Lens Assembly

 Hyperion Optics has more than 40+ custom precision assembly projects ongoing annually, from prototyping to mass production. Our lens assemblies range from microscope objective lenses, expanders, to SWIR/ MWIR/ LWIR lenses, and more. With our reliable optical/ mechanical design capability, we are confident to achieve challenging assembly jobs.

 

Throughout the years, we have off-the-shelf and pre-engineered lens products, please refer to our lens assembly category for detailed information, or send your inquiry to our technical sales team.

 

Anamorphic Lenses

Hyperion Optics specialized in custom anamorphic lens optical design and production. We have been customizing unique applications such as projection and anamorphic photography. Generally speaking, these len...

 

Collimating Lenses

Hyperion Optics offers the most affordable custom design collimating lenses, including singlet or chromatic lenses. Customers might find the collimators they purchase for their system do not perfectly...

 

Fisheye Lenses

Typically fisheye lens has a front lens group of a greater negative refractive power than an ordinary inverted telephoto wide angle lens, with a large back focal distance. Its extreme power distributi...

 

Beam Expander

Beam expansion or reduction is a common application requirement in most labs using lasers or light sources and optics. Users always find there are so many off-the-shelf beam expanders, however, hardly...

 

SWIR Lenses

Shortwave Infrared wavelength band offers a unique imaging advantages over visible and other thermal bands. So it is quietly earning a growing place in industrial machine vision for quality inspection...

 

MWIR Lenses

Hyperion Optics hold sophisticated algorithm for optics design optimization process back-up by powerful workstations. The unique optimization allows reduced complexity in the optical element/system sp...

 

LWIR Lenses

LWIR lens plays a critical role in thermal imaging surveillance applications, beyond night vision capabiliity, critical targets differentiation in poor vision conditions is considered the most practic...

 

Microscope Lenses

Hyperion Optics is expertized in challenging custom design and manufacturing microscope objective lenses range from UV to Infrared wavelength, for applications including quantum computing (Observation...

 

Projection Lenses

Projection lens and photographic lens is a pair of opposite lenses, the camera lens is used to image the outside world to the CCD or COMS in the digital format, on the other hand the projection lens t...

 

Surveillance Lenses

Our CCTV camera lenses come in many forms, including fixed focal-manual iris, fixed iris-manual focus, varifocal, motorized zoom lens options, and pinhole lenses. Each security camera lens we offer pr...

 

Telecentric Lenses

In many machine-vision systems, such as those used in semiconductor inspection, precise repeatable measurements must be made consistently. To ensure this occurs, system developers must turn to more ex...

 

Zoom Lenses

As opposed to a fixed focal length (FFL) lens, Zoom lens focal length can be varied, when maintains its focus. Changing the airspace between the lenses, the lens focal length will change; Such as CCTV...

 

F-theta Lenses

Don’t have a complete design? No problem!F-Theta Scanning Lenses are commonly used in laser marking, engraving, and cutting systems. Used in conjunction with a galvanometer, beam expander, and Nd:YAG...

 

Miniature Lenses

With the rapid growing market of consumer electronics and mobile phones, miniature cameras performance is becoming more challenging compared to years ago. However, manufacturing cost, packaging, imagi...

 

OCT Lens

Optical Correlation Tomography (OCT) is an imaging technology that has rapidly evolved in the past decade. Leveraging low-coherent light interference, OCT detects the black reflection or several scatt...

 

Custom Lens Assembly

Hyperion Optics manufactures and assembles the components required in your optical system, enabling you to achieve your goals more efficiently. Our optical design and manufacturing teams constantly evaluate to offer the most cost-effective solution. With comprehensive metrology in-house, Hyperion’s one-stop-shop process guarantees precision outcomes & application performance of your custom assembly project.

 

We serve clients who need comprehensive service from design, optical engineering, to manufacturing & assembly. Our team of 15 optical and mechanical engineers conducts diligent research and study of the end application to insure that our final solution will work seamlessly in your system. Further design adjustment and optimization is also applicable based on actual usage and testing.

Hyperion’s lens assembly workflow begins by evaluating and optimizing (if applicable) the existing lens design layout, including but not limited to tolerance analysis and MTF simulation. Then, upon design finalization, the production team will start fabricating the optical components and mechanical housing. Finally, Hyperion’s assembly and QA teams are responsible for assembling and inspecting the lens according to its functionality and system performance expectations.

Hyperion's Premium Lens Optical Design Package

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Free Design Consultation

We offer free preliminary design and design review for your concept feasibility study, including MTF simulation and pragmatic suggestions.

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Parameters Analyses (upon special request)

You have the best understanding of your system and application requirements. We happily provide additional simulations and analyses based on our customers’ interests during the design stage.

