Integration of optical and mechanical design based on professional CAD software

Karl J. Hildebrand

doi:10.1117/12.284053

25 September 1997 Integration of optical and mechanical design based on professional CAD software

Karl J. Hildebrand

Proceedings Volume 3130, Lens Design, Illumination, and Optomechanical Modeling; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284053
Event: Optical Science, Engineering and Instrumentation '97, 1997, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Optical design software integrated with AutoCAD provides optical designers with the power and tools mechanical designers have enjoyed for some time. Spreadsheet entry is replaced by simple CAD commands such as Move, Rotate, Point and Drag. Packaging is enhanced when optical components and actual ray traces are present in the mechanical design. Implementing optical components as single surface objects enables the creation of uncommon multi-surface components and waveguides. A rendering feature converts surfaces and ray traces to objects ready to be rendered providing a photorealistic presentation.

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Karl J. Hildebrand "Integration of optical and mechanical design based on professional CAD software", Proc. SPIE 3130, Lens Design, Illumination, and Optomechanical Modeling, (25 September 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.284053

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