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Description
Ansys Zemax OpticStudio is a sophisticated optical design software that is widely employed by educational institutions and businesses around the world for the creation and evaluation of optical systems, including those used for imaging, illumination, and lasers. The software features an intuitive interface that combines analysis, optimization, and tolerancing capabilities, making it easier to develop intricate optical systems applicable across various fields. It supports both sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, which allows for accurate representation of light behavior as it travels through different optical elements. Additionally, its advanced capabilities include structural and thermal analysis, empowering users to evaluate how environmental conditions might affect optical system performance. With a rich library of materials and optical components, OpticStudio significantly enhances the precision of its simulations. Furthermore, Ansys provides a complimentary version of OpticStudio for students, offering them the opportunity to gain practical experience in optical design and analysis, which is essential for their future endeavors in the optics industry. This initiative not only fosters a deeper understanding of optics but also encourages innovation and creativity among budding engineers.
Description
RayViz is an add-in for SOLIDWORKS created by Lambda Research Corporation that allows users to integrate and save optical properties seamlessly within the SOLIDWORKS CAD interface. This feature enables users to assign optical traits from the TracePro property database, ensuring that these properties are embedded within the SOLIDWORKS model itself. Users have the capability to define light sources and execute ray tracing directly in SOLIDWORKS, which aids in visualizing light rays and their trajectories, thereby supporting tasks like verifying beam paths, spotting vignetting caused by mechanical elements, and detecting light leakage in light guides. Additionally, RayViz comes equipped with catalogs of LED sources and those featuring Gaussian and Lambertian beam profiles. A notable benefit of using RayViz is its functionality to save SOLIDWORKS models in the TracePro file format, which allows for thorough optical analysis within TracePro. Moreover, should any changes be made to the SOLIDWORKS model, users can easily synchronize these updates using the "update from RayViz" feature in TracePro, enhancing workflow efficiency. This integration ultimately streamlines the design process for optical engineers by combining powerful tools in a unified platform.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ansys
Founded
1970
Country
United States
Website
www.ansys.com/products/optics/ansys-zemax-opticstudio
Vendor Details
Company Name
Lambda Research Corporation
Founded
1992
Country
United States
Website
lambdares.com/rayviz