Proven Optical EngineeringTrack Record

From single prototypes for scientific research to consumer products selling tens of millions of units — we design, prototype, and commercialize imaging and illumination systems across every industry.

Optical engineering, consulting and lens manufacturing services
Optical Systems Designed
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Cross-Disciplinary

Optics, mechanics, electronics, firmware & software — all under one roof

Custom Solutions

Designs tailored to your exact application requirements

Expert Team

PhD-level engineers with decades of electro-optical experience

Fast Turnaround

Efficient design cycles from concept to delivery.

OUR WORK

Example Projects Across Disciplines

A sample of the optical, electronic, and system-level projects we've delivered for clients across industries.

Illumination Design

  • US DOT streetlights Type II, III & V
  • TIR lenses & lightpipes
  • Pico projector illumination
  • Billboard & LCD backlighting
  • Dental headlamp systems
  • Theatrical & aviation lighting
  • Reflector design & optimization
  • LED illumination systems

Imaging Lens Design

  • Self-driving car & LIDAR optics
  • Ophthalmoscope lenses
  • Underwater camera lenses
  • iPhone & Samsung attachment lenses
  • DNA imaging systems
  • Endoscope optics
  • Night-vision & thermal imaging
  • Flow cytometer optics

Electronics & Software Design

  • Autofocus electronics & algorithms
  • Analog & digital circuit design
  • Image processing algorithms
  • Motion control systems
  • InGaAs, CCD & CMOS sensor boards
  • USB & FireWire driver development
  • Computer vision systems
  • Endoscope electronics

System Design & Prototyping

  • Laser spectrometer systems
  • Optical surface measurement
  • Custom laser systems
  • Fluorescent signal processing
  • Complete optical disc drives
  • Optical metrology equipment
  • 3D mapping & distance measurement
  • Full electro-optical prototypes
OUR TOOLKIT

Software, Hardware & Platforms We Use

Industry-standard tools and technologies powering every project we deliver.

Mechanical Design

  • ProE / Creo
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Printing
  • CNC Machining
  • Tolerance Analysis

Software & Languages

  • C / C++
  • C#
  • Python
  • VB.NET
  • OpenCV
  • TensorFlow
  • SVN / Perforce

Firmware & Microcontrollers

  • ARM
  • STM32
  • Cypress
  • Altera FPGA
  • ADuC
  • x86
  • Arduino
Case Studies

Read About Past Projects

From initial ZEMAX modeling through prototype testing and production — see detailed write-ups of our optical engineering work.

STVzo simulated Beam pattern

Custom Asymmetric LED Illumination Lens

Design of a LED illumination optic meeting regulatory light pattern requirements in a small form factor. Prototyping, testing, support of volume production.

Custom dual WL Lens

Custom VIS-NIR Dual-Band Imaging Lens

Imaging lens design for fluorescence-guided surgical system, full design of 35 mm f/1.65, 7-Element lens, prototyping, testing and production.

depth map

Structured-Light Stereovision System for Package 3D Dimensioning

Optical System Design · Prototype Development · 3D Mapping Algorithm Development

custom flow cytometer lens

High-NA Fluorescence Collection Lens for Flow Cytometry

Optical Design, Prototyping, Validation & Production

custom grow light reflector

Indoor Grow Light Optic

Freeform Reflector + Fresnel Lens. ZEMAX Non-Sequential Design. Prototyping and transfer to volume production.

Down hole, oil, water sensor

Oil and Gas Down Hole Sensor

Optical simulation for a downhole fluid discrimination sensor. For identification of oil, gas and water in high pressure, high temperature subsurface environments.

optical layout UV, VIS lens

Optical Data Storage System Design & Engineering

Full-system optical drive design spanning 11 platform programs across 4+ decades. Pickup head optics, servo systems, laser drivers, signal processing.

3D rendered view of custom NIR spectrometer control PCB with Altera Cyclone III FPGA, FTDI USB FIFO, ADC ICs, and power management in compact mixed-signal board

FPGA Control & Interface Electronics for a Tunable NIR Spectrometer

Multi-phase electronics engineering for a NIR spectroscopy instrument company across five years and three instrument generations.

WHY OPTICS FOR HIRE

One Team for Your Entire System

Most firms specialize in optics or electronics or software. We integrate all three — eliminating handoff gaps and delivering systems that work in production.

Full-Stack Optical Engineering

Optics, mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software — designed together from day one. No integration surprises at the end.

800+ Systems Delivered

From university research labs to Fortune 500 production lines, our optical systems are deployed worldwide. We know what works at scale.

Trusted Engineering Partner

From startups to Fortune 500 companies, we deliver precision optical solutions — on time and on spec.

Customer Feedback

University of Alabama BirminghamOpto-electronic research instrument
"I have a background in optics, but lens design has always been a mystery to me. Your explanations helped me to decipher it. It is a blessing for me to work with you and OFH."
Agrismart EngineeringLED & sensor integration project
"We really enjoy working with you guys and your professionalism is admirable. We shall also revert back once we have the commercialization process sorted."
MTI InstrumentsElectro-optical measurement system
"Your team is moving so fast, I feel like a turtle. Every time we ask something, our question is promptly answered and your team often brings up aspects that we haven't considered."