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Precision Optical Engineering Solutions
Optics for Hire stands at the forefront of optical engineering, delivering precision and innovation across a wide range of industries. With over two decades of experience, our team specializes in transforming complex optical challenges into tailored solutions, serving clients from medical imaging to autonomous vehicle technology. Our expertise spans custom lens design, opto-electronic systems integration, and advanced prototyping, supported by rigorous ISO-compliant testing methodologies. We maintain cutting-edge facilities for lens metrology and utilize Zemax for optical modeling, ensuring unparalleled accuracy in every project. Our collaborative approach combines technical excellence with client-centric service, evidenced by long-standing partnerships with industry leaders like Velodyne and PrimeSense.The team's collective experience in developing over 800 unique optical systems underscores our commitment to solving even the most demanding engineering problems. Adherence to strict quality control processes from concept validation to volume manufacturing guarantees reliable, repeatable results for every client. Our optical engineers maintain active industry certifications and publish regularly in technical journals, solidifying our position as thought leaders in the field. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to deliver technically superior solutions while maintaining transparent communication throughout project lifecycles. This combination of technical capability, industry experience, and client focus makes Optics for Hire the trusted partner for complex optical engineering needs.
Services
Optical Engineering
Custom Lens Design
Opto-Electronics
LED Optic Design
Lens Testing
Highlights and features
- Over 800 custom optical systems developed for global industry leaders
- ISO-compliant lens testing laboratory with advanced metrology equipment
- Experts in Zemax optical modeling and simulation software
- Full lifecycle support from concept to volume manufacturing
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 companies and research institutions
What people say
Cutting-edge technology
Professional execution
Rapid turnaround
Personalized attention
Technical excellence
Services
Optical Engineering
Our optical engineering team creates precision optical systems for diverse applications including medical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors, and industrial measurement systems. Utilizing advanced Zemax modeling and ISO-certified testing protocols, we deliver customized solutions that balance optical performance with manufacturability. With expertise in both sequential and non-sequential ray tracing, our engineers optimize lens systems for specific wavelength ranges, field of view requirements, and environmental conditions.
Opto-Electronics
We specialize in integrating optical components with electronic systems for applications ranging from consumer electronics to industrial measurement devices. Our capabilities include photodiode circuit design, laser driver development, and complete opto-electronic system prototyping. By combining optical and electronic design expertise, we deliver solutions that maximize signal integrity while minimizing noise, enabling high-performance systems for demanding applications like precision distance measurement and optical communication.
LED Optic Design
Our LED optic design services optimize light distribution for applications from medical devices to automotive lighting. Using advanced ray tracing techniques, we create custom optics that maximize photon delivery efficiency while meeting precise beam shaping requirements. The team works with major LED manufacturers' components and employs both simulation and physical prototyping to validate performance, ensuring optimal illumination patterns for each specific application while considering thermal management and manufacturing constraints.
Lens Testing
Our ISO-compliant lens testing laboratory performs comprehensive metrology for both imaging and non-imaging optics. Using specialized equipment, we measure parameters including effective focal length, astigmatism, field curvature, and modulation transfer function (MTF) across wavelengths from 400-1000nm. This rigorous testing process ensures optical systems meet specified tolerances for clear aperture sizes of 6-40mm, focal lengths of 4-100mm, and numerical apertures up to 0.5, guaranteeing performance before volume production.
Zemax Modeling
We utilize Zemax for comprehensive optical system modeling and optimization. Our engineers develop custom DLLs for specialized design challenges and perform both sequential and non-sequential ray tracing. This capability enables us to simulate complex optical behaviors, optimize system performance through tolerance analysis, and validate designs before prototyping. Our Zemax expertise extends to thermal and structural analysis, ensuring designs maintain performance under real-world operating conditions.
People
John Ellis
Founder
John Ellis established Optics for Hire with a vision to deliver advanced optical engineering solutions. With decades of industry experience, he has guided the company's growth while maintaining technical excellence across hundreds of complex optical projects.
Vasili Korneichyk
Executive Director, Optica Engineer
Vasili leads optical engineering projects at Optics for Hire, applying extensive expertise in precision optical systems. His leadership ensures technical excellence while mentoring the engineering team in cutting-edge optical design methodologies.
Oleg Rybakovsky
Optical Engineer
Oleg contributes specialized knowledge in advanced optical design and system integration. With deep technical expertise in Zemax modeling and tolerancing, he plays a key role in delivering complex optical solutions for medical and industrial applications.
Anatoli Trafimuk
Optical Engineer, Specialist in LED Optics
Anatoli specializes in illumination design, leveraging extensive experience in LED optics and light distribution systems. His expertise in ray tracing and optical simulation helps develop optimized lighting solutions for diverse industry applications.
Vitaliy Tsukanov
Leading Scientific Researcher and Project Manager
Vitaliy oversees critical projects while driving innovation in optical engineering. His expertise in project initiation and custom technology development ensures successful delivery of complex optical systems from concept to production.
Questions
What industries does Optics for Hire serve?
We serve medical imaging, autonomous vehicles, consumer electronics, industrial measurement, and scientific research fields through custom optical solutions.
What optical design software do you use?
Our primary tool is Zemax for optical modeling and simulation, supplemented by custom-developed DLLs for specialized design challenges.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our engineers have developed over 800 unique optical systems across 20+ years, with expertise in both sequential and non-sequential ray tracing.
What testing capabilities do you offer?
We maintain an ISO-compliant metrology lab measuring focal length, astigmatism, field curvature, and MTF for lenses 6-40mm in diameter.
Can you handle complete opto-electronic systems?
Yes, we design full opto-electronic systems including photodiode circuits, laser drivers, and integrated control electronics.
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Todd Lizotte
Jun 27, 2020
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OFH is a professional group that offers comprehensive solutions within electro, mechanical and optical marketplace. I have leveraged their group many times and they deliver to budget and on time.
