Optics

design, simulation, training

We are your competent partner for solutions and functional applications in the field of optics and metrology for optical systems. We design and implement customized solutions for your individual requirements.

Our areas of expertise

We handle all tasks related to the development of optical systems, from the initial concept phase to calculation and design, tolerance analysis, and preparation for manufacturing.

  • Development of optical systems

    We specialize in the development, design, and calculation of optical systems and components, whether for imaging optics, radiation transmission systems, microscopic systems, micro-optics, fiber optics, or lighting systems. We develop and implement solutions for the individual requirements of our customers.

    With our many years of experience in a wide range of different fields of application, we quickly familiarize ourselves with your task and offer tailor-made solutions. We support you throughout the entire development process, from the conception phase to calculation and tolerance modeling to production preparation.

    Our services:

    • Concept
      The concept phase is a prerequisite for any new technical development or improvement of existing systems. This phase includes a requirements analysis, development of solution concepts, and assessment and evaluation of alternative approaches.
    • Design and optimization
      Implementation of the solution approach, selection and optimization of the optical system.
      Calculation of optical performance parameters in conjunction with customer-specific specifications.
    • Tolerance analysis
      Determination of manufacturing and assembly tolerances relevant to the overall system. Analysis of the influence of tolerances on performance. Determination of the expected manufacturing yield. Design of the draft for maximum tolerance stability.
    • Design
      Creation of design documents for component manufacturing and assembly, design of housings and housing parts. Specification of tolerances in accordance with ISO 10110.
    • Prototype & testing
      Support with prototype construction and testing through to production. On request, we can accompany your development process through to production. We accompany you through the phases of prototype creation and testing through to production.

    In practice, these work steps are always interlinked, so that, for example, the most important and critical tolerances are determined as early as the conception phase in order to take them into account in the following work steps.

    Our working method is tailored to your needs:

    • We take on complete development projects – or
    • We provide selective support for your development process – or
    • We coach your development team

    Of course, we are available to answer any further questions you may have about the developed system after the project has been completed.

  • Simulation and analysis of optical systems

    Simulations and computer-aided analyses are an integral part of modern optics development. We are specialists in the field of optical system simulation using the widely used industry software packages Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® and CODE V®. We develop and optimize simulation models for complex optical systems as a basis for all types of analyses.

    Examples of analyses and simulations:

    • Tolerance analyses
    • Reflection and stray light analyses
    • Analysis of the formation of ghost images and artifacts
    • Analysis of thermal behavior
    • Investigation of special, machining-related shape deviations in the system using a complex tolerance analysis
    • Modeling of the Sobol-distributed beam data set

    Our services:

    • Analysis of optical systems
    • Development of suitable simulation models, including programming of suitable extensions (DLLs) or macros if necessary
    • New possibilities in simulation and optimization of systems in non-sequential mode using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® or CODE V® with Python or MATLAB®
    • Creation of CODE V® macros for individual analyses of optical systems
    • Performance of analyses and preparation of results
    • Development of suggestions for improvement
    • Training of your employees in working with the models and further development of models
  • Design

    With our optical design services, we support you in developing complex models as well as programming macros and extensions. Depending on the application and your requirements, we use Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® or Synopsys CODE V®. Both programs are very powerful, flexible, and can be adapted for various tasks.

    Thanks to the built-in macro languages and the wide range of options for interacting with other programming environments such as Matlab® or Python, it is possible to largely automate model creation, calculations, analyses, and optimization processes. This makes the capabilities of the optics development programs accessible even to users who do not have any special knowledge of how to use the software. The software's range of applications extends beyond the actual target area of optics development to areas such as production support and quality assurance.

    In addition to controlling the program through external programs, its functionality can also be expanded. By integrating dynamic libraries (DLLs), new surface models, light sources, objects, etc. can be implemented. This allows the functionality of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® to be expanded so that systems can be modeled that cannot be described with the components included in the standard scope. We develop Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® extensions in the form of DLLs written in the C programming language.

    Our services:

    • Development of simulation models, program scripts, and analyses for the optics software ZEMAX® OpticStudio® and Synopsys CODE V®
    • Automation of calculation processes using the Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® macro language ZPL and Synopsys CODE V® and via the data exchange interfaces (DDE or .NET)
    • New possibilities in simulation and optimization of systems in non-sequential mode when using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® with Python and MATLAB®
    • User-specific descriptions of surface properties, surface shapes, light sources, and object geometries through dynamic libraries (DLLs)
    • CODE V® is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc.
    • Zemax OpticStudio® is a registered trademark of Ansys, Inc.
    • MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc.
  • Project coaching

    The performance and versatility of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® and CODE V® are enormous. At the same time, however, this means a very steep learning curve for newcomers. For users of both software packages, we offer project coaching sessions that can be held as in-house workshops at the customer's premises, at our office, or online. In these workshops, participants learn how to use optics development software efficiently for their specific tasks and in their daily work. Experience shows that such coaching sessions make an important contribution, especially at the start of new development projects, in enabling users to quickly get started with productive work.

    Project coaching sessions are tailored to individual customer needs. The content, duration, and organizational form are based on your requirements. Please contact us if you are interested in such coaching and would like to receive a non-binding offer.

    CODE V® is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc.
    Zemax OpticStudio® are registered trademarks of Ansys, Inc.

