Rapid Prototyping Services for Custom Optics
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Offering type ?
PRODUCT:
Component or system, which is commercialized. It is available for ordering multiple pieces and liability is assumed by the provider/seller. Necessary certification of the product was obtained (e.g. CE certification). The product sheet and/or conditions of use are defined.
PROTOTYPE:
Component or system, which has been successfully tested under real or real-like conditions. The prototype is not commercialized as the main purpose is to use it for demonstration and experimentation, including user and market acceptance.
TECHNICAL SERVICE:
Tools and processes and its combination, which are necessary to prepare and test prototypes or products.
- Production
- Volume production
- Pilot production
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Market
- Consumer Products
- Decoration & Luxury
- Imagers & Displays
- Lighting
- Other
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Manufacturing Pillar
- Other
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Technology
- 3D printing
We offer rapid optical prototyping using our proprietary Printoptical® technology, delivering functional prototypes with smooth surfaces and fine detail within days. These prototypes are ideal for testing and validation in applications such as LED lighting, high tech systems, and consumer product development.
Offering Description
Our prototyping services enable designers and engineers to quickly validate optical concepts without the need for costly molds or tooling. Using UV-curable resins and high-resolution additive processes, we create optically functional parts directly from the 3D printer (direct “CAD-to-Optic” approaches). This methodology allows for fast design iterations, functional testing, and early market validation. Prototypes can mimic the appearance and performance of injection-molded parts, making them ideal for concept demonstrations and pre-series evaluation.
Offering Specifications
- Mold-free production of transparent optical prototypes
- Fast lead times – typically within a few days
- High surface smoothness and optical clarity
- Feasibility to combine functional optics with decorative features
- Scalable from single prototypes to small pilot runs
