ORAFOL Fresnel Optics GmbH
About us
ORAFOL Fresnel Optics is a leading manufacturer of microstructured polymer optics for machine vision, lighting, sensors and more. Various Fresnel structures, microlens arrays and optical surfaces are developed and manufactured completely in-house and with "Made in Germany" quality. We focus on customer-specific optics with high precision and quality for demanding technical applications.
The company originates from the reactivation of a polymer optics manufacturing hub in Eastern Germany by the American Reflexite Corp. in 1991. Since 2011 Reflexite is part of the internationally active German ORAFOL group.
Address
Flurstedter Marktweg 13
99510 Apolda
Germany
E-mail: info@fresnel-optics.de
Phone: +49 3644 50110
Internet: www.fresnel-optics.de
Products & Services
ORAFOL Fresnel Optics offers a wide range of microstructured polymer optics. The following optics are offered, as well as various combinations, adaptations and modifications according to customer specifications:
Fresnel Lenses (positive and negative)
Microlens Arrays
Cylindrical Fresnel Lenses
Fresnel Prisms and Beamsplitters
Lenticulars
Fresnel Axicons
Retroreflectors
Diffusers
Silicone-on-glass (SOG) optics
Optical Windows
With our high vertical integration we offer a broad range of additional customer-specific solutions not listed above.
Fresnel Lenses
Whether it is for lighting or machine vision, sensor or display technology, ORAFOL Fresnel optics offers the whole process chain for customer specific polymer Fresnel lenses. Optical design, prototyping, tooling, precision replication and, depending on the product, precise CNC cutting, optical coating and subassembly montage – all from one hand.
The Fresnel lenses can be combined with various other structures in arrays or double-sided microstructured optics. Diameters of up to 520 mm (20+ inches) are possible as well as production volumes from 1 to 1 million pieces.
Advantages of polymer Fresnel lenses in comparison to conventional lenses are numerous. They are lighter, require significantly less space and their ingenious physical principle allows for more extreme properties. Wherever weight and space are concerning factors, Fresnel lenses are worth a thought.
Microlens Arrays
Polymer microlens arrays from ORAFOL Fresnel Optics are high-quality optics used or homogenization and redirection of light for machine vision and illumination applications.
The customer-specific optics are offered with the whole process chain in-house: Optical design, prototyping, tooling, precision replication and, depending on the product, precise CNC cutting, optical coating and subassembly montage – all from one hand. Individual lenslets can be arranged freely on apertures up to 520 mm (20+ inches) in diameter with no limitations to rows and columns.
The microlens arrays can be implemented into the backside of other structures like Fresnel lenses for a combination of their optical effects.
Fresnel Cylindrical Lenses
Line lights, optical sensors, scanner systems and various other optical applications greatly benefit from lightweight and space-saving polymer Fresnel cylindrical lenses from ORAFOL Fresnel optics.
The customer-specific optics are offered with the whole process chain in-house: Optical design, prototyping, tooling, precision replication and, depending on the product, precise CNC cutting, optical coating and subassembly montage – all from one hand.
The Fresnel cylindrical lenses can be combined with various other structures in arrays or double-sided microstructured optics.
Fresnel Prisms
Precise and efficient redirection of light for small and large apertures is the strong suit of Fresnel prims. These thin and lightweight polymer optics are used for example in lighting, sensor and machine vision applications.
The customer-specific optics are offered with the whole process chain in-house: Optical design, prototyping, tooling, precision replication and, depending on the product, precise CNC cutting, optical coating and subassembly montage – all from one hand.
The Fresnel prisms can be combined with various other structures in arrays or double-sided microstructured optics.
Lenticulars
Lenticulars are cylindrical lens arrays often used in sensor systems and lighting applications. ORAFOL Fresnel Optics specializes in offering high-quality polymer lenticulars in a wide range of radii.
The customer-specific optics are offered with the whole process chain in-house: Optical design, prototyping, tooling, precision replication and, depending on the product, precise CNC cutting, optical coating and subassembly montage – all from one hand
The lenticulars can be combined with various other structures in arrays or double-sided microstructured optics.
