choose the right supplier.

Who should attend

This online panel discussion is designed for:

• Procurement and supply chain leaders in opto-electronics and high-tech Life Sciences (particularly endoscopy)
   
• R&D teams, optical designers or optical systems engineers focused on medical imaging and fluorescence imaging
   
• OEMs and end-users of rigid endoscopes
   
• Business leaders in life sciences, medical, endoscopy
   

What you will learn
 

• The current state of the global endoscopy equipment supply chain – opportunities and risks
   
• Strategies for ensuring quality and reliability in high-volume production
   
• Innovations that will define the next decade of endoscope performance
   
• Strategies for picking the right supplier
   

Speakers

Reto Keller Business Development Manager, Materion Balzers Optics Reto Keller brings more than a decade of experience in the optics industry, spanning from fibre optics to optical coating and packaging. He has worked in product development and product management including a two-year assignment as Head of R&D in Shanghai, China.  Reto has been at the forefront of optical technology innovation—driving advancements in life science, telecom and optics for consumer electronics. Today he is the driving force to tailor Materion Balzers Optics’ endoscopy portfolio with high-performance optical coatings, components and prism assemblies to the needs of the major endoscope manufacturers.

More speakers to be announced shortly

Reserve your spot today to bolster your procurement processes, take advantage of the latest technological developments and stay ahead of endoscopic innovation.

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