Optics in Environmental Monitoring: Techniques and Applications Optical metrology is a powerful tool in environmental monitoring. It enables us to monitor water quality, track greenhouse emissions and analyze potential pollutants in soil. It is the key to many types of oceanographic research as well as contamination monitoring. In some situations— for instance, when analyzing nuclear […]
Read moreKey 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 […]
Read moreKey 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 […]
Read moreOptical 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, […]
Read moreCase Study: Objective Lens: Small diameter and short overall length in the optical system Avantier’s small objective lens revolutionizes medical optical systems, particularly in dental health applications. This project focuses on utilizing a higher-resolution lens while reducing the overall optical system volume. This carefully balanced approach involves advanced optical design, material selection, and component layout […]
Read moreKey Takeaways This medical research project employs a 20X lens from Avantier for deep exploration of single-cell genetic expression and for immune profiling in human blood cells under a microscope. The high magnification enables meticulous analysis, unveiling insights into genetic patterns, immune responses, and chromatin accessibility. This contributes to the advancement of single-cell […]
Read moreCase Study:High NA Objective Lens Avantier’s Innovative Approach to Custom High NA Objective for Microscope Manufacturer Avantier, a custom optic company, addressed a microscope manufacturer’s challenge by developing a custom high NA long working distance objective. Their innovative approach included the use of a Fused Silica chamber filled with liquid instead of a traditional block […]
Read moreCase Study: Objective Lens for Laser Instruments with Wavelengths (350-850nm) in Medical Devices Introduction Avantier, a leading custom optics company, recently undertook a challenging project to design and produce objective lenses for a laser instrument used in a medical device. The client’s specific requirements included an effective focal length (EFL) of 10mm, numerical aperture (NA) of […]
Read moreWhat Is the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF)? Understanding and Utilizing the Modulation Transfer Function in Optical System Design The Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) is a vital parameter used to assess the performance of optical systems, ranging from simple lenses to complex imaging lens assemblies. It serves as a standardized quantitative measure for optical designers and […]
Read moreSpectrometer optics is a specialized field that involves measuring light intensity by using a spectrometer to separate light by wavelength. Spectrometers find applications in various fields, ranging from studying distant galaxies to analyzing proteins in biochemical research. Avantier Inc. boasts a skilled engineering team proficient in designing optical component for spectrometers for research, industrial, medical, […]
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