OpTaliX
OpTaliX is a comprehensive program for computer-aided design of optical systems, thin film multilayer coatings, and illumination systems. It provides powerful features to conceptualize, design, optimize, analyze, tolerate, and document virtually any optical system. OpTaliX includes geometrical and diffraction analysis, optimization, thin film multilayer analysis and refinement, non-sequential ray tracing, physical optics propagation, polarization analysis, ghost imaging, tolerance analysis, extensive manufacturing support, user-defined graphics, illumination, macros, and many more. It is successfully used for the design of photographic and video lenses, industrial optics (beam expanders, laser scanners, reproduction, machine vision), space optics, zoom optics, medical optics, illumination devices, fiber optical telecom systems, infrared optics, X-ray optics, telescopes, eyepieces, and many more.
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3DOptix
3DOptix is a cloud-based optical design and simulation platform that enables users to design, simulate, and refine optical systems efficiently. Leveraging cloud and GPU acceleration, it offers rapid analysis capabilities without the need for local installations. The platform provides access to an extensive library of off-the-shelf optical and optomechanical components, facilitating the creation of accurate digital twins of optical prototypes. Its intuitive 3D graphical interface features drag-and-drop functionality and real-time visualization, simplifying the design process. 3DOptix supports both sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, allowing for comprehensive modeling of complex optical systems. Additionally, it offers real-time collaboration tools, enabling multiple users to work on the same project simultaneously, with easy sharing via cloud links. The platform is accessible via any web browser, eliminating the need for specific hardware or software installations.
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Ansys Zemax OpticStudio
Ansys Zemax OpticStudio is a comprehensive optical design software utilized globally by companies and universities to create and analyze optical systems, including imaging, illumination, and laser systems. It offers a user-friendly interface that integrates analysis, optimization, and tolerancing tools, facilitating the design of complex optical systems for a wide range of applications. The software supports both sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, enabling precise modeling of light propagation through various optical components. Advanced features include structural and thermal analysis, allowing users to assess the impact of environmental factors on optical performance. OpticStudio also provides extensive materials and optical element libraries, enhancing the accuracy of simulations. For students, Ansys offers a free version of OpticStudio, providing hands-on experience in designing and analyzing optical systems, thereby preparing them for future careers in optics.
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ELEOptics
ELEOptics, founded in 2019, is a company dedicated to advancing optical engineering through innovative software solutions designed to streamline design and collaboration processes. Their product suite includes Ember, a desktop application for dynamic first-order layout and third-order design analysis; Spark, a cloud-based platform that enhances teamwork with version control and project requirements tracking; ARC, an application integrated with Onshape to unify optical and mechanical design teams for seamless opto-mechanical system development; and Aurora, a cutting-edge optical physics library enabling hyperscale simulations with a user-friendly API for rapid iteration. Committed to fostering a strong optical community, ELEOptics also provides a platform for professionals to collaborate and exchange ideas, driving innovation in the field.
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