Key Takeaways The article underscores the critical role of optics in AR, VR, and MR displays. It discusses near-eye and projection displays, optical components, and the challenges faced in these applications, such as field of view and display resolution. Emphasizing optics’ pivotal role in enabling immersive experiences. AR/VR/MR Displays One important component of Augmented Reality […]
Key Takeaways: An Ultra Wide Angle lens, with field views up to 160°, is crucial for capturing expansive scenes and intricate details. Their complex design includes negative front groups and positive back groups for deflection and correction. Aspherical lenses improve image quality and compactness, while digital correction addresses distortions. Wide-angle lenses are essential in photography, […]
Key Takeaways Wide angle lenses offer a broad field of view, characterized by short focal lengths. Commonly used in photography for capturing expansive scenes, they are also integral in security, automotive, and aerial systems for enhanced coverage and safety. Wide angle lenses vary in types, including super-wide and fisheye, with fields of view up to […]
Large Optics Sometimes bigger is just better. And when you really need a large optic, there’s no small optic that can substitute. But large optics are expensive, and not just a little more. When you scale up the size of an optic beyond a certain point, expect the cost to increase exponentially rather than simply […]
Key Takeaways: This case study highlights F-theta lenses 3D conjugated, which correct distortions in laser processing to ensure uniform spot size and shape. These lenses are essential for precision tasks in electronics, medical devices, and high-precision tools, enhancing laser system performance, efficiency, and productivity. They accurately focus on curved surfaces, leading to faster processing and […]
Key Takeaways: A wide-angle thermal imaging lens, unlike narrow-angle lenses, captures a broad field of view for comprehensive monitoring and detection. They convert infrared radiation into visible images which show temperature variations. This is essential for surveillance, firefighting, search and rescue, industrial inspections, and environmental monitoring. Avantier’s lenses enhance situational awareness and thermal data analysis. […]
Key Takeaways: Micro-optics are essential in diverse fields, from microscopy to laser devices. Types of micro optics such as microlens arrays, microspheres, and micro mirrors serve specific functions like focusing light and steering light beams. Advanced manufacturing and precise metrology are crucial for producing high-quality micro-optical components, provided by companies like Avantier. Types of Micro […]
Key Takeaways: This case study explores the optical system design optimization of fixed-focus lenses, emphasizing the simplicity and high technical precision of the double Gaussian structure. Key improvements involve increasing the edge thickness of certain lenses to prevent breakage during processing. By expanding lens diameters and addressing material issues, production risks were mitigated. Additionally, enhancements […]
Key Takeaways: Top engineers go above and beyond in optical system design optimization. For successful production, consider: Manufacturability: Design for high yield by analyzing tolerances and by using easy-to-process components. Material Selection: Choose cost-effective materials with short processing times that suit your application. Testing and Assembly: Design for active adjustment, testing, and smooth integration with […]
Optical Design for Manufacturing Optical design for manufacturing involves optimizing your designs right from the blueprint stage. It takes into account not only the specific requirements for a design, as determined by the application, but also optimal manufacturing processes that will result in the highest quality optical component. Design for manufacturing (DFM) results in streamlined, […]
