In-person Training
Experience Centre on Optics and Freeform Optics: Mould Making and Replication
What to expect
Lenses and mirrors are essential optical components in imaging and non-imaging systems and are currently used in all industry sectors. Optimising the optics design in view of volume manufacturing in optical grade glasses and plastics is key in maximizing system performance.
This 2-day industry training course provides engineers and product developers with the basic technical insights and skills in optics and freeform optics design, prototyping, metrology and manufacturing. The course covers the key aspects of spherical and aspherical optical lenses and mirrors and highlights the unique advantages of freeform optical surfaces. Prototyping, manufacturing and optical testing are illustrated with demonstrations, and hands-on experience is provided with state-of-the-art pilot line equipment. Practical applications from different industry sectors serve as illustrations.
This unique industry ‘hands-on’ training program includes dedicated tutorials, tutorial material, and mentoring by technical experts. Attendees will experience access to state-of-the-art facilities and hands-on experience with top notch equipment.
Course outcomes
- Basic understanding of first-time-right optics and freeform optics design, including tolerance analysis and design-for-manufacturing
- Understanding of the unique advantages and applications of freeform optics over their conventional (a)spherical counterparts
- Perform prototyping of optical components and optical mould inserts
- Perform replication of optical components in optical-grade plastics and glasses
Course audience
A basic understanding of optics is desirable but not essential. The course is ideally suited to those planning to use optical and freeform optical components for their particular imaging and non-imaging applications and to learn about sourcing them through pilot lines.
Attendee experience
Some previous experience would be desirable but not essential
