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SUMMARY:Webinar | Optomechanical Techniques for Optical Compensation of High-Performance Imaging Lenses
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Optikos\nSpeaker: Nathan Wallace\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 • 11:00 AM EDT\nRegister for This Webinar Now\n\nOverview\nHigh‑performance imaging systems are pushing the limits of optical design as industries demand higher resolution\, tighter tolerances\, and increasingly compact form factors. However\, even the most advanced optical designs encounter real‑world manufacturing variations that degrade system performance. This webinar explores how optomechanical compensators restore image quality by correcting as‑built errors without relying on labor‑intensive rework or costly reassembly. \nJoin Optikos Corporation and presenter Nathan Wallace for a deep dive into practical optomechanical compensation methods that help bridge the gap between theoretical optical performance and consistent\, scalable production results. \n \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis technical session provides practical insight for engineers and system designers working with advanced optical systems. \nKey topics include: \n• The impact of manufacturing tolerances and alignment errors on imaging performance\n• How lateral lens positioning enables targeted aberration correction\n• Design principles for deterministic motion and precision adjustment mechanisms\n• Pros and cons of external adjustment schemes vs. internal compensator architectures\n• Methods for maintaining reliable feedback and long‑term alignment stability\n• Implementation strategies for integrating mechanical compensators within lens barrels and system assemblies \nAttendees will walk away with actionable methods to improve image quality\, reduce production variability\, and enhance alignment efficiency in high‑precision optical systems. \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis webinar is ideal for professionals involved in the design\, manufacturing\, and validation of optical and imaging systems\, including: \n• Optical\, optomechanical\, and mechanical engineers\n• Manufacturing and process engineers\n• Imaging systems and electro‑optical systems engineers\n• Quality\, test\, and validation engineers\n• R&D engineers and product development teams \nRelevant industries include machine vision\, industrial automation\, semiconductors\, aerospace and defense\, automotive sensing and ADAS\, consumer imaging\, medical imaging\, ophthalmics\, and scientific instrumentation. \nMid‑ to senior‑level engineers will gain the most immediate benefit\, though early‑career professionals and technical team leads will also find significant value in the strategies presented. \n\nKey Benefits for Attendees\nParticipants will learn how to: \n• Reduce reliance on manual rework and corrective processing\n• Improve production efficiency and reduce scrap rates\n• Achieve consistent alignment across manufacturing batches\n• Implement scalable\, repeatable compensator‑based correction methods\n• Enhance cross‑functional collaboration between optical\, mechanical\, and manufacturing teams \nThese insights support faster time‑to‑market and more robust\, high‑precision system performance. \n\nAbout the Presenter\n \nNathan Wallace leads the Engineering Services department at Optikos Corporation\, where he oversees the design and development of advanced optical systems across diverse applications. Prior to joining Optikos\, he contributed to structured‑light scanning technologies at Dimensional Photonics (later acquired by Danaher Corp.)\, including the successful launch of a dental scanner in 2013. \nSince 2014\, Wallace has served as an optomechanical engineer involved in aerial imaging lenses\, microscopy systems\, fluorescence imaging\, and custom optical metrology instrumentation. His systems‑level approach integrates mechanical engineering with optical performance optimization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in optical sciences from the University of Arizona. \n\nAbout the Sponsor\nOptikos develops and manufactures advanced metrology products for evaluating lenses\, camera systems\, and ophthalmic components. The company also provides IQ Lab testing services and offers expert product development\, design\, and volume manufacturing for optically‑based systems across industries. Optikos supports customers from early concept through production\, delivering the insight needed to bring innovative products successfully to market. \nRegister for This Webinar Now
URL:https://www.optikos.com/event/optomechanical-techniques-optical-compensation-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Conference | AutoSens USA
DESCRIPTION:AutoSens USA 2026\n9–11 June 2026 | Huntington Place\, Detroit | Booth 326\nMeet Optikos at AutoSens USA in Detroit. \n\n\nOptikos is proud to exhibit at AutoSens USA 2026\, the premier technical event bringing together ADAS and AV specialists to shape the future of vehicle perception. This year’s theme\, Precision at Scale\, aligns directly with our expertise in optical metrology\, system design\, and performance validation for automotive imaging. \nVisit us at Booth 326 to explore our latest demonstrations\, including:\n• Meridian Starfield – our compact next‑generation starfield projection system\n• Target projector with LWIR capability\n• Collimator demo for precise optical alignment and testing \nDon’t miss Hillary’s Balonek’s presentation on June 11th at 11:50 AM:\n“Stray Light as a Critical Performance Limiter in Automotive Imaging Systems: Measurement\, Quantification\, and Mitigation” \nRepresenting Optikos at AutoSens USA 2026:\nJames Scott\, Key Account Manager\nSimon Miner\, Business Development Manager\nKevin Sweeney\, Product Line Manager\nMara Canfield\, Tradeshow and Events Manager \nLooking forward to seeing you in Detroit! \nReach out to Sales@optikos.com to schedule a meeting in advance. \nLearn more about AutoSens USA \n 
URL:https://www.optikos.com/event/optikos-autosens-usa-2026/
LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
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