Developments in the manufacture of polymer micro optics are helping optical designers to meet the exacting tolerances that are required for miniaturized optical components and subsystems.

Micro optics of all types are coming into their own as the relentless push towards compact photonic devices and subsystems continues across markets as diverse as automotive, lighting, biomedical and solar. The advantages are clear. Smaller part diameters allow for shorter focal lengths and smaller, lighter-weight optical systems. What’s more, micro optics such as diffractives and microlens arrays enable applications with custom output patterns and enhanced illumination homogeneity.

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