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16 October 2017 Freeform Optics: current challenges for future serial production
C. Schindler, T. Köhler, E. Roth
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Proceedings Volume 10448, Optifab 2017; 1044802 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2280003
Event: SPIE Optifab, 2017, Rochester, New York, United States
Abstract
One of the major developments in optics industry recently is the commercial manufacturing of freeform surfaces for optical mid- and high performance systems. The loss of limitation on rotational symmetry enables completely new optical design solutions – but causes completely new challenges for the manufacturer too. Adapting the serial production from radial-symmetric to freeform optics cannot be done just by the extension of machine capabilities and software for every process step. New solutions for conventional optics productions or completely new process chains are necessary.
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C. Schindler, T. Köhler, and E. Roth "Freeform Optics: current challenges for future serial production", Proc. SPIE 10448, Optifab 2017, 1044802 (16 October 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2280003
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KEYWORDS
Optics manufacturing
Freeform optics
Polishing
Glasses
Manufacturing
Optical design
Surface finishing
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