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Printed Optics Usher in New Era of Manufacturing

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Jyrki Saarinen, University of Eastern Finland, and Richard Van De Vrie, Luxexcel

Additive manufacturing techniques are set to revolutionize fabrication and integration of optical products for a variety of applications, from lighting to imaging and beyond. Additive manufacturing techniques are creating a new awakening in optics and photonics, and two factors that will expand this reawakening are digital computing and a new fabrication method for functional optics. Industry experts have a clear vision of 3-D printing’s role in the optical market. They also have a clear picture of the main challenges that optics faces in the lighting industry. When designers...Read full article

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    Published: December 2014
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    additive manufacturing
    Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing process that involves creating three-dimensional objects by adding material layer by layer. This is in contrast to traditional manufacturing methods, which often involve subtracting or forming materials to achieve the desired shape. In additive manufacturing, a digital model of the object is created using computer-aided design (CAD) software, and this digital model is then sliced into thin cross-sectional layers. The...
    optoelectronics
    Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on the study and application of devices and systems that use light and its interactions with different materials. The term "optoelectronics" is a combination of "optics" and "electronics," reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Optoelectronic devices convert electrical signals into optical signals or vice versa, making them crucial in various technologies. Some key components and applications of optoelectronics include: ...
    FeatureslensesLEDsOpticsImagingspectroscopyMaterialsLight SourcesBiophotonicsAmericasAsia-PacificEuropeadditive manufacturingprinted opticsoptical product fabricationdigital computingfunctional optics3-D printinglighting industryprintoptical technologylight outputLED light sourcesLuxexcelUniversity of Eastern FinlandTekesRoyal Eyewareoptoelectronicsink-jet printed quantum dotsbioprintingJyrki SaarinenRichard van de Vrie

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