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“As part of sensor development, I created an alignment method for the projector that linearizes focus (Opt. Eng. 61(11), 2022). The method worked great, but I was concerned that experimental iteration would not necessarily guarantee that I was using the optimum input variable settings unless a substantial amount of time was invested. Thus, I decided to simulate the full range of potential variables using Zemax to provide the ray tracing and Matlab to manage the data flow and graph the results. With this trade space analysis, I was able to determine the variable settings that maximized depth of field and minimized focus position error (Opt. Eng. 62(2), 2022). I have since applied the simulation approach to a new sensor and determined the variable settings before the sensor was even built.”
— Matthew Jungwirth, SPIE Fellow, Nordson TEST & INSPECTION
CyberOptics is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D sensing technology solutions. The CyberOptics portfolio of industry-leading, high-precision inspection and metrology sensors and systems, is now part of Nordson Corporation's TEST & INSPECTION divisions. Nordson TEST & INSPECTION used the Ansys Zemax DDE server to simulate optical performance from Matlab. As part of sensor development, Nordson TEST & INSPECTION created an alignment method for the projector that linearizes focus (Opt. Eng. 61(11), 2022).
The method worked great, but they weren’t done yet.
Ansys Zemax OpticStudio is widely used in optics and photonics to design and optimize optical systems, such as lenses, mirrors, and other optical components.
By utilizing high-yield optimization techniques in OpticStudio, optical designers can create designs that are robust against manufacturing variations, leading to higher production yields of optical components and systems that meet performance specifications. This is especially crucial in industries like precision optics and photonics, where the tolerances are often tight, and high yield is essential to cost-effective production.
Nordson TEST & INSPECTION decided to simulate the full range of potential variables using Zemax to provide the ray tracing and Matlab to manage the data flow and graph the results. With this trade space analysis, Nordson TEST & INSPECTION determined the variable settings that maximized depth of field and minimized focus position error (Opt. Eng. 62(2), 2022). They have since applied the simulation approach to a new sensor and determined the variable settings before the sensor was even built.
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