Discover how our experts approach the toughest challenges in optical design, testing, and manufacturing. With both upcoming live sessions and a growing library of on-demand webinars, you can learn from Optikos at your own pace while gaining ideas to improve your own optical systems.
On-Demand Webinar: Design-for-Excellence (DfX): Building Scalable, Reliable Optical Systems
Presented by Nathan Wallace, Director of Engineering Services, Optikos Corporation About This Webinar In today’s competitive and cost-conscious environment, optical systems must do more than perform; they must scale, endure, and deliver value throughout their lifecycle. This webinar explores how applying Design-for-Excellence (DfX) principles early in development can transform the way optical systems are conceived, built, and supported in the field. Viewers will gain insight into how DfX — an engineering approach that emphasizes performance, cost-efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability — can be tailored to the unique challenges of optical product development. This webinar will help to explain why DfX is most effective when it begins at day one of the design process, not as an afterthought. Key topics include: Define DfX...
On Demand Webinar: From Light to Insight: Imaging System Prototyping for MedTech Startups
Presented by David Imrie, PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Optikos Corporation and Jorge Ferrer, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Lumicell Inc. Bringing a MedTech imaging device from concept to clinic is a complex journey—Optikos and Lumicell are here to help streamline the path. In this joint webinar presented by MassMEDIC, Optikos and Lumicell explore what startups need to know about lens selection, including image quality metrics such as Modulation Transfer Function (MTF), Field of View (FOV), and optical aberrations—and why these factors matter for clinical performance. Learn how to accelerate development with fast, effective prototyping strategies that support early proof-of-concept and clinical trial readiness. Lumicell will share insights from their own development experience, offering real-world examples of how rapid iteration and expert...
On Demand Webinar-Metrology in Manufacturing: How Smart, Inline Metrology Can Set Your Optical Assembly Program Up for Success
Presented by Dennis Fantone, Director of Operations, Optikos Corporation A successful optical assembly program in manufacturing is defined by its ability to deliver products on schedule, within budget, and at the required level of quality. Achieving these goals consistently requires strategic decision-making, particularly when it comes to deploying tools and processes that ensure performance and reliability. This talk focuses on the role of optical metrology on the manufacturing floor and how it can support — or hinder — these three core success criteria. The presentation will explore the full spectrum of opportunities for integrating metrology into the optical assembly workflow, beginning with incoming inspection of components and materials, progressing through in-process inspections, and concluding with final functional testing. At each of...
On Demand Webinar-COTS to Custom: Using Microscope Objectives in OEM Products
Presented by David Biss, Ph.D., Optikos Corporation David Biss of Optikos navigates the trade-offs that must be considered when developing the architecture of a microscope. In the vast expanse of life sciences, designing an OEM microscopy platform isn't a one-size-fits-all endeavor. This presentation delves into the common decision points and trade spaces encountered when designing a microscopy system. Biss investigates the pros and cons of implementing commercial off the shelf (COTS) and custom-designed objectives into OEM microscope systems, touching on considerations of performance, repeatability, price, scalability, and more. He explores the impact of system requirements, such as illumination, point scanning or wide-field imaging, fluorescence detection, and focus tracking, and also considers how they play into the demands of objective selection. He...
