Illumination
optics
require
careful
consideration
during
the
design
process
in
order
to
maximise
optical
efficiency
while
also
ensuring
that
the
beam
profile
is
suitable
for
the
application
to
which
it
was
intended.
With
the
current
explosion
in
LED
technology
for
various
applications,
it
is
imperative
that
the
design
process takes into account all aspects of the source which will be used with the finished optics.
Illumination
optics
are
used
in
a
wide
variety
of
applications,
from
the
ubiquitous
LED
lighting
applications
which
are
commonplace
in
all
walks
of
life,
through
to
microscopy,
machine
vision
illumination,
automotive
applications, projection application and so the list goes on.
Here
at
OptoVise
we
have
extensive
experience
in
the
design
of
optics
for
illumination
applications,
from
large
entertainment
lighting
applications
for
stage
and
studio
through
to
compact
optical
systems
for
medical applications.
Points to consider in illumination design :
•
System throughput - ensuring the system is optimised for maximum throughput
•
Beam profile - matching the beam profile to the required specification
•
Stray light and scatter - which can lead to undesirable artefacts in the beam/system
•
Correct
choice
of
optical
materials
to
ensure
minimal
colour
shift
between
input
and
output
of
the
system
Should
you
require
help
with
the
design
of
an
illumination
optical
system,
no
matter
how
large
or
small,
then
please
get
in
touch
with
us
here
at
OptoVise
where
we
will
ensure
that
we
design
a
system
that
more
than
meets
your
design
specification.
We
can
advise
at
the
early
stages
of
the
project
as
to
the
best
approach
in
terms
of
optical
form,
and
we
can
also
take
a
mature
idea
and
turn
it
into
a
realistic
design
ready for prototype and manufacture.
We
use
the
industry
standard
software
(Zemax
Opticstudio)
for
our
design
work,
and
can
supply
the
finished designs in a variety of formats ready for manufacture
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I didn't fail 1000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1000
steps.
- Thomas A. Edison
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