Important Considerations When Designing Optics for Manufacturability
Important Considerations When Designing Optics for Manufacturability
Presented by:
Kenny Rains, LaCroix OpticsAs lens designers use optical design software to optimize their design, it is important to understand what designs are feasible from a manufacturer's perspective.
Kenny Rains covers topics such as the prototyping process, the important information to discuss with suppliers when requesting a quote (e.g., prints, tolerances, required paperwork, and lead time), considerations around materials and coating types, and how to optimize for volume production.
About the presenterKenny Rains is a Technical Sales & Manufacturing Engineer for LaCroix Precision Optics. Rains has been with LaCroix for 3 years. Rains holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Engineering Management.
About the sponsor(s)- LaCroix Precision Optics - LaCroix Precision Optics has been manufacturing custom precision optics since 1947. Capabilities include spherical, aspherical, and flat optics with an extensive in-house coating department. ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR registered and compliant.
- Optical Systems Design Inc. - Supplies computer software for lens design. Provides consulting services for computer lens design, MTF analysis, and tolerancing.
- Synopsys Inc., Optical Solutions Group - Develops and supplies optical and photonics design software, and provides engineering consulting services. Software includes imaging design, illumination design, automotive lighting design, and photonic design.
- Optics Balzers AG - Optics Balzers provides innovative optical coatings and components, focusing on high-tech markets such as sensors and imaging, biophotonics, space and defense, lighting and projection, and industrial applications. Comprehensive know-how in optical thin-film coatings, glass processing, patterning and sealing technologies.
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