Optical Design Services for High-Precision Imaging and Laser Systems
Custom-engineered optical solutions for industrial, medical, and research applications.
Introduction to Optical Design
At Photonics Precision Engineering, we specialize in developing advanced optical systems that help customers bring high-performance products to market. Whether you're designing a medical imaging device, industrial laser tool, or semiconductor equipment, our design process ensures precision, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency.
What is Optical Design?
Optical design is the science and engineering of shaping light. It involves developing systems – made up of lenses, mirrors, filters, and coatings – that manipulate light to achieve specific performance objectives. These systems are foundational in imaging, illumination, and industrial processes.
What is an Optical System?
An optical system is a combination of optical components that control light to serve a defined purpose. Key examples include:
Camera Lenses: Used in consumer electronics to capture sharp, high-resolution images.
Microscope Objectives: Essential in bio photonics and medical diagnostics for sub-micron accuracy.
Laser Material Processing Optics: Focus and shape laser beams for cutting, welding, and additive manufacturing.
Lithography Optics: Enable high-resolution patterning for microchip and semiconductor production.
Every optical system is engineered to meet the exact demands of its application.
Start your project with PPE now!
In this 30–45-minute call, we take a closer look at your project to figure out if and how we can support you.
The scoping call is 100% free
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Our Optical Design Process
Concept Phase
Derive application requirements & specifications
Derive optical design concept
Rough tolerance, performance and cost assessment
Typical deliverables:
Optical design concept (*.zmx)
Feasibility report
Finalization Phase
Optimization and finalization of the optical design
Tolerancing for manufacturing readiness (Monte-Carlo)
Generation of a manufacturing-ready optical datasheet
Typical deliverables:
Optical datasheet
Alignment and assembly plan
Supplier-ready documentation
The Optical Datasheet: Your Manufacturing Blueprint
Once the design is finalized, we generate a detailed Optical Datasheet – the critical document your suppliers need to fabricate your optical system.
It includes:
Optical parameters (NA, Working wavelength, Magnification etc.)
Geometry (Radius, Thickness, Airspaces etc.)
Tolerances (Surface deviation, Tilt, Decentration etc.)
This ensures a smooth transition from design to production.
Why Professional Optical Design Matters
A well-designed optical system can dramatically...
Improve performance
Reduce manufacturing costs
We combine:
Deep expertise in optical design using Ansys OpticStudio (formerly Zemax), Code V & Quadoa
Long-term industrial experience in tolerancing and alignment
Supply chain collaboration for seamless hand-off
Optical & optomechanical design
Sequential and non-sequential optical design with integrated mechanical packaging, from first-order layout to manufacturable assembly.
Ansys OpticStudio
Code V
Creo
Fusion 360
Quadoa
How to work with us
Interested in our optical engineering support? Here is how to get started:
Book a call
Join us for a complimentary consultation to evaluate your project and our fit.
Get a proposal
We collaborate to devise a development plan for your optical engineering project.
Start developing
If we are a match, we will begin the development of your tailored optical design solution.
Questions
Straight answers about how we work, what we need, and what you get.
You bring the problem. We start with a scoping call to understand the requirements. Then we propose a clear path forward with no hidden steps.
A target specification and the physical constraints. We can work from a sketch on a napkin or a formal document. The clearer the problem, the faster the solution.
You do. All designs, models, and documentation produced for your project belong to you. We transfer everything cleanly when the engagement ends.
Start with a free scoping call
In this 30–45-minute call, we take a closer look at your project to figure out if and how we can support you.
The scoping call is 100% free
Or write us an email at info@ppe-jena.com