  • Consulting CODE V®

    Since early 2020, we have been developing imaging optics almost daily using CODE V®. This software is primarily suited for the development of complex systems with many lenses or non-spherical refractive surfaces. The program allows us to perform customer-specific analyses. The resulting data can then be quickly and easily analyzed and processed using Matlab® or Python to gain new insights into the optical system.

    Our services:

    • System optimization
    • Tolerance analysis
    • Development of macros, scripts, and functions for customer-specific analyses
    • Thermal analyses
    • Provision of manufacturing documentation
    • Individual coaching on the use of CODE V® for your specific tasks

    Of course, we are available to answer any further questions you may have about the developed system after the project has been completed.

    CODE V® is a registered trademark of Synopsys, Inc.
    MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks, Inc

  • Consulting Beratung Zemax OpticStudio®

    The optical simulation software Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® is one of the standard programs for designing and calculating optics and lighting systems in the optical industry. The software is very powerful, but also very complex to use, meaning that less experienced users run the risk of obtaining incorrect results. We support you in your work with Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® by providing expert advice on your application.

    Our services:

    • Model development and programming with Ansys Zemax OpticStudio®: Development of simulation models, program scripts, and analyses for the optics software
    • Individual coaching on the use of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® for your specific tasks
    • Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® training courses for beginners and advanced users

    We have been working with Ansys Zemax OpticStudio® on a daily basis for over ten years in various fields of application and therefore have a wealth of practical experience from which you can benefit.

    Zemax OpticStudio® are registered trademarks of Ansys, Inc.

Python and OpticStudio®

Optical Industry and Photonics

Inspection of surfaces for maintenance tasks

Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Image analysis accompanying measurement

Measurement Technology & Sensors

Lenses for cinema production

Optical Industry and Photonics

Our patents

In the past, we have contributed as inventors to the creation of the following patent families and patent applications. This overview only lists German, European, international, and US patents and applications. The numerous national transpositions are not listed for reasons of clarity.

  • Check out our patents

    Analytical method for detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid

    International registration:
    WO/2025/162776A1 (21.01.2025)

    Computer-implemented method for evaluating a lateral flow test

    International registration:
    WO/2025/132261A1 (16.12.2024)

    Method for determining an item of information about a quality of an image

    International registration:
    WO/2025/125304A1 (11.12.2024)

    Method and mobile device for detecting an analyte in a sample of a bodily fluid

    International registration:
    WO/2025/012039A1 (03.07.2024)

    Method of determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample of a bodily fluid, mobile device, kit, computer program and computer-readable storage medium

    International registration:
    WO/2021/249895A1 (07.06.2021)
    US registration:
    US20230103160 (08.12.2022)
    European Patent:

    EP4162259B1 (07.06.2021)

    Method of evaluating the quality of a color reference card

    International registration:
    WO/2021/228730A1 (05.09.02021)
    US registration:
    US20230084800 (10.11.2022)
    European Patent:

    EP4150327B1 (09.05.2021)

    Devices and method for measuring an analyte concentration in a sample of bodily fluid

    International registration:
    WO/2020/030615 (06.08.2019)
    US registration:
    US20210311027 (06.08.2019)
    European Patent:

    EP3608668B1 (08.08.2018)

    Method for evaluating suitability of lighting conditions for detecting an analyte in a sample using a camera of a mobile device

    International registration:
    WO/2019/238501 (05.06.2019)
    US Patent:

    11835515 (10.12.2020)
    12360104 (19.10.2023)

    Method of determining a concentration of an analyte in a bodily fluid and mobile device configured for determining a concentration of an analyte in a bodily fluid

    International registration:
    WO/2020/260246A1 (23.06.2020)
    US Patent:

    12295730 (16.12.2021)

    European Patent:

    EP3990902B1 (23.06.2020)

    Detection method for detecting an analyte in a sample

    International registration:
    WO/2020/007896A1 (03.07.2019)
    US Patent:

    12135292 (05.01.2021)

    European Patent:

    EP3811061B1 (03.07.2019)

    Method of determining a concentration of an analyte in a bodily fluid

    International registration:
    WO/2020/109525A1 (29.11.2019)
    European registration:
    EP3887806A1 (29.11.2019)
    US Patent:

    12235219 (21.11.2023)

    European Patent:

    EP3811061B1 (03.07.2019)

    Method for evaluating suitability of lighting conditions for detecting an analyte in a sample using a camera of a mobile device

    International registration:
    WO/2019/238501A1 (11.06.2018)
    US Patent:

    11835515 (10.12.2020)

    Optical system for a led signal and wayside LED signal

    International registration:
    WO/2018/004534A1 (28.06.2016)
    US Patent:

    11155285 (28.06.2016)

    Optical display element and display device

    International registration:
    WO/2011/117217A1 (22.03.2011)
    US Patent:

    9171488 (22.03.2011)

    European Patent:

    EP2550649B1 (22.03.2011)

    An optical coupling element

    Disclosure statement:
    DE102006039601A1 (24.08.2006)
    International registration:
    WO/2008/022609A1 (04.07.2007)

Open seminars + in-house training courses

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio®

We offer training courses on Ansys Zemax OpticStudio®, one of the standard programs for designing and calculating optical systems in the industry. We hold open seminars and offer in-house training courses.

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Optics – Simulation and analysis of optical systems

Optics development with ZEMAX® OpticStudio® Series of seminars 2025

What We Do for You

As a development service provider, we undertake tasks in the areas of optical system development and simulation, data analysis, statistics, and algorithm development.

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