Partnering for Performance
We work side-by-side with our clients to solve their toughest problems.
These case studies show how collaboration and innovation come together to produce measurable outcomes.
Case Study: Giving Stray Light a Home
Click here to view as a PDF The Customer As a leading environment sensing company, the customer in this case study develops technologies such as LIDAR systems for situational awareness, oceanographic instruments for environmental monitoring, and unmanned aerial system detection tools. With a strong presence in defense, aerospace, energy, and commercial sectors, the company has been at the forefront of innovation for national and global security challenges since its founding in the 1970s. The Problem The customer wanted to change sensors on two pre-designed optical assemblies while making minimal opto-mechanical updates. With this change, a stray light issue was encountered, impacting the overall image quality of the system. Specifically, dim glares or flares were observed from out-of-field light sources when...
Case Study: Optical Forensic Analysis
The Customer Known as a global powerhouse in the automotive industry, this customer has decades of crafting cutting-edge innovations in mobility. Their broad portfolio spans everything from electrification and autonomy to structural components and safety technologies, making them a go-to partner for automakers looking to push the boundaries of performance and efficiency. As one of the world’s largest suppliers, they bring expertise in vehicle systems, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable solutions to the forefront of modern transportation. The Problem The customer observed image quality deterioration and began to investigate and diagnose the root cause. After passing the initial testing, the optical assemblies failed to meet the same specifications at OQC (outgoing quality control). With limited optical engineering resources available inhouse, Optikos...
Case Study: Automation Strategy Cuts Cycle Time by 50% for AR Lens Testing
View/print as a PDF Primary Challenges & Breakthroughs Augmented reality (AR) lens manufacturing faces important testing challenges due to complex multi-parameter validation requirements and sequential testing dependencies. Cycle time constraints create critical bottlenecks for augmented reality optics, with comprehensive performance testing of high-precision AR lenses averaging 3-8 minutes per unit—directly impacting manufacturing throughput, workforce costs, and delivery schedules. A new Optikos LensCheck™ and advanced robotics strategy has achieved 50% reduction in cycle time while delivering substantial throughput gains during peak production cycles for a Fortune-500 client. High Volume Lens Assembly Overview The world of lens manufacturing is ruled by three important production parameters: quality, investment, and time. Within this matrix, the testing phase of optical systems...
Locating and Refueling Satellites
NASA worked with Optikos to develop a system to characterize visible wavelength lenses used in the RESTORE-L payload. Optikos delivered a unique quality measurement station designed to characterize the image quality of lens systems used on the NASA Restore-L Satellite Service Robots. These lenses act as the system’s “eyes” as it approaches and docks with a target satellite. To simulate docking conditions, a special Optikos LensCheck™ System projects resolution targets and measures the quality of lens imagery as the targets move from long to short range distances. The mission details can be found at this publicly available link here. Have a project in mind? Get started here.
