Optics lie at the heart of any optical system but do not exist in isolation. To design a successful system other factors such as cost, lifetime, mechanical space, thermal constraints, and manufacturability must also be considered.

With over 10 years experience of designing and building successful systems in the optical and laser industries, we offer optical design services at all stages of the development process from the initial design through to manufacturing. We work closely with our clients to ensure that the optical design integrates seamlessly with the electronic and mechanical requirements of the system.

Services offered include: 

  • Optical design (Zemax)
  • System specifications 
    • Optical specifications for the system
    •  Individual components
    • Analysis of system performance 
  • Design for manufacturing 
    • Tolerance analysis
    • Thermal analysis - effect of thermal shifts on optical performance
    • Cost reduction

Projects we have worked on include: 

  • Redesign of runway lighting to incorporate high brightness LEDs
  • Illumination system for next generation of photolithography systems (22nm node)
  • Fibre laser design and manufacture (200W and 400W)
  • Telecommunication lasers at 10Gb/s
    •  Frequency stabilisation of broadband tunable VCSEL module
    • Optical design of chirp managed directly modulated laser
  • Improving performance of diode pumped Nd:YAG lasers in manufacturing

 

For further information, contact Duncan Walker (mailto: info@walker-optics.com)