Anywhere Light Goes™ Blog
A blog about optical design, build, test and more.
IR Lens Temperature Testing
Take the guesswork out of your design process, and let the IQ Lab at Optikos Corporation measure your Infrared (IR) lenses over temperature. Athermalizing a lens is a lengthy, iterative, and challenging process in lens design, requiring precise modeling and careful consideration of all possible environmental factors. This is especially true for IR lens design, where performance issues may only arise once a lens has been fully assembled and tested for the first time. The optical engineering experts at the IQ Lab have developed a unique, state-of-the-art method for measuring all lenses, including infrared lenses, over temperature (-40°C – 100°C) without a vacuum chamber. Within one round of measurements, our technicians can characterize the precise amount of focal drift and...
Limited Time Offer: IQ Lab™ Quick Testing Services
For a limited time: Introducing the Quick-Test program from Optikos IQ Lab. Our technicians are providing fast-turnaround, affordable testing service on C-mount lenses for one week only at a reduced rate. Are you having disputes with your manufacturer about the performance of your lens? Do you need to validate your lens performance with an experienced, trusted third party? Are you looking to characterize your Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) lenses to ensure they’ll work with your application? Ship your C-mount lenses to Optikos Corporation for the week of July 14th and you will receive precise and accurate image quality data on your lens for a special rate of $90 USD per item. Available tests include: Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) Point Spread Function...
Join Optikos at AutoSens USA 2025
AutoSens USA is returning to Detroit June 10–12, bringing together leaders in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. This premier event fosters collaboration among a world-class technical audience of OEMs, suppliers, and engineers to shape the future of vehicle perception. Drop by Booth 328 to meet our suite of Meridian® camera testing solutions. These systems provide high-speed, high-precision optical testing for automotive cameras, ensuring optimal performance in real-world conditions. You can learn about how our IQ Lab™ team measures stray light and their advice for reducing lens flare and glare within your systems. Want to see this in action? Visit a live demo of our LWIR STP with an optional thermal camera. Our team of technical experts...
Pre-Engineered Microscope Objectives Help Kickstart Lens Development
Designing a lens to suite your project’s specifications and use case can be a daunting task. What if you could skip ahead in the development process, saving both time and money? Starting with a pre-engineered solution from the Optikos objectives library can kickstart your development by providing a proven starting point, rather than a blank page. The lens development experience is a lot like finding or modifying a car for the right application. If you are planning to take your vehicle off-roading, you wouldn’t want to buy a sedan like a Toyota Camry. Sure, for the average person commuting to work just about any vehicle will do, but those involved in particular activities would need specific performance characteristics. An example...
What to Expect at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference with Optikos
The Optikos team is excited to showcase the latest optical solutions at the SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Conference from April 15-17, 2025, in Kissimmee, Florida. Join us at Booth #620 to explore our advanced optical systems, engineered for the highest standards in defense and aerospace. Our featured solutions for optical payloads and surveillance systems include: 1. Reflective Telescope Ideal for long-range observation and targeting, Optikos develops airborne and space-based reflective telescopes. The aperture sizes range from small (less than 100mm) to very large (~500mm). With compact and lightweight designs and broad spectral performance, Optikos can design for harsh vibration and temperature environments. 2. Alignment Turning Stop by the booth to see examples of high-precision builds with alignment-turned systems. Cell...
