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.
Optics And Design for Fluorescent Imaging
Our client was creating a highly sensitive fluorescent imaging system for biomedical use, and Optikos was contacted to develop the mechanical design. The client had already selected their lens supplier, but did not have specific experience in this type of vendor selection and optical testing results from the original lenses were subpar. We performed measurements on the mechanics and the optics and found the optics to be out of spec, so we notified our customer about the issue and contacted one of our trusted suppliers to ensure delivery of optimal lenses. Our team was able to obtain the new lenses very quickly, and the system subsequently performed exactly as the customer needed with the new components and mechanical design. Our...
Infrared Automotive Lenses
Optics for the Road Ahead Leading automotive manufacturers are relying heavily on infrared cameras to improve vehicle performance and safety, especially in challenging environments such as night time, heavy fog, and snowy conditions with reduced visible illumination. Because the performance of the infrared optics is critical in these systems, most automotive manufacturers require all lenses be tested, rather than a small sample of lenses from each lot. The LensCheck LWIR system is an ideal choice for evaluating the performance of these infrared lenses which are found in automobiles every day on roads around the globe. Have a project in mind? Get started here.
Large Area Optics
MATERION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "The technical expertise and skills of the Large Optics Equipment Development Team enabled our success. These included Materion technical oversight provided by Ian Tribick. Dale L’Hussier managed the day-to-day activities and planning of the construction project. Steve Chiavaroli led the Dynavac team, John Prittie led the Interlab team and Steve Fantone led the Optikos team. Steve Chiavaroli and David Imrie of Optikos made significant contributions to this paper. Their work is gratefully acknowledged." Have a project in mind? Get started here.
Optics Help Treat Cancer
Optikos is working with Lumicell on the optical-mechanical design and testing of a handheld imaging system that helps improve patient outcomes by identifying cancer cells “left behind on tumor cavity walls.” The company’s lead product, the Lumicell System “features an investigational optical agent and a handheld device that enable cancer surgeons to see and remove cancer cells in real-time during operations.” Read more about Lumicell’s exciting developments in treating cancer and other diseased tissues on their website or in this recent Time Magazine article. Have a project in mind? Get started here.
Superior Imaging and Control during Surgery
Platform Imaging Demo at Photonics West Platform Imaging approached Optikos during the prototype design phase of their Visibot™ Visualization System, a device that is being commercialized for minimally invasive surgery. It includes two main components, connected by a small tether: 1) An insertable camera module with high definition camera, integrated LED's for illumination, lens wash nozzle, and pan and tilt functionality; and 2) A controller box with a computer and a user interface. The computer houses image processing software, tool tracking software for automation of pan and tilt, and a touch panel for displaying the image and controlling system functions. The surgeon inserts both a camera and surgical tool in the patient’s abdomen through one laparoscopic...
