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, […]
Key Takeaways: The Micro Prism Optical component focuses on developing micro prism lenses for precise light manipulation in optical systems. Micro prisms, made of materials like glass or plastics, are crucial in imaging devices, laser systems, and sensors. The project’s goals include creating high-precision lenses compatible with diverse optical setups, optimizing manufacturing for quality and […]
Microlens Arrays What if you could bring the power of nature’s compound eyes to your optical assembly— in a tiny package 10 mm x 10 mm? It turns out, you can! Whether you need to homogenize light from line-narrowed excimer lasers or high power LEDS, microlens arrays can give you the high efficiency and non-gaussian […]
Key Takeaways: The reverse optical engineering process includes understanding the lens’s use, disassembly, data recording, and deriving new designs. Reverse optical engineering involves analyzing and recreating existing optical components when original designs are unavailable. The goal is to produce high-quality lenses that meet customer needs through rigorous testing. What is Reverse Optical Engineering? Optical reverse […]
Key Takeaways Reverse Optical Engineering is pivotal for recreating or enhancing optical components, especially when original designs are unavailable or are in need of improvement. This case study showcases the necessary steps in reverse engineering, from customer collaboration and sample testing to optical path simulation and final lens assembly. Leveraging advanced tools and iterative optimization, […]
Laser optics for skin care Sun exposure may do a number on skin, but that doesn’t mean all light is detrimental. In fact, laser optics for skin care are the secret behind many highly effective cosmetic procedures that lead to more youthful, clearer skin. Hair removal, removal of age spots or tattoos, elimination of fine […]
Key Takeaways: Microscope objectives, vital for optical microscopy, come in two primary modes: finite conjugate and infinite conjugate. Infinite conjugate objectives, which project to infinity and require a tube lens, offer flexibility for incorporating optical components without sacrificing image quality, making them popular in scientific and industrial applications. Long working distance objectives are crucial, providing […]
Key Takeaways: Reflective microscope objectives are revolutionary in optical design, addressing challenges such as chromatic aberration and enabling diffraction-limited performance across a wide wavelength range. Their mirror-based construction reduces chromatic aberration and extends working distances, while maintaining stability and precision through uniform thermal coefficients. The two-mirror Schwarzschild objective exemplifies meticulous alignment for optimal performance. These […]
Freeform Optics: Advances and Developments While most traditional optics have constant curvatures and are rotationally symmetric, freeform optics break all the norms. And there’s a very good reason they do. Design flexibility and many degrees of freedom mean a freeform optic can achieve optical mapping relationships that aren’t possible with your ordinary symmetric optic. When […]