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Material Recommendation

With over one decade of working experience with major glass vendors, we always come up with the most cost-effective and reliable material mix for your lens assembly solution.

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Custom Inspection Requirement

We understand that each lens assembly has its own unique acceptance criteria. Hyperion Optics actively works with the customer to develop the most suitable inspection methods and invest in necessary procedures based on our current metrology setup.

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ISO:9001 Quality Control

Hyperion assigns a special project-based QA team exclusively for lens design projects, which consists of the top inspectors and qualified engineers to oversee prototyping, assembly, up until final inspection. This team is co-led directly by the Head of Engineering and the Head of QA.

 

More details of optical design manufacturing processes, please visit our website.

 

 

ZnSe ZnS window

 ZnSe Windows

 

Low Dispersion

Available Uncoated or AR Coated

Ideal for Thermal Imaging, FLIR, and Medical Systems

 

Hyperion Optics Zinc Selenide Window (ZnS Window) are perfect for a wide variety of infrared applications including thermal imaging, FLIR, and medical systems. This chemical vapor deposited material has extensive usage in high power CO2 laser systems because of its low absorption coefficient and high resistance to thermal shock. Zinc Selenide (znse window) is a relatively soft material that scratches easily, and it is not recommended in harsh environments because its Knoop Hardness is only 120. When handling, apply uniform pressure and wear Latex finger cots or gloves to prevent contamination.

 

Note: Special care should be taken when handling Zinc Selenide as it is a toxic material. Always wear rubber or plastic gloves to avoid the risk of contamination.

 

Uncoated or with AR Coatings Designed for a Variety of IR Ranges

Minimal Chromatic Aberration Due to Low Dispersion

Ideal for Infrared Applications Requiring Rugged Optics

 

Hyperion Optics Germanium Windows are available off-the-shelf with three anti-reflection coating options: 3 - 5μm for mid-infrared applications, 3 - 12μm for broadband multispectral applications, or 8 - 12μm for thermal imaging applications. Due to its high index of refraction (around 4.0 from 2 - 14μm), an anti-reflection coating is recommended for these germanium windows for sufficient transmission in the region of interest. Germanium is subject to thermal runaway, meaning that the transmission decreases as temperature increases. As such, these germanium windows should be used at temperatures below 100°C. Germanium’s high density (5.33 g/cm3) should be considered when designing for weight-sensitive systems. The Knoop Hardness of germanium (780) is approximately twice that of magnesium fluoride, making it ideal for infrared applications requiring rugged optics.

 

More details of optical assembly manufacturing processes, please visit our website.

 

 

Quartz Fused Silica Windows

 Hyperion Optics supplies a wide range of custom Quartz, uv fused silica windows  and IR fused quartz windows through UV to infrared spectrum.

 

Custom quartz windows: have a useful transmission range from 0.26 visible to 2um in the infrared, which working temperature up to 1050°C, with typical AR coating applied, quartz windows are suitable for most visible to infrared applications.

 

Custom UV grade fused silica windows: We have access to both Corning 7980 and Chinese equivalent JGS1 both working well from 0.17um, suitable for spectroscopic application in UV range.

 

Quartz and FS Windows	COMMERCIAL GRADE	FACTORY STANDARD	PRECISION GRADE
Diameter Tolerance(mm)	±0.05	±0.03	±0.0125
Center Thickness(mm)	±0.01	±0.03	±0.025
Parallelism (Arc min)	6	<3	<1
Cosmetic(MIL-C-13830A)	100-80	40-20	10/5
Figure Tolerance inλ(Pow/irreg)	3/1	2002/1/4	2001/1/10
Coating (T% avg)	96-98%	99%	99.50%
Materials	Quartz, UV grade fused silica

 

With our expert design team, Hyperion Optics can work with customers from optical design manufacturing perspectives, thereby achieving the optimal cost-benefit ratio in a given project.

 

Light Guides

 Hyperion Optics’s ranges of custom light guides are available in a variety of materials. Currently, we offer BK7 or equivalent, Sapphire or equal and UV Fused Silica light guides, in an assortment of diameters and thicknesses.It serves as the key element in cosmetic laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) applications. IPL is commonly used for the removal of unwanted hair, as well as a range of other cosmetic applications. IPL applications make use of a variety of wavebands to target different chromophores. For this reason, our custom light guides are available in a choice of materials to suit your waveband requirement.

 

Our custom BK7 or equivalent light guides offer a high internal reflection to minimize the loss of transmitted light. BK7 or equivalent can provide over 90% transmission between 330 and 2000nm, which makes this material an excellent choice for IPL applications used to treat pigmentation, as the peak absorption of the human pigment melanin is 335nm. BK7 or equivalent is also recommended for its high homogeneity and low bubble and inclusion content.

