Important Considerations When Designing Optics for Manufacturability

Jan 20, 2021 As lens designers use optical design software to optimize their design, it is important to understand what designs are feasible from a manufacturer's perspective. Kenny Rains covers topics such as the prototyping process, the important information to discuss with suppliers when requesting a quote (e.g., prints, tolerances, required paperwork, and lead time), considerations around materials and coating types, and how to optimize for volume production.

***This presentation premiered during the 2021 Photonics Spectra Conference Optics track. For information on upcoming Photonics Media events, see our event calendar here.

About the presenter:
Kenny Rains is a Technical Sales & Manufacturing Engineer for LaCroix Precision Optics. Rains has been with LaCroix for 3 years. Rains holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Engineering Management.