Services

Micro-Optical Design

Printoptix designs complex systems that leverage refraction, diffraction, reflection, absorption, polarization, or combinations of these phenomena in hybrid optical systems.

- Sequential or non-sequential raytracing

- Angular spectrum propagation

- Scalar 3D wave propagation

- Rigourous simulation (FDTD, FEM)

10+ Years

Experience in 3D-printing of micro-optics

2 weeks

From the idea to series production

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OUR PROCESS

Micro-Optics from Design to Delivery

Optical Design

We specialize in complex multi-surface freeform design for 3D printable optics. Our classical design expertise is enhanced by extensive knowledge in wave optical simulation, diffractive elements, freeform holograms, optimization algorithms, tolerancing, and more.

Structural Design

To transform an optical design into a manufacturable system, a structure surrounding the optically active parts is necessary. We tailor this structure to meet your specific requirements, keeping the distinctive characteristics of the 3D-printing process in mind.

Process Optimization

With over 10 years of experience in the process, we tweak and optimize manufacturing parameters to ensure that the optical performance of the design is fully realized in the finished product.

Fabrication

Our fabrication process allows for printing of the designed and optimized model on various substrates, including glass slides, image sensors, fiber tips, LEDs and many more. We offer flexibility in substrate alteration to suit your requirements, or we can provide just the printed component without a substrate.

Characterization

Following the printing of the optimized micro-optic, we measure the surfaces and assess the optical performance to ensure it aligns with the design specifications and meets your exact requirements.

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Micro-Optical Components

3D-Printing of micro-optical components allows for highly unusual and complex optics that open up entirely new applications.

Fiber Tip Optics

Powerful optical components perfectly aligned to the fiber mode field. Our approach of direct fabrication on the fiber tips anables highly precise fiber optical systems.

Optical Arrays

Custom optical arrays with freeform shapes, high aspect ratios and 100% fill factor. The 3D-Printing approach allows for almost unlimited design freedom and multiple options for replication.

Micro Objective Lenses

Custom all-aspheric imaging objectives in the smallest possible form factors. Perfectly aligned all-freeform lens stacks.

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Bring Your Ideas to Light

Whether you need support with a specific step in the process chain or are looking for a more complete package, we tailor our services to fit your unique needs, including up to series production for any of your innovative ideas.

Do you have a finished optical design awaiting manufacturing? Or perhaps just an idea for a micro-optical system that needs bringing to life?