 

Our product also provides over 90% transmission at 335nm and work efficiently down to 185nm, making them an excellent alternative to BK7 or equivalent for pigmentation treatment. Besides, our custom fused silica light guides offer high thermal conductivity and an increased laser damage threshold, both of which are essential for cosmetic laser applications.

 

We also provide custom sapphire lenses light guides, a common alternative to BK7 and fused silica. Sapphire is a highly hard material, which offers increased durability and resistance to damage. Sapphire also provides excellent transmission over the entire visible and SWIR range.

 

A light-guide manipulates, or guides, the light to illuminate a larger lighting surface area.Lightguides, like light pipes, will also be made from optically transparent polymers, such as polycarbonate or acrylic.It made to your exact specification, available in UV fused silica, BK7 or equivalent and sapphire or equivalent for use in a variety of wavebands. Our highly skilled metrology and QA technicians can individually inspect and test each component to ensure it meets our excellent quality standard.

 

Contact our multilingual technical sales team and discover how Hyperion Optics’s high-quality custom light guide design can improve your product and supply chain experience.

 

With our expert design team, Hyperion Optics can work with customers from both hyp design and manufacturing perspectives, thereby achieving the optimal cost-benefit ratio in a given project.

 

Infrared Windows

 Among other materials for Hyperion Optics showing good transmission in 2-15 µm range. Due to high refractive index Ge lenses became very useful components of IR imaging systems operating in both “atmosphere windows”: 3-5 and 8-12 microns.

 

Both monocrystalline and polycrystalline Ge may be used for optical assembly manufacturing. We produce Germanium lenses and windows for infrared thermal imaging applications and pyrometry (see our webpageGermanium windows and lenses for thermography). Also such components for spectroscopy as ATR prisms,detector windows, and IR Polarizers are available.

 

Ge is also good electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material. Its special grade called EMI for its ability to shield against electromagnetic interference has become increasingly important for modern military applications where other signals (within millimeter and centimeter range) can be strong enough to make nearby IR systems ineffective. Typical resistance for EMI grade Germanium is about 4 Ohm x cm but it depends on required level of spurious signal suppression. Using Ge window with such resistance these signals are effectively shorted out and the IR Windows system shows good performance.

 

 

Germanium Window

 Germanium Window

 

In the range of 2-12 μm, germanium is the most commonly used material for the production of spherical lenses and windows for high efficiency infrared in imaging system. Ge plano has a high refractive index (about 4.0 through 2-14μm band), usually do not need to be modified due to its low chromatic aberration in low power imaging systems.

 

Hyperion Optics utilizes precision double polishers to produce Germanium windows at competitive pricing. We strictly control every critical parameter at different processing stages, such as surface accuracy and every physical dimension to meet tolerance requirement. As a reliable optical design manufacturing company, we provide special power controlled windows i.e. one surface with low power, while polish the other side with high power ring. Please talk to one of our technicians for further information.

 

Germanium Windows	COMMERCIAL GRADE	FACTORY STANDARD	PRECISION GRADE
Diameter Tolerance(mm)	0	0	0
Center Thickness(mm)	±0.01	±0.03	±0.025
Parallelism (Arc min)	6	<3	<1
Cosmetic(MIL-C-13830A)	100-80	40-20	10/20
Figure Tolerance inλ(Pow/irreg)	5/2	2/1	2001/1/4
Coating (T% avg)	96% @ 3-5um/7-14um.    95% @ 4-12um
Materials	Optical Grade Germanium

 

Aside of conventional Germanium window products, Hyperion Optics provides Ultra-thin germanium uncoated substrates for coating application. Upon custom requirement, we are able to fulfill as thin as 0.20-0.31 mm in center thickness, diameter as small as 3-5mm. Outer diameter special treatment is also available upon request, with extreme precise control of beveling <0.1mm for each face. Our Ultra-thin products are measured 100% individually to secure quality. Check our Ultra-thin category inventory list to match your potential demand.

 

Ge Ultra-thin Windows	Diameter Tol (mm)	Center Thickness(mm)	Power (Lambda)	Cosmetic	Bevel(mm)	Chips(mm)
Dia 6 mm	0	0.31±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.15	<0.10
Dia 8 mm	0	0.49±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.10	<0.10
Dia 9.5 mm	0	0.49±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.15	<0.10
Dia 11 mm	0	1.00±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.10	<0.10
Dia 12 mm	0	0.31±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.15	<0.10
Dia 12 mm	0	0.20±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.10	<0.10
Dia 12 mm	0	0.29±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.20	<0.10
Dia 15 mm	0	1.00±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.20	<0.10
Dia 15 mm	0	0.49±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.20	<0.10
Dia 18 mm	0	0.31±0.02	<1 L	40/20	<0.15	<0.10
Dia 21 mm	0	1.00±0.03	<1 L	40/20	<0.20	<0.10