Buying Microlens Arrays
Microlens arrays consist of linear or two-dimensional arrays of microlenses, used in applications such as Shack–Hartmann wavefront sensors and beam homogenizers. These arrays enhance optical systems by providing uniform illumination and precise wavefront measurements.
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Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying microlens arrays: alignment precision, optical performance, durability, environmental resistance, thermal stability, integration with systems, surface quality, material quality, ease of use, mounting options.
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Find Suppliers for Microlens Arrays
24 suppliers for microlens arrays are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 5 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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Avantier 1100 US-22 North Plainfield, NJ 07060 United States See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 954)! |
Microlens arrays are rigid arrangements of very tiny lenses, each with a diameter of less than 10 mm. They are precision polished to very high tolerances, so that they can be mounted into complex imaging systems. Specifications • Diameter: +0, -0.1mm • Surface accuracy: λ/2 @633nm or better • Thickness: ±0.2mm • Centration: ±0.04mm • Surface quality:20-10 • Bevel: 0.2mm typical • Material: SK2; BK7 and more |
Creating a Spectrum of Optical Solutions Holographix LLC140 Locke Drive Suite A Marlborough, MA 01752 United States See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 5423, 5520)! |
Holographix designs and produces cost-effective, high quality custom microlens arrays (MLAs) to customer specifications. We manufacture a wide range of polymer-on-glass MLAs using our proprietary UV replication technology. Our master molds are produced using a variety of mastering techniques, allowing us to offer replicated MLAs with a wide selection of possible lens profiles, packing configurations, sizes, and tolerances. We offer replicas in a range of refractive indices that are solder reflow compatible. Our manufacturing process and equipment allow us to produce precisely aligned single and double-sided MLAs with accurate polymer thickness and flatness control. We also offer wafer-level processing for customers that require high volume scalability. |
Enhancing Beam Performance PowerPhotonic Ltd.5A St David's Drive Dalgety Bay Fife KY11 9PF United Kingdom See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 5023)! |
PowerPhotonic design and manufacture standard and custom micro lens arrays in 1D and 2D arrays. All products are manufactured out of high-grade fused silica and capable of both high efficiency and high power handling. Lenses can be spheric, aspheric or freeform due to our unique manufacturing process. |
Packaging foundry for PIC-based optoelectronic modules PHIX Photonics AssemblyHengelosestraat 525 7521 AG Enschede The Netherlands See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 5304)! |
Using our Nanoscribe Quantum X align tool, we can 3D print optical and mechanical microstructures directly onto surfaces such as fiber cores or photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This high-precision additive manufacturing process for microstructures is based on two-photon polymerization (2PP), in combination with state-of-the-art alignment technology. It enables a feature size down to 100 nanometers, with optical grade surface quality free from slicing steps. This allows full control over the optical properties of the printed optics. Not only can lenses be designed to focus or collimate light, but they can even take on aspherical shapes in order to correct for optical aberrations. Some example applications of our 3D microfabrication process are:
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Your Custom Optics Expert Shanghai Optics Inc.425 Main St Suite 2E Metuchen, NJ 08840 United States |
Shanghai Optics Inc custom micro-lenses are made from high index optical glass. They are precision polished to very high tolerances, so that they can be mounted into complex imaging systems. |
Other Suppliers | |
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Adamas Optics, LLC United States | |
Axetris AG Switzerland | |
BrightView Technologies, Inc. United States | |
Chineselens Optics Co., Ltd China | |
Fresnel Technologies United States | |
G&H United Kingdom | |
HOLO/OR Ltd. Israel | |
INGENERIC GmbH Germany | |
Isuzu Glass Japan | |
Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH Germany | |
Light Logics Holography and Optics Pvt. Ltd India | |
Newport Corporation United States | |
NIL Technology Denmark | |
ORAFOL Europe GmbH Germany | |
polyoptics GmbH Germany | |
RAM Photonics LLC United States | |
Shenzhen Zentech Optics Ltd. China | |
Taylor Hobson United Kingdom | |
Yancheng Tiandi International (YTD) China |